The 16th International Conference on Education Technology and Computers (ICETC 2024) was successfully held at the University of Porto, Porto, Portugal, from September 18 to 21, 2024. This year’s conference saw vibrant participation, with nearly 90 attendees joining onsite and an additional 60 participants engaging online, reflecting the hybrid nature of the event.

ICETC 2024 attracted a global audience, including researchers, educators, and practitioners from various sectors of education technology and computer science. The conference provided an invaluable platform for the exchange of ideas, research insights, and best practices in the evolving field of education technology.

The conferences offered a blend of in-person and virtual participation, allowing for greater accessibility and flexibility for attendees worldwide. This format enabled meaningful engagement through interactive sessions and live Q&A sessions for both onsite and online participants.

ICETC 2024 Keynote Speakers:
Prof. Minjuan Wang, The Education University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China & San Diego State University, USA
Prof. José Carlos Príncipe (IEEE Life Fellow), University of Florida, USA
Prof. Maiga Chang, Athabasca University, Canada
Prof. Ekaterina Prasolova-Førland, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Norway

ICETC 2024 Invited Speakers:
Prof. Yilin Sun, Seattle College, USA
Prof. Pedro Rangel Henriques, University of Minho, Portugal
Prof. Paulo Matos, Instituto Politécnico de Bragança, Portugal
Assoc. Prof. Fernando Manuel Gomes Remião, University of Porto, Portugal
Assoc. Prof. Li Cheng, Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications, China
Assoc. Prof. Xiang Feng, East China Normal University, China
Assoc. Prof. Krerk Piromsopa, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand
Assoc. Prof. Tao Wu, Zhujiang College of South China Agricultural University, China
Assoc. Prof. Osama Halabi, Qatar University, Qatar
Asst. Prof. Aki Härmä, Maastricht University, Netherlands
Asst. Prof. João Pedro Pêgo, University of Porto, Portugal
Asst. Prof. Daner Sun, Educational University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
Senior Research Fellow Feifei Han, Australian Catholic University, Australia
Dr. Nashwa Ismail, University of Liverpool, UK
Dr. Santos Orejudo, University of Zaragoza, Spain
Dr. Shijuan Wang, Hubei University of Education, China
Dr. Khoo Kay Yong, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China

Best Paper Awards
AP1007: Critical Thinking and Virtual Education: Challenges to Face
Jesús Enrique Beltrán Virguez and Sandra Patricia Parada Fonseca
Corporación Universitaria Minuto de Dios, Colombia
AP1119: Developing Educators’ Digital Competences Through Microlearning: Analysis of Training Needs in Spain
Silvia Alcaraz-Dominguez and Elena Barberà
Open University of Catalonia, Spain
AP1206: Exploring the Development of English Proficiency in Chinese College Students Through ChatGPT: An Experimental Study
Yang Feng and Xiya Wang
Zhejiang International Studies University, China

Best Student Paper Awards
AP1074: Study on Memorising Technical Drawings Using Eye-Gaze Analysis to Improve their Rendering by Text-To-Speech
Vítor Manuel Ferreira Alves Carvalho and Diamantino Rui da Silva Freitas
University of Porto, Portugal
AP1189: Impact of Online Interactive Simulations Integration into Classroom Teaching on Grade 8 Students’ Engagement in IGCSE Physics Learning
Weiwei Wang and Alex Wing Cheung Tse
The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
AP1202: Reading Proficiency Assessment Using Finite-State Transducers
Gloria María Montoya, Pol Ghesquière and Hugo Van Hamme
KU Leuven, Belgium

Group Photo

Hybrid: Porto, Portugal & Online | September 18-21, 2024