Call for Papers

The 7th International Conference on Higher Education Learning Methodologies and Technologies (HELMeTO 2025) will be held in Naples (Italy) on September 23-25, 2025. The conference is focused on all the relevant topics for online higher education: learning methodologies, learning technologies, software, learning outcomes evaluation, educational data analysis, learning analytics and educational big data mining. The main aim is to bring together practitioners and researchers studying these topics and, in general, to personals involved at management and/or teaching level in institutions interested in distance learning.

Participants will have the opportunity to exchange good practices and points of view about the future of methodologies and technologies regarding the online teaching-learning process. Moreover, a special focus will be done to the importance of mining useful knowledge from of the data generated on virtual learning environments and to the methods for improving the performances of the universities themselves.

The conference will include parallel sessions organized in two general tracks:

  • Online pedagogy and learning methodologies;
  • Learning technologies, data analytics and educational big data mining as well as their applications.

Moreover, the following special tracks will be organized by valuable researchers under the umbrella of HELMeTO 2025:

  • Rethink Education: The Opportunities and Challenges of Artificial Intelligence
  • Formative Assessment in Higher Education: Conceptual Framework
  • AI-enhanced E-learning for ‘Augmented’ Mathematics Education at University Level
  • AI in Higher Education: Empowering Design, Critical Thinking, and Reflective Learning
  • The Art of Learning Online: Creative Practices in Digital Higher Education
  • UDL and AI in Higher Education and in Pre Service Teacher Education: strategies, experiences, and perspectives for inclusive innovation

Further information on the special tracks can be found at Special Tracks page: https://www.helmeto.it/2025-edition/special-tracks/

Finally, a Doctoral Consortium session, dedicated to PhD students, will be organized at HELMeTO 2025.

Important dates:

Special tracks submission deadline: April 24, 2025  May 2, 2025 (extended) 

Special tracks notification of acceptance: May 2, 2025 May 9, 2025 (extended) 

Submission opening: May 10, 2025 May 21, 2025 (extended) 

Abstract submission deadline: June 20, 2025

Abstract notification of acceptance: July 20, 2025

Abstract camera-ready submission: August 10, 2025

Conference: 23-25 September 2025

Full paper submission: October 6, 2025

Full paper notification of acceptance: November 6, 2025

Full paper camera-ready submission: November 24, 2025

Abstract submission 

Abstract submissions MUST be in English and should be submitted in the form of an abstract with references (max two pages + one page of references).

All submissions must be made electronically through the online submission system EasyChair: https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=helmeto2025. During the submission process, the preferred track (general or special) must be selected. 

All abstracts submitted for a general track or for a special track will undergo a review process as described in the Author Guidelines

The authors of accepted abstracts will be asked to present their work at the Conference. The accepted abstracts will be available in a digital book of abstracts of the Conference. Each accepted abstract must have at least one registered author by September 01, 2025 (early registration deadline August 10, 2025). 

For more details on how to prepare the abstract, check Author Guidelines.

SUBMISSIONS: Full Papers

The authors of the accepted contributions will be invited to submit an extended version of their work in the form of a final full paper (12 pages + references). Full papers will undergo a second round of reviews. Accepted full papers, whose authors will have attended the conference (at least one author), will be included, free of charge, in the conference post-proceedings. We are submitting a request to Springer Communications in Computer and Information Science (CCIS) series, indexed in Scopus and other important indexing databases. Last editions of HELMeTO conference proceedings are published at: https://link.springer.com/conference/helmeto 

List of Topics

In addition to the topics covered by the two general tracks:

  • General track 1: Online pedagogy and learning methodologies
  • General track 2: Learning technologies, data analytics and educational big data mining

Contributions on the themes outlined in the special tracks are also invited, as specified below:

Special Track 1 – Rethink Education: The Opportunities and Challenges of Artificial Intelligence
  • Applications of Al in Education:
    • Personalized learning systems
    • Intelligent tutoring systems
    • Chatbots and virtual assistants
    • Automated assessment and feedback
    • Content creation using generative Al
    • Al-powered educational games and simulations
  • Opportunities of Al in Education:
    • Improved learning outcomes
    • Increased engagement and motivation
    • Teacher support and professional development
    • Accessibility and inclusivity
    • Educational equity and personalized learning pathways
  • Challenges of Al in Education:
    • Ethical considerations and potential bias in Al algorithms
    • Data privacy and security concerns
    • Teacher training and support
    • Cost and infrastructure requirements
    • The changing role of teachers in the Al-powered classroom
  • The Future of Al in Education:
    • Emerging trends and advancements in Al technology
    • Responsible development and implementation of Al in education
    • The impact of Al on the future of work and the skills students need
    • Long-term research directions and priorities
  • Explainable Artificial Intelligence (XAI) in Education:
    • The role of XAI in promoting trust and transparency in Al-powered educational tools
    • Techniques for making Al models in education interpretable and understandable for students and teachers
    • The impact of XAI on student learning and engagement
    • Ethical considerations of XAI in educational settings
Special Track 2 – Formative Assessment in Higher Education: Conceptual Framework
  • Conceptual and theoretical models of formative assessment in higher education
  • Integration of formative and summative assessment strategies
  • Feedback-centered pedagogical approaches and instructional design
  • Digital tools and learning management systems for formative assessment
  • Learning analytics and adaptive assessment systems
  • Institutional policies supporting formative assessment
  • Formative assessment in distance, hybrid, and flexible learning environments
  • Cultural and contextual dimensions of assessment practices
  • Student and instructor perspectives on formative assessment
  • Case studies and best practices across disciplines
Special Track 3 – AI-enhanced E-learning for ‘Augmented’ Mathematics Education at University Level
  • Digital Mathematics Education
  • e-Learning in Mathematics Teaching
  • Synergy between concrete and digital resources in mathematics education
  • Integration of AI in mathematics teaching and learning
Special Track 4 – The Art of Learning Online: Creative Practices in Digital Higher Education
  • Art as a didactic method and pedagogical approach in online environments: the use of visual arts, performance, music, and creative writing in educational processes.
  • Performativity and embodiment in distance learning: theatrical, cinematic, and choreographic approaches to enhance presence and participation.
  • Aesthetic and narrative practices that support engagement, critical thinking, and emotional connection in digital learning.
  • Collaborative and participatory artistic processes that promote relational learning communities and inclusion online.
  • Digital platforms as creative learning spaces, including virtual studios, interactive installations, and multimedia environments.
  • Case studies and design-based research on the integration of artistic languages in e-learning.
  • Multidisciplinary approaches that connect art, pedagogy, philosophy, technology, design, and sociology to foster educational innovation.
Special Track 5 – AI in Higher Education: Empowering Design, Critical Thinking, and Reflective Learning
  • Al-powered adaptive learning platforms
  • Al-assisted syllabus and course design
  • Al in assessment and formative feedback
  • AI tools for instructional design and strategic planning
  • Accessibility, inclusivity, and personalized learning support
  • Al as a cooperative working participant coming into play to be evaluated by humans and developing assessment skills in a critical discussion
Special Track 6 – UDL and AI in Higher Education and in Pre Service Teacher Education: strategies, experiences, and perspectives for inclusive innovation
  • Pre-service and in-service teacher education and interceptions with the digital education.
  • Implementation of UDL in university courses, both face-to-face and online/blended;
  • Digital tools, emerging technologies and Al solutions supporting UDL in higher education;
  • Evaluation of the effectiveness of UDL and Al- driven strategies, and their impact on student outcomes;
  • Training and professional development of university teachers in UDL, Al and inclusive education;
  • Policy, institutional guidelines and governance for the systemic adoption of UDL and Al;
  • Organisational challenges and opportunities in integrating UDL and Al into university curricula;
  • Analysis of case studies, design experiences and good practices according to UDL principles, with a focus on Al integration;
  • UDL and artificial intelligence: future perspectives for personalisation, accessibility, and adaptive learning.

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