The International Conference on Informatics in Schools: Situation, Evolution and Perspectives (ISSEP) is a forum for researchers and practitioners in the area of Informatics education, in both primary and secondary schools. The conference provides an opportunity for educators and researchers to reflect upon the goals and objectives of this subject matter, its curricula, various teaching and learning paradigms and topics, as well as the connections to everyday life — including the various ways of developing Informatics Education in schools.

Submission Guidelines

All papers must be original and not simultaneously submitted to another journal or conference. The following paper categories are welcome:

• Full Papers, divided into two subcategories (up to 12 pages):
  • Research papers (e.g., empirical, qualitative, quantitative, theory building, research methods, comparative studies, transferability of methods and results from other disciplines)
  • Best practice papers/country reports/experience reports
• Short Papers, divided into two subcategories (up to 8 pages)
  • Position/discussion papers
  • Work in progress
• Poster proposals (2-4 pages)
• Workshop and panel proposals (2-4 pages)

List of Topics ( include, but are not limited to)

• Computing in early-childhood, primary, secondary, and higher education
• Computational thinking
• AI, data education, data literacy
• Contests and competitions in informatics
• Broadening engagement and diversity
• Teacher education in informatics
• Learning solutions and courseware
• Curricula and policies in computing education
• Informatics and society in education
• Assessment of computing skills
• Extracurricular activities around computing
• Teaching of informatics to children with special education needs
• Teaching of informatics in relation with other school topics
• Role and importance of subtopics of computing
• Prior knowledge, misconceptions, and difficulties in computing
• Teaching strategies and modalities in informatics
• Sustainable education in informatics
• Newer topics in informatics education (e.g., quantum computing)
• Research approaches in computing education

Contact

All questions about submissions should be emailed to issep2024@inf.elte.hu