SIG 6 & 7 Conference 2022

Prof. Dr. Dominik Petko

University of Zurich, Switzerland

From SAMR to ICAP: Changing the way we study technology integration in education

The Substition-Augmentation-Modification-Redifinition (SAMR) model is one of the most prominent frameworks of technology integration in education. However, it has been criticized because it mainly focuses on technological rather than pedagogical innovation. The Interactive-Constructive-Active-Passive (ICAP) model takes a different approach. It draws on educational theory and attempts to  describe key learning activities with increasing levels of complexity and effectiveness. Although the ICAP model was not developed specifically to analyze and inform educational technology integration, it has the potential to be applied in this area as well. The keynote compares both models, provides initial empirical insights, and discusses how these conceptual models might be combined.

Prof. Dr. Lennart Schalk

 PH Schwyz, Switzerland

The real educational world is much more diverse and complex: Considering the interplay of levels of explanation, methodology, and the theory-practice schism

Research on learning and instruction aims to inform, develop, or even transform the real educational world; well, at least the educational implication statements in scientific articles often imply such aims. These statements however frequently neglect the diversity and complexity of real classrooms and educational settings, and, thus lack meaning for practice, fail to convince practitioners or even reinforce their conception of an insurmountable theory-practice schism. In this keynote, I will argue that diversity and complexity per se are not a problem, but that the meaning of methodologies (and statistics) and different levels of explanation have to be carefully considered and taken into account when planning, interpreting, and communicating research. I will emphasize the value of methodological pluralism and interdisciplinary work as well as the need to find productive ways of aligning different methodologies and disciplinary approaches in research on (technology-enhanced) instructional design to evolve educational practice.

Prof. Dr. Jürg Schweri

SFUVET, Switzerland

An economist’s view on the changing world of work, skills and education

The keynote begins with an overview of the much-discussed change in labor markets worldwide, namely the change in the composition of work tasks due to technological, economic and social developments. In many countries, these changes are also leading to a problematic polarization between high-skilled and low-skilled work. These developments pose challenges for education systems to prepare students for lifelong careers in dynamic labor markets. One controversial argument in the literature is that vocational education does not provide enough transferable skills to ensure long-term flexibility and mobility in the labor market. This argument relies on certain assumptions about the skills needed to adapt to new situations, which seem to be under-researched in the vocational context. The talk discusses results on how graduates from general and vocational education fare on labor markets and ends with reflections on how research from different disciplines can inform the public debate on change, education systems and lifelong learning.

The Early Bird Registration Deadline ends on June 24, 2022. So make sure to register before that time to benefit from low conference fees. Please complete your registration by the Final Registration Deadline which is July 22, 2022. 

The Conference Registration is close.

We made an effort to keep the registration fees low while allowing for a great conference experience. 

Early Bird Registration (before June 24th)

•     JURE Members*: 120 €
•     EARLI Members*: 190 €
•     Master & PhD Students (Non-Members): 160 €
•     Regular (Non-Members): 250 €

Late Registration (after June 24th)

•     JURE Members*: 140 €
•     EARLI Members*: 220 €
•     Master & PhD Students (Non-Members): 180 €
•     Regular (Non-Members): 280 €

*To benefit from the special member rates for the conference, it is necessary to be an EARLI/JURE member beforehand or make sure that you updated your EARLI membership. Once your membership for the year 2022 has been paid and approved by the EARLI office, you will be able to register with the EARLI/ JURE member conference fee.

Please note that for updating or creating a new JURE membership, you will need to send proof of your JURE status via email to the EARLI office.

In case you will join the Networking Dinner (additional 45 €), please pay the Conference Fee + Networking Dinner ticket in one transfer. To finalize the registration for the SIG 6 & 7 Conference, please send a copy of the payment receipt to: rosalba.scarpetta@suffp.swiss

The SIG meeting will be organized by EARLI SIG 6 & 7.

Scientific committee

SIG 6:

Alberto Cattaneo, Swiss Federal University for Vocational Education and Training, Switzerland

Julian Roelle, Ruhr University Bochum, Germany

Chiara Antonietti (JURE), Swiss Federal University for Vocational Education and Training, Switzerland

SIG 7:

Andreas Lachner, University of Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany

Vincent Hoogerheide, Utrecht University, Netherlands

Salome Wagner (JURE), University of Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany

If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact:

Chiara Antonietti at chiara.antonietti@suffp.swiss