Ömer Kırmacı – Paar-Net

Öerm Kırmacı, Grantee of Short Term Scientific Mission

Bio:

I am a lecturer and the Director of the Distance Education Implementation and Research Center at Kırklareli University (Türkiye). The design features of online learning environments and the design of gamified learning environments are of particular interest to my research.

Grant supported actions and initiatives:

My visit to STSM was hosted by Professor Florez-Revuelta at the Permanent University of Alicante (Spain), where we explored the challenges encountered by older adults in online learning environments and investigated potential solutions supported by artificial intelligence. A meeting was also convened with the dean of the Permanent University of Alicante, during which we obtained information regarding the operational processes of universities designed for older adults.

Testimonial:

This STSM is centered on the identification of the challenges encountered by older adult students in online learning environments and the development of AI-supported solutions to these challenges, particularly within the purview of the Technology & Innovation working group (WG3). In this context, with the experiences we will gain from the study, we aim to disseminate the work with Professor Florez-Revuelta within the European Federation of Older Students (EFOS) to expand the support of artificial intelligence to reduce the digital divide and develop more equitable learning environments.