Call for papers
1st Congress in Research, Development and Innovation in Teaching & Education (CIDiED 2026)
August 26 - 28, 2026 - Guayaquil, Ecuador
Scope
The International Congress in Research, Development and Innovation in Teaching & Education (CIDiED 2026) is a multidisciplinary forum that brings together educators, researchers, and academic leaders from around the world to discuss emerging trends, share evidence-based practices, and explore innovative approaches to teaching, learning, and educational transformation.
CIDiED provides a collaborative space for the exchange of ideas, research findings, and experiences related to curriculum design, active learning methodologies, educational technology, assessment, inclusion, and leadership in digital and hybrid learning environments.
The congress seeks to strengthen the connection between research and practice, encouraging critical reflection and collaboration among professionals committed to improving the quality and impact of education in a constantly evolving world.
The CIDiED 2026 conference will be held virtually, enabling global participation and ensuring an inclusive, accessible, and sustainable environment for all attendees. Through its online platform, CIDiED will foster meaningful interaction and international cooperation to address the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of education.
Topics of interest
The Program Committee invites submissions that present applied research, case studies, and innovative practices related to teaching, learning, and educational transformation across all levels of education. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following areas:
- Innovative teaching and learning experiences
- Curriculum design and instructional innovation
- Educational technologies (e.g., Artificial Intelligence, Learning Analytics, XR, Metaverse, Virtual and Augmented Reality)
- E-learning and hybrid learning methodologies
- Assessment, feedback, and evidence-based evaluation
- Competency-based and personalized education
- Teacher professional development and digital pedagogy
- Educational leadership and institutional innovation
- Inclusive education and accessibility in digital contexts
- Open education, OERs, and MOOCs
- Active learning strategies (PBL, CBL, cooperative learning, gamification)
- Data-driven decision-making in education
- Educational policy, governance, and reform
- Globalization, internationalization, and intercultural education
- Sustainability and education for the SDGs
- STEM and STEAM education
- Learning spaces and educational design
- Emotional intelligence, motivation, and student well-being
- Ethics, privacy, and digital citizenship in education
- Research methodologies in educational innovation
CIDiED welcomes interdisciplinary contributions that bridge research, practice, and innovation, promoting inclusive and sustainable learning environments for the future of education.