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'''Elena''' has been with the [[Cyprus Neuroscience and Technology Institute]] since 2008.  She started as [[Project Coordinator]] for the [[Cyberethics: Cyprus Safer Internet Center|Cyberethics Hotline]].  From her role as [[Research Associate]] at the [[Cyprus Neuroscience and Technology Institute, her interests focus in the fields of learning disabilities, cognitive neuroscience and dangers of the Internet.


==Biography==   
==Biography==   
Ms Aristodemou has earned a BSc in Psychology from Monash University, Australia and an MSc in Psychological Research Methods from the Open University of UK. Employed as [[Research Scientist]] at the Cyprus Neuroscience & Technology Institute, her interests focus in the fields of learning disabilities, cognitive neuroscience and dangers of the Internet. She currently coordinates two research projects, which investigate the dangers and the perceptions about dangers in Web 3.0 environments such as Second Life. Elena is also leading the research in the context of the [[Cyberethics: Cyprus Safer Internet Center]] project.  
Ms Aristodemou has earned a BSc in Psychology from Monash University, Australia and an MSc in Psychological Research Methods from the Open University of UK.  
 
==Activities at [[Cyprus Neuroscience and technology Institute]]==
Elena coordinated two research projects, which investigated the dangers and the perceptions about dangers in Web 3.0 environments such as Second Life:
 
* [[InetRisks]]
* [[SimSafety]]
* [[Identifeye]]
 
She has also been working on other projects such us [[Learning and Development Needs for Cypriot Local Authorities|Local Authorities Cyprus]] project. Throughout the years, Elena has also been heavily involved in writing grant applications.
 
Elena leads the research in the context of the [[Cyberethics: Cyprus Safer Internet Center]] project.  


==Education and Training==
==Education and Training==

Revision as of 12:49, 10 December 2011


Elena Aristodemou
Elena Aristodemou
With FWC 2008 - present
Title Project Coordinator
Research Associate
Key Project(s) InetRisks
SimSafety
Degree(s) MSc,BSc
Filed(s) of study pcychological Research Methods, Psychology
University(ies) Open University of UK, Monash University, Australia
Specialization(s) Research Methods
Statistics
Certified SDD Facilitator



Elena has been with the Cyprus Neuroscience and Technology Institute since 2008. She started as Project Coordinator for the Cyberethics Hotline. From her role as Research Associate at the [[Cyprus Neuroscience and Technology Institute, her interests focus in the fields of learning disabilities, cognitive neuroscience and dangers of the Internet.

Biography

Ms Aristodemou has earned a BSc in Psychology from Monash University, Australia and an MSc in Psychological Research Methods from the Open University of UK.

Activities at Cyprus Neuroscience and technology Institute

Elena coordinated two research projects, which investigated the dangers and the perceptions about dangers in Web 3.0 environments such as Second Life:

She has also been working on other projects such us Local Authorities Cyprus project. Throughout the years, Elena has also been heavily involved in writing grant applications.

Elena leads the research in the context of the Cyberethics: Cyprus Safer Internet Center project.

Education and Training

Education

Date
Institution
1998-2003 University of La Verne Athens Greece

Psychology Undergraduate student for the bachelor of science

2003-2005(transfer) Monash University Melbourne Victoria

Psychology Bachelor of science in Psychology

2007-2010 Open University United Kingdom

Master of Science in Psychological Research Methods



Trainings

1. Training teachers in learning difficulties

2. Athena test (certificate for administering the test): Diagnosing Learning Difficulties in Children

Publications

  • Aristodemou, E., Kasparis, N., & Laouris, Y. (2008, May). Video game technology engaged in promoting a safer use of the internet. Paper presented at the Conference Child and Youth Research in the 21st Century: A Critical Appraisal, Nicosia. Cyprus.
  • Aristodemou, E., Taraszow, T., & Laouris, Y. (2008, May). Young Cypriot internet users: A quantitative survey in the context of EU Kids Online. Paper presented at the Conference Child and Youth Research in the 21st Century: A Critical Appraisal, Nicosia. Cyprus.
  • Aristodemou, E., Taraszow, T., & Laouris, Y. (2008, May). EU Kids Online, the pan-European Initiative that Explores and Compares Young Internet Users across Europe: Comparative Results. Paper presented at the Conference Child and Youth Research in the 21st Century: A Critical Appraisal, Nicosia. Cyprus.
  • Taraszow, T., Aristodemou, E., & Laouris, Y. (2008, May). E-learning adapted to the learning profiles of young learners. Paper presented at the Conference Child and Youth Research in the 21st Century: A Critical Appraisal, Nicosia. Cyprus.
  • Papadopoulou, Y., Aristodemou, E., & Laouris, Y. (2008, Nov). The use of e-learning tools in adult learning: A comparative study between Cyprus and five other European countries. Proceedings of the 7th European Conference on E-Learning, Ayia Napa, Cyprus.
  • Aristodemou, E., Taraszow, T., Laouris, Y., Papadopoulos, T., & Makris, P. (2008, Nov). Prediction of reading performance using the MAPS (Mental Attributes Profiling System) multimodal interactive ICT application. Proceedings of the 7th European Conference on E-Learning, Ayia Napa, Cyprus.
  • Taraszow, T., Aristodemou, E., Arsoy, A., Shitta, G. and Laouris, Y. (2009: in press) ‘Disclosure of personal and contact information by young people in social networking sites: an analysis using Facebook™ profiles as an example’, International Journal of Media and Cultural Politics.
  • Laouris, Y, Aristodemou, E and Makris, P. (2009). Prediction of learning abilities based on a cross-modal evaluation of non-verbal mental attributes using video-game-like interfaces. In Esposito A., Bourbakis, N., Avouris, N., Hatzilygeroudis, I. (Eds): Cross-Modal Analysis of Speech, Gesture, Gaze and Facial Expressions. Berlin-Heidelberg: Springer.
  • Wold, T., Aristodemou, E., Dunkels, E. & Laouris, Y. Inappropriate content. In Livingstone, S. & Haddon, L (eds.) Kids Online: Opportunities and risks for children: The Policy Press