Special Issue - December 2026

Special Issue “AI-Enhanced Gamified Learning for Inclusive and Experiential Education”

 

Deadline for abstract submission: January 31, 2026 (11:59PM GMT)

 

Special Edition Editors:

  • Gina Solano, State University of New York, USA
  • Hyuksoon Song, Georgian Court University, USA

 

Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing education, providing unprecedented opportunities for personalization, adaptive feedback, and immersive learning experiences. Yet, as AI-driven gamification and simulation-based environments gain traction, critical questions remain: How can these tools be designed to promote equity, transparency, and inclusivity? How do they prepare educators and learners for complex, real-world challenges and future-ready pedagogies?

This special issue invites bold, interdisciplinary research that pushes the boundaries of what AI can achieve in the field of education. We seek contributions that explore innovative applications of AI in game-based and experiential learning, examine ethical and practical implications, and address the needs of diverse learners—including marginalized populations such as refugees and students with special needs.

Join us in shaping the conversation on how AI-enhanced educational technologies can transform teaching and learning for all. Submit your abstract and be part of a global dialogue that defines the future of inclusive, engaging, and ethical education

The topics to consider for this issue should be related to:

  • AI for Supporting Learning Objectives in Game-based Learning
  • Generative AI in Educational Game Design
  • AI-Powered Adaptive Learning Systems
  • Ethical Considerations in AI-Driven Educational Games
  • AI for Enhancing Accessibility in Game-Based Learning
  • Assessment and Feedback Mechanisms in AI-Integrated Games
  • AI Chatbots and Virtual Tutors in Educational Games
  • Cross-Cultural and Multilingual AI in Game-Based Learning
  • Effectiveness in AI-powered tools for Creating Learning Games

 

Submitting your paper

The timeline for the Special Issues should follow this:

  • Deadline for abstract submission: January 31, 2026 (11:59PM GMT)
  • Acceptance notifications sent by: February 11, 2026
  • Full Paper submission: April 1, 2026
  • Publication: December 2026

 

All manuscripts should be written in English and no longer than 5000 words including references. Authors are required to use the JEICOM-Full-Paper-Template  (also in pdf) provided for the final version of their papers. If you have any questions, please email the guest editors: