The 9th International Symposium on Instructional Technologies and Teacher Education, themed "Data-Driven Transformation: The Age of Artificial Intelligence in Education", will focus on the data- and AI-driven transformation in the field of education. With the participation of academics, experts, teachers, and all relevant scientists, the symposium aims to discuss recent developments in instructional technologies and teacher education, to establish a roadmap for the use of data and AI in education, to present recommendations for policies and practices, to share best practices and innovative solutions and, to identify future research and development areas. In this context, the topics to be discussed within the scope of the symposium can be listed as follows:
1. 3D Virtual Worlds and Metaverse
2. Open and Distance Learning
3. Blockchain Technology and Its Use in Education
4. Big Data and Data Analytics
5. Teacher Education Practices in the Digital Age
6. New Trends in Educational Research
7. Digital Competencies in Education
8. Technology Integration in Education, Models and Applications
9. Educational Games and Gamification
10. Ethics and Security
11. STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) Education
12. Lifelong Learning and Technology
13. Human Computer Interaction
14. Machine Learning and Deep Learning Applications
15. Mobile Learning
16. New Approaches in Instructional Design
17. Robotics and Coding Training
18. Art and Technology
19. Immersive Learning
20. Teacher Education in the Context of Technological Development
21. Adaptive Learning Environments
22. Artificial Intelligence and Education Applications
23. Digital Transformation in Higher Education