Oriol Borrás-Gene is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Statistics at Universidad Rey Juan Carlos (URJC) in Madrid, Spain, where he also serves as a key researcher at the Center for Innovation in Digital Education (CIED). His research focuses on educational technology and digital innovation in higher education, with a particular emphasis on MOOCs, social learning, gamification, and the application of artificial intelligence in educational settings. At URJC, he has played a crucial role in advancing digital transformation strategies and promoting digital competencies among the faculty and students. His research portfolio includes significant contributions to e-learning, educational innovation, and digital pedagogy, with pioneering work on gamification in educational contexts and the development of social learning environments. As an educator, he has developed numerous courses and workshops on digital competencies and online teaching methodologies, emphasizing practical applications and hands-on experiences. Dr. Borrás-Gene maintains an active presence in the educational technology community through international conferences and collaborative research projects. His ongoing work aims to bridge the gap between technological innovation and pedagogical practice, contributing to the advancement of digital education while maintaining a strong commitment to student-centered learning approaches.
Rey Juan Carlos University
Madrid, Spain
First Award Educational Innovation 2019
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El primer premio ha recaído en la Universidad Rey Juan Carlos con el MOOC “Poténciate con redes sociales” del profesor Oriol Borras Gene en el que da a conocer las posibilidades que ofrece Internet para convertir la huella digital en una auténtica marca personal a través de diferentes estrategias. https://www.telefonica.com/es/web/sala-de-prensa/-/miriadax-entrega-los-premios-innovacion-educativa-en-moocs-2018-
PREMIO ACCÉSIT MEJOR TESIS DOCTORAL - PREMIOS EMADRID 2018
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Finalista en el Premio Tesis Doctoral UPM 2019 de la Cátedra ClarkeModet-UPM
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I Premio Iberoamericano Miríada X-SEGIB 2014
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Noticia completa: http://www.upm.es/institucional/UPM/CanalUPM/Noticias/df1270fc06ea6410VgnVCM10000009c7648aRCRD