Journal, 13(5), 519-528.

ABSTRACT Self-regulation of learning, learning to learn, and their potential stimulation by specific Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs), are main topics in European policy. This issue of the ‘European Educational Research Journal ’ (EERJ) focuses on research to develop, integrate, and evaluate self-regulation of learning and the potential and actual uses of ICTs in educational practice. In this paper, we introduce five articles on self-regulated and technology-enhanced learning representing development and research conducted in preschools, primary and secondary schools, and universities of various countries. This research was presented at two symposia of the ‘European Conference on Educational Research ’ (ECER) in Cádiz (2012). The symposia were part of the ECER network 16 ‘ICT in education and training’. The research exemplifies three different models of ICT-based learning, ranging from ‘traditional ’ via ‘more flexible ’ to ‘optimal’ learning. We discuss the main characteristics and outcomes of the five articles. We conclude with theoretical and methodological aspects that may promote further development and research of self-regulated and technology-enhanced learning in a European perspective. In European societies, individual responsibility for one’s learning activities and progress, or self-regulation, is often said to be an important competence of the 21st century. In relation to self-regulation, learning to learn is one of the eight key competences enumerated in the ‘Recommendation on Key Competences for Lifelong Learning’, which was adopted by the European Parliament and the Council in December 2006 (European Parliament, 2006). These competences should function and be demonstrated at home, school, work, and during leisure time. Self-regulated learning (SRL) is, therefore, of critical importance for all learners, including those from disadvantaged backgrounds (see, for example, Bennett, Gordon, & Edelmann, 2012) as well as gifted learners (International Panel of Experts for Gifte