I started working at the University of Joensuu in 2000 when I was finalizing my master’s studies in Computer Science. I received a PhD degree, also in Computer Science, from the University of Joensuu in 2005. Currently, my primary work duties are to give study counseling to supervise doctoral students in the Technologies for Learning and Development research group, coordinate IMPDET online doctoral studies, and also teach. Furthermore, I’m a contact person for computer science in the LUMETO doctoral programme, and I’m also involved in the ICT-study path collaboration initiative between UEF, Karelia University of Applied Sciences, and Savonia University of Applied Sciences.
My research interests include:
- online, hybrid, and multi-modal learning in higher education
- digital learning and learning technologies
- computing education, and
- ICT for development (ICT4D)
In the study year 2022-2023, I’m teaching the following courses: Orientation to University Studies, Basics of ICT for Sustainable Development, and Research Methods in Computer Science.
Research groups
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- MSc, Computer Science, University of Joensuu, 2000
- PhD, Computer Science, University of Joensuu, 2005
- Docent, Technology for Development and Education, University of Eastern Finland, 2016
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- Staff Scientist, University of Eastern Finland, 2023-current
- Research Manager, University of Eastern Finland, 2017-2022
- University Researcher, University of Eastern Finland, 2012-2017
- Senior Assistant (post-doc researcher), University of Joensuu/University of Eastern Finland, 2007-2012
- Director of Research, University of Joensuu, 2006-2007
- Professor, University of Joensuu, 2005-2006
- Lecturer, University of Joensuu, 2005
- Graduate Assistant, Massey University, 2003-2004
- Doctoral Student, University of Joensuu, 2002-2005
- Research Amanuensis, University of Joensuu, 2001-2002
- Trainee, University of Joensuu, 2000-2001
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- Vasileios Palktzoglou, Higher education students’ perceptions of acceptance, engagement, and experience with social media as a collaborative learning tool, University of Eastern Finland, 2022, role: main supervisor.
- Ebenezer Anohah, “Integration of indigenous practices in computing education: The case of computing studies in Ghana”, University of Eastern Finland, 2022, role: main supervisor.
- Friday Joseph Agbo, “Co-designing a smart learning environment to facilitate computational thinking education in the Nigerian context”, University of Eastern Finland, 2022, role: secondary supervisor.
- Rosalina Babo, “Improving individual and collaborative E-assessment through multiple-choice questions and WebAVALIA – a new e-assessment strategy implemented at a Portuguese university”, University of Eastern Finland, 2021, role: main supervisor.
- William Clifford Gomera, “The use of mobile technology to enhance the interaction between microfinance institutions and micro business in the Tanzanian context”, University of Eastern Finland, 2020, role: main supervisor.
- Sandhya Kode, “Enhancing Information Technology education in Indian context: A design story“, University of Eastern Finland, 2019, role: secondary supervisor.
- John Loewen, “Framework for authentic and relevant learning systems for indigenous learners“, University of Eastern Finland, 2018, role: main supervisor.
- Solomon Sunday Oyelere, “Design and development of a mobile learning system for computer science education in Nigerian higher education context“, University of Eastern Finland, 2018, role: main supervisor.
- Joseph Kizito Bada, “Investigating digital learning objects for HIV/AIDS prevention – a contextualized approach“, University of Eastern Finland, 2013, role: main supervisor.