Jarkko Suhonen

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 supervise doctoral students in the Technologies for Learning and Development research group, coordinate IMPDET online doctoral studies, and 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 2023-2024, I’m teaching the Research Methods in Computer Science -course in the Spring semester.

Research groups

- 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
- 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
1. 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.
2. Ebenezer Anohah, “Integration of indigenous practices in computing education: The case of computing studies in Ghana”, University of Eastern Finland, 2022, role: main supervisor.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. Sandhya Kode, “Enhancing Information Technology education in Indian context: A design story“, University of Eastern Finland, 2019, role: secondary supervisor.
7. John Loewen, “Framework for authentic and relevant learning systems for indigenous learners“, University of Eastern Finland, 2018, role: main supervisor.
8. 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.
9. Joseph Kizito Bada, “Investigating digital learning objects for HIV/AIDS prevention – a contextualized approach“, University of Eastern Finland, 2013, role: main supervisor.

Keywords

computing education design science research educational technology ICT for development online learning

Publications

135 items

Research groups

Academic degrees and titles

Work experience in academia

Supervised doctoral dissertations

Keywords

Computing Education Research in Finland

Developing middle school students’ understanding of machine learning in an African school

Enhancing Asynchronous Online Learning with Mobile Augmented Reality Application: A Case Study in Higher Education Business Courses

Learning machine learning with young children: exploring informal settings in an African context

Preparing Middle Schoolers for a Machine Learning-Enabled Future Through Design-Oriented Pedagogy

Smartphone Use in Financial Management among Women’s Informal Saving Groups in Dodoma, Tanzania

WebAVALIA: Analysis of students’ opinions and experiences using an e-assessment tool in collaborative learning

A systematic review of teaching and learning machine learning in K-12 education

Critical events and pivotal factors as tools for analyzing the sustainability of online study programs

Design, development, and evaluation of a virtual reality game-based application to support computational thinking

Using the Flipped Classroom and Learning Diary to Enhance Learning in Higher Education: Students’ Experiences of Flipping the Basics of Law Course

Application of Virtual Reality in Computer Science Education: A Systemic Review Based on Bibliometric and Content Analysis Methods

Co-design of mini games for learning computational thinking in an online environment

Scientific production and thematic breakthroughs in smart learning environments: a bibliometric analysis

Self and Peer E-Assessment subtitle: A Study on Software Usability

Social Media: Computing Education Perspectives in Diverse Educational Contexts

Survey of Resources for Introducing Machine Learning in K-12 Context

Webavalia: Algorithm Improvement of an eAssessment Tool Based on a User Survey

Analysing and Improving Mathematical Formulation of Webavalia: A Self and Peer Assessment Tool

Digital Storytelling and Blockchain as Pedagogy and Technology to Support the Development of an Inclusive Smart Learning Ecosystem

E- Assessment with Multiple-Choice Questions: A 5 Year Study of Students' Opinions and Experience

Enabling Factors and User Requirements for Microcredit Services through Mobile Devices - Dar es Salaam Tanzania Context

ICT and teachers in Finland: A quantitative study

Improving Workgroup Assessment with WebAVALIA: The Concept, Framework and First Results

Perceived effectiveness of students programming indigenous symbols in Ghanaian context

Running a Business Informatics Researcher Training Unit in Tanzania: First Experiences

The role of ICT and its pedagogical contributions in Finnish education: Advances in educational innovation for inclusion and technology literacy from the perspective of stakeholders

Usability evaluation of frugal innovation: A case of mobile training for micro businesses in Tanzania

A Systematic Review of Computational Thinking Approach for Programming Education in Higher Education Institutions

ICT for learning and inclusion in Finland

Identifying potential design features of a smart learning environment for programming education in Nigeria

Imikode: A VR Game to Introduce OOP Concepts

Mobile technology for record keeping by women entrepreneurs in Tanzania: User requirement assessment

Smart learning environment for computing education: readiness for implementation in Nigeria

Conceptual Model of Generic Learning Design to Teach Cultural Artifacts in Computing Education: An Analysis Based on Akan Culture in Ghana

E-assessment with multiple choice questions: a qualitative study of teachers' opinions and experience regarding the new assessment strategy

I-DIGEST framework: towards authentic learning for indigenous learners

Microblogging Case Study in Higher Education: Edmodo in Finland

Microblogging as an Assisted Learning Tool in Problem-Based Learning (PBL) in Bahrain: The Edmodo Case

TerrorWatch: A Prototype Mobile App to Combat Terror in Terror-Prone Nations

Design, development, and evaluation of a mobile learning application for computing education

Exploring students and teachers activities, experiences and impact of Opón Ìmò mobile learning device on teaching and learning

I-SLATE: designing a culturally relevant framework for authentic learning

ICT for informal workers in Sub-Saharan Africa: Systematic review and analysis

Integrating parson's programming puzzles into a game-based mobile learning application

Mobile training in Micro Business: Design Science Research for frugal innovation

Trends of Mobile Learning in Computing Education from 2006 to 2014 : A Systematic Review of Research Publications

A proposed model for creating authentic learning objects for indigenous learners

Challenges and solutions to providing online courses in Kenya: A lecture's perspective at a Kenyan University

Constructivist research framework for integrating indigenous knowledge into computing education

Design and implementation of MobileEdu M-learning application for computing education in Nigeria: a design research approach

Discovering students mobile learning experiences in higher education in Nigeria

Evaluating mobileEdu: third-year undergraduate computer science students' mobile learning achievements

M-learning in Nigerian higher education: An experimental study with Edmodo

M-learning: A new paradigm of learning ICT in Nigeria

Measuring effect of culturally responsive learning environment for computing education in African context

Serious storytelling - a first definition and review

The impact of mobile devices for learning in higher education institutions: Nigerian universities case study

Building CS research capacity in sub-Saharan Africa by implementing a doctoral training program

Integrating high performance computing into a Tanzanian IT engineering curriculum

Microblogging as an assisted learning tool in Problem Based Learning (PBL) in Bahrain: The Edmodo case

Mistake Chasing game - approach for mobile programming education in Nong Lam University, Ho Chi Minh City - Vietnam

Modelling mobile learning policy in computing education for developing countries in Africa: a backward mapping approach

Students' perceptions about assessment using an e-learning platform

Towards an ICT framework for providing inclusive learning objects for indigenous learners

Towards students' behavioural intention to adopt and use ecounselling: An empirical approach of using Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology Model

Using Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology Model to Predict Students' Behavioral Intention to Adopt and Use E-Counseling in Ghana

Emotion analysis meets learning analytics - Online learner profiling beyond numerical data

Facebook as an assisted learning tool in problem-based learning: the Bahrain case

Google Educational Apps as a Collaborative Learning Tool among Computer Science Learners

Microblogging in higher education: The Edmodo case study among Computer Science learners in Finland

Promoting proper education for sustainability: An exploratory study of ICT enhanced Problem Based Learning in a developing country

Serious Storytelling - Serious Digital Storytelling

The four pillar model - analysing the sustainability of online doctoral programmes