
As a member of the EdTech research group at the School of Computing, my PhD research focus is on developing a Technology Enhanced Knowledge Management Platform for Research in Higher Education and a technology Prototype simulating the model.
My research interest is in designing and developing technology enhanced Collaboration platform for research and teaching-learning in developing countries’ higher education, which also addresses prevailing challenges in the local contexts beyond the technology tools and capabilities. Besides, I am also interested in research related to ICT engagement in teaching-learning in general and mainly in technology integration in higher education pedagogy as well.
Currently, I am working for the school of computing on a research project called ‘Vauhtia Uralle’ that aims to provide flexible paths to the skills needs of a working life, mainly for young graduates. I am also representing UEF in the new Erasmus + project called ‘TRUE – Transparency of Learning Outcomes through Blockchain Technology’ and a Consortium project of 8 European Institutions from academia and technology industry.
Research groups
Publications
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A Model for Knowledge Management Systems in Higher Education and Research: The Case of the UbuntuNet Alliance in the Eastern and Southern African region
Yigzaw, Samuel Tewelde. 2023. Publications of the University of Eastern Finland. Dissertations in Science, Forestry and Technology -
A Model for Knowledge Management Systems in the UbuntuNet Alliance Member Institutions
Yigzaw, Samuel T.; Jormanainen, Ilkka; Tukiainen, Markku. 2022. Systems. 10: -
Taxonomy for Educational Robotics at Schools
Pedersen, Bjarke Kristian Maigaard Kjær; Ruwodo, Vuyelwa David; Shipepe, Annastasia; Uwu-Khaeb, Lannie; Yigzaw, Samuel Tewelde; Jormanainen, Ilkka; Nielsen, Jacob; Sutinen, Erkki. Teoksessa: Lepuschitz, W; Merdan, M; Koppensteiner, G; Balogh, R; Obdržálek, D(toim.) , 2022. Robotics in Education. s. 91-96. Springer -
Examining theoretical and pedagogical foundations of computational thinking in the context of higher education
Agbo, Friday Joseph; Yigzaw, Samuel T.; Sanusi, Ismaila Temitayo; Oyelere, Solomon Sunday; Mare, Alem Habte. Teoksessa: -(toim.) , 2021. FIE 2021 - Proceedings. s. 1-8. IEEE -
Information Systems in Developing Countries: Opportunities and Challenges
Yigsaw, Samuel; Jormanainen, Ilkka; Tukiainen, Markku. Teoksessa: Alier, Marc; Fonseca, David(toim.) , 2021. Proceedings TEEM'21: Ninth International Conference on Technological Ecosystems for Enhancing Multiculturality. s. 812-818. ACM -
Knowledge Sharing in the Higher Education Environment of Developing Economies - The Case of Eritrea
Yigzaw, Samuel Tewelde; Jormanainen, Ilkka; Tukiainen, Markku. 2021. African journal of information systems. 13: 6 -
Trends in the Role of ICT in Higher Education Knowledge Management Systems: A Systematic Literature Review
Yigzaw, Samuel T; Jormanainen, Ilkka; Tukiainen, Markku. Teoksessa: Conde González, Miguel Ãngel; RodrÃguez Sedano, Francisco Jesús; Llamas, Camino Fernández; GarcÃa-Peñalvo, Francisco José(toim.) , 2019. TEEM'19 Proceedings of the Seventh International Conference on Technological Ecosystems for Enhancing Multiculturality. s. 473-480. ACM