Sini Kontkanen
University Lecturer
School of Applied Educational Science and Teacher Education, Philosophical Faculty
[email protected] | +358 50 570 7945
My research areas consist of teachers’ and pre-service teachers’ professional development from the point of view of Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK). Currently, my specific research interests focus on the use of generative artificial intelligence in teaching and supporting learning through diverse digital methods. At the moment, I work as a researcher in FINSCI project (funded by the Academy of Finland), where our interest is to discover parents’ science capital and children’s science literacy. I am responsible teacher of Early childhood education minor. I work as an educator in School of Applied Educational Sciences and Teacher Education, especially on themes of digital learning and primary education.
Research groups
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DigiErko - Learning and Teaching in Digital Environments 01.11.2017 - 31.12.2025 -
Developmental evaluation 01.01.2005 - -
Escape game pedagogy - Sm4rt LOC 01.01.2020 - -
TOTY 17.08.2023 -
Projects
Publications
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Examining Teacher Educators' Roles in Developing Preservice Teachers' Digital Competence
Kukkonen, Jari; Kontkanen, Sini; Kontturi, Heikki; Nenonen, Sanna; Parpala, Mari; Tahvanainen, Ville; Valtonen, Teemu, 2025, European journal of teacher education, [Epub ahead of print 16 May 2025], 1-24. A1 Journal article (refereed), original research -
Exploring pre-service teachers’ generative AI readiness and behavioral intentions: A pilot study
Bui, Phuong; Korhonen, Tiina; Kontkanen, Sini; Karme, Sorella; Piispa-Hakala, Satu; Veermans, Marjaana, 2025, LUMAT, 13, 1, 8. A1 Journal article (refereed), original research -
Co-designing Digital Games Across the Boundary of Childhood and Youth
Havukainen, Martti; Laine, Teemu H; Kontkanen, Sini; Järvikylä, Janne; Sutinen, Erkki, 2024, International journal of human-computer interaction, 41, 5, 3369-3387. A1 Journal article (refereed), original research -
Effects of a Professional Development Programme for Teaching and Learning in Digital Environments from the Perspective of Teachers: Case Study from Finland
Kontkanen, Sini; Piispa-Hakala, Satu; Pöntinen, Susanna; Valtonen, Teemu, 2024, Chigona, Agnes; Crompton, Helen; Tunjera, Nyarai, Global Perspectives on Teaching with Technology: Theories, Case Studies, and Integration Strategies, 214-230. A3 Book section, Chapters in research books -
FINSCI : opettajan opas
Havu-Nuutinen, Sari; Kauppinen, Laura; Kontkanen, Sini; Kärkkäinen, Sirpa; Kangasniemi, Iiris; Suortti, Ella; Waltzer, Katariina, 2024, Itä-Suomen yliopisto. D5 Textbook, professional manual or guide -
FINSCI : tutkijan päiväkirja
Havu-Nuutinen, Sari; Kauppinen, Laura; Kontkanen, Sini; Kärkkäinen, Sirpa; Kangasniemi, Iiris; Suortti, Ella; Waltzer, Katariina, 2024, Itä-Suomen yliopisto. D5 Textbook, professional manual or guide -
Finnish primary school students’ perceptions on water systems: Exploring sources and usage at home and in society
Kärkkäinen, Sirpa; Havu-Nuutinen, Sari; Kontkanen, Sini; Waltzer, Katariina, 2024, Eurasia journal of mathematics, science and technology education, 20, 5, em2434. A1 Journal article (refereed), original research -
Investigating sustainability education in the science capital teaching approach: Competence development and pillar considerations
Fischer, Andreas; Havu-Nuutinen, Sari; Kontkanen, Sini; Suortti, Ella, 2024, Interdisciplinary journal of environmental and science education, 20, 4, e2418. A1 Journal article (refereed), original research -
Pre-service teachers as learners of formative assessment in teaching practice
Atjonen, Päivi; Kontkanen, Sini; Ruotsalainen, Päivi; Pöntinen, Susanna, 2024, European journal of teacher education, 47, 2, 267-284. A1 Journal article (refereed), original research -
Science capital as a lens for studying science aspirations – a systematic review
Kontkanen, Sini; Koskela, Teija; Kanerva, Oksana; Kärkkäinen, Sirpa; Waltzer, Katariina; Mikkilä-Erdmann, Mirjamaija; Havu-Nuutinen, Sari, 2024, Studies in science education, 61, 1, 89-115. A2 Review article, Literature review, Systematic review


