Erika Avikainen

Erika Avikainen

Doctoral Researcher
Unit
Faculty of Information Technology
Organization unit
Faculty of Information Technology, lnformation systems science
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Biography

I am a doctoral researcher in the Faculty of Information Technology at the University of Jyväskylä, affiliated with the Innovative Learning Environments (ILE) research group. I am also an IT teacher and have a background in primary and secondary school education. Currently, I work with European Commission Erasmus+ projects Teachers Digital Content Creation Competencies (TD3C) and PERMA Digital. 

Research interests

My professional interests include teacher professional development, special education, inclusive education, personalized learning, and STEAM education, with a focus on enhancing teaching practices and supporting diverse learners through innovative and research-informed approaches. My research contributes to the field of digital well-being and holistic integration of technology into teaching and teacher professional development.