Francesca De Sanctis

Doctoral Researcher
Unit
Faculty of Education and Psychology
Email
francesca.f.desanctis@jyu.fi
Mobile
+358505712317

Biography

I have a background in language teaching and learning, and, during my master's studies at JYU, I explored the affordances of immersive virtual reality for language education. Currently, I am working on my PhD in Education with a dissertation investigating technology-enhanced learning environments to support the learning and well-being of culturally and linguistically diverse student groups. I am also part of the JYULED - JYUnit for Learning and Digital Education research group, which focuses on researching and developing digital solutions for teaching and learning. 

Publications

Publication
2025

Student Perspectives to Virtual AI Characters in Teacher Education

International Conference on Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning. Computer-supported collaborative learning. International Society of the Learning Sciences.
Nousiainen, Tuula
Ahlström, Emilia
De Sanctis, Francesca
Hankala, Mari
Kauppinen, Merja
Näykki, Piia
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Research groups

Research group

JYULed - JYUnit for Learning and Digital Education

We research and support education, learning and teaching in a variety of collaborative and digital environments.

Projects

EDUCA Education for the future.
Project

EDUCA (Education for the Future) Flagship

The Education for the Future EDUCA flagship focuses on the timely challenges of education to prepare children and young people for the future in the changing world.