Peda.net school network operates in cooperation with Finnish Institute for Educational Research: human oriented information and communication technologies research group. This research group examines different ways that help to take advantage of technologies in different learning environments. Two target areas are collaborative online learning and game-like learning environments. In addition, the group does national and international evaluation of ICT usage in education and helps to develope innovative teaching and training methods and technological appliances that support those methods.

Research data includes both individuals and groups. Group examines study subjects in situations where ICT can support learning and give additional value to learning processes. The research is both interdisciplinary, theoretical study, and development oriented study motivated by practical needs.

The part of study that involves Peda.net school network is development oriented study, and it is done in cooperation with member schools and teachers. The research includes not only educational institutions' and organizations' personnel but also other national and international authorities working in the same field.

The administrator of research group:

Päivi Häkkinen
Professori (Tietoteknologian opetuskäyttö)
Puh. 014 260 3231
paivi.hakkinen@ktl.jyu.fi

More information:
http://ktl.jyu.fi/ktl/tutkimus/tvt