2025

  1. D.O. Okafor, I.T. Sanusi, S.S. Oyelere, AfriML: An interactive and culturally-infused tool for teaching machine learning in schools. Innovation and Technology in Computer Science Education (ITiCSE 2025). Accepted for publication.
  2. N. Pope, A. Lin, J. Kahila, H. Vartiainen, T. Roos, J. Laru, M.Tedre, Pre-service teachers’ experiences with using an (X)AI educational tool for teaching social media mechanisms. In T. Bastiaens (Ed.), Proceedings of EdMedia + Innovate Learning (pp. 1067-1076). Barcelona, Spain: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE), 2025.
  3. J. Kahila, A. Lin, E. Arkko, How we taught social media mechanism and social impacts to over 200 schoolchildren. In T. Bastiaens (Ed.), Proceedings of EdMedia + Innovate Learning (pp. 187-190). Barcelona, Spain: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE), 2025.
  4. H. Vartiainen, E. Vähä, M. Tedre, Integrating AI education into democracy education classes facilitates critical AI literacty among pre-service teachers. In T. Bastiaens (Ed.), Proceedings of EdMedia + Innovate Learning (pp. 495-501). Barcelona, Spain: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE), 2025.
  5. E. Silvennoinen, T. Valtonen, M. Tedre, Balancing children’s rights and educational objectives in K-12 clasroom pedagogy. 2025 IEEE Global Engineering Education Conference (EDUCON). Accepted for publication.
  6. Y.Kafai, R.B. Shapiro, F. Jetzinger, T. Michaeli, M. Tedre, O.S. Iversen, L.H. Musaeus, S. Ali, V. Kumar, Youth as designers of artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies: What do we know about the opportunities and challenges of K-12 students creating their own applications. International Conference of the Learning Sciences. Accepted for publication.
  7. K.F Chiu, M. Çopan, I.T. Sanusi, M.A. Ayanwale, Validating student AI competency self-efficacy (SAICS) scale and its framework. Educational Technology Research and Development, 2025.
  8. S. Gbadegeshin, S.A. Olaleye, I.T. Sanusi, T.W. Olajumoke, O. Alshamsi, M. AlDhareri, Trends and patters in social robotics research: A global perspective. In: Hamdan, R.K. (Ed.), Tech Fusion in Business and Society, Studies in Systems, Decision and Control, vol.234. Springer, Cham, 2025.
  9. H. Yan, F. Lin, Kinshuk, Adaptive practicing design to facilitate self-regulated learning. Canadian Journal of Learning and Technology, vol. 50, no.3.
  10. A. Lin, A. Salonen, N. Pope, H. Vartiainen, M. Tedre, A versatile low-cost kit for teaching novice learners AI using robotics components and a no-code development playground. Proceedings of the AAAI Conference on Artificial Intelligence, vol.39, n.28, pp.29162-29170, 2025.
  11. N. Pope, J. Kahila, H. Vartiainen, M. Saqr, S. López-Pernas, T. Roos, J. Laru, M. Tedre, An XAI social media platform for teaching K-12 students AI-Driven profiling, clustering, and engagement-based recommending. Proceedings of the AAAI Conference on Artificial Intelligence, vol.39, n.28, pp.29203-29211, 2025.
  12. N. Bouali, V. Cavalli-Sforza, M. Tukiainen, Teacher in the loop: Customizing educational games using natural language. Proceedings of the 17th International Conference on Computer Supported Education, 2025.
  13. S. Heikkinen, M. Saqr, J. Malmberg, M. Tedre, A longitudinal study of interplay between student engagement and self-regulation. International Journal of Educational Technology in Higher Education, vol.22, 2025.
  14. F.G. Deriba, I.T. Sanusi, Artificial ingelligence in Ethiophian school curriculum: Educators’ practices, challenges, and recommendations. Computers and Education Open, vol.8, 2025.
  15. G. Fitsum, F.G. Deriba, M. Saqr, M. Tukiainen, Exploring the role of AI in enhancing accessibility in user interface design: A qualitative study of student experiences. Technological Ecosystem for Enhancing Multiculturality (TEEM 2025), 2025. Accepted for publication.
  16. I. Jormanainen, S. Yigzaw, M. Tukiainen, L. Uwu-Khaeb, Simulation vs. Reality: Does It Matter? Investigating Student Motivation in Robotics Course Projects in Hybrid Learning Setting. 16th International Conference on Robotics in Education (RiE 2025), 2025. Accepted for publication.
  17. I. Jormanainen, S. Pramanic, M. Kortelainen, P. Vartiainen, Lessons Learnt from the Development of Remotely Accessible ROS 2 Learning Environment.16th International Conference on Robotics in Education (RiE 2025), 2025. Accepted for publication.
  18. I.T. Sanusi, M. Muñoz, F.G. Martin, How teachers integrate data science into their instruction for middle-graders learners. Proceedings of 56th ACM Technical Symposium on Computer Science Education, 2025.
  19. F. G. Martin, D. Tagare, I.T. Sanusi, A research-oriented course in developing tools to teach AI. Proceedings of 56th ACM Technical Symposium on Computer Science Education, 2025.
  20. Y. Kuerban, S.S. Oyelere, I.T. Sanusi, ReadSmart: Generative AI and augmented reality solution for supporting students with dyslexia learning disabilities. Journal of Technology in Education and Science, vol.9, no.1, pp.159-176, 2025.
  21. V. Vellonen, E. Sointu, T. Valtonen, M. Tukiainen, Pre-service special education teachers’ perceptions of applying technologies in education. Journal of Special Education Technology, 2025.
  22. A. Kayanda, L. Busagala, M. Tedre, Evaluation of a timetabling software implemented in Tanzanian higher education context. The African Journal of Information Systems, vol.16, no.4, 2025.
  23. A.O. Sunday, F.J. Agbo, J. Suhonen, I. Jormanainen, M. Tukiainen, Co-designing to develop computational thinking skills in Nigeria using scratch. Education and Information Technologies, 2025.
  24. C. Schulte, S. Sentance, S. Sparmann, R. Altin, M. Friebroon-Yesharim, M. Landman, M.T. Rücker, S. Satavlekar, A. Siegel, M. Tedre, L. Tubino, H. Vartiainen, J. Á. VelÁzquez-Iturbide, J. Waite, Z. Wu, What we talk about when we talk about K-12 computing education. ITiCSE 2024: 2024 Working Group Reports on Innovation and Technology in Computer Science Education, 2025.
  25. S. Hamouda, L. Marshall, K. Sanders, E. Tshukudu, O. Adelakun-Adeyemo, B.A. Becker, E.R. Dodoo, G.A. Korsah, S. Luvhengo, O. Ola, J. Parkinson, I.T. Sanusi, Computing education in African countries: A literature review and contextualized learning materials. ITiCSE 2024: 2024 Working Group Reports on Innovation and Technology in Computer Science Education, 2025.
  26. N. Pope, J. Kahila, H. Vartiainen, M. Tedre, Children’s AI design platform for making and deploying ML-driven Apps: Design, testing, and development. IEEE Transactions on Learning Technologies, 2025.
  27. S. López-Pernas, M. Saqr, M.Á. Conde, M. Apiola, M. Tedre, Mapping computer engineering education research: A topic analysis. Computer, 2025.
  28. M.H. Juma, N.R. Mramba, J. Suhonen, F.K. Kapinga, M. Tedre, Digital financial management skill training for women’s informal saving groups in Dodoma, Tanzania: Mapping user requirements. African Journal of Science, Technology and Development, 2025.