{"id":436,"date":"2021-03-19T14:01:37","date_gmt":"2021-03-19T12:01:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.uef.fi\/edtech\/?page_id=436"},"modified":"2021-05-07T14:06:45","modified_gmt":"2021-05-07T11:06:45","slug":"ict-for-development","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sites.uef.fi\/edtech\/research-labs-and-focus-groups\/ict-for-development\/","title":{"rendered":"ICT for Development"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-43 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.uef.fi\/edtech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2020\/04\/IMG_3151-300x180.jpeg\" alt=\"Educational robotics workshop\" width=\"300\" height=\"180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.uef.fi\/edtech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2020\/04\/IMG_3151-300x180.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/sites.uef.fi\/edtech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2020\/04\/IMG_3151-1024x614.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/sites.uef.fi\/edtech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2020\/04\/IMG_3151-768x461.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/sites.uef.fi\/edtech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2020\/04\/IMG_3151-1536x922.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/sites.uef.fi\/edtech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2020\/04\/IMG_3151.jpeg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\"><strong>The ICT for D (Information Technology for Development)<\/strong> research focus area is practically oriented. The research work is usually based on a concrete challenge\/problem or complex issue related to learning, education, or development in a specific context. The research work focuses on designing, implementing, and evaluating a concrete solution (often based on a contemporary learning technology) that will provide a solution to the identified problem or challenge. The research work can also be based on identifying a clear need for enhancement, improvement, or change, such as creating new learning opportunities via digital technology.<\/p>\n<p>The applied research approaches within the research focus area are pragmatic<span lang=\"EN-US\"> in nature<\/span>, depending on the peculiarities and requirements of an individual research study. Quite often, the research framework is built upon design thinking,\u00a0 design research, action research, or <span lang=\"EN-US\">other <\/span>pragmatic research designs supported by mixed-method data collection approaches.<\/p>\n<h3>Recent publications and research output<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>F.J. Agbo, S.S. Oyelere, J. Suhonen, T.H. Laine, <a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1007\/s10639-021-10515-1\">Co-design of mini games for learning computational thinking in an online environment<\/a>. <em>Education and Information Technologies<\/em>, 2021.<\/li>\n<li>R. Babo, J. Rocha, R. Fitas, J. Suhonen, M. Tukiainen, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.igi-global.com\/article\/self-and-peer-e-assessment\/277379\">Self and peer-assessment: A study on software usability<\/a>. <em>International Journal of Information and Communication Technology Education<\/em>, vol. 17, no. 3, 2021.<\/li>\n<li>A.A. Yunusa, I.T. Sanusi, O.A. Dada, S.S. Oyelere, F.J. Agbo, <a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1109\/LACLO50806.2020.9381174\">Distributions of academic activities in Nigeria: University lecturers\u2019 perceptions and responses to the COVID-19<\/a>. In <em>XV Conferencia Latinoamericana de Tecnologias de Aprendizaje (LACLO), <\/em>Loja, Ecuador, IEEE, pp. 1-8, 2021.<\/li>\n<li>A.K. Yadav, S.S. Oyelere, \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1007\/s10639-020-10373-3\">Contextualized mobile game-based learning application for computing education<\/a>\u201c, <em>Education and Information Technologies<\/em>, <em>26, <\/em>2539-2562, 2020.<\/li>\n<li>W.C. Gomera, <a href=\"https:\/\/erepo.uef.fi\/handle\/123456789\/23903\">The use of mobile technology to enhance the interaction between Microfinance Institutions and Micro Businesses in the Tanzanian context.<\/a> <em>Publications of the University of Eastern Finland. Dissertations in Forestry and Natural Sciences<\/em>, 400. School of Computing, University of Eastern Finland, 2020.<\/li>\n<li>R. Babo, J.T. Suhonen, M. Tukiainen, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.informingscience.org\/Publications\/4627\">Improving workgroup assessment with WebAvalia: The concept, framework and first results<\/a>. <em>Journal of Information Technology Education: Innovations in Practice<\/em>, vol.19, pp. 157-184, 2020.<\/li>\n<li>F. J. Agbo, S.S. Oyelere, J.Suhonen, <a href=\"https:\/\/erepo.uef.fi\/handle\/123456789\/8204\">Identifying potential design features of a smart learning environment for programming education in Nigeria<\/a>. <em>International Journal of Learning Technology<\/em>, vol. 14, no. 4, 331-354, 2019<\/li>\n<li>E. Anohah, J. Suhonen, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.igi-global.com\/gateway\/article\/211155\">Conceptual model of generic learning design to teach cultural artifacts in computing education: An analysis based on Akan culture in Ghana<\/a>, <em>International Journal of Online Pedagogy and Course Design<\/em>, vol. 8, no. 4, pp. 50-64, 2018.<\/li>\n<li>S.S. Oyelere, J. Suhonen, G.M. Wajiga, E. Sutinen, <a href=\"\/\/link.springer.com\/article\/10.1007\/s10639-017-9613-2\">Design, development, and evaluation of a mobile learning application for computing education<\/a>. <em>Education and Information Technologies, <\/em>vol. 23, no. 1, 467-495, 2018.<\/li>\n<li>A. Lugmayr, E. Sutinen, J. Suhonen, C. Islas Sedano, H. Hlavacs, C. Montero Suero, <a href=\"http:\/\/dx.doi.org\/10.1007\/s11042-016-3865-5\">Serious storytelling &#8211; a first definition and review<\/a>. <em>Multimedia Tools and Applications<\/em>, <em>76<\/em>(14), 15707-15733, 2017.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Contact<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Dr.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/uefconnect.uef.fi\/en\/person\/jarkko.suhonen\/\">Jarkko Suhonen<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The ICT for D (Information Technology for Development) research focus area is practically oriented. 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