Jari Laru
PhD
University Lecturer
Technology Enhanced Learning
Teacher education, school and society
Faculty of Education and Psychology
Jari Laru, PhD, is a University Lecturer in Technology-Enhanced Learning at the Faculty of Education and Psychology, University of Oulu. His current research focuses on AI literacy, AI education and the pedagogical use of artificial intelligence, particularly in teacher education and among children and young people. His broader research background includes technology-enhanced learning, collaborative and mobile learning, computational thinking, maker education and STEAM education. He is currently involved in the Generation AI research programme (2022–2028), funded by the Strategic Research Council of Finland.
Research interests
- AI literacy and AI education
- Technology-enhanced learning and digital pedagogy
- Maker Education & Digital Fabrication
- Collaborative Learning
- Mobile learning
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https://www.jarilaru.fiVisiting address
Pentti Kaiteran katu 1, 90014 University of Oulu
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Faculty of Education & Psychology
P.O.Box 2000
Pentti Kaiteran katu 1, 90014 University of Oulu
