Cécile Hardebolle

Cécile Hardebolle serves as a Part-Time Lecturer in the Department of Computer Science within EPFL's School of Computer and Communication Sciences, while also holding key roles as a Pedagogical Advisor at the Centre de l'éducation à l'ère digitale (CEDE) and Project Manager at the Centre des sciences de l'apprentissage (LEARN). Her work bridges educational theory with practical implementation of digital learning tools across EPFL's academic ecosystem.

Dr. Hardebolle's educational background includes:

• PhD in Computer Science from Paris-Sud University, France (2008)
• MSc in Electrical Engineering with major in Computer and Information Sciences from Supélec, France (2004)
• University Technical Diploma in Applied Physics and Instrumentation from Orsay Institute of Technology, France (2001)

Her research focuses on ethical implementation of digital tools in education, with particular expertise in learning analytics, computational thinking assessment, and gender equity in STEM education. She has developed practical frameworks like the Digital Ethics Canvas to guide educators in identifying and mitigating ethical risks when implementing digital learning environments. Her work consistently addresses how technology can be leveraged to improve educational outcomes while ensuring equitable access for all students.

Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong trajectory toward ethical considerations in educational technology, with increasing focus on AI ethics education, deepfakes, and responsible design of digital learning tools. Her research combines rigorous methodology with practical application, developing concrete resources that educators can implement directly in their teaching practice. She demonstrates particular attention to how factors like time pressure and gender differences affect learning outcomes in engineering education.

Dr. Hardebolle has made significant contributions to teacher development through resources like 'The Teaching Toolkit' for engineering graduate teaching assistants. Her work on learning analytics dashboards has directly influenced teaching practices at EPFL by providing actionable insights for both students and instructors. She maintains extensive collaborations with colleagues across EPFL, particularly with researchers in educational technology and engineering education.