Pernilla Josefsson

Pernilla Josefsson is an Associate Professor at Södertörn University’s Department of Natural Sciences, Environment and Technology. She specializes in school digitalization, social media integration, and inclusive pedagogy, particularly for students with ADHD and visual impairments.

• Project manager for police training
• Member of Teacher Training Board, recruitment committee for social sciences, and merit committee

Research Focus:
She leads interdisciplinary projects such as:

• Inclusive Digital Learning (Swedish Research Council, 2024–2029): Analyzing multisensory learning environments for neurodiverse students.
• AI Literacy in Teacher Education: Exploring AI’s role in writing independence and pedagogical risks/opportunities.
• Digitalization in Adapted Primary Schools: Developing digital communication tools for special needs education.

Scientific Awards:
Recipient of the 2024 Golden Apple Teacher Award for collaborative research with Lindskolan’s teaching team, focusing on digital tools for communication in autism-specialized education.

Collaborations:
Works with KTH, Malmö University, Örebro University, and municipalities under Sweden’s ULF agreement. Key partnerships include Lindskolan (Huddinge) and the FICTION project (digital competence frameworks).