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Doris Kristina Raave is a PhD candidate at the University of Tartu, Faculty of Social Sciences, Institute of Education, specializing in educational technology. She currently holds research positions at Leipzig University's Center for Scalable Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence (ScaDS.AI) and Humboldt Science Center for Child Development, while also working as a Junior Research Fellow at the University of Tartu. Her academic career spans educational research, teaching, and project specialization across multiple institutions in Estonia and Germany.
Dr. Raave's educational background includes:
- PhD in Educational Sciences (ongoing) at the University of Tartu, Institute of Education, supervised by Margus Pedaste and Katrin Saks
- Master of Arts in Social Sciences (Educational Innovation, 2023) from the University of Tartu
- Master of Arts in Education (Foreign Language Teacher, Cum Laude, 2021) from the University of Tartu
- Bachelor of Humanities (Romanics, Cum Laude, 2019) from the University of Tartu
Her research interests focus on the integration of digital technologies in educational settings, particularly examining the factors that influence how classroom technology affects teaching and learning processes. Dr. Raave investigates meaningful integration strategies for digital tools, with emphasis on personalized learning approaches and the impact on both cognitive and non-cognitive student outcomes. She explores the dual nature of classroom technology as both beneficial engagement tool and potential distraction, examining how teachers implement digital resources across various educational contexts. Her work bridges educational theory with practical classroom applications, seeking to optimize technology use while addressing implementation challenges.
Analysis of Dr. Raave's publication record reveals a strong focus on educational technology integration in K-12 settings, with particular attention to teacher practices, student learning outcomes, and innovative EdTech solutions. Her recent work includes the "Play My Math" project that combines music and mathematics education through digital tools, as well as extensive research on classroom technology integration practices. The publications demonstrate a consistent trajectory examining how digital technologies can be effectively implemented in educational contexts, with increasing focus on EdTech tool development and evaluation of learning outcomes.
Dr. Raave has received numerous prestigious awards recognizing her contributions to educational research:
- 2024 Europaeum Scholars Programme Scholarship
- 2024 EXIST-Women Scholarship from the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action
- 2023 The Learning Agency Tools Competition Catalyst Award
- 2022 Estonian Foreign Language Teachers Association's "Learner of the Years"
- Multiple scholarships including Peeter Põld Teacher Training Scholarship (2020), President Lennart Meri Award (2019), and various foundation scholarships
Dr. Raave has been actively involved in significant research projects, most notably the DigiEfekt project (2020-2023) investigating the impact of digital learning materials on student outcomes in Estonian basic education. She served as a key researcher on this €300,000 Ministry of Education and Research-funded project led by Margus Pedaste. Her current research focuses on developing markers for personalized support in blended learning processes as part of her doctoral dissertation. She has also contributed to updating guidelines for creating digital learning materials, demonstrating her commitment to translating research into practical educational resources.
Dr. Raave is an active member of several prominent educational research organizations including the British Educational Research Association (BERA), International Society for the Study of Behavioural Development (ISSBD), European Association for Research on Learning and Instruction (EARLI), and European Association of Technology-Enhanced Learning (EATEL). Her collaborative work extends to international research teams, particularly evident in her current positions at Leipzig University where she contributes to projects at the intersection of artificial intelligence, data analytics, and educational development.