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Emma Edstrand is a Senior Lecturer at Halmstad University's School of Education, Humanities and Social Sciences. Her primary research focus lies at the intersection of educational technology, virtual reality (VR), and digital competence development in teacher education. She leads projects exploring how adaptive VR environments enhance multilingual learning and supports students' conceptual understanding in study guidance.
Her research spans environmental education, including studies on carbon footprint calculators as tools to foster ecological literacy, and the role of digital tools in promoting computational thinking and scientific reasoning. Notable projects include the VRiS initiative and the SamLär collaboration for developing teachers' digital competencies.
Edstrand's publications highlight innovative educational designs in virtual labs, AR/VR applications, and the interplay between technology and pedagogy. Her work emphasizes student-centered approaches, collaborative leadership in schools, and bridging theory-practice gaps in teacher training programs.
