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Fanny Pettersson is an Associate Professor at the Department of Education, Umeå University, and serves as Assistant Head of Department. She holds a Docent (Swedish academic title equivalent to Reader/Associate Professor) and is recognized as a Distinguished University Teacher. Her work focuses on digitalization in education, remote teaching strategies, and school leadership dynamics, with a particular emphasis on K-12 educational contexts and organizational change.
Dr. Pettersson’s research qualifications include extensive exploration of digital transformation in educational systems, including validated methodologies for measuring sociocultural impacts. Her educational background and teaching excellence are highlighted through her 'Distinguished University Teacher' designation.
Research Interests
- Remote teaching methodologies and their implementation challenges
- School leadership’s role in digital transformation
- Equitable access to education via remote learning, especially in rural and under-resourced areas
- Transactional distance theory in synchronous learning environments
- Professional development for teachers in digital competence
Recent Research Projects
- "Remote teaching – a new organizational challenge for Swedish schools?" (2024–2027)
- "Immersive Technologies for Hybrid Learning" (2022–2023)
Awards
- "Distinguished university teacher" (educational qualification)
Grants/Advising
Her current grants focus on analyzing remote teaching’s role in organizational adaptation post-pandemic and exploring hybrid learning models using immersive technologies. She advises on digitalization initiatives within Umeå University’s educational programs.
Labs/Teams
She contributes to interdisciplinary teams at the Department of Education, collaborating on digital pedagogy and school leadership projects.
