Gemma Tur Ferrer

Gemma Tur Ferrer is a Full Professor in the Department of Applied Pedagogy and Educational Psychology at the University of the Balearic Islands (UIB), where she has been serving since 2023. She is based at the University Campus of Ibiza and Formentera and is a member of the Educational Technology Research Group. Her academic journey at UIB began in 2009 as an associate professor, progressing to contracted doctor professor (2019-2023), and ultimately to her current position as Full Professor.

Education Background:

• Teacher certification from UIB (1998)
• Graduate in Educational Sciences from UNED (2006)
• Master in e-Learning and Knowledge Management from UIB (2011)
• PhD in Educational Technology from the University of the Balearic Islands (2013)

Research Focus: Dr. Tur Ferrer's research is centered on educational technology, with a primary emphasis on initial teacher training. Her work explores innovative approaches to teaching and learning, particularly focusing on e-portfolios, Personal Learning Environments, and the integration of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) and social web platforms in educational settings. Since 2013, she has actively collaborated with the Educational Technology Research Group, contributing to advancements in digital education methodologies.

Scientific Recognition:

• Six-year research period recognition

Academic Leadership: Dr. Tur Ferrer has coordinated multiple university programs at the Ibiza and Formentera campus since 2009, including the Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood and Primary Education, the Master's Degree in Teacher Training, the Universitat Oberta per a Majors (UOM), and the Universitat d'Estiu d'Eivissa i Formentera (EEF). She has presented her research at numerous conferences and published several articles in scientific journals that document the evolution of her work in educational technology over recent years.

Research Affiliation: She is a member of both the Educational Technology Research Group and the Childhood, Technology, and Diversity Research Group at IRIE (UIB), where she contributes to cutting-edge research in educational technology applications.