Ilaria Compagnoni

Ilaria Compagnoni is an Adjunct Professor at Ca' Foscari University of Venice's Department of Linguistics and Comparative Cultural Studies. Her research focuses on integrating Virtual Reality (VR), Artificial Intelligence (AI), and digital storytelling into language education. She holds a PhD in Language Sciences from Ca' Foscari University and the University of Primorska, Slovenia, and has conducted research at institutions including the University of Arizona and Technical University of Munich. Her teaching roles include adjunct lecturer positions at Ca' Foscari and University of Verona, specializing in English language instruction and digital pedagogy.

Key research interests include VR's impact on collaborative learning, AI ethics in education, and innovative language teaching methodologies. She has presented at international conferences such as EuroCALL and CALICO, and published in journals like AILA Review and Glottodidattica. Awards include the DAAD Short-Term Grant and Fulbright Scholarship. Her work emphasizes bridging traditional pedagogy with emerging technologies to enhance language acquisition and intercultural competence.

Teaching responsibilities include courses in English language instruction (FT0130) across multiple degree programs. She actively collaborates with educational technology initiatives like Immerse Language Learning and the Digital Innovation and Learning Lab (DIALL). Office hours are held remotely via Zoom or in-person on Wednesdays.