Linardakis Michalis

Linardakis Michalis is an Associate Professor at the Pedagogical Department of Primary Education of the University of Crete. His research focuses on the application of statistical methodologies in educational contexts, particularly Discrete Choice Models, Item Response Theory (IRT), Bayesian Statistics, and Multivariate Statistics. He actively engages in quantitative analysis of teaching practices and educational technologies.

• Education: PhD (2005), MSc (1998), and Diploma (1994)

Linardakis employs innovative statistical techniques to assess educational interventions, including the impact of ICT-based teaching, teacher perceptions during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the role of animals in classrooms. His work bridges statistical rigor with practical pedagogical applications.

Recent publications highlight his use of Discrete Choice Models to analyze teacher preferences for ICT integration and classroom environments. He also contributes to developing psychometric tools like the Scale of Preschool Graphomotor Skills (SPGS) and Scale to Assess Preschoolers’ Attitudes towards Pets (SPAP), emphasizing measurement innovation in education.

Linardakis teaches at the University of Crete and maintains regular office hours. He is reachable via email at michalis@uoc.gr for academic correspondence and collaborates on interdisciplinary projects involving educational technology, psychology, and statistical modeling.