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Magnus Haake is an Associate Professor in Cognitive Science at the Department of Philosophy, Lund University. He has been a researcher at the Department of Cognitive Science (LUCS) since 2012, following his doctoral studies and research at the Department of Design Sciences at Lund University from 2000-2011. Haake is affiliated with the Educational Technology Group (ETG) and participates in the Communication and Cognition Profile area as well as the LU Profile Area: Natural and Artificial Cognition.
His educational background includes:
- Artistic and graphical education in Sweden and USA
- MSc in Engineering Physics from Lund University
- PhD in Design Sciences from Lund University
- Scholarship at University of California, San Diego (UCSD)
Haake's research focuses on the intersection of cognitive science and educational technology, with particular emphasis on classroom-based learning environments. His work investigates how students, teachers, and learning materials interact within educational contexts, with special attention to the added value of educational technology. He explores how digital tools can support cognitive processes like attention and perseverance in diverse student populations, particularly in early childhood education settings. His approach integrates perspectives from cognitive science, social psychology, and interaction design to develop and evaluate educational interventions that are both scientifically grounded and practically applicable.
His extensive publication record demonstrates a consistent focus on educational technology applications, particularly examining teachable agents, feedback mechanisms, and multimodal learning environments. The research shows progression from foundational work on virtual characters and pedagogical agents to more recent studies on attention scaffolding, information literacy, and the impact of educational interventions during the pandemic. A notable trend is the increasing focus on inclusive education approaches that combine adaptive instruction with universal design principles.
Haake has received recognition through his involvement in significant research projects:
- TELEB: Technologically Enhanced Language learning and its Effect on the Brain (2021-2025)
- Learning, Context and Transfer: Exploring Constraints and Affordances in the Virtual and Digital Age (2019-2024)
- Virtuellt klassrum som forskningsplattform (2016-2021)
- Supporting Students' Productive Choices When Learning Gets Difficult (2015-2018)
- Påverkan av icke-verbala faktorer och omgivningsfaktorer på barns förståelse (2014-2019)
He has supervised several doctoral students, including Jens Nirme in Cognitive Science, and served as assistant supervisor for E.-M. Ternblad's dissertation on "Learning, Context and Transfer." His supervisory approach emphasizes the integration of cognitive science principles with practical educational applications. Haake has also led multiple research projects examining how educational technology can support learning processes, particularly focusing on feedback mechanisms, attention management, and the role of multimodal communication in educational contexts.
Haake is actively involved with the Educational Technology Group (ETG) at Lund University Cognitive Science (LUCS), which serves as a hub for interdisciplinary research connecting cognitive science with educational practice. His work often involves collaboration with researchers from psychology, linguistics, and educational sciences to develop and evaluate technology-enhanced learning environments. Recent projects have explored virtual classrooms as research platforms and the impact of non-verbal factors on children's comprehension.
