Manon Laurent

Dr. Manon Laurent is a Lecturer in Educational and Training Sciences at the University of Clermont-Auvergne, France, affiliated with the ACTé Laboratory (Activity, Knowledge, Transmission, Education). She previously served as an Associate Researcher at LaRAC, Université Grenoble Alpes, and as a Trainer at Inspé de Grenoble.

Her educational background includes a Doctorate in Educational Sciences from Université Grenoble Alpes (2022), with her thesis focusing on computational thinking as a vector for learning mathematics in elementary school.

Dr. Laurent's research centers on the intersection of educational technology and mathematics education, particularly examining how computational thinking and programming activities impact primary school mathematics learning. Her work investigates conative variables such as mathematical anxiety, self-determined motivation, and sense of competence in learning environments. She has conducted several randomized controlled trials to evaluate the effectiveness of digital learning tools in educational settings.

Her publication record shows a consistent focus on experimental approaches to educational technology, with particular emphasis on the relationship between computational thinking and mathematics acquisition in primary education. Her research methodology typically involves large-scale randomized trials with thousands of students across multiple schools.

Dr. Laurent has been actively involved in research collaborations through the EXPIRE project (Experimenting with Computational Thinking for Student Success), which was funded by the French e-Fran Future Investment Program. She has also participated in organizing academic conferences and workshops related to social psychology and education.