Monica Banzatoمشاهده پروفایل
دانشیار
Monica Banzato is an Associate Professor of Experimental Pedagogy at Ca' Foscari University of Venice, affiliated with the Department of Comparative Linguistic and Cultural Studies. She leads research initiatives at the Research Institute for Digital and Cultural Heritage. Her work focuses on digital literacy, narrative learning, and open educational resources, with a particular emphasis on technology integration in teacher training and K-12 education. Banzato holds a PhD from the University of Padua (2006) and has conducted research at Brunel University (London) on digital literacy. She coordinates EU-funded projects like Share.TEC and REACT, emphasizing collaborative learning and educational equity. She serves on editorial boards for journals like Formazione & Insegnamento and Italian Journal of Educational Technology . Her research spans computational thinking gender disparities, robotics in education, and multicultural pedagogy. She advises multiple research grants including PRIN 2011 and Erasmus+ initiatives. Banzato collaborates with institutions like the Italian Pedagogy Association (SIPED) and the International Federation for Information Processing (IFIP). Education: PhD in Pedagogical and Didactic Sciences, University of Padua (2006) Bachelor's Degree in Philosophy, Ca' Foscari University (1996) Research Interests: Digital literacy, narrative learning (e.g., digital storytelling), open educational resources, computational thinking in schools, and technology-driven pedagogy. Her work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications in multicultural and inclusive education settings. Recent Trends in Publications: Focus on migrant youth integration through digital media, gender equity in STEM education, and adaptive learning for students with disabilities. Her studies often explore how technology mediates social inclusion and educational engagement. Grants & Projects: PRIN 2011 – Pedagogical Ontologies and Research Evaluation (2011–2013) SEEVAL Erasmus+ – Social and Emotional Education (2022–2025) REACT – Entrepreneurship through Communication Tech (2017–2018) Labs/Teams: Active contributor to the Research Institute for Digital and Cultural Heritage and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams on projects involving robotics for children, digital narrative design, and multicultural classroom strategies.




