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Free University of Bozen-Bolzano

Tenured associate professors | Computing Education

Ilenia Fronza

Ilenia.Fronza@unibz.it

+39 0471 016247

BZ B1 4.30
Faculty of Engineering
NOI Techpark - Bruno-Buozzi-Straße 1 - via Bruno Buozzi, 1
39100
Bozen-Bolzano
Office hours
Wednesday, 13:00 - 14:00
please arrange beforehand by email

Short bio

My research explores the teaching and learning of computing across all educational levels. I focus on designing and studying innovative pedagogical approaches and tools, including informal learning contexts and interactive/immersive learning experiences. My work also focuses on learning analytics, AI in computing education. I explore the social and global challenges shaping computing education, with a strong commitment to broadening participation and diversity and advancing the professional development of computing educators. I lead HOLA, the Hands-On Laboratory for computing education research, a research space that integrates a controlled research environment and a conducive classroom setting. HOLA also provides a broad selection of cutting-edge tools designed for learning programming concepts at any age through a hands-on approach, whether unplugged or plugged in. I am one of 11 researchers worldwide selected to serve on the task force responsible for developing the ACM Information Technology 2027 Curricula Guidelines.

Courses

Advances in SE and Communication

76108 · INFO-01/A · Master in Software Engineering · EN

AI-assisted practices in research

71087 · IINF-05/A · PhD Programme in Computer Science · EN

Research Methods

76107 · IINF-05/A · Master in Software Engineering · EN

Seminar in Software Engineering Advances

47218 · IINF-05/A · Master in Critical Creative Practices · EN

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Programmatori altoatesini in erba premiati alla FIRST® LEGO® League

Alla prima partecipazione alla competizione internazionale di robotica il team HOLA, coordinato da u…

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OAY Event Award

Eröffnung des Akademischen Jahres 2025/26

Rektor Prof. Alex Weissensteiner eröffnete offiziell das Akademische Jahr. Gastredner war Alec Ross.…

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Research Focuses

- Computing education at all levels (from early education to professional contexts), in different learning settings (e.g., extra-curricular training, remote/hybrid work)

- Digital transformation and CS education (educational, professional, and social aspects)

- Software engineering 

Research Macro Area

Laboratory

Selected Publications

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