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In this talk, Prof. Natalia I. Kucirkova examines how AI and digital technologies are reshaping young learners’ reading comprehension, language, and literacy outcomes. She will discuss both the possibilities and ethical complexities of employing digital reading platforms responsibly, with insights on fair and inclusive literacy development and how educators, scholars, and developers can collaborate to ensure digital reading enhances children’s learning and well-being.
📅 Date: 12 November 2025
🕒 Time: 13:00-13:35 (CET)
📍 Venue: EOJ 101, University of Stavanger
🎤 Speaker: Natalia I. Kucirkova, Professor of Early Childhood Education & Development, University of Stavanger, Norway
About the speaker: Natalia I. Kucirkova is Professor of Early Childhood Education and Development at the University of Stavanger, Norway. Her research focuses on social justice in children’s literacy and innovative uses of technology to enhance learning. She has received awards such as the Emerald Impact Award and the Lyse Research Prize, and is the author of seven books, numerous book chapters, and over 100 peer-reviewed articles on EdTech and children’s learning. She is currently working on The Great EdTech Pivot, due from Cambridge University Press in 2026.
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