I am a primary school teacher and PhD candidate at the Department of Information Engineering (DEI) of University of Padua. My work explores the role of digital technologies in education, with a particular focus on educational robotics, artificial intelligence, and inclusion.
When I first started teaching, the most advanced technology in the classroom was probably an erasable pen. Around the same time, technology also became part of my everyday life — first with a programmable sewing machine and then with my first laptop. That was when I began experimenting with ways to bring digital tools into my classroom, first with small projects and later through more structured approaches supported by my university studies.
Over the years, I have combined classroom teaching with broader experiences in e-learning and innovation. I worked on digital learning platforms in both public and private contexts, collaborated with healthcare and industrial organizations, and contributed to teacher training at the national level as part of Italy’s digital transition programs. I am also an Apple Distinguished Educator, and I regularly write for specialized journals and collaborate with innovative teachers through professional networks and online communities.
My current research investigates how educational robotics can improve learning, foster creativity, and support inclusion, with a special commitment to encouraging girls to engage in STEM and challenge stereotypes. Through this work, I aim to connect hands-on classroom practice with rigorous research, helping schools make meaningful use of technology for all students.
You can also explore the Conferences & Talks section, and the Blog, where I share reflections and accounts from other events and activities.
Some of my previous experiences are collected on the emedialab website
