Juho Leinonen
Hello! I’m an academy research fellow at the Department of Computer Science at Aalto University. Previously, I was a postdoc at The University of Auckland, Aalto University, and the University of Helsinki, where I also completed my PhD in 2019. I also hold the title of docent from the University of Helsinki.
The key question that my research seeks to answer is how to best support and engage diverse learner populations with educational technology and artificial intelligence. My research tackles this challenge in three intertwined ways: 1) by developing deeper insights into students’ learning through fine-grained learning analytics; 2) by utilizing educational technology, artificial intelligence, and large language models to support both students and teachers; and 3) by leveraging learnersourcing to create ample learning opportunities tailored to distinct student needs.
If you’re interested in chatting more about these topics, feel free to get in touch!
News
| Dec 12, 2024 |
We are hiring a PhD student and a postdoctoral researcher for the Advanced Student Modeling and Tailored Large Language Models for Personalized Learning in Computing Education project at Aalto University! 
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| Nov 26, 2024 | I gave a keynote on Generative AI in Computing Education: A Transformative Tool or a Troubling Trend? at the 36th Norwegian ICT Conference for Research and Education (NIKT 2024). |
| Jan 31, 2024 |
We received the best research paper award for Evaluating LLM-generated Worked Examples in an Introductory Programming Course at the Australasian Computing Education conference! Huge congratulations to Breanna and Angela, the student team who led the work! 
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| Sep 12, 2023 |
I’m hiring a PhD student for the Large Language Models for Computing Education Project at Aalto University! Find out more and apply here!
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| Sep 8, 2023 |
Our work on Exploring the Interplay of Achievement Goals, Self-Efficacy, Prior Experience and Course Achievement received the best paper award at UKICER 2023! 
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Selected publications
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Evaluating LLM-generated Worked Examples in an Introductory Programming CourseIn Proceedings of the 26th Australasian Computing Education Conference 2024Best paper award
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