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Andreas Larsson is a Senior Coordinator at Linköping University, focusing on research related to language, visual resources, and material conditions that shape technology education. He collaborates closely with schools and industry to develop tools that strengthen STEM engagement and secure skills supply. His research critically examines the roles of language, gestures, visual resources, and material conditions in influencing technology education, technological literacy, and teachers’ pedagogical content knowledge. Over the course of his career, he has utilized cognitive linguistics and multimodal analysis to study teaching across a variety of contexts—from preschool to vocational education—aiming to develop knowledge tools that address societal challenges posed by digitalization and generative AI. Larsson leads projects that collaborate with teachers, science centers, and industry partners to create effective learning environments and resources, helping educators plan, deliver, and evaluate technology education in ways that enhance students’ understanding and interest in STEM. Some of his notable projects include the Future STEM Identity and the NATDID resource center that bridges the gap between research and school practice.
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