Dr. Mary Webb

Biography

Mary Webb has developed and researched the use of digital technologies in learning and teaching since computers first appeared in schools. She is internationally recognized for her research in pedagogy and formative assessment in the Computer Science domain and uses new technologies to enhance learning. Her impactful research has resulted in over 150 publications. Her recent work has focused on analyzing computing curricula and pedagogy in computing, particularly programming, utilizing digital technologies in learning, especially in the fields of science education and immersive learning environments that incorporate haptics in formative assessment. Mary actively collaborates on international projects as a member of the Executive Education Committee for the International Federation of Information Processing and as a member of the Steering Committee for the Informatics For All Coalition in Europe. Her research interests also encompass the integration of artificial intelligence and machine learning into educational practices, focusing on the pedagogy of computer science education in schools, particularly regarding the learning of programming and the understanding of machine learning. Additionally, she emphasizes the use of digital technologies in science education, specifically haptics and formative e-assessment, while also exploring socially shared regulation in learning associated with pedagogies in primary and secondary education.

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