Marjaana Kangas

Generally, the learning environment is referred to as a physical, intellectual, socio-emotional, pedagogical and cultural entity in which learning occurs and which enhances children’s achievement and development.  In my doctoral dissertation, I have defined the Creative and Playful Learning Environment (CPLE) as a pedagogically justified learning environment where learning takes the form of creative and playful learning activities, involves the production of knowledge, content, artifact or media, and uses indoor and outdoor, formal and informal, and physical and virtual environments.

For more information: Kangas, M. (2010). The school of the Future: Theoretical and Pedagogical Approaches for Creative and Playful Learning Environments. Doctoral Dissertation. Acta Universitatis Lapponiensis 188. University of Lapland, Faculty of Education, Finland. Rovaniemi: University of Lapland Printing Centre.

Past conference presentations

2010

• Kangas, M., Randolph, J. & Ruokamo, H. & Hyvönen, P. (2010). An International Investigation into Playful Learning Environments and Academic Achievement. The paper presented at AERA 2010 (American Educational Research Association) Annual Meeting, 30^th of April – 4^th of May, Denver, U.S.

• Ruokamo, H., Korva, S. & Kangas, M. (2010). A Case study of Students’ Views on Learning: What it is? Where it Takes Place? How it Happens? and Why it is Important? The paper presented at AERA 2010 (American Educational Research Association) Annual Meeting  30^th of April – 4^th of May, Denver, U.S.

2009

• Kangas, M., Korva, S. & Ruokamo, H. (2009). Luovuus, leikillisyys ja media. Symposio-esitys 26.11. 2009. Kasvatustieteen päivät 25.-27.11.2009, Tampere.

• Korva, S, Kangas, M. & Ruokamo, H. (2009). Towards innovative environments of creative and playful learning. Digital Innovation workshop 11.11.2009, Nokia Innovation Center, Tampere.

• Kangas, M., Randolph, J. & Ruokamo, H. (2009). An International Mixed-Method Investigation into Student Satisfaction with Playful Learning Environments. Presented at 2009 AERA (American Educational Research Association) Annual Meeting, April 13–17, San Diego, California.

2008

• Kangas, M. & Ruokamo, H. (2008). Kokemuksia leikillisten oppimisympäristöjen opetuskäytöstä. ITK 2007 – Interaktiivinen tekniikka koulutuksessa konferenssi: Opi valitsemaan – olet aikaasi edellä. 17.–18 .4.2008, Hotelli Aulanko, Hämeenlinna.

• Randolph, J. J., & Kangas, M. (2008). A scale for measuring sense of community in online courses: Preliminary psychometric results, predictors of course satisfaction, and predictors of sense of community. Paper presented at the ITK ‘08 Tutkijatapaaminen [Researcher’s Workshop], Hämeenlinna, Finland. [Best paper award.]

2007

• Huhta, E., Kangas, M., Krokfors, L., Pöyry-Lassila, P., Ruokamo, H., Smeds, R., Staffans, A., Tella, S., Teräväinen, H. & Vitikka, E. (2007). Tulevaisuuden koulua kehittämässä – pedagogiikasta arkkitehtuuriin: InnoSchool – Innovative School Concept for the Future. Kasvatustieteen päivät 22-23.11 2007, Vaasa.

• Kangas, M. (2007). Novel avenues for learning: Children’s experiences of co-creation and a Playful Learning Environment. Paper presented at 12th Biennial Conference for Research on Learning and Instruction, August 28 – September 1, 2007, Budapest, Hungary.

• Kangas, M. & Ruokamo, H. (2007). Children’s Views on the Ideal Learning Environment. Paper presented at 12th Biennial Conference for Research on Learning and Instruction, August 28 – September 1, 2007, Budapest, Hungary.

• Kangas, M., Hyvönen, P. & Latva, S. (2007). Space treasure outdoor game in the playful learning environment: experiences and assessment. Paper presented at the conference of the Power of Media in Education (pp.181-194). The 2nd International Network-Based Education Conference, 13–15 June, Rovaniemi, Finland.

• Ruokamo, H., Kangas, M. & Hyvönen, P. (2007). Innovatiivisia, leikillisiä oppimisympäristöjä kehittämässä. ITK 2007 – Interaktiivinen tekniikka koulutuksessa. 18.-20.4.2007 Hotelli Aulanko, Hämeenlinna.

• Smeds, R., Krokfors, L., Tella, S., Staffans, A., Ruokamo, H. & Kangas, M. (2007). InnoSchool -innovations in architecture, playful learning, education and services for the future school. Poster presentation at LLinE (Lifelong Learning in Europe) Conference 18–20 January 2007, Rovaniemi, Finland.

2006

• Kangas, M., & Kultima, A. (2006). Fiktiivisiä pelimaailmoja kouluopetuksessa: lasten kokemuksia oman pelin luomisesta ja sen pelaamisesta innovatiivisella leikkikentällä. Kasvatustieteen tila ja tutkimuskäytännöt. Paradigmat katosivat, mitä jäljellä? Kasvatustieteen päivät 23.–24.11. 2006. Oulu.

• Kangas, M., & Kultima, A. (2006). Co-Creative Learning Processes in School Settings – a Case of the Game Concept of a “Different World”. Presentation given at the 9th Conference of EARLI’s JURE. Models and Learning: Theory, Design and Application. June 30–July 4, 2006, Tartu, Estonia.

• Hyvönen, P. & Kangas, M. (2006). Tutoring playing and learning (TPL) in a playful learning environment (PLE). Presentation given at the 9th Conference of EARLI’s JURE. Models and Learning: Theory, Design and Application. June 30–July 4, 2006, Tartu, Estonia.

• Hyvönen, P., & Kangas, M. (2006) Playfulness – A conceptual tool for evaluating playful learning environment (PLE) and activities. 9th Conference of EARLI’s JURE. Models and Learning: Theory, Design and Application (Abstracts) (p. 48). June 30-July 4, 2006, Tartu, Estonia.

2005

• Juujärvi, M, Kultima, A & Ruokamo, H. (2005). A Narrative View on Children’s Creative and Collaborative Activity. Paper presented in a the 12th International Network-Based Education (NBE) Conference (Former PEG) 2005, September 14-17, Rovaniemi, Finland.

• Juujärvi, M, Kultima, E & Ruokamo, H. (2005). A Narrative View on Children’s Creative and Collaborative Activity. Paper presented at the 11th European Conference for Research on Learning and Instruction, 23.– 27.8.2005, Cyprus, Nicosia.

• Hyvönen, P, Juujärvi, M & Ruokamo, H. (2005). Peliin ja leikkiin perustuvia tieto- ja viestintätekniikkaa hyödyntäviä oppimisympäristöjä kehittämässä. Areenaesitys Interaktiivinen Tekniikka Koulutuksessa –konferenssissa, 20 – 22. 4. 2005. Hämeenlinna.

• Hyvönen, P. & Juujärvi, M. (2005). Affordances of Playful Environment: A View of Finnish Girls and Boys. ED-MEDIA 2005: World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia & Telecommunications. June 26–July 2, 2005. Montréal, Canada.

2004

• Juujärvi, M. (2004). Leikin tarinoiden rakentuminen yhteisöllisessä ja luovassa prosessissa. Esitys teemaryhmässä Taito- ja taidekasvatus. Yhtenäistyvät vai erilaistuvat oppimisen ja koulutuksen polut. Kasvatustieteen päivät, 25.11.2004, Joensuu.

• Hyvönen, P. & Juujärvi, M. (2004). The Affordances and Representations of Playful Learning Environment. Presentation given in the conference: Play and Education Spiel und Pädagogik. 23rd ICCP World Play Conference, September 15-17.2004, Krakow, Poland.

• Hyvönen, P & Juujärvi, M. (2004). Representations in Playful Learning: Children’s Views of Playful Environments. Presentation given in the conference: ED-MEDIA 2004 World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia & Telecommunications, June 21–26.2004, Lugano, Switzerland.

• Hyvönen, P. & Juujärvi, M. (2004). Esikouluikäisten tyttöjen ja poikien representaatioita leikkiympäristöistä. Esitys Interaktiivinen tekniikka koulutuksessa 2004 -konferenssin tutkijatapaamisessa Hämeenlinnassa 21.4.2004.

• Hyvönen, P., Juujärvi, M. & Latva, S. (2004). Taikinavuori ja kiemuralaava – kasvun mahdollistavat hauskat oppimisympäristöt. Esitys Interaktiivinen tekniikka koulutuksessa 2004 -konferenssin teemaryhmässä Hämeenlinnassa 22.4.2004.

• Hyvönen, P., Juujärvi, M. Latva, S. (2004). ”Tieto- ja viestintätekniikkaa lasten oppimisympäristöön? -kokemuksia testileikkikentältä” Esitys Lapin tietoyhteiskuntaseminaarin teemaryhmässä 16.- 17.9.2004

• Hyvönen, P. & Juujärvi, M. (2004). Anssi Kelaa hampaankolosta? – tyttöjen ja poikien ideoita leikin ympäristöistä. Esitys Lapset-seminaarin teemaryhmässä. Lapin yliopisto, Rovaniemi 12.3.2004.

Future conference presentations

2010

• Kangas, M., Randolph, J. & Ruokamo, H. & Hyvönen, P. (2010). An International Investigation into Playful Learning Environments and Academic Achievement. The manuscript accepted to AERA 2010 (American Educational Research Association) Annual Meeting, 30^th of April – 4^th of May, Denver, U.S.

• Ruokamo, H., Korva, S. & Kangas, M. (2010). A Case study of Students’ Views on Learning: What it is? Where it Takes Place? How it Happens? and Why it is Important? The manuscript accepted to AERA 2010 (American Educational Research Association) Annual Meeting  30^th of April – 4^th of May, Denver, U.S.