Tuulia Kiilavuori

Tuulia Kiilavuori

Senior Lecturer

Jamk University of Applied Sciences

I work as a senior lecturer at Jamk’s School of Professional Teacher Education. I work as an instructor in professional teacher training and participate in various international projects and education export initiatives.

Articles by Tuulia Kiilavuori (1)

A young woman is immersed in a virtual reality experience, exploring digital networking.

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16.3.2026

When the classroom turns virtual: Teacher students practising challenging interactions with an AI-driven simulated student

16.3.2026
Education and Learning Technology and Industry

This article explores how VR- and AI-based simulations were piloted in an internationally oriented teacher education program in Finland. Simulations enabled teacher students to practice and reflect on managing emotionally challenging classroom interactions and reflect on their professional identity and pedagogical principles.