Currently pursuing a PhD in Multimedia in Education at the University of Aveiro (UA), Joana holds a master’s degree in Audiovisual and Multimedia from Escola Superior de Comunicação Social. Her work experience ranges from Learning Experience Design (LXD) to children’s books illustration. In addition, she is Disability Awareness Speaker and a published author. Her first book, “A Joana Joaninha só tem uma pintinha” (2022) celebrates diversity and inclusion, encouraging young readers to embrace what is unique. Her research covers the participatory design of digital educational games aimed at preschoolers.
last update: December 2025
Articles published on IXD&A:
• ‘Digital Educational Games to Promote Social Emotional Learning in Preschool-Aged Children: Trends and Challenges in Co-Design’, N. 67, 2025, pp. 109 – 129, abstract, download, (https://doi.org/10.55612/s-5002-067-005), Google Scholar
"The integration of Digital Educational Games (DEGs) in preschool education offers new opportunities to foster Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) through engaging, adaptive learning environments. This sys..."
"The integration of Digital Educational Games (DEGs) in preschool education offers new opportunities to foster Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) through engaging, adaptive learning environments. This sys..."
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