As a result of research-oriented development in IoT education, a functional blended adult education model has been established within the Master’s programme in Computer Science.
The educational model combines multiple teaching methods with strong utilization of information and communication technologies. The solution is primarily based on the extensive use of streaming-based recorded lectures, remote supervision tools, and a learning management platform.
Research and development activities focus on technology-enhanced learning environments, distance education, and the pedagogical use of digital technologies. Our work combines applied research with real educational contexts, ranging from higher education to professional and lifelong learning. In recent years, research-based educational development has focused on the following areas:
distance and blended learning models and virtual campus solutions
development and evaluation of scalable, technology-supported learning environments
learning analytics and data-informed education from the perspectives of institutions, lecturers, and learners
interactivity in video-mediated and online education
self-directed learning and pedagogical models supported by digital platforms
Head of Information Technology Unit
Information technology, teaching, research and projects
Information technology, research and projects
Information technology, research and projects
Laine, S., Myllymäki, M., & Hakala, I. (2026). Self-directed learning readiness: re-examining dimensions in an online degree program in computer science. Computer Science Education, Early online. https://doi.org/10.1080/08993408.2026.2702350
Myllymäki, M. (2026). Tekoäly vastaa vakuuttavasti, muttei ymmärrä kuten ihminen. Keskipohjanmaa. https://www.chydenius.fi/fi/blogikirjoitus/mikko-myllymaen-kolumni-tekoaly-vastaa-vakuuttavasti-muttei-ymmarra-kuten-ihminen
Myllymäki, M. (2025). Digitalisaatio ratkaisee, mutta myös haastaa kestävää kehitystä. Keskipohjanmaa. https://www.chydenius.fi/fi/blogikirjoitus/mikko-myllymaen-kolumni-digitalisaatio-ratkaisee-mutta-myos-haastaa-kestavaa-kehitysta
Myllymäki, M. (2024). Tekoäly muuttaa työtämme. Keskipohjanmaa. https://www.chydenius.fi/fi/blogikirjoitus/mikko-myllymaen-kolumni-tekoaly-muuttaa-tyotamme
Myllymäki, M., & Hakala, I. (2024). Robocoast Digital Innovation Hub to Promote Digitalization of Businesses in Finland. In 2024 21st International Conference on Information Technology Based Higher Education and Training (ITHET). IEEE. https://doi.org/10.1109/ithet61869.2024.10837652
Jolkkonen, T., Nikula, P., Myllymäki, M., & Hakala, I. (2023). Framework for the conversion of RDI project outputs into educational material. In N. van der Aa (Ed.), EAEEIE 2023 : 32nd Annual Conference of the European Association for Education in Electrical and Information Engineering. IEEE. Proceedings of the International Conference on European Association for Education in Electrical and Information Engineering. https://doi.org/10.23919/EAEEIE55804.2023.10182027
Laine, S., Målquist, U., Myllymäki, M., & Hakala, I. (2023). Women in IT Project : Survey Results. In N. van der Aa (Ed.), EAEEIE 2023 : 32nd Annual Conference of the European Association for Education in Electrical and Information Engineering. IEEE. Proceedings of the International Conference on European Association for Education in Electrical and Information Engineering. https://doi.org/10.23919/EAEEIE55804.2023.10181717
Myllymäki, M., Laine, S., & Hakala, I. (2023), “The Effect of Self-Directedness on Learning Outcomes in Distance Learning Courses in Higher Education”, In N. van der Aa (Ed.), EAEEIE 2023: 32nd Annual Conference of the European Association for Education in Electrical and Information Engineering, pp. 1-5. IEEE; Netherlands https://doi.org/10.23919/EAEEIE55804.2023.10181901
Laine, S., & Hakala, I. (2022). Network Capacity Estimators Predicting QoE in HTTP Adaptive Streaming. IEEE Access, 10, 9817-9829. https://doi.org/10.1109/ACCESS.2022.3145185
Laine, S., Hakala, I., & Myllymäki, M. (2022). Self-directed Learning in Distance Education. In FIE 2022 : Proceedings of the IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference. IEEE. Conference proceedings : Frontiers in Education Conference. https://doi.org/10.1109/fie56618.2022.9962422
Laine, S., Kivikoski, M., Myllymäki, M., Honkanen, R., & Hakala, I. (2022). Self-directed learning readiness : A case of ICT students at Lapland University of Applied Sciences. In F. Lopes, & I. Fonseca (Eds.), EAEEIE 2022 : 31st Annual Conference of the European Association for Education in Electrical and Information Engineering (pp. 122-126). IEEE. Proceedings of the International Conference on European Association for Education in Electrical and Information Engineering. https://doi.org/10.1109/EAEEIE54893.2022.9820493
Myllymäki, M., & Hakala, I. (2022). Distance Learning with Hands-on Exercises : Physical Device vs. Simulator. In FIE 2022 : Proceedings of the IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference. IEEE. Conference proceedings : Frontiers in Education Conference. https://doi.org/10.1109/fie56618.2022.9962747
Myllymäki, M., Honkanen, R., & Hakala, I. (2022). Introductory MOOC as Part of Student Admission : Course Evaluation and Development Needs. In F. Lopes, & I. Fonseca (Eds.), EAEEIE 2022 : 31st Annual Conference of the European Association for Education in Electrical and Information Engineering (pp. 46-50). IEEE. Proceedings of the International Conference on European Association for Education in Electrical and Information Engineering. https://doi.org/10.1109/EAEEIE54893.2022.9820301
Honkanen, R., Myllymäki, M., & Hakala, I. (2021). Development of Network Security Education. In D. Maga, & J. Hajek (Eds.), Proceedings of the 30th Annual Conference on European Association for Education in Electrical and Information Engineering (EAEEIE 2021) (pp. 1-4). IEEE; Czech Technical University in Prague. Proceedings of the International Conference on European Association for Education in Electrical and Information Engineering. https://doi.org/10.1109/EAEEIE50507.2021.9530896
Laine, S., Myllymäki, M., & Hakala, I. (2021). Raising Awareness of Students’ Self-Directed Learning Readiness (SDLR). In B. Csapó, & J. Uhomoibhi (Eds.), CSEDU 2021 : Proceedings of the 13th International Conference on Computer Supported Education. Vol. 2 (pp. 324-331). SCITEPRESS - Science and Technology Publications. https://doi.org/10.5220/0010403304390446
Myllymäki, M., Impiö, P., & Hakala, I. (2021). Collaboration network for inspiring children and youth into science, mathematics and technology in Finland. In D. Maga, & J. Hajek (Eds.), Proceedings of the 30th Annual Conference on European Association for Education in Electrical and Information Engineering (EAEEIE 2021) (pp. 71-75). IEEE; Czech Technical University in Prague. Proceedings of the International Conference on European Association for Education in Electrical and Information Engineering. https://doi.org/10.1109/EAEEIE50507.2021.9530931
Myllymäki, M., Määttälä, J., & Hakala, I. (2021). Business Cooperation - Improving The Working Life Relevance of Higher Education. In D. Maga, & J. Hajek (Eds.), Proceedings of the 30th Annual Conference on European Association for Education in Electrical and Information Engineering (EAEEIE 2021) (pp. 182-187). IEEE; Czech Technical University in Prague. Proceedings of the International Conference on European Association for Education in Electrical and Information Engineering. https://doi.org/10.1109/EAEEIE50507.2021.9530854
Myllymäki, M., Härmänmaa, T., & Hakala, I. (2019). Evaluation of an Educational Video Production Environment. In P. Z. Zahariev (Ed.), Proceedings of the 29th Annual Conference on European Association for Education in Electrical and Information Engineering (EAEEIE 2019) (pp. 1-6). IEEE. https://doi.org/10.1109/EAEEIE46886.2019.9000466
Myllymäki, M.. (2018). Development and evaluation study of a video-based blended education model [Doctoral dissertation]. Jyväskylän yliopisto. JYU dissertations, 2. http://urn.fi/URN:ISBN:978-951-39-7496-1
Myllymäki, M., Hakala, I., & Härmänmaa, T. (2018). A New Way to Produce Video-Based Learning Material. In H. Thorbergsson, K. Gudmundsson, K. Andersen, & S. Thorsteinsson (Eds.), EAEEIE 2018 : 28th EAEEIE Annual Conference. IEEE. Proceedings of the International Conference on European Association for Education in Electrical and Information Engineering. https://doi.org/10.1109/EAEEIE.2018.8534243
Hakala, I I., Myllymäki, M. (2017), SmartCampus -project, Proceedings of the 27th EAEEIE Annual Conference
Hakala, I., Härmänmaa, T., Laine, S., & Myllymäki, M. (2017). How Do Students Blend Their Studies Based on Time and Place?. In L. G. Chova, A. L. Martínez, & I. C. Torres (Eds.), EDULEARN17 Proceedings. 9th International Conference on Education and New Learning Technologies (pp. 2481-2489). IATED Academy. EDULEARN Proceedings. https://doi.org/10.21125/edulearn.2017.1520
Myllymäki, M. (2017, 30.11.2017). Teknologioilla parempaa pedagogiikkaa. Tiedeblogi. https://www.jyu.fi/fi/blogit/tiedeblogi/toimitus/teknologioilla-parempaa-pedagogiikkaa-1
Myllymäki, M., Hakala, I., Härmänmaa, T., & Laine, S. (2017). Flipped Learning Experiment in Video-Based Education. In L. G. Chova, A. L. Martínez, & I. C. Torres (Eds.), EDULEARN17 Proceedings. 9th International Conference on Education and New Learning Technologies (pp. 2415-2424). IATED Academy. EDULEARN Proceedings. https://doi.org/10.21125/edulearn.2017.1502
Hakala, I., Härmänmaa, T., & Laine, S. (2016). Integrated Virtual CiNetCampus Studies Environment. In L. G. Chova, A. L. Martínez, & I. C. Torres (Eds.), EDULEARN16 Proceedings. 8th International Conference on Education and New Learning Technologies (pp. 1297-1306). IATED Academy. EDULEARN proceedings. https://doi.org/10.21125/edulearn.2016.1264
Hakala, I., Härmänmaa, T., & Laine, S. (2016). Learning styles module as a part of a virtual campus. In EDUCON 2016 : Proceedings of 2016 IEEE Global Engineering Education Conference (pp. 425-433). IEEE. IEEE Global Engineering Education Conference. https://doi.org/10.1109/EDUCON.2016.7474588
Hakala, I., Härmänmaa, T., & Laine, S. (2016). On the Students' QoS-Awareness of Video Lectures. In L. G. Chova, A. L. Martínez, & I. C. Torres (Eds.), EDULEARN16 Proceedings. 8th International Conference on Education and New Learning Technologies (pp. 1736-1742). IATED Academy. EDULEARN proceedings. https://doi.org/10.21125/edulearn.2016.1347
Hakala, I., & Myllymäki, M. (2016). From face-to-face to blended learning using ICT. In EDUCON 2016 : Proceedings of 2016 IEEE Global Engineering Education Conference (pp. 409-418). IEEE. IEEE Global Engineering Education Conference. https://doi.org/10.1109/EDUCON.2016.7474586
Laine, S., Myllymäki, M., & Hakala, I. (2015). The Role of the Learning Styles in Blended Learning. In L. G. Chova, A. L. Martínez, & I. C. Torres (Eds.), EDULEARN15 Proceedings. 7th International Conference on Education and New Learning Technologies (pp. 5016-5025). IATED Academy. EDULEARN proceedings.
Myllymäki, M., & Hakala, I. (2015). Open Badge Concept in Education - Benefits and Challenges. In L. G. Chova, A. L. Martínez, & I. C. Torres (Eds.), EDULEARN15 Proceedings. 7th International Conference on Education and New Learning Technologies (pp. 5938-5947). IATED Academy. EDULEARN proceedings.
Myllymäki, M., & Hakala, I. (2015). Open Badges in Companies. In L. G. Chova, A. L. Martínez, & I. C. Torres (Eds.), INTED 2015 Proceedings : 9th International Technology, Education and Development Conference: Madrid, 2nd-4th of March, 2015 (pp. 2135-2140). IATED Academy.
Laine, S., & Hakala, I. (2015). H.264 QoS and Application Performance with Different Streaming Protocols. EAI Endorsed Transactions on Future Intelligent Educational Environments, 2015(3), Article e3. https://doi.org/10.4108/icst.mobimedia.2015.259061
Hakala, I., & Myllymäki, M. (2014). Video Sharing Application for Educational Use: Usability and Impacts of Participation Modes. In Proceedings of ICETA2014 : 12th International Conference on Emerging eLearning Technologies and Applications (pp. 343-348). IEEE. https://doi.org/10.1109/ICETA.2014.7107608
Myllymäki, M., & Hakala, I. (2014). Open badge factory project consortium. In B. Karaoglan (Ed.), Proceedings of the 25th Annual Conference on European Association for Education in Electrical and Information Engineering (EAEEIE 2014) (pp. 45-48). Ege University. https://doi.org/10.1109/EAEEIE.2014.6879383
Myllymäki, M., & Hakala, I. (2014). Open Badges in Higher Education. In L. G. Chova, A. L. Martínez, & I. C. Torres (Eds.), EDULEARN14 Proceedings. 6th International Conference on Education and New Learning Technologies (pp. 2027-2034). IATED Academy. EDULEARN proceedings. http://library.iated.org/publications/EDULEARN14
Myllymäki, M., & Hakala, I. (2014). Temporal Differences in Participation Modes in Video-Based Blended Learning Practice. In L. G. Chova, A. L. Martínez, & I. C. Torres (Eds.), EDULEARN14 Proceedings. 6th International Conference on Education and New Learning Technologies (pp. 2000-2006). IATED Academy. EDULEARN proceedings. http://library.iated.org/publications/EDULEARN14
Myllymäki, M., Penttilä, J., & Hakala, I. (2014). Producing Lecture Videos from Face-to-face Teaching. International Journal of Information and Education Technology, 4(1), 18-24. https://doi.org/10.7763/ijiet.2014.v4.361
Hakala, I., & Myllymäki, M. (2013). Ubiquitous Learning Environment Based on Lecture Videos. In L. Gómez-Chova, A. López Martínez, & I. Candel Torres (Eds.), Conference proceedings : ICERI2013 : 6th International Conference of Education, Research and Innovation (pp. 6400-6409). International Association of Technology, Education and Development. ICERI proceedings. https://library.iated.org/view/HAKALA2013UBI
Myllymäki, M., & Hakala, I. (2013). Video-based blended learning practice in master studies. In V. Uskov (Ed.), The proceedings of Iasted international conference web-based education (pp. 872-878). Acta Press. https://doi.org/10.2316/P.2013.792-023
Hakala, I., Laine, S., Myllymäki, M., & Penttilä, J. (2012). The Role of Log Entries in the Quality Control of Video Distribution. In L. Atzori, J. Delgado, & D. Giusto (Eds.), Mobile Multimedia Communications : 7th International ICST Conference, MOBIMEDIA 2011, Calgari, Italy, September 5-7, 2011, Revised Selected Papers (pp. 168-179). Springer. Lecture notes of the Institute for Computer Sciences, Social Informatics and Telecommunications Engineering, 79. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-30419-4_15
Hakala, I., & Myllymäki, M. (2012). Flexible, videobased education model. In 23rd EAEEIE Annual Conference. EAEEIE.
Myllymäki, M., & Hakala, I. (2012). Choosing Study Mode in Blended Learning. In T. Lapidot (Ed.), ITiCSE'12 : proceedings of the ACM Conference on Innovation and Technology in Computer Science Education : July 3-5, 2012, Haifa, Israel (pp. 291-296). ACM. Annual Conference on Innovation & Technology in Computer Science Education. https://doi.org/10.1145/2325296.2325365
Hakala, I., Härmänmaa, T., & Myllymäki, M. (2011). CiNetVideo: Video Sharing Application for Educational Use. In T. Welzer-Druzovec, & M. Hoffmann (Eds.), Proceeding of the 22th EAEEIE Annual Conference on Innovation in Education for Electrical and Information Engineering (pp. 113-118). University of Maribor.
Hakala, I., Laine, S., & Myllymäki, M. (2011). Learning Styles and Student Performance in Blended Learning. In T. Welzer-Druzovec, & M. Hoffmann (Eds.), Proceeding of the 22th EAEEIE Annual Conference on Innovation in Education for Electrical and Information Engineering (pp. 150-155). University of Maribor.
Hakala, I., & Myllymäki, M. (2011). A Blended Learning Solution and the Impacts on Attendance and Learning Outcomes. International journal of emerging technologies in learning, 6(Special Issue), 42-49. https://doi.org/10.3991/ijet.v6is2.1658
Hakala, I., & Myllymäki, M. (2011). Blended learning in master studies in mathematical information technology - Impacts on attendance and learning outcomes. In Proceedings of the IEEE Global Engineering Education Conference (EDUCON) (pp. 404-411). IEEE. https://doi.org/10.1109/EDUCON.2011.5773168
Hakala, I., & Myllymäki, M. (2011). The use of lecture videos: Attendance and student performance. In V. Uskov (Ed.), The proceeding of the 14th International Conference on Computers and Advanced Technology in Education. IASTED, ACTA-PRESS. https://doi.org/10.2316/p.2011.734-036
Hakala, I., Laine, S., & Myllymäki, M. (2010). The effect of lecture videos on participation in teaching. In Web-based Education 2010. https://doi.org/10.2316/p.2010.688-046
Laine, S., Myllymäki, M., & Hakala, I. (2010). Learning styles and the use of lecture videos in adult education. Electronics and electrical engineering, 102(6), 35-38.
Myllymäki, M., & Hakala, I. (2010). Impacts of video lectures on learning outcomes. In Third International Conference on Education Technology and Training (ETT 2010) (pp. 316-319). https://doi.org/10.1115/1.859902.paper244
Myllymäki, M., Laine, S., & Hakala, I. (2010). The motivation for video viewing in blended learning. In International Technology, Education and Development Conference (INTED2010).
Hakala, I., Laine, S., & Myllymäki, M. (2010). Diversification of adult education with the help of video lectures. In 9th International Conference on Information Technology Based Higher Education and Training. https://doi.org/10.1109/ithet.2010.5480099
Hakala, I., Laine, S., & Myllymäki, M. (2010). Enquiry into cooperation between master's it programme and companies. Electronics and electrical engineering, 102(6), 143-146.
Hakala, I., Myllymäki, M., Penttilä, J., & Laine, S. (2009). The effect of time and place depence when utilizing video lectures. In Proceedings of the 20th EAEEIE annual conference on innovation in education for electrical and information engineering.
Hakala, I., & Myllymäki, M. (2008). Quality management for mathematical information technology teaching at the Kokkola University Consortium Chydenius. In Proceedings of the 19th EAEEIE annual conference on innovation in education for electrical and information engineering. https://doi.org/10.1109/eaeeie.2008.4610189
Hakala, I., & Myllymäki, M. (2007). Developing the usability of video lectures. In Proceedings of the 18th EAEEIE annual conference on innovation in education for electrical and information engineering.
Hakala, I., & Myllymäki, M. (2007). Video lectures alongside with contact teaching. In Proceedings of the 18th EAEEIE annual conference on innovation in education for electrical and information engineering.
Hakala, I. & Myllymäki, M.. (2006). Experiences and impacts of the use of video lectures. Proceedings of the 17th EAEEIE Annual Conference on Innovation in Education for Electrical and Information Engineering.https://www.researchgate.net/publication/280941243
Kleimola, R., Leppisaari, I., Impiö, P. & Hakala, I. (2006). Reflections on the possibilities and challenges of mobile guidance in the context of international internship. Proceedings of the IADIS International conference on Cognition and Exploratory Learning in Digital Age.https://www.researchgate.net/publication/263620477
Hakala, I., Impiö, P., & Myllymäki, M. (2005). The use of animations to support computer science teaching. In Proceedings of the 16th EAEEIE annual conference on innovation in education for electrical and information engineering.
Hakala, I., Impiö, P. & Myllymäki, M.. (2004). The role of the learning environment in the education network. Proceedings of the 15th EAEEIE Annual Conference on Innovation in Education for Electrical and Information Engineering, Sofia, Bulgaria, 27th-29th May 2004.https://www.researchgate.net/publication/259678339
Hakala, I., Impiö, P., & Myllymäki, M. (2004). The use and production of video lectures in the Chydenius Institute's master programmes. In Proceedings of the 15th EAEEIE Annual Conference on Innovation in Education for Electrical and Information Engineering, Sofia, Bulgaria, 27th - 29th May 2004.https://www.researchgate.net/publication/259679159
Hakala, I. (2003). The Production and Examples of the CD-ROM, DVD and Media Server Materials for Students. Proceedings of the EAEEIE 2003 Conference, Gdansk, Poland 16th-18th June 2003.
