Gilbert Busana
Curriculum Vitae · University of Luxembourg · 2026
Learning scientist and teacher educator with over two decades of experience at the intersection of educational technology, teacher training, and digital innovation. Committed to preparing reflective practitioners capable of strategic, equity-oriented uses of technology in multilingual and multicultural educational contexts.
Professional Experience
2004
— present
Senior Lecturer in Educational Technology
University of Luxembourg · FHSE · Dept. of Education and Social Work – Institute for Teaching and Learning
  • Programme Director of the Bachelor en Sciences de l'Éducation (BScE) (2015–ongoing) — Luxembourg's primary fundamental school teacher training programme.
  • Deputy Programme Director and creator of the Bachelor en Formation Pédagogique (BFP).
  • Deputy Programme Director of the Bachelor en Enseignement musical (BEM).
  • Teaching and research in educational technology, computer-based assessment, constructivist pedagogy, and ICT integration.
  • Researcher in international research projects (PIAF, EU-funded); collaboration across Belgium, France, Germany, and Luxembourg.
  • Vocal advocate for AI literacy and educational technology.
2003
Researcher & Lecturer
Institut Supérieur et de Recherches Pédagogiques (ISERP)
Research and teaching in educational sciences; evaluation of educational systems.
2002
Project Manager – eEducation Programme
Taskforce eLuxembourg · Government of Luxembourg
Led the design and coordination of the national eEducation programme for fundamental schools as part of Luxembourg's eLuxembourg digital transformation initiative.
2000–2001
Research Assistant
Université de Sherbrooke · Québec, Canada
Focus on computer-based learning tools and ICT integration in primary and secondary schools.
Education & Training
2005
Postgraduate Degree in University Pedagogy & E-Learning
Université de Liège, Belgium
2001
M.A. in Educational Sciences
Université de Sherbrooke, Québec, Canada
1999
Diploma for Primary School Education
Institut Supérieur et de Recherches Pédagogiques (ISERP), Luxembourg
Research Interests
AI integration and literacy in K-12 education
Technology-based and computerised adaptive assessment
Teacher motivation, retention, and professional development
Constructivist & project-based learning with ICT
Digital sovereignty and equity in educational contexts
Multilingual education in Luxembourg's context
Computational thinking in primary school education
Diversity and inclusion in teacher training admission
Selected Publications
2024   Ivanishchenko, K. & Busana, G. — Value of Technology in Education: Exploring Factors Associated with Value Beliefs of Fundamental School Teachers in Luxembourg. Survey Study Article.
2023   Ivanishchenko, K., Busana, G. & Reuter, R. — Value of Technology in Education. Conference Paper, full-text available.
2023   Pit-ten Cate, I., Rivas, S. & Busana, G. — Diversifikation im Klassenzimmer – ein Einwegspiegel? Conference Paper, March 2023.
2021   Busana, G., Poncelet, D., Reeff, A. & Rivas, S. — Luxembourg's Fundamental School Teacher Training Programme: A Decade of Admissions at the BScE. In Luxembourg National Education Report 2021, LUCET/SCRIPT.
2021   Rivas, S., Poncelet, D., Reeff, A. & Busana, G. — Luxembourg Perspectives on Pre-Service Teacher Motivation. Scientific Conference, September 2021.
2017   Reuter, R. & Busana, G. — Preparing Future Teachers for Strategic Uses of Educational Technology: A Project-Based Approach. Scientific Conference, December 2017.
2017   Poncelet, D., Kloos, P. & Busana, G. — La formation initiale des enseignants de l'enseignement fondamental au Grand-Duché de Luxembourg. Administration et Éducation, 154(2), 157–163.
2009   Höppner, K.D.C., Busana, G., Max, C. & Reuter, R. — Integrating ICT in Pre-service Teacher Training. Proceedings of World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications.