Summary
Gerardo Fallani is an instructional designer and academic with nine years of experience shaping digital language learning and teacher training in Italian higher education. Holding a PhD in Linguistics and Didactics of Italian to Foreigners, he bridges research and practice by designing multimedia courses, learning objects, and Moodle-based LMS implementations for projects funded under NextGeneration EU. He has a strong track record as a university instructor and technology tutor, training faculty on synchronous and asynchronous tools and developing storyboards that translate pedagogy into engaging web-ready content. His research background includes experimenting with alternative assessment tracking (xAPI) and mobile-integrated L2 learning modules, reflecting a focus on measurable, scalable e-learning solutions. Active across multiple institutions, he combines scholarly rigor with hands-on production skills in audio-video and authoring tools, making him effective at both prototyping and delivering polished courseware. Based in Florence, he brings a rare blend of language pedagogy, technical application management, and practical teacher support to digital education initiatives.
9 years of coding experience
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Dottorato di ricerca in Linguistica e Didattica dell'Italiano a Stranieri, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Dottorato di ricerca in Linguistica e Didattica dell'Italiano a Stranieri at Università per Stranieri di Siena
Laurea, Filosofia, Laurea, Filosofia at Università degli Studi di Firenze
English, Spanish, French, German