Research interests/Field of interest
The main theme for this project is ICT and learning environments, and my basic question is centred on how to establish a learning environment where ICT is integrated in a way that is perceived as favourable for both learners and teachers.
Keywords
Activity theory, classroom research, digital technology in education
Qualifications
Cand. Paed.
Current and prior occupations
2007 - Researcher at Telemark Educational Research, and University College lecturer at Buskerud University College
2005 - 2007 University College lecturer at Telemark University College
2001 - 2005 Research Fellow at InterMedia
Projects
ICT and new learning environments
Links
[Lars Opdal på hjemmesiden til Telemarksforskning Notodden (TFN)
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Publications - productions
Opdal, L (2004): Teacher teams and professional development - A means for educational change? Paper presented at ProLearn, Oslo, Norway November 2004.
Opdal, L (2007) Institutional change in a Norwegian school: an activity theoretical approach to understand change in a school using ICT. Paper presented at ISCAR 2007, Oslo, Norway June 2007