Odd Rune Stalheim

Odd Rune Stalheim is a Professor and Head of Department at the University of Inland Norway, leading the Department of Pedagogy within the Faculty of Teacher Education and Pedagogy. He holds a Master's in Pedagogy and an interdisciplinary PhD in innovation and university pedagogy. His research focuses on quality and innovation in higher education, particularly the integration of digital technologies like AR/VR into teaching to enhance student-centered learning.

Key projects include exploring VR in teacher and nursing education, student-driven innovations, and the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL). He is affiliated with research groups such as Media, Technology and Lifelong Learning and Quality in Higher Education (QiHE).

Stalheim's work emphasizes pedagogical methodology, educational technology adoption, and bridging theory-practice gaps through simulations and role-play. He has published extensively on topics including embodied learning with AR, virtual medicine room applications, and epistemic fluency in professional education.

His research spans K-12 through higher education contexts, with a focus on how technology mediates learning experiences and supports professional development. He collaborates internationally and contributes to networks advancing innovative pedagogical practices.