Torstein Hestnes

Torstein Hestnes is a Research Fellow in Teacher Education and Social Studies at NLA University College, Oslo, where he teaches courses in Social Studies and Theory of Science for the researching teacher.

His educational background includes:

• Ongoing: UH-Ped program (higher education pedagogy)
• Master's degree in Educational Science with concentrations in mathematics and social studies
• 30 credits in economics
• 30 credits in intellectual history

Hestnes' research focuses on Media Studies, Social Studies, Social Media, and Theory of Science, with particular emphasis on critical thinking and source criticism in digital media environments. His work examines how digital platforms transform media consumption into active content creation and the implications for democratic discourse.

His 2022 publication analyzes the shift from passive subscription to active writing in digital media ecosystems, highlighting evolving challenges in information evaluation and media literacy within contemporary society.

No scientific awards have been documented in available sources.

Hestnes has not disclosed student supervision activities or research grants. He is currently initiating an anthology project with Harald Borgebund (HiØ) exploring traditional democratic values—freedom, equality, and community—indicating active engagement in collaborative scholarly work.