Helge Ivar Strømsø

Helge Ivar Strømsø is a Professor at the Department of Education, University of Oslo, affiliated with the Faculty of Educational Sciences. He holds roles such as Deputy Dean for Research (2017-2020) and Head of Research (2015-2016). His research focuses on higher education pedagogy, reading comprehension, self-regulated learning, and epistemic cognition. He leads projects like 'Critical Reading and Learning in the 21st Century' (Norwegian Research Council).

Education:

• Ph.D. in Educational Psychology, University of Oslo (2001)
• M.A. in Education, University of Oslo (1993)
• B.A. in Social Science, University of Oslo (1990)

Research Interests: His work explores how students process conflicting information, digital literacy, and the role of beliefs in comprehension. Key areas include multiple-document literacy, sourcing strategies, and pandemic impacts on student well-being.

Recent Articles: Recent studies address topics like reading’s cognitive benefits, media multitasking effects, and post-pandemic academic stress. Collaborations with international scholars highlight cross-cultural research.

Grants & Projects: Leads projects funded by the Norwegian Research Council, including 'Critical Reading and Learning in the 21st Century' and 'Multiple-Documents Literacy.'

Labs/Teams: Member of TextDIM (Text Comprehension Research Group) and LINK (Center for Learning and Education).