Karla Vrbova

Karla Vrbova is a Research Fellow at the Faculty of Teacher Education and Languages, Østfold University College. Her current position as a Doctoral Research Fellow (since 2023) focuses on co-writing processes in English classes within technologically rich environments, supervised by Ingeborg H. Krange and Jessica P. B. Hansen. Previously, she held roles as an Assistant Professor (2022–2023), secondary school teacher (2010–2022), and completed advanced education including a Master of Philosophy in English Linguistics (Universitet i Tromsø, 2019) and a Bachelor in cultural and social sciences (2007).

Her research interests emphasize writing pedagogy, technology integration in language education, and formative assessment. She teaches courses on culture, society, and literature in English-speaking contexts at the secondary education level. Karla is affiliated with the Research in Digital Education (RIDE) group, exploring digital competencies and educational technology. No specific awards or recent publications are listed, though her doctoral work addresses bridging student collaboration, technology use, and writing outcomes in junior high school settings.