Kenneth Pettersen

Kenneth Pettersen is a Researcher at the University of Oslo's Department of Teacher Education. His research focuses on literacy, play, early childhood education, and digital technologies. He holds a PhD from the University of Oslo's Department of Education (2023) and has extensive experience as an educational supervisor in pre-schools across Norway.

Education:

• BA in Pre-school Teacher Education, Oslo University College (2005–2008)
• MA in Education, University of Oslo (2016–2018)
• PhD in Education, University of Oslo (2019–2023)

Research Interests: His work explores sociomaterial perspectives on digital technologies in early childhood, postdigital play, and the intersection of play and learning in digital environments. He emphasizes how digital tools shape contemporary childhood experiences and educational practices.

Projects: He contributes to Living and Learning in the Digital Age (LiDA) and Challenges of Sustainability in Educational Research (COSER). He also participates in The Evaluation of the New National Curriculum: Intentions, Processes, and Practices (EVA2020).