معرفی
Rikke Toft Nørgård is an Associate Professor at the Danish School of Education, Aarhus University, specializing in Educational Theory and Curriculum Studies. Her work focuses on innovative pedagogical approaches, particularly through game-based learning, cultural engagement, and technological integration. She is actively involved in research projects such as EPIC-WE, exploring youth empowerment through cultural game jams, and VASE, addressing value-sensitive design in higher education.
Her research interests include digital pedagogy, playful university concepts, and the intersection of technology and learning. Recent projects emphasize participatory design, cultural heritage, and institutional innovation. She has collaborated on initiatives like the PLD: Play and Learn DigiMedia project, enhancing adult education through digital media.
Key areas of investigation include the role of gamification in education, AI ethics in curriculum design, and hybrid learning environments. She has contributed to frameworks for teaching values in design and assessing academic digital competencies across institutions.
Notable grants and projects span from 2015 onwards, including the Designing Institutions for Open Education in Society and the ENGINEERING AND DESIGN THROUGH VALUE-SENSITIVE DESIGN initiative. Her work often bridges academic research with practical applications in schools and cultural institutions.
Labs/Teams: Central to her work are collaborations within the Danish School of Education’s research groups, focusing on hybrid learning spaces and educational design. She leads cross-disciplinary teams in projects like EPIC-WE and VASE, fostering partnerships between universities, creative industries, and cultural organizations.
