Robert Morris Gray Jr

Robert Morris Gray Jr. is an Associate Professor at the University of Bergen's Department of Education, affiliated with the UiB Learning Lab and co-leading the Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (TeLEd) research group. His work focuses on transforming pedagogical practices through digital innovation and critical educational frameworks.

Research Interests: Dr. Gray explores the intersection of technology and pedagogy, specializing in blended learning environments, meaningful interaction design, and digital assessment frameworks. His innovative Writerly Framework reconceptualizes learning as an interpretive act, drawing from literary theory to enhance student engagement. Additional research examines social justice in digital competence frameworks and pandemic-induced educational transformations.

Publication Trends: Gray's recent work demonstrates a strong focus on theoretical frameworks for digital pedagogy (Writerly Framework), critical analyses of educational technology policy, and empirical studies of pandemic-era teaching adaptations. His publications consistently address transformative approaches to assessment, online interaction design, and discipline-specific pedagogical innovations in medicine and higher education.

Projects & Grants:

• HyComm: AI-Enriched Hyflex Learning Community (Erasmus+)
• CABUTE: Capacity Building for Teacher Education in Uganda (NORHED II)
• Teaching and Learning in the Digital Age (Norgesuniversitetet)
• Mobile in Black and White documentary on racial dynamics

Teaching: Develops and instructs graduate pedagogy courses including UPED650 (Online and Blended Learning), UPED651 (Instructional Video Production), and UPED691 (Supervision Practices), emphasizing active learning and critical pedagogy across disciplines.