Sonja Nygaard-Joki

Sonja Nygaard-Joki is an Assistant Professor at Østfold University College's Faculty of Teacher Education within the Department of Education, ICT and Learning. She contributes to international projects like BlendVET (Blended Learning in Vocational Education) and KUPP (Knowledge Brokering in Professional Communities).

Her academic background includes:

• Master's degree in English and Scandinavian languages
• Teacher training certification

Research focuses on:

• Developing digital pedagogies for teacher education
• Enhancing professional digital competence (PDC)
• Designing technology-enhanced learning environments
• Implementing blended learning models in vocational training

Professional experience spans secondary education (English/Norwegian instruction), digital resource development at Norwegian Digital Learning Arena (NDLA), and textbook authorship for English curriculum materials. She actively participates in Erasmus+ programs and international educational initiatives.