Tore Marius Akerbæk

Tore Marius Akerbæk is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Information Technology and Communication at Østfold University College, based in Halden. He holds a master's degree in Applied Computer Science (2008) from the same institution, with a focus on user experience and visual communication. Prior to academia, he spent eight years in web agencies Odin Media and Kréatif, working on design, communication strategy, and web development. His research emphasizes teaching programming as a creative tool for media workers and the intersection of web technology with digital storytelling and journalism.

Education:

• Master's in Applied Computer Science (2008), Østfold University College

Research Interests:

• Design and user aspects of computer science
• Web development, including interfaces and platforms
• Programming education for creatives
• Digital communication strategies
• Interactive web applications
• Democratizing design practices in the digital society

Publications Trends: His articles focus on integrating technology with education and storytelling. Recent works explore programming tools for teachers, digital journalism innovation, and the pedagogical use of Git/GitHub. He prioritizes user-centered design and the democratization of digital skills across disciplines.

Awards: No scientific awards listed.

Advising & Grants:

• Currently teaches programming, web development, and design courses.
• Leads projects like 'Explorations in Learning Digital Competences and Programming' and 'Social and emotional learning in kindergarten'.

Labs/Teams:

• Research group: 'Democratizing design practices in the digital society'.