Background and experience
Haakon Lied Sundbø works with ICT education at the University of Agder (UiA). With a background in professional development for kindergartens and schools, he leads the institute’s work related to funding schemes as well as its continuing and further education (EVU) programs. He holds a science education degree from the University of Oslo and a multimedia education from the University of Agder.
For more than 15 years, he has worked on a wide range of projects within digital communication and visual media. He has collaborated with several hundred organizations, helping them develop clearer messaging, stronger visual identities, and a more strategic digital presence. His work has included marketing, strategic use of social media, photography services, SEO (search engine optimization), graphic design, lectures and courses, as well as the development of web and video services.
Over the years, he has combined creative production with technical expertise and advisory work, contributing to increased visibility, reach, and impact for a variety of organizations. An interview about his work at the University of Agder can be read under the title: My Job: University Lecturer at the University of Agder.
Previous Education:
- Materials, Energy and Nanotechnology, Bachelor’s degree from the University of Oslo
- Multimedia Technology and Design, Bachelor’s degree from the University of Agder
- Multimedia and Educational Technology, Master’s degree from the University of Agder
Previous Relevant Work Experience:
- Foto, Video & Web – Haakon Sundbø, Self-employed
- Makro Media, Project Manager
- Stiftelsen Skjærgårdsgospel, Head of Marketing
Areas of responsibility
He is responsible for leading the institute’s work in continuing and further education (EVU). This includes serving as the contact person for EVU and EVU-related projects, as well as representing the institute in internal and external forums where the ICT field is relevant.
He initiates new EVU offerings and further develops existing programs in close collaboration with academic and technical-administrative staff. He leads and supervises the development, implementation, and quality assurance of EVU programs, and ensures that resource allocation and priorities are anchored with the Head of Department and program coordinators. He also participates in the faculty’s and the university’s strategic work related to the organization and development of EVU activities, and actively works to strengthen collaboration with external partners and industry.
In addition, he serves as course coordinator and teaches at both bachelor’s and master’s levels. He leads and coordinates various projects funded through grant schemes and is involved in research and development work, with particular emphasis on artificial intelligence, e-learning, digital pedagogy, and interaction design.
Teaching
He has taught and been responsible for, among others, the following courses:
- DAT100 – Computer Engineering
- DAT104 – Multimedia Design
- DAT110 – Web Publishing
- DAT222 – Visual Design
- DAT228 – Audio
- PED978 – ICT and E-learning in Vocational Education
- MM903 – Didactic Use of Digital Tools
- MM-917 – Digital Practice in Early Childhood Education
- MM-919 – Introduction to Artificial Intelligence for Teachers
- MM-923 – Design and Creativity with Artificial Intelligence for Teachers
In addition, he has contributed as a supervisor and guest lecturer in the following courses:
- DAT215 – ICT Project
- DAT227 – Photography
- DAT229 – Video
- DAT303 – Bachelor’s Thesis
- MM-506 – Master’s Thesis
- MM901 – Web and Internet Knowledge
- MM202 – Remote Operated Vehicles / Drone
- MM403 – Interaction Design
- TEKPED60 – Technology for Teachers in Initial Teacher Education
- The Norwegian Directorate for Education and Training (Udir) project: Decentralised Competence Development – DEKOMP and REKOMP
Research
- Adult Education
- Teacher Professional Development
- Lifelong Learning
- Multimedia
- Online Learning
- Educational Technology Integration
- E-learning Platforms
- Learning Analytics
- Future Education and Technology
- Education for Sustainable Development
- Interaction Design
- Universal Design and Accessibility
- User Experience Design (UX)
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Digital Marketing
- Extended Reality (XR)
- Augmented Reality (AR)
- Virtual Reality (VR)
- Drones
- Social Media
- Game-Based Learning
Academic interests
- Multimediat Technology
- eLearning
- Photography
- Videography
- Web Development
- Graphic Design
- Marketing
Selected publications
Sundbø, H. (2016). Development, Usability Engineering and Testing of the Video on Demand Service Filmrommet.no [Master thesis, Universitetet i Agder]. UiA AURA. http://hdl.handle.net/11250/2433867
Isabwe, M; Madshaven, J; Sundbø, H (2023, 6-8 March). ACTIVE LEARNING IN INTERACTIVE SYSTEM DESIGN COURSES [Paper]. 17th International Technology, Education and Development Conference https://library.iated.org/view/ISABWE2023ACT
Madshaven, J; Reichart, F; Sundbø, H (2023, 21-23 October). Enhancing the digital skills of teachers in an online setting [Paper presentation]. 22nd International Conference WWW/Internet 2023.