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Sólveig Jakobsdóttir - Professor
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School of Education
Sólveig Jakobsdóttir
Íslenska
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Email
soljak [at] hi.is
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Faculty of subject teacher education
Website
https://iris.rais.is/en/persons/sólveig-jakobsdóttir
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https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4205-0888
Research portal – Sólveig Jakobsdóttir
 
 
 
Courses 2024 - 2025
SNU104G - Information technology in teaching and learning
Collaboration
information on
http://uni.hi.is/soljak
,
See information on
http://uni.hi.is/soljak
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http://uni.hi.is/soljak
Education
1996
,
Ph.D.
,
University of Minnesota
,
Ph.D. Instructional systems & technology frá University of Minnesota (Doktorsritgerð: School Computer Culture: Elementary School Computer Culture: Gender and Age Differences in Student Reactions to Computer Use)
1989
,
M.Ed.
,
University of Minneosta
,
M.Ed. Curriculum & Instructional Systems
1983
,
B.S.
,
University of Iceland
,
B.S. Geology
1983
,
Kennsluréttindi
,
University of Iceland
,
Teacher' License
Professional Experience
2019 -
,
Professor,
University of Iceland
2008 -
,
Head of Center,
Centre for Ed. Research on ICT & Media in Education
1999 -
2019,
Associate Professor,
University of Iceland
1997 -
1999,
Assistant Professor,
Iceland University of Education
1997 -
1997,
Project Manager,
Icelandic Educational Network
1996 -
1996,
Project Manager,
College of St.Catherine
1992 -
1994,
Teaching and Instructional Design,
University of Minnesota
1983 -
1986,
Teacher,
Kvennaskólinn í Reykjavík Junior College
1983 -
1983,
Geologist,
The Icelandic Road Administration summer
Published works
2024
Impact of tablet implementation for school development and families
Fjarska. Stofnun nýrra samtaka á sviði fjarnáms og stafrænna kennsluhátta
Menntakvika 2024: Ráðstefna í menntavísindum
Sigling um stafræna firði - Að fiska framtíðir háskólamenntunar með gervigreind á Íslandi
EDUCERE Nordic Network Workshop
Kynning á störfum undirbúningshóps Fjarska
Stofnfundur Fjarska - samtaka um fjarnám og stafræna kennsluhætti
2023
Stafræn hæfni í grunnskólum Kópavogs: Niðurstöður úr sjálfsmati skólanna með SELFIE verkfærinu vorið 2021
Viljum við stofna íslensk samtök á sviði fjarnáms og stafræns náms?
Asgards School in "the clouds": Developing comprehensive online education at the lower secondary level for children with diverse needs
International Council for Open and Distance Education Conference
Digital citizenship in school
How to enable collaboration for implementation of open, flexible, and distance education in a Nordic context
Spjaldtölvur í grunnskólum Kópavogs: matsrannsókn - Könnun vor 2021 - viðhorf foreldra
Spjaldtölvur í grunnskólum Kópavogs: matsrannsókn - Könnun vor 2021 - viðhorf nemenda
Spjaldtölvur í grunnskólum Kópavogs: matsrannsókn - Könnun vor 2021 - viðhorf kennara
Spjaldtölvur í grunnskólum Kópavogs: matsrannsókn
Open, flexible, and distance education in a Nordic context
International Council for Open and Distance Education Conference
Kynning á norrænum og alþjóðlegum samtökum um fjarnám og stafræna kennslu
Hugmyndafundur fyrir stofnun íslenskra samtaka um þróun fjar- og netnáms
Viljum við stofna íslensk samtök á sviði fjarnáms og stafræns náms?
Menntakvika 2023
Open, Flexible and Distance Education in a Nordic Context
2022
Digital competence: Frameworks and self-evaluation for school development
Digital competence development of teachers and in teacher education in Iceland
Stafræn hæfni
Netla
Introduction
Nordic childhoods in the digital age
Tími, rými og nám: Ný tækni og tækifæri
Conclusions
2021
Menntabúðir í starfsþróun kennara: Þær virka á netinu!
Skólaþræðir - Tímarit Samtaka áhugafólks um skólaþróun
Þróum fjarnámið: Lokaskýrsla
Netkennsla og stafræn tækni í grunnskólum á tímum farsóttar vorið 2020: Sýn kennara
Netkennsla og stafræn tækni í grunnskólum á tímum farsóttar vorið 2020: Sýn kennara
Netla
2020
Fjarkennsla og stafræn tækni í framhaldsskólum á tímum farsóttar vorið 2020: Sjónarhóll kennara og stjórnenda
Netla
Development of online educamps during the covid-19 pandemic
Sköpunarsmiðjur í menntun ungra barna: Reynsla og viðhorf starfsfólks skóla, safna og sköpunarsmiðja
Netla
Makerspaces in formal and non-formal learning contexts in Iceland
Menntabúðir í starfsþróun kennara: Geta þær virkað á netinu?
Skólaþræðir - Tímarit Samtaka áhugafólks um skólaþróun
2019
ICT in teacher education: Educamps and peer learning
Sköpunarsmiðjur í menntun ungra barna: Reynsla og viðhorf starfsfólks skóla, safna og sköpunarsmiðja
Netla
2018
The development of K-12 online and blended learning in Iceland
How can we improve our distance teacher education program? Voices of students and school administrators
Educamps in Distance Education: Professional Development and Peer Learning for Student Teachers in ICT
2017
Makerspaces in the early years: Current perceptions and practices of early years practitioners, library and museum educators and makerspace staff
Stafræn borgaravitund: Þróun á opnum netnámskeiðum fyrir þá sem standa að uppeldi og menntun ungmenna: Greinargerð um tilurð námskeiðanna Netið mitt og Netið okkar
2016
(M)OOCs in Iceland: Language and learning communities
Embedding MOOCs in university courses: experiences and lessons learned
Interacting with the World
MOOCs as provisions in graduate education for future professional development
2015
Menntabúðir – trix, tækni og tengslanet
Spjaldtölvur í Norðlingaskóla – þróunarverkefni. Lokaskýrsla
2014
Upplýsingatækni í skólastarfi
LearnPad spjaldtölvur í Álftanesskóla. Þróunarverkefni 2012–2014
Framkvæmd rannsóknar
Starfshættir í grunnskólum : meginniðurstöður og umræða
2013
Tablet computers on trial
EducationPlaza – Teachers' professional development
Skýrsla starfshóps háskólaráðs um vefstudda kennslu og nám
2012
Spjaldtölvur í Norðlingaskóla – þróunarverkefni 2012–2013: Áfangaskýrsla
Closing the digital divide: Using Web 2.0 technology to improve academic performance and Increase digital literacy among students in urban secondary schools
Samkennsla stað- og fjarnema í grunnnámi í Kennaradeild við Menntavísindasvið Háskóla Íslands 2010–2011
2011
The Language Plaza: online habitat and network to promote language skills and icrease equity
The Language Plaza: online habitat and network to promote language skills and in crease equity
Expansion in e-learning: online technologies enabling access to the upper secondary level for a more diverse student group
Nýting upplýsingatækni í kennslu. Símenntun og starfsþróun kennara í og með upplýsingatækni
Tölvumál
Dreifmenntarverkefnið SnæVest 2008-2011: Efling grunnskóla á landsbyggðinni með dreifmenntun
Samkennsla stað- og fjarnema við Menntavísindasvið Háskóla Íslands: Reynsla og viðhorf kennara og nemenda – togstreita og tækifæri
Netla
2010
Using the new information and communication technologies for the continuing professional development of teachers through open and distance learning
Þróun samkennslu stað- og fjarnema á Menntavísindasviði Háskóla Íslands
Netla
Will you place it there? Development of distance learning and use of learning management systems at the upper secondary level
Þróun samkennslu staðnema og fjarnema á Menntavísindasviði Háskóla Íslands: rannsóknar- og þróunarverkefni í deiglunni
Netla
Merging online and "traditional" courses and student groups: A "natural" trend or a temporary tactic - why and how?
Úttekt á fjarkennslu í framhaldsskólum
Fésbók í skólastarfi – boðin eða bannfærð?
Netla
Keeping track of learning: The use and design of a new unit in InfoMentor, a school information system
2009
A digital divide: challenges and opportunites for learners and schools on each side
Digital Divides: Learning and Lessons from Opposite Sides
2008
Role of campus sessions and f2f meetings in distance education
European Journal of Open, Distance and E-learning
Fjarnám við Kennaraháskóla Íslands
Waltzing from needs and necessity to comfort and convenience: Online and distance learning at the upper secondary level
2007
Regatta for life and learning? Trends and blends in distance education at the secondary level in Iceland
Mótun stefnu í fjarkennslumálum hins sameinaða háskóla - Lokaskýrsla verkefnishóps
2006
„Lotan á Laugarvatni var ógleymanleg": Staðkennsla í blönduðu námi: Viðhorf núverandi og fyrrverandi nemenda á tölvu- og upplýsingatæknibraut
Up on a straight line? ICT-related skill development of Icelandic students
Up on a straight line? ICT-related skill development of Icelandic students
Evrópuverkefnið CEEWIT
Netla
Up on a Straight Line? ICT Skill Development of Icelandic Students
2005
Efnisbanki um tölvu- og upplýsingatækni
Netla
Forecasting and monitoring a subglacial eruption in Iceland
Eos
Life was bacalao - life is Internet. Should we develop a fishing culture mentality in schools?
2004
Distributed research in distributed education: How to combine research and teaching online
Netla
Gender, ICT-related student skills, and the role of a school library in an Icelandic school
School Libraries Worldwide
2003
Computer and Internet use among Icelandic children and adolescents
Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Use among Icelandic Students: Moving into the New Millennium
LearnICT - ICT and Dynamics of Change in Icelandic Schools
Information and communications technology (ICT) use among Icelandic students: Moving into the new milennium
2002
United we stand - divided we fall! Development of a learning community of teachers on the Net
2001
Seismic tomography shows that upwelling beneath Iceland is confined to the upper mantle
Geophysical Journal International
Some effects of information and communications technology on teaching and learning in Iceland
Journal of IT for Teacher Education
Narrative Culture in a New Context: Constructing Collaboration with ICT in Teacher Education
Some effects of information and communications technology on teaching and learning in iceland
Journal of Information Technology for Teacher Education
1999
Kynjamunur tengdur tölvunotkun
Tölvumál
Tölvumenning íslenskra skóla: kynja- og aldursmunur nemenda í tölvutengdri færni, viðhorfum og notkun
Uppeldi og menntun
1998
On-Line distance learning environment and tools to create it: design based on theory and practice
Skýrsla starfshóps um átak á sviði upplýsingatækni í KHÍ
Online distance learning environment and tools to create it
1997
Könnun og kynning Ísmennt, vor 1997
Hvordan kan ligestilling mellem piger og drenge øges med hensyn til brug af computere i skolearbejdet? (þýðing: Lars H. Andersen)
Nytt om Data i Utbildningen
1996
Elementary school computer culture: Gender and age differences in student reactions to computer use
1995
Computer-assisted foreign language learning
Educational Technology Research and Development
1994
Computer Graphics
Journal of Educational Research
1993
Different Computer Graphics for Girls and Boys? Preliminary Design Guidelines
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