Online vs. Traditional Education: Are We Truly Meeting Students’ Needs?
With student enrollments declining across Norway yet online courses gaining unprecedented popularity, the future of higher education hangs in the balance. Are institutions prepared to adapt?
This panel brings together experts from OsloMet, NTNU, and FuN to explore how we can create meaningful and impactful learning experiences that truly meet students' needs.We’ll debate the effectiveness of online versus traditional education, with a special focus on how active learning strategies can enhance engagement and outcomes in digital environments. Join us for an honest, thought-provoking discussion about the challenges, opportunities, and the way forward for higher education in Norway.
You will be able to
- Are online courses living up to their potential in delivering quality education?
- How can we integrate active learning principles to elevate online learning experiences?
- What does the rise of online learning mean for the traditional campus experience?
Meet our speakers
Irene Lona has been working as a project manager at OsloMet for ten years and has been a key contributor to building the university's learning support unit, DIGIN (Digital Innovation in Education). DIGIN is a hub for developing and sharing digital teaching practices that promote knowledge sharing and provide excellent support for the use of digital tools in education. Irene holds a master's degree in knowledge management and is passionate about how to support learning and development within organizations.
Trine Elvebakken is a communications advisor and learning designer at DIGIN. She specializes in communication and learning design, helping develop innovative learning experiences. With extensive experience in the public sector, particularly in higher education, she is committed to making digital learning tools more accessible and effective. Passionate about collaboration, she believes interdisciplinary cooperation creates the best opportunities for success.
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