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Writing & ideas.
Research, reports, presentations, and ideas at the intersection of education, technology, and society.
My work draws on sociology, anthropology, educational research, and the arts. It has explored how people understand artistic value, how children experience digital technology, and how educational institutions approach assessment and technological change. More recently, my interests have turned towards artificial intelligence in higher education, particularly questions of agency, knowledge, and the relationships between people, technologies, and institutions.
Most of my earlier publications are in Icelandic.
01 / Academic research
012025–present · PhD research
Artificial Intelligence, Agency and Higher Education
University of Iceland
My doctoral research in sociology examines artificial intelligence in higher education, focusing on agency, institutional practices, and the relationships between people, technologies, and institutions. Drawing on sociomaterial and posthumanist perspectives, I am particularly interested in how AI becomes embedded in academic practices and how universities respond to emerging technologies.
Research in progress
2015 · MA thesis · Education
The Impact of Information Technology on Children's Lifeworlds
Áhrif upplýsingatækni á veruheim barna: fyrirbærafræðileg rannsókn með 5 til 9 ára börnum
University of Iceland
A phenomenological study exploring how children aged 5 to 9 experience and understand digital technology in their everyday lives. Rather than approaching technology primarily in terms of its effects on children, the research places children's experiences and perspectives at the centre.
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2012 · MA thesis · Anthropology
Art, Social Distinction and the Perception of Artistic Value
University of Iceland
An investigation into why perceptions of art differ across social groups and how divisions emerge between the general public and the art world. Drawing on phenomenology and Pierre Bourdieu's concept of habitus, the research combines interviews, questionnaires, and fieldwork to examine how social position, education, and cultural experience shape understandings of artistic value. The study also takes a reflexive approach to the researcher's position within the art world.
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02 / Reports & publications
012021 · Research report · Co-author
Technology-Enhanced Assessment Items: Technical Characteristics, Diversity and Availability
Tæknivædd prófatriði: tæknilegir eiginleikar, fjölbreytni og framboð
Icelandic Directorate of Education
An examination of technology-enhanced assessment items, their technical characteristics, different formats, and potential applications in digital assessment. The report explores how digital technologies can expand assessment possibilities while introducing technical and practical considerations for assessment design.
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2022 · Research report
Matsferill: Findings from Consultation with the School Community
Matsferill: Niðurstöður samráðs við skólasamfélagið
Icelandic Directorate of Education
A report presenting findings from consultations with the Icelandic school community concerning educational assessment. The work examines stakeholder perspectives and contributes to discussions about the development of assessment practices and systems in Icelandic education.
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2022 · Technical report
Matsferill: Technical Requirements and Implementation
Matsferill: Tæknilegar forsendur og framkvæmd
Icelandic Directorate of Education
A report examining the technical foundations and practical implementation of Matsferill, addressing technological and organisational considerations involved in developing and implementing digital assessment infrastructure.
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2012 · Research report
Open Educational Resources
Opið menntaefni
National Centre for Educational Materials, Iceland
A report examining open educational resources and their potential role in education, including the opportunities and challenges associated with access, reuse, and openly available educational materials.
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03 / Talks & presentations
012024 · Conference presentation
What Does It Mean to Be Literate? AI, Translation and the Future of Icelandic
Literacy Conference · University of Akureyri
A presentation exploring the capabilities of artificial intelligence in translation and what these developments might mean for education, literacy, and the future of the Icelandic language.
16 October 2023 · Conference presentation
Artificial Intelligence and Literary Style
Stefnumót við gervigreind · University of Iceland, School of Education
A comparison of stylistic nuances in texts generated by ChatGPT and literary fiction. The presentation explored similarities and differences in linguistic expression, raising questions about generative AI, creativity, and literary style.
7 October 2022 · Conference presentation
Perspectives of the School Community on Educational Assessment: Quantitative Findings
Menntakvika · University of Iceland
A presentation of quantitative findings from consultations with the Icelandic school community on educational assessment, focusing on stakeholder perspectives and their implications for assessment development.
2014 · Conference presentation
Children, Technology, Myths and Reality
UTmessan · Harpa, Reykjavík
A presentation examining common assumptions about children and digital technology. Drawing on research into children's experiences, it questioned prevailing narratives about technology, childhood, and everyday life.
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04 / Academic background
012025–present · Doctoral studies · In progress
PhD in Sociology
University of Iceland
2023 · Postgraduate diploma
Diploma in Public Administration
University of Iceland
2015 · Master's degree
MA in Education
University of Iceland
2012 · Master's degree
MA in Anthropology
University of Iceland
2010 · Bachelor's degree
BA in Fine Arts
Iceland University of the Arts