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His work, grounded in research, focuses on creating dynamic classrooms with active learning methods, using trained learning assistants to support student learning. The Evaluation Committee acknowledges his fulfillment of SoTL criteria, qualifying him as a Distinguished Educator at UiO.
Odden's approach combines theory with practice, leveraging group learning and AI to nurture student interaction and engagement. He has transitioned from hands-on roles to leading institutional efforts to expand the learning assistant program across faculties. His dedication to improving educational quality is reflected in research publications and his commitment to fostering a culture shift at UiO toward active learning.