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Morten Misfeldt is a prominent educational technology researcher whose work sits at the intersection of mathematics education, robotics, and design methodology. He is perhaps best known for his sustained investigation into how physical, interactive robotic tools can support young learners' mathematical understanding, most notably through the development of **Number Blocks** — a modular robotic system designed in collaboration with 7–8 year old children to support learning about numbers and their pronunciation. A defining feature of Misfeldt's scholarship is his rigorous attention to research methodology. His most-cited work (37 citations) examines how Design-Based Research and Action Research can be productively combined in educational technology development, offering the field a nuanced framework for iterative, practice-grounded innovation. This methodological contribution has proven influential for researchers navigating the complex space between theory and classroom practice. Misfeldt has also explored the broader learning potentials of programming and robotics in primary education, proposing a model of three interdependent learning capacities — algorithmic thinking, knowledge production through making, and collaborative problem-solving — that programming activities can foster. With publications spanning Danish and international contexts, his work bridges local classroom practice and globally relevant educational design, making him a valuable voice in contemporary discussions around computational thinking and embodied learning.