Research

The group's focus in research and teaching covers various topics in technology-enhanced learning, web technologies, user-centered design methodologies and computer science education.

Instructional design and eLearning content and systems

• Utilization of innovative software engineering methods and tools for the analysis, specification, design and implementation of eLearning scenarios, and eLearning contents
• Systematic, computer-based conception and implementation of innovative learning theories and instructional models
• Frameworks for implementing innovative instructional models based on current learning and cognitive theories
• Development of eLearning- and authoring tools
• Analysis, design and implementation of eLearning systems with modern web technology (specifically Web 2.0 in teaching in learning)

Development of sophisticated learning and authoring tools

• Informative, individualized, semi-automatic, and qualitative feed back in (self-)assessments
• Feedback focusing on learning processes

User-centered Design of interactive Systems

• seamless integration of different level prototypes;
• automatic evaluation of user interaction with prototypes

Computer Science Education

• Teaching computer science in school, university, vocational training, and further education;
• The role of IT and media competencies in teachers’ education;
• Gender- and diversity in computer science education