Koch, Alexander F.
Koch, Alexander F. (University of Teacher Education Fribourg, Switzerland): Alexander F. Koch is Professor for media and ICT instruction at the University of Teacher Education Fribourg, CH. Previously, he was a Postdoc at the School for Information Science and Learning Technologies, University of Missouri, USA (2018–2019). He is an Associate at the Center for Research on Teaching / Learning supported by Digital Technologies (C R E/A TE) and scientific adviser of the Journal of Technical Education (JoTEd). He attained his Dr. phil. degree at the University of Basel and worked as educational scientist and adult educator. Main research areas: digitalization & technology education, STEM 4.1; wellbeing, motivation, beliefs.
Winterbottom, Mark
Winterbottom, Mark (University of Cambridge, Great Britain): Professor at the Faculty of Education at the University of Cambridge in Great Britain. His current research interests are in teacher education, assessment, inquiry- based science education, use of technology in teaching and learning, and classroom environment.
Lukosch, Heide
Lukosch, Heide (University of Canterbury, New Zealand): Heide Lukosch is Associate Professor and head of the Applied Immersive Gaming Initiative (AIGI) at the Human Interface Technology Lab New Zealand (HIT Lab NZ) at the University of Canterbury in Christchurch. She has a background in media and social sciences, and designed and re-searched a large number of applied games. She used game-based approaches in fields such as learning and training, (humanitarian aid) logistics, and transportation. Heide Lukosch’s work is published in international journals, and she is associated editor of the Simulation & Gaming journal, as well as board member of the International Simulation and Gaming Association (ISAGA).
Heitzmann, Anni
Heitzmann, Anni (University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland): Anni Heitzmann is Professor emerita of science education at the Faculty for Teacher Education in Northwestern Switzerland. Her research interests focus on biology learning and teaching, system thinking and technology education.
de Vries, Marc J.
de Vries, Marc J. (Delft University of Technology, Netherlands): Marc de Vries is Professor at the Faculty of Applied Sciences at the Delft University of Technology of the Netherlands. His main interest is to connect reflections on technology (in the philosophy of technology) and teaching about technology (technology, design and engineering education).
Labudde, Peter
Labudde, Peter (University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland, Switzerland): Professor at the Institute for Educational Research and Development at the University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland. His research interests focus on, amongst other things, the learning and teaching processes in science education, international comparative studies on science education and gender research in mathematics and science teaching.
Karl, Christian K.
Karl, Christian K. (University of Duisburg-Essen, Germany): Christian Karl is Assistant Professor and head of Vocational Pedagogy and Specialized Didactics in Construction Engineering as well as course director of construction engineering programs for teaching in vocational colleges at the University of Duisburg-Essen. His research focuses on competency development by applying simulation and gaming for investigating learning processes. The application of the developed methods is proven through both consulting and teaching activities and is published in international journals. Further, he serves regularly as invited expert for the European Commission (EU), the Swiss National Science Foundation (CH) and the National Research Foundation (USA).
Kruse, Stefan
Kruse, Stefan (University of Education Weingarten, Germany): Stefan Kruse is Professor for technology and its didactics at the University of Education Weingarten. Previously, he was a research assistant in the Department of Technology at the University of Education in Schwabisch Gmünd from 2000 to 2015. From 2015 to 2017 he was head of the Technical Education Department at the Centre for Science and Technology Didactics at the PH FHNW. His research interests focus on, amongst other things, the basic research and systematization of multimedia learning environments in technology education, as well as the integration of E-learning with the multi-perspective approach in didactics in technology. Member of the scientific advisory board for the Journal of Technical Education (JoTED).
Winterbottom, Mark
Winterbottom, Mark (University of Cambridge, Great Britain): Professor at the Faculty of Education at the University of Cambridge in Great Britain. His current research interests are in teacher education, assessment, inquiry- based science education, use of technology in teaching and learning, and classroom environment.
Vries, Marc J. de
de Vries, Marc J. (Delft University of Technology, Netherlands): Marc de Vries is Professor at the Faculty of Applied Sciences at the Delft University of Technology of the Netherlands. His main interest is to connect reflections on technology (in the philosophy of technology) and teaching about technology (technology, design and engineering education).
Lang, Martin
Lang, Martin, Prof. Dr., ist seit 2010 Inhaber des Lehrstuhls für Technologie und Didaktik der Technik an der Universität Duisburg-Essen; Koordinator des BMBF-Verbundvorhabens „Förderung des individuellen Lernerfolgs mittels digitaler Medien im Bauingenieurstudium – FUNDAMENT“. Forschungsschwerpunkte: Entwicklung, Planung und Evaluation von Lehr-Lernkonzepten im Technikunterricht, Analyse von akademischem Lernen und Studienerfolg in technischen Studiengängen.
Strobel, Johannes
Strobel, Johannes (University of Missouri, United States): Johannes Strobel is Professor at the School of Information Science and Learning Technologies at the University of Missouri in the USA. His research interests include STEM education with special focus on engineering and technology with an emphasis on empathy, worldviews and cyber-physical mindtools.
Müller, Andreas
Müller, Andreas (University of Geneva, Switzerland): Andreas Müller is a professor of science education at the University of Geneva. His research and development interests include context-based science and technology education and the role of tasks for effective learning, in particular regarding the use of multiple representations as cognitive tools.
Sun, Yan
Sun, Yan (Mississippi State University, United States): Yan Sun is an Assistant Professor of Instructional Technology at Mississippi State University. Her research and teaching revolve around the area where STEM education intersects with technology. She is particularly interested in examining how emerging technology can be integrated to improve STEM education and to enhance students’ interest and motivation in learning STEM and pursuing STEM careers.
McGregor Jacobides, Elizabeth
McGregor Jacobides, Elizabeth (University of Cambridge, Great Britain): Elizabeth McGregor Jacobides is a candidate for PhD. Her research investigates the link between Tinkering and science learning. In her role as Educational Director of WonderWorld Science, she develops and delivers Tinkering workshops and teacher training workshops on Tinkering in and around London.
Max, Charles
Max, Charles (University of Luxembourg, Luxembourg): Professor of Arts and Sciences of House Humanities and has a professorship for “Learning with educational media” at the Faculty of Language and Literature, Humanities, Arts and Education. His research interests focus on the competence development, activity theory and developmental work research, individual and organisational learning, interactive media, and teacher education research.
Mammes, Ingelore
Mammes, Ingelore (University of Duisburg-Essen, Germany): Professor at the School Research K-7 at the University of Duisburg-Essen in Germany. Her research interests focus on the technological education and the extension of the STEM-Subjects.
Mammes, Ingelore
Mammes, Ingelore (University of Duisburg-Essen, Germany): Professor at the School Research K-7 at the University of Duisburg-Essen in Germany. Her research interests focus on the technological education and the extension of the STEM-Subjects.
Strobel, Johannes
Strobel, Johannes (University of Missouri, United States): Johannes Strobel is Professor at the School of Information Science and Learning Technologies at the University of Missouri in the USA. His research interests include STEM education with special focus on engineering and technology with an emphasis on empathy, worldviews and cyber-physical mindtools.
Münk, Dieter
Münk, Dieter (University of Duisburg-Essen, Germany): Professor at the Institute for Vocational and Business Pedagogics at the University of Duisburg-Essen in Germany. His research interests focus on European VET/PET research, teacher training, and the system of vocational training and advanced training, including the transitional system.
Gooß, Annika
Goos, Annika (University of Duisburg-Essen, Germany): Annika Goos is a graduate student at the Institute of Educational Sciences at the University of Duisburg-Essen. She works as a research assistant and her PhD thesis focuses on the technological problem-solving abilities of primary school children. Her other research interests include digital media and technological interests of boys and girls.
Fletcher, Stefan
Fletcher, Stefan (University of Duisburg-Essen, Germany): Stefan Fletcher has been holding the chair for Engineering and its Didactics with the collaboration of Martin Lang at University of Duisburg Essen’s faculty for Engineering Sciences since 2008. At his department in Essen, Prof. Dr. Fletcher Set up a video and eye tracking lab and does research in the field of teaching methodology for engineering on learning processes as well as in the field of computerised teaching and learning media. He is a member of the executive board for the Centre of Teacher Training (ZLB) at the University of Duisburg-Essen. Further, he is a member of the scientific advisory board for the Journal of Technical Education (JoTEd).
Kruse, Stefan
Kruse, Stefan (University of Education Weingarten, Germany): Stefan Kruse is Professor for technology and its didactics at the University of Education Weingarten. Previously, he was a research assistant in the Department of Technology at the University of Education in Schwabisch Gmünd from 2000 to 2015. From 2015 to 2017 he was head of the Technical Education Department at the Centre for Science and Technology Didactics at the PH FHNW. His research interests focus on, amongst other things, the basic research and systematization of multimedia learning environments in technology education, as well as the integration of E-learning with the multi-perspective approach in didactics in technology. Member of the scientific advisory board for the Journal of Technical Education (JoTED).
Fletcher, Stefan
Fletcher, Stefan (University of Duisburg-Essen, Germany): Stefan Fletcher has been holding the chair for Engineering and its Didactics with the collaboration of Martin Lang at University of Duisburg Essen’s faculty for Engineering Sciences since 2008. At his department in Essen, Prof. Dr. Fletcher Set up a video and eye tracking lab and does research in the field of teaching methodology for engineering on learning processes as well as in the field of computerised teaching and learning media. He is a member of the executive board for the Centre of Teacher Training (ZLB) at the University of Duisburg-Essen. Further, he is a member of the scientific advisory board for the Journal of Technical Education (JoTEd).
Adenstedt, Victoria
Adenstedt, Victoria (University of Duisburg-Essen, Germany): Victoria Adenstedt is a graduate student and research assistant at the Institute of Educational Sciences at the University of Duisburg-Essen. Her PhD thesis deals with the technical self-concept of primary-school pupils. She is interested in gender differences in technical interest and technical problemsolving.
Güdel, Karin
Güdel, Karin (University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland): Karin Güdel is a lecturer and researcher at the Faculty for Teacher Education in Northwestern Switzerland. Her research interests focus on interdisciplinary teaching, education for sustainable development (ESD), technology education and system thinking.
Adenstedt, VictoriaAdenstedt, Victoria (University of Duisburg-Essen, Germany): Victoria Adenstedt is a graduate student and research assistant at the Institute of Educational Sciences at the University of Duisburg-Essen. Her PhD thesis deals with the technical self-concept of primary-school pupils. She is interested in gender differences in technical interest and technical problemsolving.
Fletcher, StefanFletcher, Stefan (University of Duisburg-Essen, Germany): Stefan Fletcher has been holding the chair for Engineering and its Didactics with the collaboration of Martin Lang at University of Duisburg Essen's faculty for Engineering Sciences since 2008. At his department in Essen, Prof. Dr. Fletcher Set up a video and eye tracking lab and does research in the field of teaching methodology for engineering on learning processes as well as in the field of computerised teaching and learning media. He is a member of the executive board for the Centre of Teacher Training (ZLB) at the University of Duisburg-Essen. Further, he is a member of the scientific advisory board for the Journal of Technical Education (JoTEd).
Gooß, AnnikaGoos, Annika (University of Duisburg-Essen, Germany): Annika Goos is a graduate student at the Institute of Educational Sciences at the University of Duisburg-Essen. She works as a research assistant and her PhD thesis focuses on the technological problem-solving abilities of primary school children. Her other research interests include digital media and technological interests of boys and girls.
Güdel, KarinGüdel, Karin (University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland): Karin Güdel is a lecturer and researcher at the Faculty for Teacher Education in Northwestern Switzerland. Her research interests focus on interdisciplinary teaching, education for sustainable development (ESD), technology education and system thinking.
Heitzmann, AnniHeitzmann, Anni (University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland): Anni Heitzmann is Professor emerita of science education at the Faculty for Teacher Education in Northwestern Switzerland. Her research interests focus on biology learning and teaching, system thinking and technology education.
Karl, Christian K.Karl, Christian K. (University of Duisburg-Essen, Germany): Christian Karl is Assistant Professor and head of Vocational Pedagogy and Specialized Didactics in Construction Engineering as well as course director of construction engineering programs for teaching in vocational colleges at the University of Duisburg-Essen. His research focuses on competency development by applying simulation and gaming for investigating learning processes. The application of the developed methods is proven through both consulting and teaching activities and is published in international journals. Further, he serves regularly as invited expert for the European Commission (EU), the Swiss National Science Foundation (CH) and the National Research Foundation (USA).
Koch, Alexander F.Koch, Alexander F. (University of Teacher Education Fribourg, Switzerland): Alexander F. Koch is Professor for media and ICT instruction at the University of Teacher Education Fribourg, CH. Previously, he was a Postdoc at the School for Information Science and Learning Technologies, University of Missouri, USA (2018-2019). He is an Associate at the Center for Research on Teaching / Learning supported by Digital Technologies (C R E/A TE) and scientific adviser of the Journal of Technical Education (JoTEd). He attained his Dr. phil. degree at the University of Basel and worked as educational scientist and adult educator. Main research areas: digitalization & technology education, STEM 4.1; wellbeing, motivation, beliefs.
Kruse, StefanKruse, Stefan (University of Education Weingarten, Germany): Stefan Kruse is Professor for technology and its didactics at the University of Education Weingarten. Previously, he was a research assistant in the Department of Technology at the University of Education in Schwabisch Gmünd from 2000 to 2015. From 2015 to 2017 he was head of the Technical Education Department at the Centre for Science and Technology Didactics at the PH FHNW. His research interests focus on, amongst other things, the basic research and systematization of multimedia learning environments in technology education, as well as the integration of E-learning with the multi-perspective approach in didactics in technology. Member of the scientific advisory board for the Journal of Technical Education (JoTED).
Lukosch, HeideLukosch, Heide (University of Canterbury, New Zealand): Heide Lukosch is Associate Professor and head of the Applied Immersive Gaming Initiative (AIGI) at the Human Interface Technology Lab New Zealand (HIT Lab NZ) at the University of Canterbury in Christchurch. She has a background in media and social sciences, and designed and re-searched a large number of applied games. She used game-based approaches in fields such as learning and training, (humanitarian aid) logistics, and transportation. Heide Lukosch's work is published in international journals, and she is associated editor of the Simulation & Gaming journal, as well as board member of the International Simulation and Gaming Association (ISAGA).
Mammes, IngeloreMammes, Ingelore (University of Duisburg-Essen, Germany): Professor at the School Research K-7 at the University of Duisburg-Essen in Germany. Her research interests focus on the technological education and the extension of the STEM-Subjects.
