Research on digital education, academic networks and spaces for developing new approaches to teaching and learning.
Learning space
The Media Education Lab combines flexible spatial design with digital tools for collaborative learning. It supports teaching, professional development and the development of media education at the University of Education Schwäbisch Gmünd.
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The Future Learning User Experience Lab at Klösterleschule in Schwäbisch Gmünd combines the exploration of digital teaching approaches with video-based classroom research. It focuses on the experiences of children and future teachers.
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Connecting research, teaching and practice in digital science education, including primary science. Thomas Irion is a Senior Fellow of the Joachim Herz Stiftung.
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Professional learning for a culture of digitality at the University of Education Schwäbisch Gmünd. This university project connected the development of teaching and learning spaces with preparation for life and work in a digital world.
Visit projectA university workshop for developing digital approaches to teaching and learning together. Physical and virtual workspaces connect hands-on exploration with advice and reflection.
Explore the initiativeSelf-paced online courses for continuing professional development. The platform offers flexible access to educational approaches to using digital media.
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Digital leadership, communication and collaboration. The Schwäbisch Gmünd subproject investigated the professional learning of digital leaders and developed training and advisory approaches for digital school development in primary education.
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This completed research project examined fundamental questions and conditions for professional learning in digital education for primary-aged children. It explored how educational purposes can guide the development of digital education.
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Developing and testing digitally supported primary learning environments across all three phases of teacher education. Funded by Deutsche Telekom Stiftung, the project connected primary education, subject didactics, psychology and educational technology.
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