Lars van Rijn

Lars van Rijn is a Research Associate at the CATALPA Research Center of FernUniversität in Hagen, Germany, affiliated with the Chair of Bildungstheorie und Medienpädagogik. He has held this position since February 2021, focusing on AI and learning analytics projects. Previously, he lectured in Developmental Psychology at Rhine-Waal University (2017–2019).

Education:

• M.A. in Bildung und Medien: eEducation, FernUniversität in Hagen (2016–2021)
• B.A. in Early Childhood Education, Rhine-Waal University (2013–2016)

His research explores the intersection of technology and pedagogy, with emphasis on:

• AI-driven educational tools and learning analytics dashboards
• Self-regulated learning frameworks for adaptive systems
• Ethical implications of data usage in education
• Automated feedback systems and formative assessment

He leads interdisciplinary projects translating theoretical models into practical applications for higher education.

Projects:

• AI.EDU Research Lab (2018–2022): Investigated AI applications for educational enhancement.
• IMPACT (2021–2025): BMBF-funded implementation of trusted learning analytics in universities, focusing on change management and feedback systems.