About
Lisa Janko is a Researcher in the Didactics of Biology at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz. She specializes in integrating floral biology and biodiversity into educational programs for K-12 students. Her work focuses on innovative teaching methods, including mobile learning applications and interdisciplinary curricula.
Education: Completed teacher training in Biology and German (2009-2015) at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz. Master's thesis (2015): 'Staying Cool - How Our Diet Can Protect Us and the Climate,' developing an educational program for grades 5-7.
Research Interests: Designing engaging educational materials for biodiversity and climate topics, leveraging technology like the Actionbound app for field studies. Projects include 'Through the FLOWER' (flower biology curriculum) and 'Hello Bumblebee!' (pollinator education).
Key Contributions: Developed interactive apps for botanic garden learning, presented at conferences like the MNU Federal Congress (2017) and the Forum of Education Partners for ESD (2017). Authored publications on mobile learning integration and curriculum design.
Community Engagement: Volunteered with Nature Conservation Youth (NAJU) Rhineland-Palatinate (2012-2016) and led initiatives like the 'Greenhouse Project' and 'Fascination of Plants Day.'
