Raphael Fehrmann

Dr. Raphael Fehrmann is a Researcher at the Institut für Erziehungswissenschaft (IfE) at the University of Münster, affiliated with the Chair of Educational Science focusing on Primary Education under Prof. Horst Zeinz. His work centers on digital education, maker education, and computational thinking, particularly in primary schools. He actively contributes to teacher training and has developed innovative educational robotics interventions.

Education: He holds a summa cum laude PhD in Education (2023), an M.Ed. (2019), and a B.A. in Primary Education (2017), all from the University of Münster.

Research interests include fostering digital competence among students, integrating maker education (e.g., video production, robotics), and promoting computational thinking. He emphasizes inclusive and sustainable educational practices, leveraging digital tools to enhance learning outcomes.

Notable projects include the Leuchtturmprojekt ...und Action!, which trains future primary teachers to produce explanatory videos with students, and the Lernroboter im Unterricht project, focusing on robotics-based problem-solving.

Awards include the sdw video award (2021) and scholarships from the Stiftung der Deutschen Wirtschaft. He frequently delivers keynotes and workshops on digital education nationwide.