Rupert Gehrlein

Rupert Gehrlein is a Researcher at Goethe University Frankfurt's Faculty of Computer Science and Mathematics, working within the IDMI institute as part of the Computer Science Didactics Secondary Schools team. His role focuses on developing and researching innovative teaching methodologies for computer science education in secondary schools, particularly through the "Computer Science Unplugged" project which implements computational thinking concepts without digital devices.

Education:

• General higher education entrance qualification, Leibnizschule, Offenbach am Main (2010)
• Completed training as biology laboratory technician, Sanofi Deutschland GmbH, Frankfurt am Main (2013)
• First state examination for teaching qualification in computer science and biology, Goethe University Frankfurt (2022)

Research Focus: Gehrlein specializes in accessible computer science pedagogy, emphasizing unplugged methods to demystify complex concepts like blockchain and NFTs through physical tools and games. His work bridges theoretical computer science with classroom-ready implementations, targeting secondary education curricula while addressing ecological and economic dimensions of emerging technologies.

Publication Trends: His 2022-2023 publications reveal a concentrated effort in adapting cutting-edge AI tools like ChatGPT for educational diagnostics, creating tangible learning aids for abstract concepts (e.g., NFT board games), and redesigning teacher training environments. These works collectively advance the field toward experiential, device-independent computer science instruction.

Scientific Awards: No awards documented in available sources.

Teaching & Advising: Gehrlein conducts seminars including "Computer Science Unplugged," "Didactics of the Digital World," and project-based coursework across multiple semesters (2022-2025). While actively shaping future educators' pedagogical approaches, no graduate student advisement or grant management is indicated in current records.

Team Integration: As core member of the Computer Science Didactics Secondary Schools unit under Prof. Dr. Andreas Dengel, he collaborates with Linda Rustemeier, Daniel Unro, Jonas Maurer, and Sebastian Görlich to develop localized teaching resources and implement research findings in Frankfurt-area schools.