Sabrina Gerth

Sabrina Gerth is a Professor for Digital Education in Primary Schools with a focus on language at the University of Teacher Education Tyrol (PHT). She leads the Institute for Primary Education and holds a formal role as deputy head of the Federal Focus on German in Primary School. Her academic career includes roles at institutions such as the University of Potsdam and the University of Helsinki, with research extending from 2007. Gerth’s work focuses on digital media’s impact on literacy acquisition, inclusive language education, and teacher training in primary education. She actively contributes to conferences globally, publishes in journals like Children and Cognitive Neurodynamics, and leads EU-funded projects like PIVOT and INNALP Edu Hub. Key research areas include handwriting biomechanics, audiobook integration in reading, and virtual reality in teacher education.

Education & Career:

• PhD in Cognitive Science (unspecified year)
• Professor at PHT since 2024
• Postdoc at University of Potsdam (2014–2022)
• Research roles at multiple universities since 2010

Research Interests: Gerth’s work explores how digital tools enhance literacy and language learning. Recent studies include electromyographic analysis of tablet-based writing, cross-cultural writing acquisition comparisons, and inclusive education strategies for multilingual students. She emphasizes bridging teacher training with practical digital media use.

Publications Trends: Her articles (15 most recent listed) highlight themes such as handwriting mechanics, audiobook impacts on reading fluency, and VR-based teacher training. Keywords include educational technology, primary education, and cognitive development.

Grants & Projects:

• PIVOT (EU Erasmus+, 2024–present): Inclusive instruction strategies
• INNALP Edu Hub (Austrian FFG, 2022–2025): Alps-focused educational projects
• VIRTUOUS (EU Erasmus+, 2021–2023): Teacher behavior management in virtual environments

Labs/Teams: Coordinates the Wunderstift Learning Studio, investigating digital tools like smart pens and audiobooks in primary classrooms. Collaborates with institutions like University of Innsbruck and University of Nicosia on interdisciplinary projects.