Adriana Zivanovic

Adriana Zivanovic serves as a Professor at the Vienna University of Teacher Education since September 2021, affiliated with the Competence Center STEM and Digitality (K:MID) within the Department of Media Education and Information Technology. Her primary responsibilities include coordinating school workshops on coding and robotics, supporting the development of SCHILF/SCHÜLF frameworks, and managing continuing education courses through K:MID.

Her research focuses on STEM education and digital literacy integration in educational settings, with particular emphasis on practical implementation of coding and robotics tools for K-12 environments. Zivanovic specializes in developing curriculum frameworks for digital education, designing workshop models for teacher training, and creating interdisciplinary approaches to technology integration. Her work bridges theoretical educational concepts with hands-on classroom applications through tools like LEGO Education, BeeBots, and Makeblock systems.

Recent publication trends reveal strong focus on EU-funded educational projects (Digital-Paideia, RoboCoop), national digitalization initiatives (eBazar, digi.case), and practical implementation frameworks for school digital transformation. Her work consistently addresses the challenges of integrating technology across subject areas while maintaining pedagogical integrity.

Professional activities include:

• Coordination of Education Innovation Studio (EIS) workshops
• Development of COOL+ educational concepts
• Organization of foreign language competitions
• Support for eEducation applications (Expert+ School)
• Participation in national events (Maker Faire, Digital Days)

Zivanovic maintains active collaboration with international partners through Erasmus+ projects and EU initiatives, demonstrating commitment to global educational innovation while addressing specific Austrian educational context needs.