Alexander Eitel

Prof. Alexander Eitel is a Professor in the Department of Educational Psychology at Justus-Liebig-Universität Gießen. His research focuses on multimedia learning, seductive details, video-based learning, and teacher education. He leads projects funded by the DFG and Robert-Bosch Stiftung, exploring topics like self-regulated learning and emotional design effects. His work emphasizes the cognitive and instructional factors influencing learning outcomes, particularly in digital environments. Collaborations include researchers from Freiburg, Erfurt, and Tübingen.

Key research interests include: (1) How multimedia elements affect learning retention and cognitive load; (2) The impact of seductive details on instructional effectiveness; (3) Applications of eyetracking for understanding learning processes. Current projects investigate boundary conditions of seductive details and adaptive refutation strategies for teacher misconceptions.

Publications span journals like Journal of Computer Assisted Learning and Applied Cognitive Psychology, addressing topics from testing effects to instructional signal design. His team includes postdoctoral researchers like Dr. Marie-Christin Krebs and M.Sc. Anna-Sophia Dersch, focusing on teacher training and educational technology innovation.