Barbara Göbl

Barbara Göbl is a PostDoc Researcher at the Centre for Teacher Education, University of Vienna, working within the Computational Empowerment Lab since October 2021. Her academic work focuses on the intersection of digital education, serious games, and computational thinking.

Her research interests span multiple domains of educational technology, with particular emphasis on Computational Empowerment, Serious Games Design, and Participatory Design approaches in educational contexts. She investigates how digital tools can enhance learning experiences while addressing accessibility and equity concerns in formal education settings. Her work often bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications in teacher education and K-12 classrooms.

Analysis of her recent publications reveals a consistent focus on empowering both educators and students through technology. Her work demonstrates expertise in game-based learning methodologies, with particular attention to how commercial games can be adapted for educational purposes. She frequently explores the social dimensions of digital learning environments, especially regarding gender equity and social justice considerations in technology integration.

• Active peer reviewer for Entertainment Computing (6 reviews)
• Active peer reviewer for Information and Software Technology (2 reviews)
• Active peer reviewer for International Journal of Child-Computer Interaction (4 reviews)

Dr. Göbl's research demonstrates strong interdisciplinary collaboration, frequently working with colleagues across computer science, education, and social sciences. Her recent work shows increasing focus on sustainable approaches to serious games and the practical implementation of computational empowerment frameworks in Austrian educational contexts.