Christian Gatterer

Christian Gatterer is an academic and educator affiliated with the Vienna University of Education, serving in the Institute for University Management and Central IT Services. He concurrently teaches at the University of Vienna’s Faculty of Computer Science and Danube University Krems. Formerly a secondary school teacher of German, biology, and computer science, he transitioned to e-learning focused teacher training in 2002. His professional trajectory includes roles as course author and tutor for the Virtual PH platform, focusing on topics like augmented reality in education and feedback tools.

Education background includes a MultiMediaProducer diploma (2001–2002) and a Master of Education in European Education Management (2009–2012). His research interests center on eLearning, mobile learning, media didactics, and digital pedagogy. Notable projects include leading the Austria-wide Mobile Learning study (2017–2018), organizing the annual eBazar conference (since 2017), and developing the PHinnovativ-KidZ initiative for future-oriented teacher training.

He has contributed to over a dozen educational innovation projects, including the Digital Media Education course for primary teachers and the A1 Education Roundtable on digital communication in schools. His work emphasizes practical applications of technology in education through labs like the Future Learning Lab (FLL) and Maker Lab (MAL). Current activities include advancing the eBazar 2025 event series focused on inclusive digital education.