Claudia Schnellbögl

Claudia Schnellbögl is a researcher at the Professorship for English Teaching Methodology at Otto-Friedrich University Bamberg, focusing on the integration of digital technologies in foreign language education. She actively contributes to the Bamberg Graduate School of Teacher Education (BaGraTEd) and participates in international research networks like WERA-IRN Extended Education.

Education:

• Secondary school teaching certification in English and Psychology (2017-2023), including Erasmus+ internship in Belgrade
• B.A. in European Studies (2014-2017), with semester abroad in Warsaw funded by GFPS scholarship

Research interests center on virtual reality applications, teacher training, digital media in foreign language teaching, and lesson planning frameworks. Her work explores immersive technologies' impact on global education and sustainable development pedagogy.

Recent publications address VR-based teacher development, XR implementation in English teaching, and e-portfolio evaluation models. She has presented at international conferences including CALICO 2025 and Language Education for Sustainable Development 2025.

Scientific awards:

• Recipient of GFPS scholarship for academic exchange in Central/Eastern Europe

Professional engagement includes organizing the TEFL lecture series on digital age education and conducting workshops on taboo topics in EFL instruction. She actively participates in academic societies such as DGFF and CALICO.