Dankmute Christel

Dankmute Christel is an academic professional at the University of Girona, affiliated with the Institute of Educational Sciences Josep Pallach and the Institute of Modern Languages. She serves as the Responsible for the German Language and is actively involved in educational innovation, particularly in virtual exchange and digital tools for language instruction.

Her educational background includes a Master in Education and ICT from the Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (2010), a degree in English Philology (2005), and a teaching qualification in English and Russian for adults from Leipzig University, Germany (1990).

Her research and professional interests center on COIL (Collaborative Online International Learning), virtual exchange (XID-COIL), ICT integration in language teaching, and language assessment design (ACLES). She contributes to curriculum development and teacher coordination in modern language programs.

She plays a key role in academic networks, currently serving as Secretary of XID-EME, a consortium promoting virtual exchange in higher education. Her work emphasizes digital collaboration, intercultural communication, and innovative pedagogical models in language education.

Dankmute Christel is engaged in institutional leadership and educational development rather than traditional research publication. Her impact is reflected in program coordination, teacher training, and the advancement of virtual learning methodologies across institutions.

• Master in Education and ICT, UOC (2010)
• English Philology Degree (2005)
• Teacher of English and Russian for Adults, Universität Leipzig (1990)