Gabriele Irle

Dr. Gabriele Irle is a Researcher at the Leibniz Institute for Knowledge Media (IWM) in Tübingen, Germany, affiliated with the institute since 2017. She works in the e-teaching Transfer lab and serves as deputy Postdoc speaker since 2025. Her editorial role in the Future Space initiative advances science communication for digital education within the Kompetenzverbund lernen:digital network.

Education:
PhD in Information Science (University of Hildesheim, 2012-2017)
Magister Artium in International Information Management (University of Hildesheim/Université de Montréal, 2006-2012)

Research Focus: Dr. Irle investigates digital learning ecosystems, specializing in educational technology integration, teacher competency development, VR/AR applications in classrooms, and information-seeking behaviors. Her work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical implementations in higher education and K-12 settings.

Publication Analysis: Her 15 most recent works (2017-2025) demonstrate strong thematic coherence in educational technology. Dominant trends include: 1) Virtual/Augmented Reality in pedagogical contexts, 2) Digital competency frameworks for educators, 3) Infrastructure development for knowledge sharing (e.g., Digital Learning Map database), and 4) Psychological dimensions of information processing in digital environments.

Projects & Grants:

• Future Space – Kompetenzverbund lernen:digital (2023-2026): Developing visions for digitally-enhanced teaching
• BMBF-Meta project "Digitalisation in Education" (Digi-EBF) – Teacher Education (2018-2023): Funded by German Federal Ministry of Education
• Digital Learning Map 2020 (2017-2018): Cataloging success factors in digital higher education

Collaborations: As deputy Postdoc speaker, she coordinates early-career researcher initiatives. Her lab (e-teaching Transfer) focuses on translating research into practical educational solutions through workshops, online resources, and community engagement.