Horst Pohlmann

Horst Pohlmann is a Lecturer for Cultural Media Education and Head of the Media Department at the Academy for Cultural Education of the Federal Government and the State of North Rhine-Westphalia. He also contributes to the MA in Game & Media Education program at Ernst-Abbe-Hochschule Jena as part of their teaching staff.

Mr. Pohlmann holds qualifications as a qualified social worker and media play educator (M.A.). His educational background has prepared him for specialized roles in media education and youth protection services.

His professional interests focus on the intersection of media, education, and play-based learning approaches. Specifically, he explores how digital and traditional media can be integrated into educational settings through game pedagogy. His work emphasizes cultural media education, youth media protection, and the application of media in social work contexts, with particular attention to creating safe and enriching media environments for young people. Mr. Pohlmann's approach combines theoretical understanding with practical implementation in educational contexts.

Throughout his career, Mr. Pohlmann has demonstrated leadership in media education initiatives. From 2007 to 2015, he co-directed 'Spielraum' at the Institute for Media Research and Media Education at the Cologne University of Technology, where he likely supervised students and junior staff in media education projects. His current role as head of the media department indicates ongoing administrative responsibilities alongside his teaching duties.