Julia Drexhage

Julia Drexhage is a researcher at Leuphana University of Lüneburg specializing in the Didactics of Mathematics. She works within the Professorship for Empirical Educational Research in the Didactics of Mathematics, focusing on innovative approaches to connect theory and practice in teacher education.

Her primary research interests include educational technology, specifically video conferencing systems as tools for bridging the gap between university seminar rooms and actual classrooms. She has developed and researched the "Campus School Online" concept, which creates a shared learning space connecting pupils, students, teachers, and lecturers through video technology.

Dr. Drexhage's work demonstrates a strong focus on practical application in teacher training, with numerous publications and presentations examining how digital tools can enhance the development of didactic competencies among future educators. Her research particularly emphasizes third spaces in teacher education and the practical implementation of theoretical knowledge.

She has received recognition for her teaching innovations, including the Teaching Award of Leuphana University Lüneburg in 2015. Her work has been presented at numerous conferences including the 4th Conference of the Joint Commission for Teacher Training of the GDM, DMV, MNU, and various other educational research forums.

• Teaching Award of Leuphana University Lüneburg (2015)

Through her research on video conferencing systems as learning arrangements, Dr. Drexhage has made significant contributions to understanding how technology can create authentic practice connections in teacher education, allowing teacher trainees to develop practical skills while still in their academic programs.