Katharina Scheiter

Prof. Katharina Scheiter holds an Adjunct Professorship in Digital Education at the University of Potsdam’s Faculty of Human Sciences. Her work bridges cognitive science and educational technology, focusing on optimizing learning through digital tools. She leads projects like the 'Education for the Future' initiative and the lernen:digital transfer office, emphasizing adaptive teaching, virtual reality applications, and AI integration in education.

Her research explores multimedia learning strategies, teacher training for digitalization, and assessing technology-mediated instruction effectiveness. Notable contributions include studies on cognitive load theory applications, tablet usage in classrooms, and VR-enhanced teacher noticing. Scheiter collaborates with institutions like the TeachLab and co-leads the DigiProMIN cooperative project.

Key projects include analyzing student diversity in e-exams, developing adaptive feedback systems for preservice teachers, and investigating the role of social presence in digital learning. She advises on national educational policies and regularly presents at conferences, emphasizing evidence-based pedagogy.

Her team includes researchers like Dr. Jule Krüger and Dr. Clara Schumacher, supporting master’s theses in Digital Education. She maintains active engagement with teacher professional development programs and has published extensively on topics ranging from radiograph interpretation training for dental students to the cognitive benefits of drawing in anatomy education.