Konstanze Edtstadler

Konstanze Edtstadler is a Professor of Applied Linguistics and German Didactics at the University College of Teacher Education Styria (PHST). She holds positions in the Institute for Elementary and Primary Education, focusing on literacy acquisition, reading/spelling difficulties, and digital media integration in education. Her research emphasizes qualitative error analysis, orthography, and language awareness in German language teaching.

She coordinates the interdisciplinary focus area 'Encountering in Reading and Writing Worlds' with Michael Reitbauer. Her work combines pedagogical theory with practical application, such as developing the IDeRBlog platform for orthography training. Key research areas include learning analytics for spelling improvement, holistic writing skill development, and web-based educational tools for children.

Edtstadler’s academic qualifications include a Magister and doctoral degree. She collaborates with the Institute for Elementary and Primary Education and actively contributes to research projects on literacy and digital didactics. Her publications explore the intersection of technology and language learning, with a focus on primary education contexts.