Lars Gerber

Lars Gerber serves as a Researcher in the Educational Sciences Department at University of Vechta, where he holds dual appointments as Scientific Assistant in the Media Competence Center Vechta and Qualification Position staff member in the Media Didactics research unit. His work spans multiple active projects including MOin Vechta (Open Educational Resources) and ViBeS (Virtual Guided Self-Study).

Gerber's research centers on digital transformation in education with focus areas including:

• Metaphorical analysis of self-study concepts in higher education
• Design of hybrid co-learning spaces
• Open Educational Practices implementation
• AI integration in academic development
• Spatial pedagogy for future-oriented teaching

His methodology emphasizes Design-Based Research approaches for developing practical educational frameworks.

Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2021-2025) reveals a strong thematic progression from foundational media pedagogy toward innovative applications of AI and metaphor analysis in higher education. Key trends include the evolution from digital competency grids to AI-powered learning systems, with consistent focus on faculty development and institutional transformation through participatory design.

Gerber actively contributes to academic discourse through:

• 25+ conference presentations (2021-2025)
• 12 peer-reviewed publications
• 6 Open Educational Resources initiatives
• Leadership in cross-university collaboration projects

His work demonstrates significant engagement with the University:Future Festival network and the Junges Forum für Medien und Hochschulentwicklung community.

Current projects include:

• MOin Vechta: Developing OER infrastructure since June 2024
• ViBeS: Creating virtual self-study support systems (2021-2024)
• Zwischen:Räume: Spatial innovation project (2022)

Gerber maintains active partnerships with TU Darmstadt, University of Bamberg, and international institutions through his Media Competence Center work.