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Markus Schmidt is a Scientist and Deputy Head of the e-teaching Transfer Lab at the Leibniz Institute for Knowledge Media (IWM) in Tübingen, Germany. He has been part of the IWM since 2009, focusing on transfer, open source, and open education initiatives. His work primarily involves the technical and conceptual development of the information and qualification portal e-teaching.org, which serves as a central resource for higher education institutions implementing digital media in teaching.
Markus Schmidt holds a Diploma in Electronic Business from the Berlin University of the Arts (2008). His educational background includes studies in Journalism and Communication Studies, psychology, and politics at the Free University of Berlin. Prior to joining the IWM, he worked as a software developer at T-Systems, completed professional training as an IT systems electronics engineer, and served as a tutor and student assistant at academic institutions.
His research interests center on open education, open source systems, and educational technology. Schmidt's work focuses on open educational resources, Creative Commons licenses, metadata standards, and open badges. He is deeply involved in developing open source-based systems and the technical infrastructure of e-teaching.org, bridging the gap between theoretical research and practical implementation in educational settings.
His recent publications demonstrate a clear progression in technical sophistication, from basic platform development to complex integrations with national educational infrastructures. The works consistently address Plone CMS development for educational platforms, with increasing focus on metadata management, open badges, website migration, and accessibility features. This trajectory shows his commitment to evolving educational technology solutions that meet changing institutional needs.
Markus Schmidt actively organizes conferences and workshops related to digital education, including the 20-year anniversary conference of e-teaching.org in 2023. His collaborative approach is evident through numerous joint publications and projects.
- eteachProNBP2: e-teaching.org networked - a problem-oriented approach to connecting to the National Education Platform (NBP) (2022-2024)
- e-teaching.org (2003-present)
As part of the e-teaching Transfer Lab, Schmidt's work directly supports the German higher education community by providing practical resources, tools, and guidance for implementing digital teaching strategies. His technical expertise in Python programming and Plone CMS development has established e-teaching.org as a leading resource for higher education institutions navigating digital transformation.
