Rainer Amler

Rainer Amler is an educator and researcher affiliated with the Vienna University of Teacher Education, where he contributes to the Competence Center MINT and Digitality (K:MID). He holds a dual role: as an educator at BRG-Pichelmayergasse since 2014, teaching digital design, ICT, computer science, and programming, and as the school’s main IT manager. At the university, he focuses on projects like the HOORCH-Box initiative and collaborates on innovative educational tools.

• University: Vienna University of Teacher Education
• Department: Department for Media Education, Information Technology Education and Digitality

His research interests span E-Learning, Game-Based Learning, Coding & Robotics, and Digital Literacy, with an emphasis on integrating technology into K-12 education. Key projects include the HOORCH-Box (shared-use educational technology) and the Future Learning Lab Vienna’s social skills-focused initiatives funded by the City of Vienna’s 'Mutmillion' program.

Recent contributions include organizing the 2025 eBazar event, a platform for showcasing digital education innovations. His work bridges theoretical research and practical implementation, aiming to enhance digital literacy and equitable access to technology in schools.

Grants and Awards: Recipient of Vienna’s 'Mutmillion' project funding for HOORCH-Box and 'Da schau her...' initiatives. Active in educational technology dissemination through workshops and publications.

Labs/Teams: Core member of the Future Learning Lab (FLL) Vienna, collaborating with the Maker Lab (MAL) and Media Lab (MEL) on hands-on educational projects.