Sabrina Oppl

Mag. Dr. Sabrina Oppl is a member of the academic staff and Quality Manager at the University for Continuing Education Krems, specializing in Teaching Innovation and Digital Competence Development. Her work focuses on advancing educational technologies, particularly for older adults and non-traditional learners. She has contributed to initiatives like the VANIKOM project, which validates non-formal and informal learning outcomes. Her research emphasizes motivational strategies, such as applying Self-Determination Theory (SDT) to enhance technology adoption among seniors.

Dr. Oppl's research spans digital learning environments, pandemic impacts on education, and reform in continuing education. Key areas include the design of cyber-physical systems for learning, privacy concerns in digital spaces, and game-based learning for elderly populations. She has presented at conferences such as the Society for Higher Education Research and contributed to publications on educational reform and technology integration.

Her articles highlight trends in gerontechnology, motivational support systems, and the structural challenges in educational design theory. Dr. Oppl's interdisciplinary approach bridges pedagogy, information systems, and gerontology to address lifelong learning challenges. She is affiliated with the university’s Education, Arts, and Architecture faculty and actively contributes to quality assurance and innovation in academic programs.