Silvia Dreer

Prof. Dr. Silvia Dreer is a Professor at the Upper Austrian University of Education (PH-OÖ), affiliated with the Institute for Vocational Education and Training. She specializes in integrating technology into vocational pedagogy, focusing on Blended Learning, Media Education, and Industry 4.0 curriculum adaptations. Her work spans teaching, research, and Austria-wide pilot studies on digitalization in education.

• Education: PhD in Educational Technology (University of Duisburg-Essen, 2008); Master’s in Business Administration/E-Learning (WWEDU Worldwide Education, 2010).

Research Interests: Silvia Dreer’s research emphasizes technology’s role in vocational training, including Interactive Multimedia, Curriculum Development, and Self-Directed Learning. She leads Austria-wide studies on Industry 4.0’s impact on technical college curricula and develops Blended Learning frameworks using MS Teams and Zoom.

Publications & Trends: Her 15 most recent articles focus on Vocational Education and Technology Integration, with subfields like Media Didactics, Connectivist Learning, and Curriculum Modernization. These works highlight evolving digital tools in pedagogy and their alignment with industry needs.

Scientific Awards:

• 2012: Forscherinnen-Award for Konnektivistisches Lernen mit Web 2.0 (Upper Austria Research).

Advising & Grants: She advises on Blended Learning and E-learning projects, contributing to Online Campus Virtuelle PH and E-Didaktik training. Grants include Austria-wide pilot funding for Industry 4.0 curriculum research.