Course Instructor

Corinna Kindlhofer, Benedikt Neuhold, Josef Wachtler, Gerald Geier

Corinna Kindlhofer BA BSc is currently pursuing a Master's degree in Computer Science at Graz University of Technology. She previously completed a Bachelor's degree in Marketing & Sales and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science. Alongside her studies, she works for a company in Graz, where she regularly uses Python for various applications.

Benedikt Neuhold is a high school teacher at the Gymnasium Hartberg, where he teaches computer science and mathematics. He is passionate about equipping his students with both a solid theoretical foundation and practical skills, ensuring they are well-prepared to navigate the challenges of today’s digital world.

In addition to his role as a high school teacher, Benedikt is a lecturer at the University College of Teacher Education Styria (Pädagogische Hochschule) in Graz. As part of the university’s program “Digitale Grundbildung”, he focuses on training current and future teachers to integrate the latest methods and technologies into their classrooms and to foster innovative teaching practices.

DI Dr. Josef Wachtler BSc is currently working at the Department Educational Technology at Graz University of Technology. His research interests are in the field of video based learning supported by interactive content used in different settings like schools, universities or MOOCs.

He is in charge of the technical aspects of a project where learning apps for children are developed and evaluated. The support of bachelor and master theses is also part of his professional duties.

He has a lot of experience as a software engineer and developer with a focus on developing for the web. He loves Python.

Mag. Gerald Geier BSc works as a training coordinator in the Department of Computer Science/Digital Education at the Institute for Digital Media Education at the University College of Teacher Education Styria. He is in charge of the university course Digital Basic Education and is jointly responsible for the planning and implementation of the training courses. Additionally, he teaches courses on computer science didactics and focuses on the holistic integration of digital education in schools. Since early 2024, he has been pursuing a doctoral dissertation exploring the use of educational technologies in self-regulated learning in schools, with a particular emphasis on the role of the teacher.

His professional activities are rounded off by his work as a teacher of computer science/mathematics at the BG/BRG/BORG Hartberg and as a course leader for digital personnel and organizational development at the Danube University Krems.