Didactic concept
We regularly offer topics for theses based on ongoing projects and doctoral projects. If you are interested in supervising a thesis, please refer to the FAQ listed below.
In order to make the learning contents vivid and tangible and thus ensure lasting learning success, we use creative and playful elements. Such approaches from the field of Game-Based Learning can promote not only specialist knowledge but also interdisciplinary skills such as teamwork, creativity, strategic action planning, logical thinking and presentation skills.
Courses
The department offers courses related to technology-enhanced education, ethical aspects of AI and data in education and simulation science, psychological foundations of teaching and learning, children as target-group of technology development, dealing with heterogeneity and diversity, and computer science teacher education. Our portfolio spans courses in both English and German.
In summer semester 2026 we offer the following courses:
- AI and data in education: An ethical reflection (Seminar, Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Maria Wirzberger, Language of instruction: English)
- Intelligent systems and dynamic models (Seminar, Lecturer: Dr. Ivan Đula, Language of instruction: English)
- Digital competences and innovative teaching methods: Using game-based learning to teach complex topics to students (Seminar, Lecturers: Dr. Sonja Bleymehl (PH Ludwigsburg), Prof. Dr. Maria Wirzberger, Language of instruction: German)
- Cyberbullying and fake news: Digital training for (prospective) teachers (Seminar, Lecturers: Dr. Tabea Berberena, Prof. Dr. Maria Wirzberger, Language of instruction: German)
- Development and testing of AI-supported training scenarios for building classroom management skills in music education (Seminar, Lecturers: M.Ed., M.Mus. Laura Bareiß, Jun.-Prof. Dr. Daniel Fiedler (HMDK), Language of instruction: German)
- Mental health in the teaching profession: Challenges, disorders, and prevention strategies (Seminar, Lecturer: M.Sc. Nadine Koch, Language of instruction: German)
- Digital media production - From concept to practice (Seminar, Lecturer: M.Sc. Melanie Schäfer, Language of instruction: German)
- Technical internship in educational technology (Project, Lecturers: Dipl.-Inf. Christian Dittrich, Prof. Dr. Maria Wirzberger, Language of instruction: German)
- Advanced course in computer science didactics (Seminar, Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Maria Wirzberger, Language of instruction: German)
- Advanced course on the introduction to computer science didactics (Seminar, Lecturer: M.Sc. Ann-Kathrin Kapfensstein, Language of instruction: German)
- Research colloquium responsible human-technology interaction (Colloquium, Lecturers: M.Sc. Nadine Koch, Dr. Ivan Đula, Prof. Dr. Maria Wirzberger, Language of instruction: English)
Theses
We regularly offer topics for theses based on ongoing projects and doctoral projects. If you are interested in supervising a thesis, please refer to the FAQ listed below.
If you are interested, you are welcome to contact us!
FAQ
The department primarily supervises bachelor's and master's theses in the computer science programs, especially the teaching degree programs. In exceptional cases (e.g., related to computer science as a third subject) we also supervise master's theses in the educational sciences for teaching degree programs.
We only supervise two types of theses, those focusing on the development of software and/or algorithms and those focusing on the planning, implementation and inferential statistical analysis of an empirical study. We do not supervise purely conceptual or theoretical theses.
Theses with a focus on “software development” require solid knowledge of programming in Python, Unity or Javascript, depending on the task.
Theses with a focus on “empirical studies” require skills in empirical experimental design and statistical data analysis in R. The use of menu-based tools such as SPSS is not supported in our department. To promote transparent research, we analyze data exclusively script-based, preferably in R.
By default not, as we primarily supervise theses on topics advertised by us that are linked to ongoing research projects and doctorates due to capacity reasons. In addition to the theses advertised by us, free capacities can be inquired at the respective project staff or doctoral researchers.
No, we have no capacity for this type of theses.
Theses are generally written in English because they contribute to international scientific publications due to the embedding in project-related or doctoral research. Exceptions are only possible in justified cases after consultation with us.
We advertise available thesis topics via C@mpus and in the computer science market place via ILIAS.