Description
Unlock Digital explores the mechanisms of opinion formation on the internet, demonstrating how political statements are shaped more by social communication than by facts. Additionally, it addresses topics such as artificial intelligence, fake news, and critical engagement with digital media. In collaboration with the Center for Applied Game Research, didactic concepts are developed to present complex content in an interactive and comprehensible way. Target group analyses, playtesting, and iterative optimizations ensure a functional and content-rich prototype. The escape game promotes digital literacy, critical thinking, and a reflective understanding of online communication. It is intended for use in educational and public contexts, such as volunteer-led educational initiatives and community events. In the long term, the project contributes to public awareness and opinion formation by providing an accessible, scientifically grounded learning format.
Details
| Duration | 01/06/2025 - 31/05/2026 |
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| Funding | FFG |
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| Principle investigator for the project (University for Continuing Education Krems) | Mag. Thomas Wernbacher, MSc MA |
| Project members |
Dr. Nikolaus Koenig
Simon Wimmer, BA MA
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Publications
Biffl, G.; Skrivanek, I.; Berger, J.; Schuh, U.; Strohner, L. (2015). Volkswirtschaftliche Kosten-Nutzen-Kalkulation zur wirtschafts- und arbeitsmarktbezogenen Zu- und Rückwanderung in Oberösterreich. Donau-Universität Krems, Department für Migration und Globalisierung, Schriftenreihe Migration und Globalisierung, Edition Donau-Universität Krems, Krems
Lectures
Willkommenskultur im Mühlviertel. Herausforderungen und Chancen für die Region/Gemeinde
Generalversammlung EUREGIO bayerischer wald – böhmerwald, Regionalmanagement Mühlviertel. Haslach an der Mühl, 14/04/2015