Center for Applied Research and Innovation in Lifelong Learning

The Center for Applied Research and Innovation in Lifelong Learning conducts research and teaching to develop agile, systematic, and efficient learning and teaching designs in field of lifelong learning in education and training at levels five to eight in the European Qualifications Framework. The promotion of lifelong learning is understood as a necessity to meet collective societal and economic challenges.

Center for Digitalization in Lifelong Learning

We develop theoretical models, learning methods, and analytical technology to guide lifelong learning processes in the face of digitalization of society.

Center for Professional Competencies and Organizational Development

The Center for Professional Competencies and Organizational Development (PKOE) primarily deals with questions of adult teaching/learning processes in the continuing education society. Among the key focal points are individual, organizational, and global aspects of lifelong learning as well as professional action of those working in continuing education and counseling.

Center for Technology-enhanced Learning and Educational Information Systems

Research and teaching at the Center for Technology-enhanced Learning and Educational Information Systems focusses on designing teaching and learning processes in the light of the potentials and challenges arising from the ongoing digital transformation. The team works on human-centered design of educational technology and investigates its effects on individual, organizational, and societal levels, in particular in the field of continuing education. Furthermore, the center examines information systems from a socio-technical perspective, which are used for the administration, management and controlling of educational processes.

Center for Transdisciplinary Continuing Education Research

The Center for Transdisciplinary Continuing Education Research conducts teaching and research activities in the field of empirical educational research