Author: Dirk Ifenthaler

Dr. Ifenthaler’s research interests focus on the learning-dependent progression of mental models, problem solving, decision making, situational awareness, game-based learning, and emotions. He developed an automated and computer-based methodology for the assessment and analysis of graphical and natural language representations (SMD Technology, HIMATT, AKOVIA). Additionally, he developed components of course management software and an educational simulation games (DIVOSA, SEsim). He is also interested in the development of educational software and learning management systems (LMS). Dr. Hanewald has worked on funded research projects investigating ’Pedagogical Agents for Modelling On-Line and Computer-Interactive Learning’ (PEDANT) and ‘Reusable Learning Objects’ (RELO). She has also conducted research into the use of ICT in education, including online and mobile technologies with several grants for projects in these areas. Her contribution to the wider community includes being co-editor for the ICT in Education Journal (2007-2010), serving as a state council committee member of the Computer in Education Group of Victoria (2006-2010), a Consulting Editor for the Australian Journal of Teacher Education (2007-present)and an Editorial Advisory Board Member for the Handbook on Collaborative Learning using Concept Mapping (2010).