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Future-oriented education: New digital labs opened at JGU Mainz!
JGU Mainz is opening innovative learning spaces such as the LeaF.Lab and MEdu-Lab to promote digital media in teaching.
Future-oriented education: New digital labs opened at JGU Mainz!
With the opening of the new Learning Future Laboratory (LeaF.Lab) and the Media Education Lab (MEdu-Lab), the Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU) is taking an innovative step to promote media- and future-oriented teaching. On the Gutenberg campus, these facilities are intended to create space for creative and modern working methods. The main goal is to optimize the integration of digital media into the educational process while at the same time intensifying students' practical experience.
The LeaF.Lab consists of two essential components: the DigiLab and the ProjectLab. The DigiLab is aimed particularly at teacher training students. Here they have the opportunity to try out new media and reflect on media didactic methods as part of everyday digital teaching. A podcast studio within the DigiLab also enables the production of audiovisual content.
Innovative learning spaces for students
The ProjectLab, on the other hand, offers flexible usage options for project-oriented learning in a motivating atmosphere. Students can work together on projects here and implement creative ideas for action. The coordination office SUNNY (Sustainable University) and Zukunft@JGU play a crucial role in the administration of the ProjectLab, which acts as an essential part of JGU's creative learning landscape.
The MEdu-Lab, designed by Prof. Dr. Jasmin Bastian and Dr. Lena Groß-Mlynek has a special focus on media educational approaches. It researches innovative media technologies in the education sector and examines the application of learning software, digital educational materials as well as apps and games. VR and AI-supported applications are also at the forefront of research, making JGU a pioneer in digital educational research.
Digital media: Indispensable in education
According to a report on the state of research on digital teaching and learning, digital media are essential in teaching and learning settings, both in face-to-face and digital formats. The book "Education in Digital Change. Teaching and Learning with Digital Media" states that positive attitudes and student-oriented thinking are promoted by the skills in the TPACK model. These factors play a central role in the successful use of digital media in teaching.
The quality of the seminars and practical didactics are crucial for the use of media in the classroom. This shows how important university development measures are, such as equipping them with mobile devices. However, there are also challenges: a lack of previous experience, negative attitudes and inadequate school infrastructure are significant obstacles.
Research questions that arise from digitalization in the education sector require political actors to identify necessary adjustments in the education system. These changes go beyond purely technical equipment and require a holistic revision of educational approaches. The implementation of a TPACK model can serve as a guide for the use of digital media in various educational areas.
In this context, JGU and its new facilities not only open up space for modern teaching approaches, but also contribute to the comprehensive discussion about the requirements and challenges of digitalization in the education sector.