Stefan Oppl

Professor for Technology-Enhanced Learning, University for Continuing Education Krems

About

Stefan Oppl works at the intersection of higher education, vocational education and training, and digital learning.

He is Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs at the University for Continuing Education Krems and Managing Director of BFI Oberösterreich. His research and teaching focus on technology-enhanced learning, socio-technical systems design, and human-computer interaction.

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Experience

Since Aug 2025 — Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs, University for Continuing Education Krems, Krems, Austria
Since Mar 2024 — Managing Director, Berufsförderungsinstitut Oberösterreich (BFI OÖ), Linz, Austria
2021–2025 — Dean, Faculty of Education, Arts and Architecture, University for Continuing Education Krems, Krems, Austria
Since 2019 — Professor for Technology-Enhanced Learning, University for Continuing Education Krems, Krems, Austria
2010–2019 — Assistant / Associate Professor of Business Informatics, Johannes Kepler University Linz, Linz, Austria
2016–2017 — Visiting Research Fellow, Radboud University Nijmegen, Nijmegen, Netherlands

Education

Venia Docendi in Business Informatics

Johannes Kepler University Linz

PhD in Computer Science

TU Wien

MBA in Applied Knowledge Management

Johannes Kepler University Linz

MSc in Computer Science

Johannes Kepler University Linz

Research Interests

Technology-Enhanced Learning Socio-Technical Systems Design Human-Computer Interaction Educational Technology

Publications

Recent publications and selected academic work.

M. Elstermann, A. Fleischmann, C. Moser, Stefan Oppl, W. Schmidt, C. Stary (2026). Contextual Process Digitalization: Changing Perspectives–Design Thinking–Value-Led Design. Springer International Publishing.

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Magdalena Fellner, Attila Pausits, Thomas Pfeffer, Stefan Oppl (2025). Anerkennung und Validierung non-formalen und informellen Lernens an Hochschulen: Orientierungen in einem komplexen Feld. Waxmann Verlag.

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Stefan Oppl (2025). Modularisierung, Anerkennung, Anschlussfähigkeit: Strategien der Universität für Weiterbildung Krems im Kontext sich wandelnder Weiterbildungsbedarfe.. Hochschulmanagement 2025|1+2.

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Sabrina Oppl, Nicole Kronberger, Christian Stary, Stefan Oppl (2024). The Power of a Human Bridge: Motivating Older Adults to Long-Term Engagement with Touchscreen Devices in a SDT-Based Learning Session. Technology, Knowledge and Learning, 29(3).

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Martin Dobiasch, Stefan Oppl, Michael Stöckl, Alois Baca (2024). Pegasos: a framework for the creation of direct mobile coaching feedback systems. Journal on Multimodal User Interfaces, 18(1).

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Lukas Zenk, Attila Pausits, Barbara Brenner, David F. J. Campbell, Doris A. Behrens, Eva Maria Stoeckler, Stefan Oppl, Gerald Steiner (2024). Meta-competences in complex environments: An interdisciplinary perspective. Thinking Skills and Creativity, 53.

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Clemens Sauerwein, Simon Priller, Martin Dobiasch, Stefan Oppl, Michael Felderer, Ruth Breu (2023). Lecturers' and Students' Experiences with an Automated Programming Assessment System. Proceedings of HICSS 56.

Sonja Brachtl, Christina Ipser, Filiz Keser Aschenberger, Sabrina Oppl, Stefan Oppl, Emre Kevin Pakoy, Gregor Radinger (2023). Physical home-learning environments of traditional and non-traditional students during the COVID pandemic - exploring the impact of learning space on students’ motivation, stress and well-being. Smart Learning Environments.

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Projects

Selected research and development projects.

Digital Cloning und Educational Content Creation

Project on the didactic potential, technical possibilities, and legal and ethical implications of digital cloning in higher education.

Dec 1, 2025 • 1 min read

Center for Quality Development in Higher Vocational Education (HBB-Z)

Project on the scientific support of higher vocational education in Austria, with a focus on quality development, system interfaces, and stakeholder exchange.

Jan 1, 2024 • 1 min read

DDM4SME

Project on data-based decision-making in small and medium-sized enterprises, with a focus on practical competences around AI-supported decision processes.

Aug 3, 2022 • 1 min read

T.E.S.T.: Technologies for STEAM Teaching

Project on strengthening digital readiness and improving the use of technology for STEAM teaching and learning.

Aug 3, 2022 • 1 min read

Digitalization of the Austrian Education System

Project on structural conditions for the digital transformation of Austria’s education system, especially teacher education and digital educational media.

Aug 3, 2022 • 1 min read

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Teaching

Teaching activities focus on technology-enhanced learning, socio-technical systems design, and human-computer interaction.

Teaching spans lectures, seminars, labs, project-based formats, and thesis supervision across several institutions and programs.

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Talks

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