Dr. Sascha Schneider

Professor

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Biography

Sascha Schneider is a Professor of Educational Technology at the University of Zurich. His research focuses on how learning media can be designed to improve learning outcomes. Methodologically, he conducts and analyzes experiments or evaluates data meta-analytically. His work emphasizes cognitive, emotional, motivational, social, and metacognitive processes when learning with digital media, including text- and image-based websites, animations, videos, and interactive media like digital learning games and augmented and virtual reality environments. Schneider's research addresses not only teaching-learning processes but also retrieval processes that are necessary when working on learning tasks and quizzes. He studied Educational Science and English for his Bachelor's and pursued a Master's in Educational Technology and Continuing Education. His dissertation examined the impact of decorative images on media learning. For his habilitation, he investigated the effects of choice as an autonomy enhancer and motivation booster in digital learning environments.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor of Educational Technology

2024-08-01 — Present

University of Zurich • Zürich, Switzerland

Assistant Professor of Educational Technology

— Present

University of Zurich • Zürich, Switzerland

Postdoctoral Researcher

— Present

Technical University Chemnitz • Chemnitz, Germany

Research Assistant

— Present

Technical University Chemnitz • Chemnitz, Germany

Awards

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Erik De Corte Award

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Dissertationspreis der Sektion Pädagogische Psychologie

Requirements for University of Zurich

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Reading
Required:25
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Law or equivalent from a recognized university Minimum 180 ECTS credits
Application Checklist
  • Matriculation certificate
  • Official transcripts
  • CV/Resume
  • Copy of passport
  • Motivation letter
Specialization Notes

Department of Law