Digitalization in Teaching
The Faculty of Business, Economics and Social Sciences was one of the first faculties at Universität Hamburg to set up a contact point for digitalization in teaching (DL office) back in 2008. Lecturers receive information, advice and support here. Since 2023, a technician and, since 2024, an "employee for digital teaching in economics and social sciences" have permanently strengthened the team (both part-time). The DL Office also includes the director and currently four student employees.
The DL Office represents the faculty in the university-wide DL network, which cooperates with comparable institutions in other faculties and the HUL. Through the DL network, the faculty members' professional application perspective is also recognized outside the faculty.
Promoting the integration of digital media in teaching and learning
Promoting the integration of digital media in studies and teaching has always been an important concern for the faculty. It regards digital media and learning environments as additional design tools for teaching, supervision and collaboration.
The faculty is actively involved in the technical and conceptual development of platforms and tools for eLearning (OpenOlat, WiSoCommSy, Lecture2Go, Particify and others) and supports the introduction of new services (such as Zoom, lecture hall voting systems, media technology).
Since 2010, the faculty has also supported individual projects as part of a funding program, which has been carried out seven times to date.
Studying digitally
Students can find information on digital studying in short videos on the DL network portal, including
- how to register online for courses in STiNE,
- the platforms on which teaching and communication will take place,
- what you as a student should know about these platforms,
- to what extent you can use the platforms independently of the lecturers.