Name: Kristina Wieland (Teyna)

Originally from: Freiburg, Germany

Current or most recent work experience: I have been working at the Department of Education in Freiburg where I developed online courses and a database for the administration of students and courses. Furthermore, I have been working as freelancer for several years now: I design, implement and administer webbased courses on an international platform.

Prior education: I made an apprenticeship as software engineer, then I went to university where I achieved my Master's Degree; major subject: educational science, minor subjects: computer science and cognitive science; Department of Education, Albert-Ludwigs-University, Freiburg.

Degree seeking: Doctoral degree

Professional interest areas and career goals: I am interested in distance learning and intend to pursue an academic career (alternatively, I would like to work in further education).

Hobbies and recreational interests: I love mountaineering, rock climbing and traveling to foreign countries.