@article{BruderFrosch2006, author = {Bruder, Jana and Frosch, Katharina}, title = {Foreign nationality and age: A double drawback for reemployment in Germany?}, series = {Th{\"u}nen-series of applied economic theory}, journal = {Th{\"u}nen-series of applied economic theory}, number = {63}, publisher = {Universit{\"a}t Rostock, Wirtschafts- und Sozialwissenschaftliche Fakult{\"a}t, Lehrstuhl f{\"u}r Volkswirtschaftslehre}, address = {Rostock}, pages = {15}, year = {2006}, language = {en} } @article{FroschTivig2007, author = {Frosch, Katharina and Tivig, Thusnelda}, title = {Age, human capital and the geography of innovation}, series = {Th{\"u}nen-Reihe angewandter Volkswirtschaftstheorie / Universit{\"a}t Rostock, Wirtschafts- und Sozialwissenschaftliche Fakult{\"a}t, Lehrstuhl f{\"u}r Volkswirtschaftslehre}, journal = {Th{\"u}nen-Reihe angewandter Volkswirtschaftstheorie / Universit{\"a}t Rostock, Wirtschafts- und Sozialwissenschaftliche Fakult{\"a}t, Lehrstuhl f{\"u}r Volkswirtschaftslehre}, number = {71}, publisher = {Universit{\"a}t Rostock, Wirtschafts- und Sozialwissenschaftliche Fakult{\"a}t, Lehrstuhl f{\"u}r Volkswirtschaftslehre}, address = {Rostock}, pages = {32}, year = {2007}, subject = {Innovation}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{Frosch2009, author = {Frosch, Katharina}, title = {Einfluss soziodemographischer Faktoren und der Erwerbsbiographie auf die Reintegration von Arbeitssuchenden: Schlechte Chancen ab Alter 50?}, series = {Alterung und Arbeitsmarkt : Jahrestagung der Deutschen Gesellschaft f{\"u}r Demographie Verwaltungsakademie in Berlin-Friedrichsfelde vom 28. bis 2. M{\"a}rz 2007}, booktitle = {Alterung und Arbeitsmarkt : Jahrestagung der Deutschen Gesellschaft f{\"u}r Demographie Verwaltungsakademie in Berlin-Friedrichsfelde vom 28. bis 2. M{\"a}rz 2007}, editor = {Elsner, Eckart}, publisher = {Books on Demand}, address = {Norderstedt}, isbn = {978-3-8370-3664-0}, pages = {113 -- 138}, year = {2009}, language = {de} } @inproceedings{BruderFrosch2009, author = {Bruder, Jana and Frosch, Katharina}, title = {Erfolgschancen ausl{\"a}ndischer und deutscher Arbeitssuchender im Vergleich: die Bedeutung des Alterseffekts}, series = {Alterung und Arbeitsmarkt : Jahrestagung der Deutschen Gesellschaft f{\"u}r Demographie Verwaltungsakademie in Berlin-Friedrichsfelde vom 28. bis 2. M{\"a}rz 2007}, booktitle = {Alterung und Arbeitsmarkt : Jahrestagung der Deutschen Gesellschaft f{\"u}r Demographie Verwaltungsakademie in Berlin-Friedrichsfelde vom 28. bis 2. M{\"a}rz 2007}, editor = {Elsner, Eckart}, publisher = {Books on Demand}, address = {Norderstedt}, isbn = {978-3-8370-3664-0}, pages = {139 -- 162}, year = {2009}, language = {de} } @techreport{Frosch2009, author = {Frosch, Katharina}, title = {Do only new brooms sweep clean? : a review on workforce age and innovation}, pages = {30 S.}, year = {2009}, language = {en} } @techreport{TivigFroschKuehntopf2008, author = {Tivig, Thusnelda and Frosch, Katharina and K{\"u}hntopf, Stephan}, title = {Mapping regional demographic change and regional demographic location risk in Europe : final report ; [laboratory demographic change]}, publisher = {Econsense, Gesch{\"a}ftsstelle Haus der Dt. Wirtschaft ; Rostock Center for the Study of Demographic Change, Research Unit I: Ageing}, address = {Berlin ; Rostock}, isbn = {978-3-9811786-1-6}, pages = {109 S. in getr. Z{\"a}hlung}, year = {2008}, subject = {Europ{\"a}ische Union}, language = {en} } @article{FroschKuehntopfTivig2007, author = {Frosch, Katharina and K{\"u}hntopf, Stephan and Tivig, Thusnelda}, title = {Besch{\"a}ftigung im Demografischen Wandel : eine regionale Perspektive}, series = {Demografischer Wandel}, journal = {Demografischer Wandel}, publisher = {Manz}, address = {Wien}, issn = {1605-8704}, pages = {669 -- 691}, year = {2007}, language = {de} } @article{Frosch2007, author = {Frosch, Katharina}, title = {Zu alt f{\"u}r einen neuen Job? : Altersspezifische Wiederbesch{\"a}ftigungschancen nach Verlust des Arbeitsplatzes}, series = {Demografischer Wandel}, journal = {Demografischer Wandel}, publisher = {Manz}, address = {Wien}, issn = {1605-8704}, pages = {641 -- 656}, year = {2007}, language = {de} } @article{Frosch2007, author = {Frosch, Katharina}, title = {Einfluss soziodemographischer Faktoren und der Erwerbsbiographie auf die Reintegration von Arbeitssuchenden: Schlechte Chancen ab Alter 50?}, series = {Diskussionspapiere / Rostocker Zentrum zur Erforschung des Demografischen Wandels}, journal = {Diskussionspapiere / Rostocker Zentrum zur Erforschung des Demografischen Wandels}, number = {11}, publisher = {ZDWA}, address = {Rostock}, pages = {24}, year = {2007}, language = {de} } @article{BruderFrosch2007, author = {Bruder, Jana and Frosch, Katharina}, title = {Erfolgschancen ausl{\"a}ndischer und deutscher Arbeitssuchender im Vergleich: die Bedeutung des Alterseffekts}, series = {Diskussionspapiere / Rostocker Zentrum zur Erforschung des Demografischen Wandels}, journal = {Diskussionspapiere / Rostocker Zentrum zur Erforschung des Demografischen Wandels}, number = {10}, publisher = {ZDEW}, address = {Rostock}, pages = {23}, year = {2007}, language = {de} } @article{Frosch2006, author = {Frosch, Katharina}, title = {Reemployment rates over the life course: Is there still hope after late career job loss?}, series = {Th{\"u}nen-series of applied economic theory}, journal = {Th{\"u}nen-series of applied economic theory}, number = {64}, publisher = {Universit{\"a}t Rostock, Wirtschafts- und Sozialwissenschaftliche Fakult{\"a}t, Lehrstuhl f{\"u}r Volkswirtschaftslehre}, address = {Rostock}, pages = {36}, year = {2006}, language = {en} } @techreport{FroschHarhoffHoisletal.2015, author = {Frosch, Katharina and Harhoff, Dietmar and Hoisl, Karin and Steinle, Christian and Zwick, Thomas}, title = {Clean Technology Innovations in Germany: Human Capital Accumulation under Heterogeneous Knowledge Inputs}, pages = {34}, year = {2015}, language = {en} } @techreport{FroschHoislSteinleetal.2015, author = {Frosch, Katharina and Hoisl, Karin and Steinle, Christian and Zwick, Thomas}, title = {Humankapitalakkumulation von deutschen Erfindern in Schl{\"u}sseltechnologien}, pages = {15}, year = {2015}, language = {de} } @techreport{FroschHoislSteinleetal.2015, author = {Frosch, Katharina and Hoisl, Karin and Steinle, Christian and Zwick, Thomas}, title = {Rekrutierung und Personalauswahl in Hightech-Unternehmen: Humankapitalbedarfe und Personalauswahlstrategien}, pages = {12}, year = {2015}, language = {de} } @incollection{Frosch2012, author = {Frosch, Katharina}, title = {Mundraub? Allmendeobst!}, series = {Commons : f{\"u}r eine neue Politik jenseits von Markt und Staat}, booktitle = {Commons : f{\"u}r eine neue Politik jenseits von Markt und Staat}, editor = {Helferich, Silke}, edition = {1. Aufl.}, publisher = {Transcript}, address = {Bielefeldt}, isbn = {978-3-8376-2036-8}, pages = {273 -- 274}, year = {2012}, language = {de} } @incollection{Frosch2012, author = {Frosch, Katharina}, title = {Mundraub.org: Sharing our common fruit}, series = {The wealth of the commons : a world beyond market and state}, booktitle = {The wealth of the commons : a world beyond market and state}, editor = {Bollier, David}, publisher = {Levellers Press}, address = {Amherst, Mass.}, isbn = {978-1-937146-14-6}, year = {2012}, language = {en} } @book{Frosch2011, author = {Frosch, Katharina}, title = {The innovative capacity of an aging workforce}, publisher = {Hampp}, address = {M{\"u}nchen ; Mering}, isbn = {978-3-86618-618-7}, pages = {VII, 179 S.}, year = {2011}, subject = {Bev{\"o}lkerungsentwicklung}, language = {en} } @article{Frosch2011, author = {Frosch, Katharina}, title = {Workforce Age and Innovation: A Literature Survey}, series = {International journal of management reviews : IJMR}, volume = {13}, journal = {International journal of management reviews : IJMR}, number = {4}, issn = {1468-2370 (online)}, doi = {10.1111/j.1468-2370.2011.00298.x}, pages = {414 -- 413}, year = {2011}, language = {en} } @article{FroschGoebelZwick2011, author = {Frosch, Katharina and G{\"o}bel, Christian and Zwick, Thomas}, title = {Separating wheat and chaff: age-specific staffing strategies and innovative performance at the firm level}, series = {Zeitschrift f{\"u}r ArbeitsmarktForschung}, volume = {44}, journal = {Zeitschrift f{\"u}r ArbeitsmarktForschung}, number = {4}, issn = {1614-3485 (print)}, doi = {10.1007/s12651-011-0091-5}, pages = {321 -- 338}, year = {2011}, language = {en} } @article{ZwickFrosch2016, author = {Zwick, Thomas and Frosch, Katharina}, title = {Attenuation bias when measuring inventive performance}, series = {ZEW discussion papers}, journal = {ZEW discussion papers}, number = {No. 16-014}, publisher = {ZEW}, address = {Mannheim}, pages = {14}, year = {2016}, language = {en} } @article{ZwickFroschHoisletal.2015, author = {Zwick, Thomas and Frosch, Katharina and Hoisl, Karin and Harhoff, Dietmar}, title = {The power of individual-level drivers of inventive performance}, series = {ZEW discussion papers}, journal = {ZEW discussion papers}, number = {No. 15-080}, publisher = {ZEW}, address = {Mannheim}, pages = {38}, year = {2015}, language = {en} } @article{FroschHarhoffHoisletal.2015, author = {Frosch, Katharina and Harhoff, Dietmar and Hoisl, Karin and Steinle, Christian and Zwick, Thomas}, title = {Candidate screening for the recruitment of critical research and development workers}, series = {ZEW discussion papers}, journal = {ZEW discussion papers}, number = {No. 15-002}, publisher = {ZEW}, address = {Mannheim}, pages = {43}, year = {2015}, language = {en} } @article{FroschHarhoffHoisletal.2015, author = {Frosch, Katharina and Harhoff, Dietmar and Hoisl, Karin and Steinle, Christian and Zwick, Thomas}, title = {Individual determinants of inventor productivity}, series = {ZEW discussion papers}, journal = {ZEW discussion papers}, number = {No. 15-001}, publisher = {ZEW}, address = {Mannheim}, pages = {32}, year = {2015}, language = {en} } @article{FroschGoebelZwick2011, author = {Frosch, Katharina and Goebel, Christian and Zwick, Thomas}, title = {Separating wheat and chaff: age-specific staffing strategies and innovative performance at the firm level}, series = {ZEW discussion papers}, journal = {ZEW discussion papers}, number = {No. 11-047}, publisher = {ZEW}, address = {Mannheim}, year = {2011}, subject = {Personalmanagement}, language = {en} } @incollection{WillisFroschStruppek2014, author = {Willis, Katharine S. and Frosch, Katharina and Struppek, Mirjam}, title = {Re-placing Food: Place, Embeddedness, and Local Food}, series = {Eat, cook, grow : mixing human-computer interactions with human-food interactions / [edited by] Jaz Hee-jeong Choi, Marcus Foth, and Greg Hearn}, booktitle = {Eat, cook, grow : mixing human-computer interactions with human-food interactions / [edited by] Jaz Hee-jeong Choi, Marcus Foth, and Greg Hearn}, publisher = {The MIT Press}, address = {Cambridge, Mass. [u.a.]}, isbn = {978-0-262-02685-7}, pages = {153 -- 170}, year = {2014}, language = {en} } @incollection{FroschTivig2009, author = {Frosch, Katharina and Tivig, Thusnelda}, title = {Age, Human Capital and the Geography of Innovation}, series = {Labour Markets and Demographic Change}, booktitle = {Labour Markets and Demographic Change}, editor = {Kuhn, Michael}, publisher = {Wiesbaden}, address = {VS Verlag f{\"u}r Sozialwissenschaften}, isbn = {978-3-531-91478-7 (online)}, doi = {10.1007/978-3-531-91478-7_7}, publisher = {Technische Hochschule Brandenburg}, pages = {137 -- 146}, year = {2009}, language = {en} } @article{ZwickFroschHoisletal.2017, author = {Zwick, Thomas and Frosch, Katharina and Hoisl, Karin and Harhoff, Dietmar}, title = {The power of individual-level drivers of inventive performance}, series = {Research policy}, volume = {46}, journal = {Research policy}, number = {1}, publisher = {Amsterdam [u.a.]}, address = {Elsevier}, issn = {0048-7333}, pages = {121 -- 137}, year = {2017}, language = {en} } @article{FroschLindauer2024, author = {Frosch, Katharina and Lindauer, Friederike}, title = {AI-based Automated Production of Learning Content - A Means to Bridging the Digital Divide in Workplace Learning?}, series = {International Journal On Advances in Systems and Measurements}, volume = {17}, journal = {International Journal On Advances in Systems and Measurements}, number = {3\&4}, publisher = {IARIA}, pages = {156 -- 165}, year = {2024}, language = {de} } @inproceedings{FroschLindauerZuidhof2024, author = {Frosch, Katharina and Lindauer, Friederike and Zuidhof, Niek}, title = {Exploring the Digital Divide in Workplace Learning: A Rapid Review}, series = {ICDS 2024, The Eighteenth International Conference on Digital Society, Barcelona, Spain}, booktitle = {ICDS 2024, The Eighteenth International Conference on Digital Society, Barcelona, Spain}, publisher = {IARIA}, pages = {1 -- 6}, year = {2024}, abstract = {This article examines the digital learning divide in workplace learning, with an emphasis on the disparity in the distribution of advanced learning technologies (ALT) across different types of workplaces. The study employs a rapid literature review methodology to analyze the utilization of ALT in workplace learning. The findings indicate that the use of ALT is predominantly concentrated in the education, health and medical sectors, with limited implementation in other sectors. Moreover, in smaller organizations, in non-technical sectors and among white-collar workers, there are fewer opportunities for technology-enhanced learning. The study highlights the need for more inclusive and comprehensive research to address the digital divide in workplace learning, taking into consideration practice-based evidence and exploring the themes covered by training. Furthermore, the paper proposes an investigation into the complexity and resource intensity of implementing ALT to enhance technology-based learning in all workplaces. In general, this research establishes the basis for comprehending and bridging the digital learning divide in the workplace.}, language = {en} } @article{FroschZuidhof, author = {Frosch, Katharina and Zuidhof, Niek}, title = {Using Mobile Technologies for Situating Bite-Sized Learning at the Workplace}, series = {International Journal On Advances in Intelligent Systems}, volume = {16}, journal = {International Journal On Advances in Intelligent Systems}, number = {3 \& 4}, publisher = {IARIA}, pages = {89 -- 101}, abstract = {Learning in the workplace is crucial for updating and upskilling the workforce to both new and existing employees. Given the limited opportunities for informal learning due to solitary work conditions or off-site locations, mobile devices like smartphones and wearables such as smart glasses can play a significant role. The aim of this paper is to investigate the extent to which mobile micro-learning can enhance work-related education, with a focus on lightweight, practical applications in learning-deprived environments. Comparative analyses are presented for mobile micro-learning approaches for smartphones and smart glasses based on recent studies, specifically examining their impact on learning and modes of interaction. Based on good practices of recent MML implementations, we present principles for implementation and offer lightweight proof-of-concept models for both handheld devices and smart glasses. This knowledge might be relevant for researchers, small and medium-sized enterprises, practitioners, and others involved in knowledge transfer}, language = {de} } @article{LevinaFrosch2023, author = {Levina, Olga and Frosch, Katharina}, title = {How little code is low-code? -Towards productivity measures for the use of low-code development platforms by business user developers}, series = {The International Journal on Advances in Software}, volume = {16}, journal = {The International Journal on Advances in Software}, number = {3 \& 4}, publisher = {IARIA}, pages = {215 -- 223}, year = {2023}, abstract = {Low code development platforms (LCDP) often promise an easy and fast way to include data processing and support into the otherwise non-digital process. This research explores how to measure the productivity of low code development to assess the effort needed for business users to respond to their need for support via these tools. We chose field experiments as a research method to evaluate the feasibility and derive the metrics for software development with LCDP by novices. The paper provides some insights on how these measures can be implemented in practice, how to support business unit developers to efficiently deliver productive results, and how to evaluate LCDP-based development processes.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{FroschLevina2023, author = {Frosch, Katharina and Levina, Olga}, title = {Taking the Matter in their own Hands - Can Business Unit Developers Fullfill their Digital Demands with Low-Code Development Platforms?}, series = {Konferenz: IARIA ICDS 2023, The Seventeenth International Conference on Digital Society; Venice (Italy)}, booktitle = {Konferenz: IARIA ICDS 2023, The Seventeenth International Conference on Digital Society; Venice (Italy)}, publisher = {IARIA}, pages = {1 -- 4}, year = {2023}, abstract = {Low Code Development Platforms (LCDP) often promise an easy and fast way to include data processing and support into the otherwise non-digital process. Nevertheless, it often remains unclear, besides anecdotal evidence, how business users are getting on with transformation of business requirements into the software. This research explores the potential low code development has for business users to address their needs for process support via software tools. The experiment was chosen as the research method to assess the feasibility of software development with LCDP by novices. The results point towards a dedicated LCDP implementation approach if the technology is to be implemented in the business context. Hence, the research provides suggestions on how Business Unit Developers (BUD) can be supported to efficiently deliver productive results and how to assess LCDP-based development process and points towards potential challenges of LCDP implementation.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{BollowFroschGrunzetal.2024, author = {Bollow, Maximilian and Frosch, Katharina and Grunz, Angelina and H{\"a}dicke, Svenja and Judge, Rabina and Levina, Olga}, title = {Using Advanced Learning Technologies to Boost Sustainability Education: The Role of AI-based Chatbots}, series = {EDEN 2024 Annual Conference, University of Graz, Graz, Austria, 2024}, booktitle = {EDEN 2024 Annual Conference, University of Graz, Graz, Austria, 2024}, pages = {92 -- 93}, year = {2024}, abstract = {In the face of the 2030 Agenda of the United Nations, the everchanging knowledge base of sustainability and therelated learning become vital. This applies especially to the field of sustainable digitalization. The literature providesgaps in the combination of sustainable digitalization with learning, due to the rapid developments and innovationsin this field.AI-based Chatbots could be a solution to rapidly build knowledge in this fast-evolving field, as they are able to drawupon a large body of recent knowledge and allow personalized, individual learning. They are created to understandquestions and respond to users via text, voice, or avatar in an interactive manner to facilitate learning (AI-Abdullatif,2023). Thus, AI-based Chatbots could enhance student-centered e-learning, which has shown to be a valuable toolfor sustainability literacy (Diamond \& Irwin, 2013). Nonetheless, existing research does not yet provide sufficientevidence on what learning outcomes (e.g., knowledge acquisition) can be achieved with this AI-based approach tolearning. Therefore, it is crucial for us to determine whether and how they can be effectively utilized for this purpose.In this study, we examine the impact of AI-based Chatbots on learning outcomes in the context of sustainabledigitalization, in comparison to conventional digital learning methods. We conduct a field experiment with a pre-and post-test assessing the respective level of knowledge and sustainability-related competencies amongparticipants. The participants of the study (N=269) engage with different types of supported learning activitiesrelated to sustainable development. Participants are randomly assigned to one of four advanced learningtechnologies: a) AI-assisted personal tutoring (Chatbot), b) non-AI-based conversational learning and c) interactivevideo with embedded activities. Variations in learning outcomes depending on design characteristics of the learningactivity will be measured using the Self-Perceived Action Competence for Sustainability Questionnaire (SPACS-Q)(Olsson et al., 2020) as well as as well as a set of questions to assess knowledge retention.Results indicate that AI-based chatbots may be a viable method to enhance knowledge about practices in sustainabledigitalization. However, sustainability action competencies, such as confidence in one's own influence on shaping amore sustainable future and the willingness to undertake concrete actions, which may require higher-order learningprocesses, are not positively affected by short learning activities with our AI-based chatbot. We found evidence thatnon-AI-based learning activities yield similar increases in building knowledge on sustainable digitalization but alsosignificantly enhance sustainability action competencies related to potential behavioral changes.What does learner-centered pedagogy look like in reimagining the digital classroom of the future?93Assuming that our results are generalizable to other learning topics, the evidence found in this study suggests thatAI-based chatbots can contribute to addressing our most significant transformational challenges, all characterizedby a rapidly evolving knowledge base. Further research is particularly needed with respect to the preferable designcharacteristics of digital learning activities (both AI-based and non-AI-based) to achieve optimal outcomes in buildingsustainability competencies.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{FroschLindauerWinkel2024, author = {Frosch, Katharina and Lindauer, Friederike and Winkel, Carmen}, title = {Utilizing Chatbots for Automating Examinations in Higher Education: Perceived Fairness, Trust and Learning Outcomes}, series = {EDEN 2024 Annual Conference, University of Graz, Graz, Austria, 2024}, booktitle = {EDEN 2024 Annual Conference, University of Graz, Graz, Austria, 2024}, pages = {21 -- 22}, year = {2024}, abstract = {Large Language Models (LLM) are increasingly used to support educational assessment (Gonz{\´a}lez-Calatayud et al.,2021), offering a promising approach to addressing challenges associated with scalability, consistency, andpersonalized feedback that manual assessment implies (Fagbohun et al., 2024).Pre-configured interfaces for building custom chatbots based on common AI models provide a low-level approachfor educators to design their own AI-based examination tools that ask learners questions and provide feedback onthe answers. An example of a prototypical application - albeit based on a self-programmed interface - is Nitze's(2024) StudyBuddy, which simulates oral exams. Yet, the extent to which these AI-based exam assistants canautonomously conduct complete exam assessments—creating questions and evaluating and grading responseswithout manual oversight—is still largely unexplored. Despite the clear advantages, issues related to the quality ofthe generated content, the precision of assessments, ethical implications, and acceptance among learners persist assignificant concerns.This paper is a proof-of-concept study combined with a field experiment for an AI-based exam assistant based onthe StudyBuddy suggested by Nitze (2024). The exam assistant provides students with a set of quiz questions andcase studies based on an 80-page reader on topics in organizational behavior, offering personalized feedback andquestion-by-question scoring ranging from 0 to 100\%, along with an overall grade and personalized feedback. Toevaluate learning behavior and outcome (in the practice phase), perceived fairness (in the exam phase) and overalllearner acceptance, we run a field experiment with N=35 students enrolled in a business management program at atechnical university in Germany. They take part in a quiz assignment provided and graded by the exam assistant andsubsequently answer a survey with questions based on the Perceived Fairness scale (Sonnleitner \& Kovacs, 2020)and the Trust in Automated Systems Test (Wojton et al., 2020). Additionally, the learning outcomes are assessed ina retrospective pre-post design according to Drennan and Hyde (2008). Results will be available by the End of April2024.Insights gained from this study will shed light on the question whether custom chatbots can be effectively used forscalable, efficient assessment processes in higher education. As the ready-made interfaces already available requireminimal prerequisites and technical skills, they present an accessible opportunity for instructors to develop theirown AI-based examination tools, and to ease manual corrections, to guarantee consistent grading and to providestudents with individualized, constructive feedback on their solutions even in large courses where personalizedfeedback would not be possible when manual grading is used.The results of this study will shed light on whether customised chatbots can be effectively used for scalable, efficientassessment processes in higher education. The readily available interfaces, requiring minimal prerequisites andHow do we promote fairness in digital learning futures?22technical skills, enable educators to develop their own AI-based assessment tools. This would open opportunitiesfor educators to build their own AI-based assessment tools and facilitate manual corrections, ensure consistentgrading and provide students with individualised, constructive feedback, even in large courses where personalisedfeedback would not be possible with manual grading.}, language = {en} } @unpublished{Frosch2019, author = {Frosch, Katharina}, title = {Open Design of HRM Instruments: new perspectives on people management in SMEs}, pages = {1 -- 35}, year = {2019}, abstract = {When it comes to human resource management (HRM), small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) primarily rely on informal approaches. Thereby, HR practitioners often listen to their guts feeling instead of using more systematic HR practices that are, as research evidence shows, more effective for attracting, motivating and retaining talented staff. This paper elaborates on the question how SMEs may profit from the design and implementation of evidence-based, systematic HRM instruments. The analysis focuses on the antecedents of the so called science-practitioner gap in HRM and why it is even more pronounced in SMEs as compared to larger companies. As a conclusion, we find that SMEs need to design HRM instruments that are systematic and evidence-based in their approach, but can be used by HR practitioners on an intuitive basis without ex ante training or cumbersome formal procedures. However, designing HRM instruments based on a so-called "walk-up-and-use" approach means beating new paths. Given the scarce resources for people management in SMEs, such innovative HRM instruments cannot be developed by a single SME alone. Therefore, the paradigm of open cooperation as it has been successfully applied in open source software (OSS) development is evaluated , in particular whether it can be transferred on the design of HRM instruments that take into account the specific needs of SMEs. First of all, we conceptualize a general framework how HR practitioners from SMEs and HR experts from business and academia can jointly develop Open HRM instruments. Then we discuss the social side of Open HRM, in particular why someone should contribute to Open HRM without receiving immediate profits, how to ensure the quality of openly developed HRM instruments and other gov-ernance issues. As a conclusion, we find that-despite a number of technical and social challenges that have to be overcome-Open HRM has a great potential in order to open up evidence-based HRM for SMEs.}, language = {de} } @inproceedings{Frosch2023, author = {Frosch, Katharina}, title = {Scan to Learn: A Lightweight Approach for Informal Mobile Micro-Learning at the Workplace}, series = {Konferenz: IARIA The Fifteenth International Conference on Mobile, Hybrid, and On-line Learning; Venice (Italy)}, booktitle = {Konferenz: IARIA The Fifteenth International Conference on Mobile, Hybrid, and On-line Learning; Venice (Italy)}, publisher = {IARIA}, isbn = {978-1-68558-081-0}, pages = {53 -- 61}, year = {2023}, abstract = {Informal learning at the workplace is a crucial ingredient in updating and upskilling today's workforce, but in many jobs, informal learning opportunities are scarce. Bite-sized learning via mobile devices (Mobile Micro-Learning, MML) can be a powerful means to enhance informal work-related learning also in such learning-deprived fields. Based on good practices of recent MML implementations, a lightweight approach is developed. It involves an instructional blueprint and an open-source, low-threshold technology for MML, and meets the specific needs of workers in learning-deprived fields. The main idea is a scan-to-learn system where Quick Response (QR) codes are attached to physical objects in the work environment. Workers can scan the QR codes to learn and are directed to short, interactive learning nuggets. For evaluation, a proof-of-concept is provided.}, language = {en} } @techreport{FroschDamusHaberlandetal.2025, author = {Frosch, Katharina and Damus, Martha and Haberland, Steffi and H{\"a}dicke, Svenja and Lindauer, Friederike and Winkel, Carmen}, title = {Lehren mit KI: Talk2Transform (T2T)}, series = {Wie KI Studium und Lehre ver{\"a}ndert Anwendungsfelder, Use-Cases und Gelingensbedingungen}, journal = {Wie KI Studium und Lehre ver{\"a}ndert Anwendungsfelder, Use-Cases und Gelingensbedingungen}, publisher = {Hochschulforum Digitalisierung}, pages = {23 -- 25}, year = {2025}, language = {de} } @article{FroschLindauer2025, author = {Frosch, Katharina and Lindauer, Friederike}, title = {Learning With Short Bursts: How Effectively Can We Build Competencies in Climate Change-Related Areas Based on Microlearning?}, series = {European Journal of Education}, volume = {60}, journal = {European Journal of Education}, number = {2}, publisher = {Wiley}, doi = {10.1111/ejed.70088}, pages = {1 -- 17}, year = {2025}, abstract = {The study examines the effectiveness of microlearning in developing the capacity to address climate change and adapt to environmental challenges. Conducted as an online field experiment with 140 participants, the study focused on the impacts of smartphone use as an illustrative learning domain for education in climate change-related areas. Using a pre-post research design and simultaneous equation models, the study found improvements in knowledge retention, with a median increase of 38\%. The results indicated that the brief microlearning units also promoted sustainability action competencies, such as confidence in one's influence and willingness to act sustainably. This suggests that higher-order learning processes were also triggered, although to a much lesser extent. Furthermore, learner satisfaction was identified as a mediating variable for these positive outcomes. The study concludes that short bursts of knowledge delivered through microlearning activities can be used alongside traditional training methods to build the critical skills needed for initiatives such as the EU Green Deal.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{FroschLindauerWinkel2025, author = {Frosch, Katharina and Lindauer, Friederike and Winkel, Carmen}, title = {Is Learning with an AI-Powered Chatbot for Everyone? A First Look at How Learning Preferences May Influence Learning Outcomes}, series = {Ubiquity Proceedings}, volume = {6}, booktitle = {Ubiquity Proceedings}, number = {1}, publisher = {ubiquity press}, doi = {10.5334/uproc.207}, pages = {1 -- 10}, year = {2025}, abstract = {In an era where AI-powered chatbots are increasingly being integrated into education and corporate learning, it is critical to determine whether these approaches benefit all learners or primarily cater to those with specific preferences. This study explores the interplay between learning preferences and learning outcomes in communication training using an AI-powered chatbot. In a field experiment with 17 participants, systematic thinkers and intrinsically motivated learners reported higher satisfaction and greater skill improvement, while those who preferred model learning and direct feedback benefited less. These findings suggest that AI-powered chatbots should be carefully designed to accommodate diverse learners and mitigate potential negative effects.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{LindauerDamusWinkeletal.2025, author = {Lindauer, Friederike and Damus, Martha and Winkel, Carmen and Frosch, Katharina}, title = {AI-Driven Communication Training for Cybersecurity with the Talk to Transform Simulator}, series = {KI-Forum 2025 : KI in Forschung und Lehre an Hochschulen}, booktitle = {KI-Forum 2025 : KI in Forschung und Lehre an Hochschulen}, publisher = {HsH Applied Academics}, doi = {10.25968/opus-3790}, pages = {8}, year = {2025}, abstract = {Effective communication skills are increasingly recognized as critical for leadership in digital transformation contexts. Recently, AI-Chatbots such as Talk to Transform (T2T) have been developed to enhance leadership competencies through interactive role-plays and feedback. This paper proposes their adaptation for cybersecurity training. We discuss the current landscape of cybersecurity training, highlight the importance of communication, and present T2T as an innovative approach to bridge this gap through chatbot-driven role-plays.}, language = {en} }