Dr. Niels Seidel

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Dr. Niels Seidel

Lead of project APLE II

Universitätsstr. 27 – PRG / Building 5
Room A 116 (1st floor)
58097 Hagen

What is my role within CATALPA?

As a computer scientist and lead in the APLE II project, our team aims at developing largely domain-independent adaptive personalized learning environments for higher education. This is achieved by adaptive support of domain-independent competencies such as self-regulation and cross-disciplinary learning activities such as reading and assessments. I am also an alternate member of the CATALPA executive board.

Why CATALPA?

CATALPA benefits from the exchange across project and subject boundaries. Together with colleagues and partners, we can thus work on research questions from several content-related and methodological perspectives. By collaborating with university teachers in Hagen, we are able to analyze large amounts of data and investigate interventions with large cohorts in field studies.

- PostDoc at CATALPA since 2023
- Spokesman of the Working Group Learning Analytics within the SIG Educational Technology of the German Informatics Society (Gesellschaft für Informatik e.V.) since 2021
- PostDoc at the Chair of Cooperative Systems at the Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science at FernUniversität in Hagen (2017-2023)
- Received Phd. from Technische Universität Dresden (2018)
- Spokesperson of the Saxon Teaching Community on Video-based Teaching and Learning (2014-2017)
- Scientist at the Media Centre at the Technische Universität Dresden (2012-2014)
- Scientist at the Chair of Production Economy and Information Technology at the Technische Universität Dresden (2009-2017)
- Study of Multimedia Computing at Ulm University, Degree as Diplom-Informatiker (2009)
- Adaptive Learning Environments: Design, development, and evaluation of adaptive personalized learning environments with a focus on supporting learners in self-regulated learning, reading, and assessment.
- Learning Analytics: Analysis and visualization of learning behavior with regard to individuals (e.g. reading or assessments), groups (e.g. collaborative writing) and organizations (e.g. course selection and duration of study) considering learners’ diversity.
- APLE II
- LA DIVA
- Theresienstadt explained, ongoing; funded by: Google.org via Jugendbegegnung Theresienstadt/Terezin e.V. , Duration: 12 months
- Life Long Learning Open Operating Platform (L³OOP), completed; funded by: BMBF, Duration: 4 months
2025

Conferences
- Seidel, N., Burchart, M., Haake, J. M., Schumacher, C., & Kuzilek, J. (2025). Detecting interaction patterns in educational collaborative writing. (in press) In Proceedings of the 28th ACM Conference on Computer-Supported Cooperative Work and Social Computing (CSCW).
2024

Journals
- Bick, N., Froehlich, L., Voltmer, J.‑B., Raimann, J., Reich-Stiebert, N., Seidel, N., Burchart, M., Martiny, S. E., Nikitin, J., Stürmer, S., & Martin, A. (2024). Virtually isolated: social identity threat predicts social approach motivation via sense of belonging in computer-supported collaborative learning. Front. Psychol, 15(1346503). https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2024.1346503
  
  Radović, S., & Seidel, N. (2024). Self-regulated learning support in technology enhanced learning environments: A reliability analysis of the SRL-S Rubric. Journal of Assessment Tools in Education, in print.
  
  Radović, S., Seidel, N., Haake, J. M., & Kasakowskij, R. (2024). Analysing students’ self-assessment practice in a distance education environment: Student behaviour, accuracy, and task-related characteristics. Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 40(2), 654–666. https://doi.org/10.1111/jcal.12907
  
  Radović, S., Seidel, N., Menze, D., & Kasakowskij, R. (2024). Investigating the effects of different levels of students’ regulation support on learning process and outcome: In search of the optimal level of support for self-regulated learning. Computers & Education, 215(105041). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compedu.2024.105041
  
  Seidel, N. (2024). Short, Long, and Segmented Learning Videos: From YouTube Practice to Enhanced Video Players. Technology, Knowledge and Learning, 29(4), 1965–1991. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10758-024-09745-2
  
  Seidel, N., Lucke, U., Ifenthaler, D., & Moebert, T. (2024). Editorial. Informatik Spektrum, 47(3), in print.
  
  Seidel, N., & Menze, D. (2024). Von der Analyse zur adaptiven Unterstützung beim Lesen. Informatik Spektrum, 47(2), in print. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00287-024-01572-0
Conferences
- Cohausz, L., Baucks, F., & Seidel, N. (2024). Workshop Learning Analytics: Study Path and Curriculum Analytics. In Workshop Learning Analytics: Study Path and Curriculum Analytics (in print). Gesellschaft für Informatik.
  
  Radović, S., & Seidel, N. (2024). Bridging learning science and learning analytics: Self-Regulation Learning support (SRL-S) rubric. In Companion Proceedings 14th International Conference on Learning Analytics & Knowledge (LAK24). https://www.solaresearch.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/LAK24_CompanionProceedings.pdf
  
  Seidel, N., & Hammersfahr, L. (2024). A Speech-Based Dialogue System for Training Oral Examinations. In R. Ferreira Mello, N. Rummel, I. Jivet, G. Pishtari, & J. A. Ruipérez Valiente (Eds.), Lecture Notes in Computer Science: Vol. 15159, Technology Enhanced Learning for Inclusive and Equitable Quality Education: 19th European Conference on Technology Enhanced Learning, EC-TEL 2024, Krems, Austria, September 16–20, 2024, Proceedings, Part I (1st ed. 2024, 254‐‐259). Springer Nature Switzerland; Imprint Springer.
  
  Seidel, N., & Hermes, M. (2024). Scripting for synchronous video-based learning. In IEEE International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies (ICALT).
  
  Seidel, N., & Hermes, M. (2024, July 1 - 2024, July 4). Scripting for synchronous video-based learning. In 2024 IEEE International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies (ICALT) (pp. 67–71). IEEE. https://doi.org/10.1109/ICALT61570.2024.00026
  
  Seidel, N., Meyer, V., & Radović, S. (2024). Co-Design of an Adaptive Personalized Learner Dashboard. In IEEE International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies (ICALT). https://doi.ieeecomputersociety.org/10.1109/ICALT61570.2024.00014
  
  Seidel, N., Meyer, V., & Radović, S. (2024). Co-Design of an Adaptive Personalized Learner Dashboard. In IEEE International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies (ICALT). https://doi.ieeecomputersociety.org/10.1109/ICALT61570.2024.00014
- Zesch, T., Hanses, M., Seidel, N., Aggarwal, P., Veiel, D., & de Witt, C. (2024). Flexible LLM Experimental Infrastructure (Flexi) – Enabling Experimentation and Innovation in Higher Education Through Access to Open LLMs. In 2024 21st International Conference on Information Technology Based Higher Education and Training (ITHET) (pp. 1–8). IEEE. https://doi.org/10.1109/ITHET61869.2024.10837635
Data Sets
- Radović, S., & Seidel, N. (2024). A Rubric for Support of Self-Regulated Learning. https://github.com/CATALPAresearch/srl-support-rubric https://doi.org/10.17605/OSF.IO/WF5S3
  
  Radović, S., & Seidel, N. (2024). A Rubric for Support of Self-Regulated Learning. https://github.com/CATALPAresearch/srl-support-rubric
  
  Seidel, N. (2024). Dataset: Short, long, and segmented learning videos: From YouTube practice to enhanced video players. https://doi.org/10.17605/OSF.IO/28HM4
Software
- Dürhager, R., Goldammer, M., Henze, A., Langenbrink, F., Otto, J., Stirling, V., & Seidel, N. (2024). Hypercast - Moodle activity plugin for using hyperaudio and text in parallel and collaboratively [Computer software]. https://github.com/CATALPAresearch/mod_hypercast https://doi.org/10.17605/OSF.IO/SYW9A
  
  Seidel, N. (2024). Headline - A Moodle activity plugin for adding subsection headings to course overview pages [Computer software]. https://github.com/CATALPAresearch/mod_headline
  
  Seidel, N. (2024). Hypervideo - An activity plugin for hypervideos in Moodle [Computer software]. https://github.com/CATALPAresearch/mod_hypervideo https://doi.org/10.17605/OSF.IO/YP2XU
  
  Seidel, N. (2024). Short URL Demux - An inverse multiplexer for short URLs targeting current course materials [Computer software]. https://github.com/CATALPAresearch/local_shorturldemux https://doi.org/10.17605/OSF.IO/TGRX3
  
  Seidel, N., Burchart, M., & Karolyi, H. (2024). SERIAL1 - Moodle activity plugin supporting learner in reading longer texts [Computer software]. https://github.com/CATALPAresearch/format_serial1 https://doi.org/10.17605/OSF.IO/VFSMD
  
  Seidel, N., Friedrich, K., & Patzer, R. (2024). Usenet - A usenet client for Moodle [Computer software]. https://github.com/CATALPAresearch/mod_usenet https://doi.org/10.17605/OSF.IO/AK5JS
  
  Seidel, N., & Hammesfahr, L. (2024). Speech-based Dialogue System for Training Oral Examinations [Software] [Computer software]. https://github.com/CATALPAresearch/storex https://doi.org/10.17605/OSF.IO/CERJ7
  
  Seidel, N., & Heidbrink, R. (2024). Policy Overview - Moodle local plugin for managing agreements to terms of use [Computer software]. https://github.com/CATALPAresearch/local_policy_overview https://doi.org/10.17605/OSF.IO/CERJ7
  
  Seidel, N., & Meyer, V. (2024). SERIAL3 - A course format plugin supporting adaptive self-regulated learning in Moodle [Computer software]. https://github.com/CATALPAresearch/format_serial3 https://doi.org/10.17605/OSF.IO/9TKPS
  
  Seidel, N., & Radović, S. (2024). SERIAL2 - A course format plugin supporting self-regulated learning in Moodle [Computer software]. https://github.com/CATALPAresearch/format_serial2 https://doi.org/10.17605/OSF.IO/Y86ZM
  
  Seidel, N., Stritzinger, A., Menze, D., & Friedrich, K. (2024). Longpage - A Moodle activity plugin designed to assist learners with reading extended texts [Computer software]. https://github.com/CATALPAresearch/mod_longpage https://doi.org/10.17605/OSF.IO/VBCTW
- Other Publications
- Zesch, T., Hanses, M., Seidel, N., Aggarwal, P., Veiel, D., & Witt, C. de. (2024, June 27). FernUni LLM Experimental Infrastructure (FLEXI) -- Enabling Experimentation and Innovation in Higher Education Through Access to Open Large Language Models. http://arxiv.org/pdf/2407.13013
2023

Journals
- Radović, S., Seidel, N., Haake, J. M., & Kasakowskij, R. (2023). Analysing students’ self-assessment practice in a distance education environment: Student behaviour, accuracy, and task-related characteristics. Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 1–13. https://doi.org/10.1111/jcal.12907
Conferences
- Kasakowskij, R., Haake, J. M., & Seidel, N. (2023). Self-Assessment Task Processing Behavior of Students in Higher Education. Proceedings of the 16th International Conference on Educational Data Mining, 334–341. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8115707
- Seidel, N., Dürhager, R., Goldammer, M., Henze, A., Langenbrink, F., Otto, J., & Stirling, V. (2023). Shared listening experience for hyperaudio textbooks. DELFI 2023 – Die 212 Fachtagung Bildungstec Hnologien Der Gesellschaft für Informatik e.v., in press.
Talks and Poster Presentations
- Radović, S., & Seidel, N. (2023, November 1–5). Evaluating and assessing distance education learners: Developing a comprehensive learner model [Paper Presentation]. AEA 2023 AEA-europe annual conference, Malta.
2022

Conferences
- Diesner-Mayer, T., & Seidel, N. (2022). Supporting gender-neutral writing in German. Proceedings of the Conference on Mensch Und Computer. https://doi.org/10.1145/3543758.3547566
- Kasakowskij, R., Kasakowskij, T., & Seidel, N. (2022). Generation of Multiple True False Questions. In P. A. Henning, M. Striewe, & M. Wölfel (Eds.), DELFI 2021 – die 20. Fachtagung bildungstechnologien der gesellschaft für informatik e.v. (pp. 147–152). Gesellschaft für Informatik. https://doi.org/10.18420/delfi2022-026
- Menze, D., & Seidel, N. (2022). Support for Reading Comprehension in Digital Course Texts. In M. Mandausch & P. A. Henning (Eds.), Workshop proceedings DELFI 2022 (pp. 105–116). https://doi.org/10.18420/delfi2022-ws-21
- Menze, D., Seidel, N., & Kasakowskij, R. (2022). Interaction of reading and assessment behavior. In P. A. Henning, M. Striewe, & M. Wölfel (Eds.), DELFI 2022 – Die 21. Fachtagung Bildungstechnologien der Gesellschaft für Informatik e.V. (pp. 27–38). Gesellschaft für Informatik. https://doi.org/10.18420/delfi2022-011
- Seidel, N. (2022a). Mapping course text to hyperaudio. In P. A. Henning, M. Striewe, & M. Wölfel (Eds.), DELFI 2022 – Die 21. Fachtagung Bildungstechnologien der Gesellschaft für Informatik e.V. (pp. 69–74). Gesellschaft für Informatik. https://doi.org/10.18420/delfi2022-015
- Seidel, N. (2022b). Modeling study duration considering course enrollments and student diversity. Proceedings of the 15th International Conference on Educational Data Mining (EDM 2022), 621–628. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.6852956
- Seidel, N., & Menze, D. (2022). Interactions of reading and assessment activities. In S. Sosnovsky, P. Brusilovsky, & A. Lan (Eds.), 4th workshop on intelligent textbooks, 2022 (pp. 64–76). CEUR-WS. http://ceur-ws.org/Vol-3192/
- Seidel, N., & Schumacher, C. (2022). Workshop Learning Analytics - Intertweening Learning Analytics and Adaptive Learning. In M. Mandausch & P. A. Henning (Eds.), Proceedings of the DELFI workshops 2022 (pp. 99–103). Gesellschaft für Informatik e.V. https://doi.org/10.18420/delfi2022-ws-20
Data Sets
- Kasakowskij, R., Kasakowskij, T., & Seidel, N. (2022). Dataset for Generation of multiple true false questions [dataset]. Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7303300
- Seidel, N., & Menze, D. (2022). Data and Analysis of Reading and Assessment Activities in Moodle [dataset]. Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7300070
Software
- Diesner-Mayer, T., & Seidel, N. (2022). Gender-Assistenz: Assistenzsystem für das gender-gerechte Schreiben [Computer software]. https://github.com/theodm/gender-assistenz/
Other Publications
- Radović, S., & Seidel, N. (2022). Scaffolding self-regulation in distance higher education: Design guidelines for reflection [Paper Presentation]. 5th international conference on new trends in teaching and education, Barcelona.
2021

Journals
- Seidel, N., Haake, J. M., & Burchart, M. (2021). From Diversity to adaptive Personalization: The Next Generation Learning Management System as Adaptive Learning Environment. Eleed, 14(1). http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:0009-5-52421
Conferences
- Haake, J. M., Seidel, N., Burchart, M., Karolyi, H., & Kasakowskij, R. (2021). Accuracy of self-assessments in higher education. DELFI 2021 – Die 19. Fachtagung Bildungstechnologien der Gesellschaft für Informatik e.V., 97–108. https://dl.gi.de/handle/20.500.12116/36995
- Schumacher, C., Seidel, N., & Rzepka, N. (2021). Workshop Learning Analytics - Considering student diversity with regard to assessment data and discrimination. In A. Lingnau (Ed.), Proceedings of the DELFI workshops (pp. 113–119). https://repositorium.hs-ruhrwest.de/frontdoor/deliver/index/docId/733/file/DELFI_2021_WS.pdf
- Seidel, N. (2021). Designing Systems for Mobile Collaboration. 26th European Conference on Pattern Languages of Programs, Article 22, 13 pages. https://doi.org/10.1145/3489449.3489999
- Seidel, N., Karolyi, H., Burchart, M., & de Witt, C. (2021). Approaching Adaptive Support for Self-regulated Learning. In D. Guralnick, M. E. Auer, & A. Poce (Eds.), Innovations in learning and technology for the workplace and higher education (pp. 409–424). Springer International Publishing.
- Weiher, B., Seidel, N., Burchart, M., & Veiel, D. (2021). Indicators of group learning in collaborative software development teams. In Andreas Lingnau (Ed.), Proceedings of DELFI workshops 2021 (pp. 164–175). Gesellschaft für Informatik.
Talks and Poster Presentations
- Radović, S., & Seidel, N. (2021, March 16–18). Authenticity, reflection, and collaboration as pillars for more experiential learning in higher education [Paper Presentation]. The ICO international spring school, Online.
Data Sets
- Haake, J. M., Ma, L., & Seidel, N. (2021). Self-Assessment Questions – Operating Systems and Computer Networks [dataset]. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.5021350
2020
Conferences
- Haake, J. M., Seidel, N., Karolyi, H., & Ma, L. (2020). Self-Assessment mit High-Information Feedback. In R. Zender, D. Ifenthaler, T. Leonhardt, & C. Schumacher (Eds.), DELFI 2020 – Die 18. Fachtagung Bildungstechnologien der Gesellschaft für Informatik e.V. (pp. 145–150). Gesellschaft für Informatik (GI e.V.). https://dl.gi.de/handle/20.500.12116/34152
- Seidel, N. (2020). Video Segmentation as an Example for Elaborating Design Patterns through Empirical Studies. Proceedings of the European Conference on Pattern Languages of Programs 2020, 15. https://doi.org/10.1145/3424771.3424778
- Seidel, N., Rieger, M. C., & Walle, A. (2020). Semantic Textual Similarity of Course Materials at a Distance-Learning University. In Thomas W. Price, Peter Brusilovsky, Sharon I-Han Hsiao, Ken Koedinger, & Y. Shi (Eds.), Proceedings of 4th educational data mining in computer science education (CSEDM)workshop co-located with the 13th educational data mining conference (EDM2020), virtual event, july 10, 2020. CEUR-WS.org. http://ceur-ws.org/Vol-2734/paper6.pdf
Software
- Steinkohl, K., Haake, J. M., Burchart, M., & Seidel, N. (2020). SelfAssess Question Type Plugin for Moodle. https://github.com/D2L2/qtype_selfassess
2019

Conferences
- Rieger, M. C., & Seidel, N. (2019). Semantic Textual Similarity von textuellen Lernmaterialien. In N. Pinkwart & J. Konert (Eds.), Die 17. Fachtagung Bildungstechnologien, Lecture Notes in Informatics (LNI) (pp. 33–44). Gesellschaft für Informatik.
- Seidel, N. (2019). Democratic power structures in virtual communities. Proceedings of the 24st European Conference on Pattern Languages of Programs, Article No. 31, 1—–8. https://doi.org/10.1145/3361149.3361181
Spokesman of the Working Group Learning Analytics within the SIG Educational Technology of the German Informatics Society (Gesellschaft für Informatik e.V.) since 2021,

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Dr. Niels Seidel

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