It was about time to start a professional blog. Until today, I used to maintain a private blog only. So, let me briefly introduce myself.

I started in the ActiveMath group in April 2004 on a project called Mippa. After a year, I moved a bit closer to the group when I received the task to implement the AssemblyTool. In retrospect, let me say, it turned out that this tool was a good exercise to learn more about ActiveMath and its implementation. Though, it is a minor part of the system, it is smart enough and quite a lot appreciated by authors, though the target group were actually students themselves. However, it runs, provides some really cool features, and looks sexy.

Apart of the AssemblyTool, I supervised several students: Philip Kärger  implemented the interactive concept mapping tool iCMap; Emil Zankov implemented an applet for interactive fractions exercises using different representation and Michael Bellem is implementing an analysis tool for feedback-free derivation exercises.

Also, since Carsten Ullrich has left the group, I am responsible for demoing ActiveMath. I do the demos on site or remote via VNC. The latter was a nice experience, because I had to take different local times into account (e.g., Dubai or Texas). If possible, I travel to conferences or exhibitions like the Cebit to present our system. Saying this, feel free to get in contact with us for a demo.