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Kai Schmidt

Areas of ExpertiseActivism and academia, Community-based learning, Critical pedagogy, Research-creation, Zine culture, Educational reform

Kai Schmidt explores how zines—a unique form of self-published print media—can influence and transform education in today’s complex landscape. With increasing focus on neoliberal policies, post-truth issues, and culture wars, Kai investigates how zines, which combine physical and digital elements, offer new ways of learning and teaching. Kai's research looks at how zines can bridge the gap between formal education and community-based learning, and how they might challenge traditional academic boundaries. Kai's research addresses the potential for zines to drive educational change and the practical challenges of incorporating them into academic settings.