Problem Solving Made in Germany
Acquiring initial programming skills while simultaneously training problem-solving abilities – this is the goal of the German state of Baden-Württemberg with its “ComThink” project. The company fischertechnik is a strong partner in this initiative. A key impetus for the project came from the visit of State Secretary Sandra Boser, MdL, who gained a personal impression of the project’s progress at the Helmholtz-Gymnasium in Karlsruhe. The school is one of a total of 404 secondary schools in Baden-Württemberg that will be equipped with fischertechnik sets by the end of 2026.
The project is part of the Ministry of Education’s innovation program “Digital School” in Baden-Württemberg. It aims to strengthen students’ skills in using digital technologies and systematic problem-solving.
“I am very pleased to see how creatively the children and young people are working with the ComThink sets. By integrating computational thinking into the classroom, we enable learners and teachers not only to use the digital world but to actively shape it,” emphasized State Secretary Sandra Boser, MdL. “The project ‘Computational Thinking in Lower Secondary Education’ is a key component of the ‘Digital School’ innovation program. It promotes future skills and helps sustainably connect schools across Baden-Württemberg. I’m delighted that the first ComThink sets have been delivered and that we can now equip more and more schools.”
With the fischertechnik sets, students experience firsthand how technical understanding, creativity, and teamwork go hand in hand.
Another advantage: fischertechnik manufactures exclusively in Germany – ensuring top quality, short delivery routes, and maximum flexibility for schools.
Strong Partnership with the State Media Center
The State Media Center of Baden-Württemberg coordinates the project and values the close collaboration with the manufacturer from the Black Forest:
“We greatly appreciate the close and constructive cooperation with fischertechnik during the project implementation. There is a high level of flexibility and willingness to cooperate,” praised Fabian Karg, Deputy Director of the State Media Center.
Quality and practical relevance were also key criteria in selecting the supplier: “The sets enable hands-on learning in mechanics and programming. They are very well suited for use in secondary school classrooms,” explained Juanjuan Jia, project manager at the State Media Center.
Technology that Connects: fischertechnik in everyday School Life
With the fischertechnik sets, students learn to work with sensors, actuators, and control technology in a playful way – while developing essential future skills: critical thinking, algorithmic understanding, and creative problem-solving strategies.
The sets are specifically designed for educational use and promote STEM skills as well as social competencies such as cooperation and communication.
“We are pleased that our products have such a lasting impact in education. We are especially proud of the positive feedback from schools – not only in Baden-Württemberg but hopefully soon in other federal states as well,” said Martin Rogler, Managing Director of fischertechnik.
The example from Baden-Württemberg shows: when ministries, schools, and innovative, flexible partners like fischertechnik work together, digitalization in schools can be implemented in a concrete, practical, and sustainable way. Because digitalization works best when theory and practice come together – and when children and young people become active creators of their own learning environment.
fischer Group of Companies
The fischer Group of Companies, headquartered in Waldachtal in Germany’s northern Black Forest, generated sales of 1.11 billion euros in 2024 with a worldwide staff of 4,700 employees. The family-owned company runs 50 operational companies worldwide and exports to about 120 countries. It includes the four divisions fischer fixing systems, fischertechnik, fischer Consulting and fischer Electronic Solutions.
fischer fixing systems is the technological market leader in key areas of fixing technology. fischer offers products that deliver technical perfection to a wide range of customers, from do-it-yourselfers to tradespeople to key account partners.
With its construction kits, fischertechnik is active in both the toymaking and the educational sector. fischertechnik is one of the last remaining toy makers to exclusively develop and produce in Germany.
fischer Consulting evolved from the competence developed in the company itself, which includes the fischer ProcessSystem with its central aim of permanent improvement for the ultimate benefit of the customer. fischer Consulting advises small and medium-sized businesses, government agencies and major companies on their path towards lean and efficient processes.
fischer Electronic Solutions develops and manufactures custom electronic solutions for the industrial and medical sectors, with a focus on long-term partnerships and tailor-made, high-quality solutions. As a partner in innovation, fischer Electronic Solutions is breaking new ground together with its customers to build a successful future.
Online: www.fischer.group
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Sandra Roth
fischertechnik GmbH
Germany
