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AI Developments in Education: latest updates

Tilburg University

Stay up-to-date on the latest AI advancements in education with a curated overview of new tools, trends, and breakthroughs transforming learning and teaching. 

As AI technology evolves at an unprecedented pace, staying informed can feel like a challenge. Each week brings new models, features, and capabilities that have the potential to transform educational practices and outcomes. In this session, we curate and distill the latest advancements in AI, focusing on tools, trends, and breakthroughs that impact the field of education. Join us to stay current on how these developments can enhance learning experiences, support educators, and shape the future of education. 

Location: Online  

Language: English 

Dates and times: Thursday, April 3, 2025, 14:30-16:00 

Via Microsoft Teams, we will share the link a few days before the session. 

Costs: While we are delighted to offer this workshop free of charge, we kindly ask that if you sign up, please commit to attending.    

Sign up via this link. 

No preparation is needed, but please make sure you have access to ChatGPT (Free account is fine).

Helpful tutorials on AI technology for higher education

Tilburg University

Tilburg.ai is an initiative launched by Tilburg University to integrate AI in education in a responsible manner.  You will find variety of helpful tutorials on AI technology for higher education. 

A few examples: 

• AI Tool Advisor: Discover what AI tools are available to support you?
• Prompt Engineering Course: Learn how to communicate or “talk” with AI models, particularly ChatGPT. 
• How GenAI Can Impact Your Teaching: Learn how to use GenAI responsibly and explore the potential impacts they may have on your teaching. 

 
Location: Online  

Language: English  

Dates and times: Start any time (self-paced) 

Costs: Free 

More information: https://tilburg.ai/ 

Effectively integrate generative AI into your course 

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

Generative AI, like AI chatbots, has a significant impact on how students learn and the future of their professions. How do you navigate this? 

In this workshop for teachers, programme directors, and programme coordinators, discover VU Amsterdam policies and VU-CTL recommendations on deploying generative AI in teaching and learning. Gain valuable ideas on integrating it effectively and responsibly into your programme or course. 

Location: Hybrid 

Dates and times:

• 6 February 2025, 10:00 - 11:30

• 8 May 2025, 11:00 - 12:30 

Language: Dutch, unless someone cannot speak Dutch - in which case English. 

Costs: Free 

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Responsible use of Generative AI 

Maastricht University

In this module, you will learn to: 

• Understand what Generative AI is; 

• Recognise the opportunities and limitations of Generative AI;

• Familiarise yourself with the do's and don'ts when using Generative AI.

Location: Online mini module 

Language: English 

Costs: Free

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AI Prompt Engineering 

Maastricht University

After having finished this module, you will: 

• Know what prompt engineering is. 

• Understand how to formulate a good prompt. 

• Have the ability to evaluate existing prompts. 

Location: Online mini module 

Language: English

Costs: Free

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How to integrate virtual exchange into your course

Erasmus University Rotterdam

Do you see your own students collaborating with students from another country within your subject? To offer them a learning experience with students and teachers from a different environment/culture? To achieve this without students going on a physical exchange, Virtual Exchange (VE) can be used. Via VE, students work together on tasks online and in this way develop competences such as collaboration and intercultural communication in addition to professional knowledge. Through VE, ALL students have the opportunity for an international experience and are not hindered by mobility challenges. In addition, VE offers students an interesting different perspective on the content of the course. Examples include exploring health care in both countries or discovering perspectives on behavioral problems or mental disorders. 

In this MicroLab you will work on the integration of VE in your course. This MicroLab has been developed in close collaboration with UNIC, a European alliance of eight universities in post-industrial cities in Europe that are committed to stimulating mobility and inclusion with a view to social impact. 

Location: Online Microlab

Dates: On request

Language: English

Costs: Free

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What do we mean when we talk about quality? Five dimensions of quality for educational videos

Open Universiteit

In this workshop, we will dive into the world of educational videos together and explore what really makes these videos of high quality. We start by exploring participants' views on what defines a good educational video. Using examples, we identify criteria of quality. 

We then introduce a theoretical framework in which these criteria are conveniently grouped into five dimensions. The participants use this to do further assessment of their own videos using a checklist that includes these five dimensions. 

During the joint discussion of the videos, the presenters will add an extra layer to the theoretical framework which may answer the question why people sometimes judge the same product very differently in terms of quality.  

We will conclude the workshop with provocative questions that you will take home with you, so that afterwards you can reflect further on how to continue improving the quality of educational videos.

Location: Start any time (self-paced) and On Campus 

Workshop duration: 90 minutes. 

Dates and times: On request. Starting from 6 registrations, we will contact participants to schedule a moment. 

Participants should bring their own laptop. 

Language: Available in Dutch and English 

Costs: Free 

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Accessible Lectures in Three Steps

Leiden University

Would you like to update an existing lecture or design a completely new one? Would you like to know what all your students need to understand lecture materials? Please attend the online module Accessible lectures in three steps and find out how to tailor your lecture to the neurodiverse group of students in your course. 

Location: Online 

Dates and times: Start at any time (self-paced) 

Language: Available in Dutch and English 

Costs: No costs, open access 

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How to improve intercultural communication in your teaching 

Erasmus University Rotterdam

The MicroLab is designed to support teachers in strengthening intercultural communication between and with students. No specific prior knowledge is required. 

What will you achieve? 

• Recognise the elements of a safe and inclusive learning environment. 

• Using intercultural communication to reinforce this. 

• Reflect on your own cultural background and personal norms, values and assumptions. 

• Explain how to apply intercultural communication competences during teaching. 

• Recognise how power dynamics affect interaction with students. 

Location: Campus Woudestein  

Dates and time: Tuesday 10 Jun 2025, 13:00 - 16:00 

Campus Woudestein - T11-67 

Costs: None 

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More information: Cursus How to improve intercultural communication in your teaching | Erasmus University Rotterdam (eur.nl) 

Intercultural Communication in Education  

TU Delft 

This workshop is specifically designed to equip you with the essential skills and strategies needed to navigate cultural diversity in the classroom and improve student engagement, collaboration, and learning outcomes. 
You will learn how to: 

• Communicate without judgment or stereotypes, fostering a respectful and inclusive learning environment. 

• Gain insight into your own communication styles and how they may be perceived by people from different cultural backgrounds. 

• Interpret verbal and non-verbal cues and adapt your communication style to match the cultural context. 

• Analyse complex intercultural classroom situations and implement practical solutions to promote inclusivity and reduce misunderstandings. 

More information via TLS Opleidingsportaal (if you have a staff Ned-ID) or send an email to Teaching-Support tudelft.nl. 

Location: TU Delft Teaching Lab 

Dates & Times

This workshop has three sessions: 

Session 1: 14 March 2025, from 9:30 – 12:30 

Session 2: 21 March 2025, from 9:30 – 12:30 

Session 3: 28 March 2025, from 9:30 – 12:30 

 
Language: English  

Costs: Free  

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Diverse and Inclusive Education: Sensitive Topics of Discussion 

Tilburg University 

In this session, we will focus on a subject that is gaining increasing importance in diverse classrooms: How to invite sensitive topics to the classroom discussion and how to manage “hot moments” that might arise during these discussions. Discussing such sensitive and controversial topics has its challenges but also offers invaluable opportunities for students to develop critical thinking skills, empathy, intercultural skills, and a deeper understanding of complex global issues. This session aims to increase awareness on the subject, provide practical tools to help teachers navigate these sensitive discussions, and give opportunity to exchange ideas, concerns, and good practices among each other. 

Location: Online 

Language: English 

Date and time: Tuesday May 20, 14.00-15.30 hrs, online (via Microsoft Teams, we will share the link a few days before the session) 

Costs: While we are delighted to offer this workshop free of charge, we kindly ask that if you sign up, please commit to attending.     

Sign up via this link. 

EQUIPPING: Inclusive Teaching in Diverse Classrooms 

University of Groningen 

Join us for one or more of the five modules of the EQUiiP Continuing Professional Development programme. The modules are organised in an interactive workshop format in which participants are invited to bring and share their teaching practices. You can either register for one or more modules, which can be taken in any order. There is an option to obtain a Proof of Competence certification if more modules are taken. The target audience for these sessions are teachers and educational developers interested in building on their inclusive (teaching) practices in diverse classrooms (e.g. ethnicity, first generation student, neurodiversity, etc.). Want to learn more about Equipping? Visit our website page. 

Location: On-site (Groningen City Center) 

Dates and times 

• Module 'Introduction to inclusive teaching in diverse classrooms' - 14 January 2025, 09:00 - 12:00 

• Module 'Inclusive Internationalised Course Design', 13 February 2025, 09:00 - 12:00 

• Module 'Dynamics in Group Work', 25 March 2025, 09:00 - 12:00 

• Module 'The Role of Language in the Classroom', 25 April 2025, 09:00 - 12:00 

• Module 'Inclusive Assessment': 19 May 2025, 09:00 -12:00 

Language: English 

Costs: Free of charge 

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More information: https://www.rug.nl/about-ug/organization/service-departments/teaching-academy-groningen/activities/upcoming-events/equippingfall  

Autism-inclusive education

Open Universiteit

The aim of this course is to give you an understanding of how the world works for someone who is autistic, and the effects this has on education. In doing so, you will develop the ability to empathise with autistic students. The course provides guidelines for making education autism-inclusive, with concrete examples of how to apply those guidelines. The guidelines become understandable as you have first gained an understanding of autism.

Location: Online

Language: Dutch

Dates and times: Start at any time

Cost: Free

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Introduction to Dutch (inleiding tot het Nederlands)

Rijksuniversiteit Groningen

Speak, write, and understand useful Dutch 
During the course, you will learn Dutch phrases, greetings, vocabulary, numbers, spelling, and grammar. By the end of the course, you will be able to recognise familiar words and phrases about yourself and your family. You will be taught to use simple sentences to describe where you live and about the people you know. Finally, you will be able to write short texts such as an email or fill in forms with personal details. The focus will be on receptive skills such as reading and listening. 

This course has been ranked as one of the best online courses by online course aggregator Class Central. 

The course will take place over the course of three weeks, helping you to: 

• Introduce yourself and connect with fellow learners; 
• Talk about your family, friends, work, and study; 
• Experience life in the Netherlands. 

Dates and times: you can start anytime (self-paced).

Language: English

Implementation: MOOC

Cost: free of charge (completion within three weeks, no certificate) or €75 for participants who want a certificate or want to study longer than three weeks. 

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Assessment in higher education: professional development for teachers 

Erasmus University Rotterdam

In this MOOC you will work on your own assessment products through assignments. For example, you can create an assessment plan for your own course. In addition, you will become part of a global learning community of higher education teachers. We offer instructional videos, interviews with experts and with teachers, animations, and checklists. In addition to this, you will find exercises, test assignments and discussions in the MOOC. 

Dates and times: every 8 weeks it is possible to register and start

Language: English

Implementation: MOOC

Cost: free

Sign up via this link.

Speed Grading  

TU Delft  

This workshop is intended for lecturers seeking to streamline their grading process. This may be particularly interesting for lecturers of Q4 courses who face tighter grading timelines due to the academic calendar structure. 

During this hands-on workshop, we will delve into practical strategies for both short-term and long-term grading time reductions. As a participant, you will engage in meaningful discussions with colleagues from various departments within the TU. Together, you will explore opportunities and exchange best practices in a small group setting. A learning developer will share insights and tips to enhance your grading efficiency, while also providing the opportunity to refine your course assessment.   

This workshop warmly welcomes participants from all faculties and other universities. To ensure meaningful discussions, we recommend having a specific course and assessment in mind to focus on during our time together. 

Location: TU Delft Teaching Lab 

Dates & Times: On demand

Language: English    

Costs: Free 

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Rubrics: Consistent grading of assignments and projects 

TU Delft 

In this workshop you will explore the merits and pitfalls of rubrics. You will exchange tips to ensure the assessment is fair, efficient, transparent, objective, and stimulates your students’ learning. You will learn how to make sure your grading is comparable with the way your colleagues grade your students’ assignments or projects. 

During this workshop you will discover the benefits and challenges associated with using rubrics for assessment. 
In this interactive session, you will exchange valuable insights to ensure fairness, efficiency and objectivity in your assessment process, all while stimulating student learning. 

Key takeaways from the workshop include: 

• Understanding the impact rubrics can have on grading and feedback of student work. 

• Learning the why and how behind aligning rubrics with your course’s learning objectives and instructions. 

• Gaining insights into converting rubric assessments into final grades. 

During the workshop there will be time provided to share experiences, grading tools and challenges, all with the aim of enhancing and refining your course grading guide. 

 
Location: TU Delft Teaching Lab 

Dates & Times: On demand 

Language: English  

Costs: Free  
   
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Thesis supervision

Leiden University

How do you see yourself during a supervision process: are you a delegator, expert, coach or perhaps critical friend? Are you looking for tools to better guide your students in the challenging thesis process?  

As a supervisor, you play a key role in student success. This course will provide you with the tools and strategies to improve your supervision skills and provide effective mentoring. Learn about different supervision roles, common challenges and how to provide valuable feedback to your student. Start now and learn how to take your supervision skills to the next level in this short module. 

Location: Online  

Dates and times: Start any time (self-paced) 

Language: Available in Dutch and English 

Costs: Free 

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Successful PhD Supervision: a shared journey (MOOC)

Rijksuniversiteit Groningen

This course aims primarily to support both aspiring and more experienced PhD supervisors in their important and challenging role. The course may also be relevant for policymakers and trainers within scientific institutions. 

By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to: 

• Identify the most important moments and phases in the PhD trajectory; 
• Assess your own role and shared responsibility as a supervisor; 
• Experiment with tools and methods to improve the effectiveness of PhD supervision; 
• Apply effective interaction techniques in conversations with the PhD student; 
• Improve the process of dealing with expectations and formulating goals; 
• Reflect on your professional development as PhD supervisor in the academic context; 
• Demonstrate awareness of your own values, qualities, and pitfalls; as well as awareness about being a role model to your PhD students. 

Dates and times: anytime (self-paced)

Language: English

Location: online

Cost: free

Sign up via this link. 
More information: https://www.rug.nl/society-business/knowledge-and-learning/mooc/?lang=en 

Open Educational Resources   

TU Delft 

Open Educational Resources (OER) are teaching and learning materials that permit no-cost access, use, adaption and redistribution by others with no or limited restrictions. They allow for innovative teaching methods, and increase collaboration, accessibility and knowledge dissemination. Educators can adapt and publish their own OER, thereby meeting the needs of their students more closely than when using proprietary and commercial resources.  

Location: TU Delft Teaching Lab 

Dates & Times: On demand 

Language: English  

Costs: Free  
 
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Impact driven education 

Erasmus University Rotterdam

Are you looking for ways to create impact with your education? Our world is complex and full of 'wicked problems'; through our education, we can prepare students to contribute to solving these challenges. But where do you start? Join this webinar to explore the principles of impact-driven education and identify opportunities for your discipline. This webinar serves as an introduction to the MicroLab 'How to design impact-driven education?' and is also accessible to non-teaching staff. 

What will you achieve?  

• Explore the principles of impact-driven education and identify opportunities for your discipline. 

Location: Online 

Dates and times: This webinar is organised on demand for a minimum of 4 participants.  

Language: The course is in English, unless all participants speak Dutch. 

Costs: Free 

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Build Your Own Online Community 

Leiden University 

Have you ever considered building an online (learning) community for students, teachers, or coworkers? Creating a thriving community requires thoughtful planning and a few key considerations. This course provides the foundational tools you need to not only establish an online community but also transform it into a lively and engaging hub for collaboration and sharing. Throughout the course, you'll explore essential aspects of community building, including important design principles, behavioural management strategies, and the key factors to consider when setting up a successful community. 

 
Location: Online (self-paced) 

Dates and Times: Start any time (self-paced) 

Language: English only 

Costs: Free

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Dealing with large student numbers: activities and assessment 

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam  

Student groups are growing larger every year, making it challenging to actively engage students in their learning. 

In this Short session, you’ll learn effective active teaching methods for large groups and practical strategies to save time when providing feedback and grading assignments. 

Location: Hybrid 

Dates and times:

• 8 April 2025, 11:00 - 12:30 

• 24 June 2025, 11:00 - 12:30 

Language: Dutch, unless someone cannot speak Dutch - in which case English. 

Costs: Free  

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Bringing TV techniques to teaching: how to entertain, engage and educate! 

Universiteit Maastricht

In this workshop you will receive guidance on how to enhance your teaching by using storytelling, videos, interviews and other techniques from the TV industry. Whether being taught online or face to face, students learn better in a stimulating environment. It is the responsibility of the lecturer to create that environment with their performance, the course content and the positive energy they engender from their audience. 

All this can be achieved by using easily learnt techniques from the TV industry. Teaching and being taught can be much more fun – if you know how! TV producer and media skills trainer Julian Dismore will introduce you to different ways to make your lectures and lecture materials more engaging while maintaining the academic standard.  Exercises, discussions and role plays will help you hone your approach.   

Date and time: 3 April 2025, 13:30 – 16:00 

Language: English

Location: online

Cost: free

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Remote (individual) guidance of student(s)

Open Universiteit

The focus of this workshop is the successful supervision of (individual) students. A special aspect here is the role of the online tutor. After all, many teachers maintain contact with students remotely: through phone calls, e-mail and zoom or during virtual classes.

During this workshop we will cover some theoretical aspects and practice fundamental interaction and conversation techniques, like feedback rules in role play and discussions based on sources and videoclips. We try as much as possible to connect to situations in your own teaching practice. The focus is always on optimizing each person's strengths as effectively as possible for (online) individual coaching. 

Dates and times: on demand, starting at 4 registrations. Participants will be contacted to schedule a moment. 

Language: Dutch/English

Location: online/face-to-face

Cost: free

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Education Days 2025 

Radboud University, Radboudumc, HAN University of Applied Sciences, ROC Nijmegen and Yuverta  

In our rapidly changing society, where uncertainty and change are the norm, the question is more relevant than ever: how and for what are we educating our young people? Reflect and dare to look ahead. It is time to grow! 

Location: At the campus in Nijmegen 

Dates and times: 1 and 2 April 2025 

Language: Dutch and English (depending on workshop) 

Costs: Free (for external guests 25 euros administration costs are charged).   

Check the website for the full programme: The Education Days | Radboud University 

Sign up via this link.  

VU Education Day 2025 

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam 

The VU Education Day on 6 March 2025 is entirely dedicated to 'Imagination in Education'. It will be a day full of inspiration, meeting and new perspectives, in which imagination is central. 

Together, we explore how we, as an educational community, can use our dreams and ideas to meet the challenges of tomorrow. Use your imagination, dream big! 

Inspiring opening and keynote 

We will start the day with a plenary meeting in which we will let imagination in education resonate in a creative way through different speakers. 

Workshops and interactive sessions 

In addition to the keynote, you can choose from various workshops and interactive sessions, and we will discuss current themes that play a role at VU Amsterdam. Be inspired, share your insights and discover new perspectives that you can immediately apply in your educational practice. 
 

Location: On campus 

Dates and times: March 6, 2025 

Language: Dutch 

Costs: Free  

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