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• Designing education with innovative technology (ICT)

  1. Effectively and responsibly 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.

  Date and time: 8 May 2025, 11:00-12:30
  Sign up via this registration form.
  Language: Dutch, unless someone cannot speak Dutch - in which case English
  Location: hybrid
  Cost: free

  2. How to integrate virtual exchange into your course 

  Erasmus Universiteit 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.

  Dates and time: on request
  Sign up via this registration form.
  Language: English
  Location: online Microlab
  Cost: free

  3. 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.

  Dates and time: on request. Workshop duration: 90 minutes.
  Starting from 6 registrations, we will contact participants to schedule a moment. Participants should bring their own laptop. Sign up via this registration form.
  Language: Dutch and English
  Location: on campus
  Cost: free

  4. Thesis supervision

  Universiteit Leiden

  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.

  Dates and time: start any time (self-paced)
  Sign up via this registration form.
  Language: Dutch and English
  Location: online
  Cost: free

  5. 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 about AI technology for higher education on their educational innovation webpage.

  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.

  Dates and time: start any time (self-paced)
  More information and sign up: Homepage - tilburg.ai.
  Language: Dutch and English
  Location: online
  Cost: free

  6. 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.

  Dates and time: continuously
  More information: Homepage - tilburg.ai.
  Language: English
  Location: online
  Cost: free

  7. Responsible use of generative AI

  Universiteit Maastricht

  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.

  Dates and time: online mini module.
  Sign up via this registration form.
  Language: English
  Location: online
  Cost: free

  8. AI prompt engineering

  Universiteit Maastricht

  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.

  Dates and time: online mini module
  Sign up via this registration form.
  Language: English
  Location: online
  Cost: free

• Diversity and inclusion

  1. EQUIPPING: inclusive teaching in diverse classrooms

  Rijskuniversiteit Grongingen

  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 this webpage to learn more about Equipping.

  Dates and time: 

  • 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

  Sign up via this registration form.  
  Language: English
  Location: on campus(Groningen City Center)
  Cost: free

  2. Introduction to Dutch

  Rijskuniversiteit Grongingen

  Learn basic Dutch.

  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.

  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.

  Dates and time: you can start anytime (self-paced)
  Sign up via this registration form.
  More information: Massive Open Online Courses - rug.nl.
  Language: English
  Location: online
  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.

  3. 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.

  Dates and time: you can start anytime (self-paced).
  Sign up via this registration form.
  Language: Dutch
  Location: online
  Cost: free

  4. Bringing TV techniques to teaching

  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
  Sign up via this registration form.
  Language: English
  Location: online
  Cost: free

  5. Accessible lectures in three steps

  Universiteit Leiden

  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.

  Dates and time: start at any time (self-paced)
  Sign up via this registration form.
  Language: Dutch and English
  Location: online
  Cost: free

  6. How to improve intercultural communication in your teaching

  Erasmus Universiteit 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.

  Date and time: 10 June 2025, 13:00-16:00
  Sign up via this registration form.
  More information: How to improve intercultural communication in your teaching - eur.nl.
  Language: Dutch and English
  Location: Campus Woudestein - T11-67
  Cost: free

  7. 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.

  Dates and time: 

  • 14 March 2025, 9:30–12:30
  • 21 March 2025, 9:30–12:30
  • 28 March 2025, 9:30–12:30

  Sign up via this registration form.
  Language: English
  Location: TU Delft Teaching Lab
  Cost: free

  8. Diverse and inclusive education: discussing sensitive topics

  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.

  Dates and time: 20 May 2025, 14.00-15.30
  Via Microsoft Teams, the link will be shared a few days before the session.
  Sign up via this registration form.
  Language: English
  Location: online
  Cost: free

• Assessment

  1. Assessment in higher education: professional development for teachers

  Erasmus Universiteit 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 time: every 8 weeks it is possible to register and start with the MOOC.
  The first opportunity starts 20 January 2025.
  Sign up via this registration form.
  Language: English
  Location: online
  Cost: free

  2. 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.

  Dates and time: on demand.
  Sign up via this registration form.
  Language: English
  Location: TU Delft Teaching Lab
  Cost: free

  3. 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.

  Dates and time: on demand
  Sign up via this registration form.
  Language: English
  Location: TU Delft Teaching Lab
  Cost: free

• Sustainable Development

  1. 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. 

  Dates and time: on demand
  Sign up via this registration form.
  Language: English
  Location: TU Delft Teaching Lab
  Cost: free

  Impact driven education

  Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam

  Are you looking for ways to create impact with your course? Our world is complex and full of wicked problems, through our education we can prepare students to be able to contribute to solving these challenges. But where to start? Join this webinar to explore principles of impact-driven education and identify opportunities for your course. This webinar is an introduction to the MicroLab ‘How to design impact driven education?’. This webinar is also open for non-teaching staff. All EUR-staff can participate for free.

  What will you achieve? Explore the principle of impact-driven education and identify opportunities for your course.

  Dates and time: this webinar is organised on demand for a minimum of 4 participants. 
  Sign up via this registration form.
  Language: English, unless all participants speak Dutch
  Location: online
  Cost: free

• Student engagement

  1. 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 time: on demand
  Starting at 4 registrations. Participants will be contacted to schedule a moment.
  Sign up via this registration form.
  Language: Dutch and English
  Location: hybrid
  Cost: free

  2. Build your own online community

  Universiteit Leiden

  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.

  Dates and time: start any time (self-paced)
  Sign up via this registration form.
  Language: English
  Location: online (self-paced)
  Cost: free
  

• Miscellaneous

  1. 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.

  Dates and time: 

  • 8 April 2025, 11:00-12:30
  • 24 June 2025, 11:00-12:30

  
  Sign up via this registration form.
  Language: Dutch, unless someone cannot speak Dutch - in which case English
  Location: hybrid
  Cost: free

  2. Successful PhD supervision: a shared journey 

  Rijksuniversiteit Groningen

  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.

  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.

  Dates and time: you can start anytime (self-paced)
  Sign up via this registration form.
  More information:  Massive Open Online Courses - rug.nl.
  Language: English
  Location: online
  Cost: free

  3. Unlock your students’ potential: learn to teach reflection skills

  Rijksuniversiteit Groningen

  Reflection is an essential skill for all university students and plays a crucial role in their academic development. But how do you get students to reflect and what is your role as a teacher in this process? Learning your students to reflect is not something done ‘just like that’. It requires specific knowledge, skills and teaching methods, which will be addressed in this training. This course is designed for lecturers who want to delve deeper into the art of teaching reflection. It complements the University Teaching Qualification (UTQ/BKO) and is ideal for educators looking to enhance their ability to encourage and teach reflective skills.

  What you will gain:

  • Knowledge: learn about educational theories and models about reflection to provide you a solid basis.
  • Practical tools for reflective teaching: Learn how to design learning activities within your own course that invite students to reflect.
  • Skills for encouraging reflection: Gain expertise to encourage meaningful reflection during your teaching, such as through the use of non-verbal communication or guiding reflective discussions.
  • Professional development: This course not only equips you to teach reflection but also contributes to your own growth as a ‘reflective practitioner’, with the goal of improving effectiveness in the classroom.

  Dates and time: 

  • Workshop 1: 15 April 2025, 9.00-12.30
  • Workshop 2: 6 May 2025, 9.00-12.30
  • Workshop 3: 20 May 2025, 9.00-12.30
  • Workshop 4: 3 June 2025, 9.00-12.30

  You need to be present during at least 3 workshops.
  Sign up via this registration form.
  Language: English
  Location: on-site in Groningen
  Cost: free

• Education days 2025

  1. 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!

  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.

  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.

  Date: March 6, 2025
  Sign up via this registration form.
  Language: Dutch
  Location: on campus
  Cost: free

  2. RU Education Day 2025

  Radbout Universiteit

  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!

  Dates: 1 and 2 April 2025
  More information and the full programme: The Education Days - ru.nl.
  Sign up via this registration form.
  Language: Dutch and English (depending on workshop)
  Location: On campus in Nijmegen
  Cost: free (for external guests 25 euros administration costs are charged)

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