Listings by theme

• Designing education with innovative technology (ICT)

  1. How to make educational videos

  Eindhoven University of Technology

  In this training you will learn how you can present yourself in front of the laptop camera and
  the camera in the recording studio at TU/e. The aim is to get the most out of sending the
  information and keep your subject interesting and engaging for students. Where can you
  improve your (digital) presentation skills? What are you already doing well? What works for
  you and can you share with your colleagues? We are going to talk about physical posture,
  tone of voice, focus, tension in communication and all from behind your desk, at home. We
  will address questions that teachers have as a result of their experiences making
  educational videos.

  Learning Outcomes

  • To determine for what purpose you make your educational video.
  • To present front of the camera at home and in the studio setting.
  • Make the subject of the video interesting and engaging for students, by making a
    script and use visual aids (e.g. PowerPoint slides).

  Location
  TU Eindhoven and the first session is online

  Dates and times

  • Session 1 (online): 2 October 2026, 10:00‐12:00h
  • Session (on campus 2 in Eindhoven): 9 October 2026, 09:00‐13:00h
  • Session 3 (on campus in Eindhoven): 16 October 2026, 10:00‐14:00h
  • Session 4 (on campus in Eindhoven): 30 October 2026, 10:00‐12:00h

  Language
  English

  Costs
  Free

• (generative) AI

  1. AI and assessment

  Erasmus University Rotterdam

  In this interactive MicroLab, you will explore the impact of generative AI on assessment. You will learn how to make informed choices about the use of AI and work on designing valid, reliable and future‐proof assessments for your own teaching practice.

  Location
  Campus Woudestein

  Dates and times
  New dates to be announced

  Language
  English

  Costs
  Free

  2. Integrating GenAI into your classroom

  Erasmus University Rotterdam 

  This e‐learning introduces practical ways to integrate GenAI into your teaching. You will explore how GenAI can support learning and how to guide students in using AI effectively and responsibly.

  Location
  Online – self‐paced e‐learning

  Duration
  Approximately 2 hours

  Language
  English

  Costs
  Free

  3. AI perspectives

  Erasmus University Rotterdam

  This podcast series explores the role of AI in academic writing from the perspectives of students and lecturers. It highlights the opportunities and challenges of AI in education and supports teachers in engaging with AI in their teaching practice.

  Format
  Podcast – on demand

  Duration
  Approximately 39 minutes

  Language
  English

  Costs
  Free

  4. AI literacy e‐learning

  Leiden University

  Looking to broaden your knowledge and practical skills in relation to the responsible and effective use of Large Language Models (LLMs)? Then this online course is for you! Developed by educational professionals at LLInC, Leiden University, this course helps you explore how AI can support teaching and learning in a responsible, effective, and intentional way. You will gain a clear overview of the opportunities, risks, and practical applications of AI, along with concrete guidance on how to implement it in your educational practice. Rather than recommending the use of AI or specific tools, the course equips you with the foundational knowledge you need to make informed decisions about when, why, and how to use AI in your teaching.

  Location
  Online

  Dates and times
  Start at any time (self‐paced)

  Language
  English

  Costs
  Free

  5. AI assessment toolkit (assessment methods & AI)

  Leiden University

  The rapid rise of generative AI has fundamentally changed how we think about summative assessment. What does an assessment actually measure, and to what extent can you reliably evaluate student performance when AI is part of the equation? This toolkit is not meant to help choose the “best” assessment method for a course. That decision should already be made through constructive alignment of learning objectives, teaching activities, and assessment. Instead, the toolkit helps educators reflect on whether an existing assessment can be made AI‐resilient, and under which conditions this is possible.

  Location
  Online

  Dates and times
  Start at any time (self‐paced)Language
  English

  Costs
  Free

  6. Showcasing AI in practice: episode II

  Maastricht University

  In this session, we will welcome Dr. Ingrid Samset, PhD, Assistant Professor at Leiden University, NL, and Dr. Matthew Voice, Assistant Professor at Warwick University, UK. Ingrid will talk to us about a set of pedagogical AI assistants (e.g. Tutor, Architect, Mirror, Critic, Historical Persona) she has designed using their own in‐house LLM, to support students in understanding course materials, structuring ideas and developing arguments in her Postcolonial World course. These assistants are integrated as 24/7 collaborative learning tools that enhance engagement, critical thinking and human–AI collaboration, while complementing (rather than replacing) traditional teaching and class participation. Matthew has been very active in experimenting with AI in education, first for formative assessment and now he is using AI to address possible decline in student preparation and a growing tendency to rely on AI‐generated summaries of readings. He deliberately integrates AI into pre‐tutorial work by asking students to generate and critically compare AI reading summaries with the original texts, helping them reflect on what may be gained or lost through AI use while strengthening critical thinking and engagement with the material.

  Location
  Online

  Dates and times
  Tuesday 22 September 12:00 – 13:30

  Language
  English

  Costs
  Free

  7. AI for education, research & innovation

  Tilburg University

  Tilburg.ai is Tilburg University’s initiative for exploring and developing the responsible use of artificial intelligence in education, research and university practice. It brings together AI tools, knowledge, training and expertise to help students, teachers, researchers and staff make effective and responsible use of generative AI. The initiative is continuously evolving, with new tools, resources and materials added along the way. You can find, for example:

  • AI tools: Tilburg.ai develops AI applications for students and teachers, including course‐ specific chatbots, a CV assistant, and other AI tools for education.
  • Tutorials & knowledge base: Articles on topics such as prompt engineering, AI tools, AI safety, privacy, bias, and the use of generative AI in teaching, learning, and research. The site now features dozens of articles.
  • Prompt engineering course: A free, ten‐part course on how to write more effective prompts.
  • E‐learning on responsible AI use: Designed for students and staff, covering how large language models (LLMs) work, their capabilities and limitations, and the ethical considerations surrounding their use.
  • Tilly: Tilburg University’s own AI chatbot. Tilly is more than a simple ChatGPT clone: the platform has been specifically designed for use in higher education and can work with course‐specific materials. This allows teachers, for example, to provide students with a chatbot that answers questions based on the sources and materials of a particular course.

  Location
  Online: www.tilburg.ai. Just let Tilly know what you are looking for, and feel free to check anytime, as new materials will be added regularly.

  Language
  English

  Costs
  Free

  8. Impact of GenAI on assessment

  Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

  What does it mean to assess students fairly and validly in the age of GenAI? How can you design assessments that both align with learning objectives and reflect the reality of GenAI use? In this session, you will discover how the two‐lane approach can help you make thoughtful and future‐proof assessment choices.

  At the end of the session, you will be able to:

  • Explain the risks GenAI poses for assessment.
  • Apply the two‐lane approach to assessment design.

  Location
  Hybrid

  Dates and times
  12 November 2026 11:00 – 12:30

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

  Costs
  Free

  9. GenAI & AI literacy for teachers: an introduction

  Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

  In this workshop, you will explore what AI literacy means for your own role within your teaching practice. You will become familiar with relevant frameworks and insights and translate these into your own educational context. In addition, you will reflect on your own position and capabilities regarding GenAI and identify next steps for your further professional development.

  At the end of the session, you will be able to:

  • Explain what AI literacy means for you as a teacher and why it is relevant within your own teaching practice.
  • Analyze components of frameworks such as the AI‐GO framework and relate them to your own teaching practice.
  • Describe the main dilemmas surrounding the impact of GenAI on learning, teaching, and assessment.
  • Reflect on your own knowledge, attitudes, and skills regarding GenAI and identify areas for further development.

  Location
  Hybrid

  Dates and times
  17 September 2026 11:00 – 12:30

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

  Costs
  Free

  10. Prompting for beginners

  Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

  In this workshop, we will actively get started with prompting. By practicing different prompting strategies, you will learn how to use GenAI purposefully within your own educational context.

  At the end of the session, you will be able to:

  • Explain what makes a good prompt.
  • Apply and compare different types of prompts in terms of effectiveness.
  • Formulate effective prompts (and prompt sequences) for your own context and desired outputs.

  Location
  Hybrid

  Dates and times
  24 September 2026 11:00 – 12:30

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

  Costs
  Free

• Diversity and inclusion

  1. Accessible lectures in three steps

  Leiden University

  Would you like to update an existing lecture or create a new one that enables all students to better understand and benefit from your lecture materials? In this online module that was developed by experienced teachers from the Faculty of Social Science at Leiden University, you will learn how to tailor your lecture with particular attention to the neurodiverse group of students in your course. It offers evidence‐based teaching techniques, a lecture accessibility checklist, and a student feedback form, all ready to use in your own lectures.

  Location
  Online

  Dates and times
  Start at any time (self‐paced)

  Language
  English

  Costs
  Free

  2. Diversity and inclusion awareness in Open University education

  Open University

  In this training, you will gain insight into how inclusion and exclusion arise in education and the role you play in that process. You will examine your own assumptions and (unconscious) biases and learn how these impact your interactions with students. In addition, you will receive practical tools to actively contribute to an inclusive learning environment.

  Upon completion, you will be able to:

  • Explain key concepts related to diversity and inclusion.
  • Identify the main laws and policy documents that play a role in inclusion.
  • Recognize your own frames of reference and biases, and understand how they influence your interactions with and support of students.
  • Assess how differences in students' backgrounds and circumstances affect their learning process.
  • Recognize when students do not feel included and empathize with their experience.
  • Reflect on your own role as a teacher or support staff member in creating an inclusive learning environment.
  • Handle discomfort or resistance surrounding diversity and inclusion, both in yourself and in students.
  • Identify support options within and outside the Open University for both teachers and students.

  Location
  Online or on campus

  Dates and times

  • October 27 | 10:00–12:00 | Online or on campus in Heerlen
  • November 3 | 10:00–12:00 | Online
  • November 17 | 10:00–12:00 | Online

  Language
  Dutch

  Costs
  Free

  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.

  Location
  Online

  Dates and times
  Start at any time (self‐paced)

  Language
  Dutch

  Costs
  Free

  4. EQUIPPING: inclusive teaching in diverse classrooms

  Rijksuniversiteit 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.).

  Location
  On‐site (Groningen City Center)

  Dates and times

  •  Module 'The Role of Language in the Classroom', 2 October, 10:00 – 13:00
  • Module 'Inclusive Assessment': 2 November, 10:00 – 13:00

  Language
  English

  Costs
  Free

  5. The inclusive teacher: e‐learning for teachers

  Rijksuniversiteit Groningen

  The Inclusive Teacher e‐learning course offers a range of tools and tips to make student diversity a valuable asset, leading to more effective teaching and greater student success. Most teachers already do a lot to promote inclusion. However, sometimes it is unclear how you can add to your skills set, or why certain teaching strategies could benefit (groups of) learners. As this course shows, inclusive teaching is often about making small, practical adjustments that lead to sustainable improvement. Topics include inclusive course design, pedagogy, group work, and assessment.

  The e‐learning is both accessible and interactive and offers a choice of activities. Through discussion boards, you can share best practices with other course participants. Each course unit takes 2‐3 hours to complete. If you do the Introduction and at least one other unit, you can get a Certificate of Participation. If you do all units and a reflective assignment at the end, you can gain a Proof of Competence.

  Location
  Online

  Dates and times
  Start, learn and finish any time (self‐paced)

  Language
  English

  Costs
  Free

  6. Introduction to Dutch

  Rijksuniversiteit Groningen

  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.

  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.

  Location
  Online

  Dates and times
  You can start anytime (self‐paced)

  Language
  English

  Costs
  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.

  7. VR training Gender Imbalance

  TU Delft

  Gender imbalance remains an important and timely issue in STEM education. What is it like to be a woman or gender‐minority student working on a project in an otherwise all‐male group? Through an immersive VR experience, you will step into the student’s role and explore interactions with different types of peers. Together, we will reflect on group dynamics, the roles students take on, and what can reasonably be expected of both students and educators. The training focuses on developing greater self‐awareness and identifying practical ways to support inclusive group work in your teaching.

  Location
  Campus

  Dates and times
  Tuesday November 10, 10:00 – 13:00

  Language
  English

  Costs
  Free

• Miscellaneous

  1. Speaking on camera

  Open Universiteit

  Do you want to appear more persuasive and confident on camera? In this practical training, you will work on structure, connecting with your target audience, speaking technique, and persuasion. You will practice with your own script, receive personal feedback, and learn to consciously use your voice and posture. Partially online, partially in the studio. 

  After this training, you will be able to:

  • Determine and structure the content of an educational video in a way that suits the target audience
  • Present the content of an educational video convincingly and enthusiastically, making deliberate use of the 5 elements of speaking techniques, your posture, and your breathing

  Location
  Partially online and partially on location in Heerlen

  Dates and Times

  • February 22 | 10:00–12:00 | Online
  • March 4 | 10:00–12:00 | Heerlen Campus
  • March 18 | 10:00–12:00 | Heerlen Campus
  • March 25 | 10:00–12:00 | Online

  Language
  Dutch (English possible)

  Costs
  Free

  2. Transdisciplinary learning trajectory

  Wageningen University

  The trajectory is meant for all teaching staff who wish to improve their transdisciplinary teaching skills. Goal of the trajectory

  • Better prepare teachers for practice of transdisciplinary learning
  • Inspire teachers and bring them into contact with each other (let them inspire each other)

  Please note that there are seven sessions in total. You will receive a certificate when completing the whole trajectory.

  Location
  Wageningen

  Dates and times

  • 02 November 2026
  • 30 November 2026
  • 11 January 2027
  • 15 February 2027
  • 15 March 2027
  • 19 April 2027
  • 24 May 2027

  All days 09:00 ‐ 17:00

  Language
  English

  Costs
  free

  3. Emotions in the classroom: introducing a pedagogy of hope

  Wageningen University

  In this course we explore nature inclusive methods that can support sharing, reflection and processing of emotions around global uncertainty, climate change, ecological and social decline/loss/impairment.

  Increasingly, staff and students are confronted with these realities throughout their study program or research efforts and may experience various levels of anxiety or emotional despair. It is usually beyond the scope of an academic lecture to address emotional reflection and processing. However, teachers can also no longer ignore the reality of deeper emotional levels reaching the surface in class or in conversation with students. This course can support teachers to be better prepared for emotional responses. In three days, this module dives into key concepts, methods and facilitation skills of working with emotions in class.

  Location
  Wageningen

  Dates and times

  • 06 November 2026, 09.00‐13.00
  • 20 November 2026, 09.00‐17.00
  • 27 November 2026, 09.00‐13.00

  Language
  English

  Costs
  Free

• Student engagement

  1. 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

  Dates and times
  Start any time (self‐paced)

  Language
  English

  Costs
  Free

  2. 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 challenge 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

  3. 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.

  Location
  Online

  Dates and times
  You can start anytime (self‐paced)

  Language
  English

  Costs
  Free

  4. VR training Disengaged Students

  TU Delft

  In this VR experience, you step into the role of an educator facing a visibly disengaged group of students. How do you respond when students show little interest in interacting with you, the material, or each other? Which approaches risk further disengagement, and which choices may help to re‐engage the group? Through the VR experience and guided reflection with other educators, you will identify practical ways to support engagement in your lectures.

  Location
  Campus

  Dates and times
  Tuesday 3 November, 10:00 – 13:00

  Language
  English

  Costs
  Free

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

  Maastricht University

  In this workshop you receive guidance on how to enhance your teaching by using storytelling, videos, interviews, and other techniques from the TV industry. Students learn better in a stimulating environment and it is the responsibility of the lecturer to create that environment with their performance, the content, and the positive energy from their audience. This can be achieved more effectively by using easy to learn TV techniques. TV producer and media skills trainer Julian Dismore will introduce you to different ways to make your lectures more engaging. Your approach and presenting skills like passion, body language and pacing can all be improved quickly and effectively. Julian’s career has been built on making even the driest subject matter compelling for a prime‐time TV audience, so he’s confident he can help make any academic content compelling.

  Location
  Online via Zoom

  Dates and times

  • 8 October 2026 13:30 – 16:00
  • 27 October 2026 13:30 – 16:00

  Language
  English

  Costs
  Free

• Assessment and feedback

  1. Implementing peer feedback

  Technische Universiteit Eindhoven

  In today’s educational landscape, integrating peer feedback offers a dynamic approach to assessment that fosters a culture of collaboration, empowers students to take ownership of their learning journey, and promotes deeper learning. In this workshop, you will participate in practical activities and discussions with colleagues on ways to implement peer feedback. You will be introduced to a framework for designing peer feedback and apply it to an example course. Participants will also gain access to a curated list of resources, examples, and rubrics to support the design and implementation of peer feedback in their own courses.

  After the workshop, you will be able to:

  • recognize the benefits of peer feedback for student learning;
  • identify and address the challenges associated with designing and implementing peer feedback;
  • design a peer feedback process for a course.

  Location
  TU Eindhoven campus

  Dates and times
  27 October 2026, 13:30–17:00

  Language
  English

  Costs
  Free

  2. Activating students with formative assessment

  Tilburg University

  Join this hands‐on interactive workshop and learn the basics of formative assessment, as well as insights and techniques to effectively implement formative assessment in your own course design.

  You will leave with a deeper understanding of formative assessment for engaging students and supporting them in their learning. Upon completion of this workshop, you will be able to explain the concept and purpose of formative assessment, identify various formative assessment techniques end implement formative assessment in your course design.

  Location
  Online (via Microsoft Teams, we will share the link a few days before the session)

  Dates and times
  Thursday, 5 November 2026, 15:00‐16:00 hrs

  Language
  English

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

• Sustainable development

  1. Course Beyond content: how to make a real difference as a teacher

  Radboud Universiteit Nijmegen

  While many colleagues think of the environment and reusable cups in the canteen when they hear about sustainable development, they almost never realise that sustainability is a more holistic concept that relates to their own teaching duties and everyone's professional responsibilities. This course will give you the pointers on how to make your teaching more impactful by considering the principles of sustainable development.

  Location
  On campus in Nijmegen (2 meetings)

  Dates and Times

  • 13 October 2026, 13:00 ‐ 16:00
  • 10 November 2026, 10:00 ‐ 12:00

  Language
  English

  Costs
  Free

  2. Onboarding in nature inclusive education

  Wageningen University and NatureCollege

  We will onboard you in the world of nature inclusive education in 6 meetings of 4 hours each. In between you will get homework assignments to reflect more on the topic. In this module you will learn about the value of nature inclusive education, experience nature inclusive teaching methods and reflect on the attitude and worldviews that underlie a shift towards nature inclusive learning. We will use a framework in which cognitive, physical, emotional, existential and action‐oriented aspects are addressed. These are explored through experiential (outdoor) exercises, dialogue and literature.

  Location
  On location in Wageningen

  Dates and times

  • 05 March 9:00 - 13:30
  • 19 March 9:00 - 13:30
  • 2 April 9:00 - 13:30
  • 16 April 9:00 - 13:30
  • 30 April 9:00 - 13:30
  • 14 May 9:00 - 13:30

  Languages
  English

  Costs
  Free

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