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SUMMARY:EDEN NAP Webinar - Academic Freedom vs. Algorithmic Reality: Who shapes the digital classroom?\,  April 28 at 13:00 CET
DESCRIPTION:Academic Freedom vs. Algorithmic Reality: Who shapes the digital classroom? \n\n\n\nWhose freedom is it anyway? As AI moves from the sidelines to the centre of higher education\, we face a new “algorithmic reality.” This webinar explores whether the digital tools we use to teach and research are silently standardizing the very art of academic inquiry. We will seek to take a look at the tension between high-tech innovation and the fundamental right to maintain a unique\, independent academic voice.The session features a dual-perspective dialogue: assoc. prof. Aušrinė Pasvenskienė (Vytautas Magnus University\, Lithuania) will address the legal and ethical safeguards needed to protect scholars in a digitalised world\, while prof. John G. Keating (Maynooth University\, Ireland) will explore how the design of our digital environments—from AI assistants to collaborative platforms—shapes our discourse and limits or expands our pedagogical autonomy. Join us for this presentation and discussion to discover how we can harness technology without letting algorithms replace our own pedagogical decisions.Duration: 90 minutes   \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWATCH NOW\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nModerator\n\n\n\n\nAssoc. prof. Giedrė Tamoliūnė \n\n\n\n\nDr. Giedrė Tamoliūnė is an associate professor at Education Academy and senior specialist at the Institute for Study Innovations at Vytautas Magnus University. She is involved in European and national scientific and applied projects focusing on technology-enhanced teaching and learning aspects. Her research interests focus on technology-enhanced teaching and learning in higher education\, digitally competent educators and institutions\, the cooperation between EdTech and educational institutions\, AI in education\, and adult education. She has been a Steering Committee member of the EDEN Network of Academics and Professionals (NAP) since 2023.  \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nPresenters\n\n\n\n\nAssoc. Prof. dr. Aušrinė Pasvenskienė\n\n\n\n\nAušrinė Pasvenskienė is an assoc. prof.\, vice dean at the Faculty of Law\, Vytautas Magnus University (VMU\, Kaunas\, Lithuania)\, a researcher at Vytautas Kavolis Transdisciplinary Research Institute (VMU); a chair of VMU ethics committee; a visiting researcher at the Faculty of Law\, Helsinki University (Finland). She serves as the Editor-in-Chief of the Baltic Journal of Law and Politics\, is the Principal Investigator for the Erasmus+ project “Modernization of Legal Education for the Support of European and Euro-Atlantic Integration of Ukraine” (EU4UA)\, is a member of the European Association of Education Law and Policy. Her research interests include education law\, human rights in education\, the intersection of law and digital technologies\, also law\, education and digital technologies.  \n\n\n\n\nProf. dr. John G. Keating \n\n\n\n\nJohn G. Keating is Professor of Computer Science at Maynooth University\, where he serves as Associate Dean for Teaching and Learning in the Faculty of Science and Engineering. A mathematician and computational scientist by training — with a BSc in Mathematics and Physics\, a PhD in Atmospheric Physics\, and postgraduate qualifications in science education and applied linguistics — he brings an unusually cross-disciplinary perspective to questions of technology and pedagogy. John’s current research sits at the intersection of artificial intelligence\, higher education practice\, and curriculum quality. He leads an active programme investigating AI-assisted coding\, automated analysis of learning outcomes at national scale\, and the linguistic dimensions of human-AI interaction in educational settings. Within Maynooth\, he is a leading institutional voice on AI in higher education\, regularly advising on policy\, ethics\, and pedagogical design. His particular interest for this panel lies in how the architecture of digital tools — from AI coding assistants to learning management systems — encodes assumptions about knowledge\, inquiry\, and academic voice\, often invisibly. He argues that pedagogical autonomy in the AI era requires not just policy protection but genuine digital and curricular literacy: the capacity to interrogate the tools we use\, not merely deploy them.
URL:https://eden-europe.eu/event/eden-nap-webinar-academic-freedom-vs-algorithmic-reality-who-shapes-the-digital-classroom-april-28-at-1300-cet/
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SUMMARY:EDEN PhD Spotlight Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Date: April 8th\, 2026 \n\n\n\nTime: 1:30–2:30 PM (CET)Format: online \n\n\n\nWe present a new webinar series “EDEN PhD Spotlight” for PhD community of researchers. \n\n\n\nSession OverviewThis panel session will focus on the activities of the EDEN DLE Doctoral and Postdoctoral Community\, with particular emphasis on understanding and addressing the educational needs of PhD candidates and early-career researchers. \n\n\n\nThe discussion will explore opportunities for professional development\, including career pathways within and beyond academia\, as well as possibilities for international collaboration and research funding. Special attention will be given to how the EDEN network – and the broader European research landscape – can support emerging researchers in building sustainable and impactful careers in the field of digital and open education. \n\n\n\nKey themes will include: \n\n\n\n\nIdentification of educational and training needs of PhD candidates and early-career researchers\n\n\n\nProfessional development strategies and career pathways\n\n\n\nOpportunities for collaboration within international research networks\n\n\n\nAccess to funding schemes and research support mechanisms at European and international level\n\n\n\n\nInteractive Component \n\n\n\nThe session will actively involve PhD participants through live polls aimed at exploring their educational needs and professional development expectations. These insights will contribute to shaping future initiatives of the EDEN DLE Doctoral and Postdoctoral Community. \n\n\n\nWATCH THE WEBINAR\n\n\n\nModerator\n\n\n\n\nAntonella Poce\n\n\n\n\nAntonella Poce – EDEN Chair of PhD Community\, currently holds the role of full professor in Experimental Pedagogy at the Department of Education and Humanities of the University Roma Tor Vergata\, where she is the head of the INTELLECT Research Center (Center for Museum Heritage Education\, Well-being and Technology in Education). She is the Head of the joint degree one-year post graduate courses “Museum Education. General Aspects”\, “Heritage Education and Digital Technologies”\, and of the joint degree two-years post graduate course “Advanced Studies in Museum Education”. She is author of different publications of national and international relevance on the topics of innovation\, assessment and use of technology in teaching and learning\, in the context of heritage experience. She took part in different national and European research projects on digital learning\, soft skills development\, critical thinking promotion and evaluation\, use of heritage for fostering social inclusion. She has been a member of EDEN since 2009. In 2016 she was awarded the title of EDEN Fellow and in 2020 the title of EDEN Senior Fellow. From 2017 to 2020 she has been President of  EDEN – NAP Network of Academics and Professionals. \n\n\n\n\n\nSpeakers\n\n\n\n\nMika Levonen\n\n\n\n\nMika Levonen is Head of Sector at the European Research Executive Agency (REA) of the European Commission\, where he works within the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions\, focusing on the management of MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships. In his role\, he contributes to the implementation of European research funding programmes that support researcher mobility\,career development\, and international collaboration. He has extensive experience in research programme management within the European Commission\, including roles as call coordinator and project ofWicer. With a background combining academic research and science policy\, his work supports the development of research careers and the strengthening of the European research and innovation ecosystem. \n\n\n\n\nSilvi Serreqi\n\n\n\n\nSilvi Serreqi is a Project Advisor at the European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA) of the European Commission. In this role\, she contributes to the management and implementation of EU-funded programmes supporting innovation ecosystems\, interregional collaboration\, and capacity building across Europe. She has been involved in initiatives such as the Interregional Innovation Investments (I3) Instrument\, supporting projects that foster cooperation between regions and strengthen innovation capacities. Her work focuses on facilitating collaboration among stakeholders\, promoting innovation-driven growth\, and supporting the development of European research and innovation networks. \n\n\n\n\nIsabelle Brianso\n\n\n\n\nDr Isabelle Brianso (PhD) is Vice Rector and associate professor at Avignon University (France) / Centre Norbert Elias (UMR 8562)\, where she teaches museology and communication – oriented to cultural heritage. Her research focuses mainly on discourse and the analysis of heritage processes in an international context (UNESCO\, Council of Europe)\, as well as the study of museum visitors and cultural mediation. A former Marie Sklodowska-Curie Fellow hosted at the Autonomous University of Barcelona (Spain)\, she is an expert-evaluator for the Cultural Routes programme of the Council of Europe. \n\n\n\n\nMarquard Smith\n\n\n\n\nDr Marquard Smith (PhD) is Academic Director of the AHRC’s London Arts & Humanities Partnership\, a doctoral training programme across 8 London higher education institutions and non-HEIs including London Museum\, The National Archives\, and the Victoria & Albert Museum. He teaches at UCL\, London\, where he was the Programme Leader for the MA Museums & Galleries in Education (2016-2023)\, and is Editor-in-Chief of Journal of Visual Culture. An academic and curator of exhibitions and public programming in London\, Venice\, Istanbul\, and Vilnius\, Marq’s publications include Research: Practitioner | Curator | Educator and Decolonizing: The Curriculum\, the Museum\, and the Mind.
URL:https://eden-europe.eu/event/eden-phd-spotlight-webinar/
CATEGORIES:EDEN PhD Spotlight,EDEN webinar series,Virtual events
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SUMMARY:Open Education Week (OEW) - March 2-6\, 2026  - JOIN AND NETWORK!
DESCRIPTION:Open Education Week is a celebration of the global Open Education Movement. Its goal is to raise awareness of the movement and its impact on teaching and learning worldwide\, and to expand free and open educational opportunities for everyone everywhere.EDEN is endorsing Open Education Week and is now organising EDEN DLE OEW for the 10th time in a row. We want to highlight how open education can help people achieve their educational goals\, whether by developing skills and knowledge for work\, supporting formal studies\, learning something new for personal interest\, or seeking additional teaching resources.Join us for the following events – participation is free and open!Remember to register. EDEN will issue open badges to acknowledge and appreciate your event participation.Be sure to mark March 2-6 on your calendar! \n\n\n\nWATCH ALL THE  SESSIONS HERE\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nDuring the Open Education Week\, EDEN DLE offers the following online events:\n\n\n\n\nMonday\, 2 March 2026\, 12:00-13:30 CET\nTitle: Assessment Futures: What OU Students Tell Us and How AI Can Help Us Respond \n\n\n\nDescription: Assessment is undergoing rapid transformation across the higher‑education sector\, driven by shifting student expectations\, new patterns of engagement\, and the accelerating influence of generative AI. At The Open University\, we now have a unique combination of evidence\, expertise\, and emerging tools that allow us to rethink assessment in a way that is pedagogically grounded\, student‑centred\, and institutionally coherent. This webinar brings together three complementary strands of OU work to help us understand where assessment is heading and how we can respond strategically. \n\n\n\nFirst\, we will explore longitudinal evidence from OU students\, drawing on several years of comprehensive survey data that reveal how learners experience assessment\, how they feel about being more engaged and involved in the assessment process\, and their use of AI for assessment writing\, feedback and support. These insights enable us to identify and anticipate opportunities for improved assessment design and support. \n\n\n\nSecondly\, drawing on concrete examples from different curriculum areas\, we will demonstrate what assessment looks like that is informed by the OU’s framework for Critical AI Literacy Skills development\, i.e. AI Literacy which is grounded in equity\, diversity\, inclusion and access principles. \n\n\n\nFinally\, building on the evidence about student experiences and the OU’s pedagogical framing of AI\, we turn to practical tools that support course authors in rethinking assessment design. SCRIBE\, the OU’s AI-supported authoring assistant\, offers a growing suite of specialist assistants to help academics work through assessment decisions collaboratively and efficiently. These include assistants for generating diagnostic quiz questions with formative feedback\, sketching VLE-based learning activities aligned to different pedagogical purposes\, drafting assessment rubrics\, and mapping tasks to learning outcomes. In this segment\, we demonstrate how these assistants work\, not as replacements for educator judgment\, but as thinking partners that help course teams translate institutional priorities and student needs into well-designed\, authentic assessments. \n\n\n\nTogether\, these perspectives offer a coherent\, evidence‑based view of how the OU can evolve its assessment practices in a way that supports students\, empowers educators\, and aligns with our mission of widening participation. \n\n\n\nThe session will be chaired by Denise Whitelock\, who has spent her career developing AI systems for Teaching and Learning. \n\n\n\nTogether\, these presentations offer a timely and practical view of how human–AI partnerships are reshaping assessment while stressing the roles of trust\, transparency\, and institutional purpose. \n\n\n\nFormat: Presentations and discussion with participants \n\n\n\nModerator: Professor Denise Whitelock\, Institute of Educational Technology at the Open  University\, UK\, EDEN DLE Vice-president \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProfessor Denise Whitelock\, Institute of Educational Technology at the Open  University\, UK\, EDEN DLE Vice-president \n\n\n\nDr Denise Whitelock is the Artificial Intelligence Lead at the Institute of Educational Technology (IET) at The Open University\, following a six-year tenure as its Director. A Professor of Technology Enhanced Learning\, she brings over 25 years of expertise in applying Artificial Intelligence to the design\, evaluation\, and transformation of online and computer-based learning in higher education. \n\n\n\nDenise currently leads the UK’s contribution to two major European initiatives. The first\, ADMIT (Generative AI and Large Language Models in Higher Education)\, explores the educational and ethical frameworks needed to responsibly integrate LLMs and generative AI into teaching and learning. The second\, Every1 (Enable Everyone’s Engagement in the eneRgY transition)\, unites experts across energy\, education\, and the social sciences to empower inclusive participation in Europe’s digital energy market. \n\n\n\nAppointed Editor of Open Learning: The Journal of Open\, Distance & e-Learning in 2018\, Denise’s international standing is reflected in her visiting professorships at the Autonoma University of Barcelona\, the British University in Dubai\, and the Commonwealth of Learning in Canada. She currently serves as Board Member\, Senior Fellow\, and Vice President of Research for EDEN Digital Learning Europe\, and is a Fellow of the Academy of Social Science. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nSpeakers: \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Simon Cross\,  Institute of Educational Technology at the Open  University\, UK \n\n\n\nDr Simon Cross is a Senior Lecturer in the Institute of Educational Technology at the Open University and has 20 years’ research experience in distance and online learning and assessment. Simon has led a university-wide survey about the Student Experience of Feedback\, Assessment and Revision (SEFAR) since its inception in 2015 and most recently introduced questions to probe how students use AI for assessment activities. He has a keen interest in exploring new approaches to digital assessment and has led two international projects investigating the use of digital badges for teacher professional development and assessment at scale in India. As Associate Director for the Quality Enhancement and Innovation in IET between 2019 and 2023\, he commissioned investigations into the university use of assessment optionality\, patterns of assessment design and transparency. His current research interests in this area include: generational differences in assessment experience and perceptions of choice and agency; relationships between AI use\, study motivations\, assessment literacy\, study context\, and course grades; and the role of students’ assessment networks in supporting learning\, engagement\, and trust-building. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProfessor Mirjam Hauck\, Faculty of Wellbeing Education and Language Studies at the Open University UK \n\n\n\nDr Mirjam Hauck (SFHA) is Professor of Critical Digital Pedagogies in the Faculty of Wellbeing Education and Language Studies at the Open University UK. She is also a university Academic Lead for AI in Learning\, Teaching and Assessment. Her scholarly work focuses on theorising the field of collaborative online international learning (COIL)/virtual exchange (VE) through the social justice and inclusion lens\, framed as Critical COIL/VE (CVE). Most recently\, she has been exploring the potential of CVE to develop students’ critical AI literacy skills. \n\n\n\nShe is the President of the European Association for Computer Assisted Language Learning (EUROCALL)\, serves as Associate Editor of the CALL Journal and is an editorial board member of ReCALL and LLT. She is a founding member of UNICollaboration.org. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Duygu Bektik\, Institute of Educational Technology at the Open  University\, UK \n\n\n\nDr.Bektik is a Lecturer at The Open University’s Institute of Educational Technology. With a PhD in learning analytics and over 15 years’ experience in educational technology\, her research focuses on generative AI in education\, ethical instructional design\, and institutional AI adoption. She leads the design-based research and academic evaluation of SCRIBE\, the OU’s GenAI authoring assistant supporting course teams in curriculum and assessment design. Duygu co-founded OpenAIED\, a cross-institutional network on AI in education\, and co-leads the OU’s CPD course on Generative AI for Educators. She also serves as Deliverable Lead on the EU-funded ADMIT project\, developing educational and ethical frameworks for AI integration in higher education \n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, 3 March 2026\, 13:00-14:30 CET\nTitle of the Topic: Challenges micro-credentials bring and solutions QualityLink proposes  \n\n\n\nDescription:  Openly shareable and interoperable course data is a key enabler for transparency\, comparability and trust in the European micro-credentials ecosystem. Building on this premise\, the QualityLink project has developed a structured set of quality indicators for micro-credentials\, supported by a data model and ontology based on the European Learning Model (ELM). The project created a technical architecture for data exchange and implemented this in a pilot platform. The project directly addresses the “discover” use case of the European Higher Education Interoperability Framework (HEIF)\, thus capturing a key area in which European Universities alliances need to be interoperable to enable seamless student journeys. \n\n\n\nThis session is designed to link QualityLink project results with the challenges HEI face within micro-credentials. It will start with short presentations on the Quality link project results (quality indicators for micro-credentials and a pilot platform for data exchange) and lead to a panel discussion with experts in micro-credentials from different HEIs\, who will focus on the challenges micro-credentials pose for institutions when exchanging open data on their courses. \n\n\n\nFormat: Presentations and panel discussion \n\n\n\nModerator: Estela Daukšienė\, EDEN DLE \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr Estela Daukšienė is an EDEN DLE Management board member and a researcher in EDEN projects that refer to micro-credentials (MicroCredX\, QualityLink). She is a former president and board member of the Lithuanian and Distance e-Learning Association (LieDM). \n\n\n\nCurrently\, she works at Vytautas Magnus University in Lithuania\, where she serves as an associate professor in the Education Academy. She’s also a deputy director at the Innovative Studies Institute\, responsible for quality assurance of university online courses\, and contributing to university teacher training. She teaches future teachers and leads various national and international projects. Since 2010 she has been working among leading researchers on the topics of TEL\, OER\, virtual mobility\, micro-credentials\, teacher digital competence development\, education for SD and\, recently\, AI impact and application in education. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nSpeakers: \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nColin Tück is a senior expert for innovation and digitalisation at the Knowledge Innovation Centre (KIC). Colin has 15 years of experience in European higher education policy and cooperation. He works in collaboration with different European projects and initiatives related to quality assurance\, recognition\, interoperability and data exchange\, amongst others. Colin was the Director of the European Quality Assurance Register for Higher Education (EQAR)\, leading the conception\, implementation and management of the Database of External Quality Assurance Results (DEQAR). Colin contributed to shaping the European Higher Education Area’s (EHEA) quality assurance framework\, for example as a member of the Steering Group for the 2015 revision of the Standards and Guidelines for Quality Assurance in the European Higher Education Area (ESG)\, as a co-author of the European Approach for Quality Assurance of Joint Programmes and a member of the EU Micro-Credentials Higher Education Consultation Group \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJochen Ehrenreich is aSenior Researcher at DHBW Baden-Wuerttemberg Cooperative State University Heilbronn\, Germany. He is the coordinator of Erasmus + project QualityLink; and has been active in other DHBW lead projects on micro-credentials\, such as Micro-HE\, OEPass\, Ed-Dico. He leads framework development for issuing and recognizing micro-credentials across European higher education institutions at DHBW Baden-Wuerttemberg Cooperative State University Heilbronn. His quality management background\, and university innovation experience strengthen Europeans Credential systems. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThe panel discussion will focus on different challenges we meet when creating\, issuing or recognizing micro-credentials and how we address them in different universities and alliances. The following microcredential experts join the panel discussion: \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProf. dr. Airina Volungevičienė\, Vytautas Magnus University\, Lithuania\, EDEN Senior Fellow \n\n\n\nProf. dr. Airina Volungevičienė has been working among leading researchers\, methodology specialists and education policy makers in the area of technology enhanced learning (TEL) development in Europe and Lithuania since 1997. Having established the Lithuanian Distance and e-Learning Association (2010)\, she continued as a leader in research and project work to promote the development of TEL in HE\, schools\, VET and adult learning. Her main role at Vytautas Magnus University is to lead digital education innovations with research\, experiments and practice. She was involved in EDEN Governance since 2010\, as the Board member\, Vice President for Research (2016 – 2019) and the President (2016 – 2021). Currently\, her research interests are focused on digital well-being\, awareness of using AI for learning\, teaching and assessment\, as well as EdTech quality and added value for education. \n\n\n\nLinkedIn \n\n\n\nORCID \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProf. dr. Henri Pirkkalainen\, Tampere University\, Finland  \n\n\n\nHenri Pirkkalainen (TAU) is a full-time professor of Information and Knowledge Management (Tietojohtaminen) with a specialisation in Organisational Information Systems at Tampere University\, Finland. His research focuses on micro-credentials\, agentic AI and virtual reality. For 10 years\, he has been working in various international projects (such as MicroCredX\, MicroHE\, VAM realities\, etc.) and has been a work package leader\, as well as task leader for micro-credentials and learner guidance/AI in the ECIU University alliance – the European Consortium of Innovative Universities.   \n\n\n\nLinkedIn  \n\n\n\nORCID \n\n\n\n\nWednesday\, 4 March 2026\, 17:00-18:30 CET\nTitle: Open Educational Practices for Critical Digital Competence: Insights from Design and Implementation \n\n\n\nDescription:  This session explores how Open Educational Practices (OEP) can foster critical digital competence through the design and implementation of innovative learning experiences. The discussion will focus on practical approaches for integrating openness\, critical thinking\, and digital skills development into teaching and learning across formal and non-formal settings\, including schools\, higher education\, and cultural heritage contexts. Participants will reflect on design principles\, implementation strategies\, and evaluation perspectives for OEP\, considering opportunities and challenges such as inclusion\, participation\, ethical and cultural implications of educational technologies\, and the development of transversal competences. The session combines short inputs with an interactive discussion\, aimed at generating actionable ideas and shared insights for educators\, researchers\, instructional designers\, and practitioners interested in adopting and scaling OEP to support critical digital competence \n\n\n\nFormat: Presentations and discussion with participants \n\n\n\nModerator: Carlo De Medio\, Researcher in Experimental pedagogy\, University of Roma Tor Vergata \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nSpeakers: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProfessor Antonella Poce\, Department of History\, Heritage\, Education and Society – University of Roma Tor Vergata\, Italy \n\n\n\nAntonella Poce is presently a full Professor in Experimental Pedagogy at the Department of History\, Heritage\, Education and Society – University of Roma Tor Vergata\, where she teaches Experimental Pedagogy\, Educational Research Methodology\, Museum Education. From December 2020 to February 2023\, was employed as a full professor in the same subject at the Dept. of Education and Humanities\, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia\, where she started and chaired the INTELLECT International Research Centre for Research into Heritage and Museum Education\, Well-being and Teaching Technology. She presently coordinates the following joint (UNIMORE/UNIROMATRE) post-graduate degrees: annual “Empirical Studies in Museum Education ” and biennial post-graduate course “Advanced Studies in Heritage Education”.Her research concerns innovative teaching practices in higher education at the national and international level. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nKellian Adams Pletcher\, Game and Interaction Designer\, Producer\, Educator – Fablevision\, Boston \n\n\n\nKellian is FableVision Studios’ Director of G.L.A.M. (Galleries\, Libraries\, Archives\, and Museums). As a producer\, director\, writer and game designer\, Kellian has built over 150 games at museums and cultural spaces since 2008. Prior to joining Fablevision\, Kellian was founder and Mastermind of Green Door Labs\, creating games\, immersive theatre\, and physical/digital interactive experiences such as Murder at the Met\, the Mystery of the Megatherium Club at the Smithsonian or AVATAR at the Peabody Essex Museum.Kellian has also taught game design at Northeastern University\, is on the board of the Playable Theatre Project and “FIG Learns” from the Festival of Indie Games. She’s currently working on a book about – of course- museums and games. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVictoria I. Marín Juarros\, Associate Professor in the Department of Education Sciences at the University of Lleida (Spain). PhD in Educational Technology: Virtual Learning and Knowledge Management from the University of the Balearic Islands (UIB\, Spain). Coordinator of the Interuniversity PhD program in Educational Technology at the UdL. Member of the COMPETECS research group (consolidated group of the Generalitat de Catalunya)\, research collaborator of the Educational Technology Group of the UIB linked to the Institute for Educational Research and Innovation (Palma) and member of the Center for Open Education Research (COER\, Oldenburg\, Germany). She is also member of the EDUTEC Association for the Development of Educational Technology and New Technologies Applied to Education. Principal investigator of the research project funded by the Spanish Ministry of Science and Innovation “Critical Digital Literacy: towards agency for learning through open educational practices” (2023-2026). Research interests: application of digital technologies in the teaching-learning process\, especially in higher education and teacher training. Related interests: (critical) digital competence and (personal) data literacy\, cultural and ethical issues of educational technology\, personal learning environments (PLE)\, student and teacher agency and open educational practices. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGemma Tur\, Department of Applied Pedagogy and Educational Psychology at the University of the Balearic Islands\, Spain \n\n\n\nGemma Tur is an associate professor in the Department of Applied Pedagogy and Educational Psychology at the University of the Balearic Islands (UIB\, Spain) and a researcher with the Educational Technology Group (GTE)\, affiliated with the Institute for Educational Research and Innovation (IRIE). Based at the UIB’s Ibiza and Formentera University Campus\, she coordinates several university programmes. Her teaching and research focus on initial teacher training in relation to digital technologies\, and his research interests include open education and social networks\, both from the perspective of pedagogical design and the role of the learner.  She is also part of the CoDiCri Project’s research team. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMaria Carme Peguera-Carré\,  Department of Education Sciences at the University of Lleida\, SpainMaria Carme Peguera-Carré is a full-time lecturer in the Department of Education Sciences at the Faculty of Education\, Psychology and Social Work of the University of Lleida (UdL\, Spain). Member of the COMPETECS research group since 2018 (consolidated group of the Generalitat de Catalunya). PhD in Educational Technology (UdL\, 2023). Research interests: strategies and methodologies that facilitate the acquisition of competencies and the theory-practice integration (reflective texts and video analysis of educational performance)\, especially in higher education and teacher training. Related interests: (critical) digital competence\, student agency and open educational practices. She is also part of the CoDiCri Project’s research team. \n\n\n\n\nThursday\, 5 March 2026\, 10:00-11:30 CET\nTitle: Strategies and Collaboration for Academic Publishing \n\n\n\nDescription:  In this joint webinar\, international organisations EUNIS and EDEN DLE will explore how collaborative approaches can strengthen academic publishing. Representatives responsible for publications in both organisations will share their strategies for developing relevant\, high-quality\, and engaging outputs\, while fostering active knowledge exchange within their communities. The session will highlight practical experiences\, lessons learned\, and opportunities for mutual support in advancing academic dissemination and impact. \n\n\n\nFormat: Discussion session \n\n\n\nModerator: Dr. Albert Sangra\, Universitat Oberta de Catalunya\, EDEN DLE\, VP Strategic Thinking & Networking \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr Albert Sangrà\, Universitat Oberta de Catalunya\, EDEN DLE\, VP Strategic Thinking & Networking \n\n\n\nAlbert Sangrà is EDEN DLE Vice-President\, Strategic Thinking & Networking and Fellows Council Chair; Director of the Futures of Education Research Centre (UOC-FuturEd);  Director for the UNESCO Chair in Education and Technology for Social Change; Full professor and researcher at the Open University of Catalonia\, Department of Psychology and Education. Member of the founder team of this university (1994-95)\, where I served as Director\, Methodology and Educational Innovation until 2004\, being in charge of the educational model of the university; Director of the M.Sc. program in Education and ICT (e-learning) (2006-2012)\, and Director of the eLearn Center (2012-2014). I have worked as a consultant and trainer in several online and blended learning projects in Europe\, America\, Asia\, and Australia\, focusing on implementation strategies for the use of technology in teaching and learning and its quality. Former Vice-President\, European Foundation of Quality on E-Learning (EFQUEL)\, and member of the Executive Committee of EDEN (2003-2009). Recipient of the 2015 Award for Excellence in eLearning awarded by the World Education Congress. Albert Sangra is a researcher at the Edul@b research group and a Research Associate at Contact North\, Canada\, and the Current Director of the Industrial Doctorates Programme\, Government of Catalonia. \n\n\n\nSpeakers: \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nJosep M. Duart holds a doctorate in Pedagogy from Ramon Llull University (URL)\, Barcelona\, and a Master’s in Business Administration from ESADE Business School\, Barcelona. He qualified from the University of Barcelona (UB) with a bachelor’s degree in History and Education\, and also has a teaching qualification. \n\n\n\nHe is a former vice president for Postgraduate Studies and Lifelong Learning\, and former director of the International Graduate Institute at the Open University of Catalonia\, UOC (2007-2013). The UOC is a benchmark online university\, internationally recognised for quality e-learning\, and Dr Duart has played an active role in the development of its educational model\, which makes intensive use of information and communication technologies (ICTs). Today\, he is a research professor in the Educational Sciences and Technology department at the UOC.He was the founder and director of the UNESCO Chair in e-Learning (2002-2009) and academic director of the I International Seminar “Leading Universities in the Knowledge Society”. He is the editor-in-chief of the “International Journal of Educational Technology in Higher Education” ethe.uoc.edu. (Former RUSC. Universities and Knowledge Society Journal\, rusc.uoc.edu) a journal published by Springer and co-edited by UOC and Universidad de los Andes (Colombia). He was EDEN DLE President from 2022- 2024\, and is EURODL Editor-in-Chief. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCarmen Díaz\, SIGMA\, Spain\, EUNIS VIce-PresidentCarmen Díaz is the product manager at SIGMA\, a Higher Education Institutions Group based in Spain\, which offers services and IT solutions for improving the academic and research management of more than 30 Spanish institutions. She is Vice-president of EUNIS and serves on the Scientific Committee for the EUNIS congress proceedings.  \n\n\n\nShe’s a computer engineer with more than 15 years of experience. Her entire professional career has been linked to higher education institutions\, from different points of view. As a product manager\, she has a close relationship with Spanish higher education institutions and disposes a strategic vision of how universities evolve and adapt to these changing times. This position has allowed her to expand her knowledge on how institutions of higher education work and also expand the vision on what aspects have greater influence\, future needs\, aspects that should evolve and different strategic lines of support. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvelien Renders\, SURF\, the Netherlands\, EUNIS presidentEvelien Renders drives international collaboration in higher education both at SURF\, the cooperative organisation for IT in Dutch education and research. As President of EUNIS\, she facilitates a European community and global collaboration. She enjoys making complex ecosystems visual\, focusing on interoperability between systems. Evelien tracks international IT architecture and standards for education\, including student mobility trends\, contributing to flexible education globally. Committed to public values and open standards\, Evelien champions communication\, trust\, and collaboration among IT stakeholders in education. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nFriday\, 6 March 2026\, 13:00-14:30 CET\nTitle: Digital Preservation and Revitalisation of Endangered Scripts: The Case of the Dongba Script \n\n\n\nDescription:  This webinar explores how open online education\, and in particular Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)\, can contribute to the preservation\, transmission\, and revitalisation of endangered writing systems\, languages\, and cultural practices. Writing systems worldwide face increasing risks due to social change\, declining intergenerational transmission\, and limited access to learning resources. Addressing these challenges requires approaches that move beyond documentation alone to support living practices. \n\n\n\nThe session combines presentations and discussion to bring together perspectives on endangered writing systems at both global and local scales. It opens with a brief introduction to endangered and minority writing systems worldwide\, highlighting their broad range of structural and cultural features\, the diverse contexts in which they are used\, and the challenges involved in their transmission and survival. It will also consider opportunities for revitalisation through digital tools and open educational initiatives. It situates the Naxi Dongba script within the broader landscape of endangered writing systems worldwide\, illustrating how a specific tradition reflects shared challenges while also presenting distinctive characteristics. \n\n\n\nParticular attention is given to the Dongba script and Naxi cultural context\, including the script’s graphic features\, its close relationship with ritual and cultural knowledge\, and the challenges posed by variation\, transmission\, and partial standardisation. This case study serves not merely as an isolated example but as a lens through which wider issues of script endangerment\, revitalisation\, and digital representation can be examined. \n\n\n\nThe webinar then focuses on MOOCs as a methodological approach to preservation and revitalisation. Rather than treating online courses solely as dissemination tools\, the session examines how open digital learning environments can function as infrastructures for transmission\, enabling sustained engagement between learners\, cultural knowledge holders\, and research communities. Drawing on empirical experience\, the webinar highlights how MOOCs can support participatory learning\, community formation\, and the transition from learning communities to research and practice communities. \n\n\n\nFinally\, the discussion addresses the role of digital tools\, including AI\, in endangered script work. The focus is on concrete applications\, limitations\, and ethical considerations\, including questions of authority\, ownership\, and long-term sustainability. \n\n\n\nFormat: Presentations and discussion with participants \n\n\n\nModerator: Sandra Kučina Softić\, University of Zagreb\, University Computing Centre SRCE\, EDEN Senior Fellow \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr Sandra Kučina Softić is the vice president of EDEN Digital Learning Europe\, Assistant Director at the University of Zagreb University Computing Centre (Croatia) and Head of the E-learning Centre. She has over 25 years of experience working in higher education. Her work focuses on monitoring and fostering e-learning in Croatian higher education\, and on providing support and advice to institutions\, teachers\, and students in implementing new technologies in learning and teaching. She has a master’s degree in Digital Education from the University of Edinburgh\, UK\, and a PhD in Information and Communication Technologies from the University of Zagreb\, Croatia. In 2021\, she authored a book on digital transformation in higher education (published in Croatian). She is a professor at the University of Mostar\, Bosnia and Herzegovina\, DOBA University\, Slovenia and University North\, Croatia. She was EDEN president 2019- 2022. Since 2023\, she has been the EDEN DLE Vice President for Open Professional Collaboration. She is EDEH  Digital Education Ambassador. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nSpeakers: \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTim Brookes\, the founder of the The Endangered Alphabets Project         \n\n\n\nTim Brookes is the founder of the Endangered Alphabets Project\, the Script Keepers Network and World Endangered Writing Day. Educated at Oxford\, he is the author of 23 books\, including An Atlas of Endangered Alphabets\, Writing Beyond Writing\, and By Hand. He lives in Cambridge. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPhilippa Steele\, University of Cambridge\, UK \n\n\n\nProfessor Steele runs the UKRI-funded project Visual Interactions in Early Writing Systems (VIEWS)\, based in the Faculty of Classics\, with a research team looking at visual features and contexts of writing. She has also founded a collaborative initiative focused on language and writing endangerment: the Endangered Writing Network. Following a doctorate focused on the languages of ancient Cyprus\, Philippa has published widely on languages and writing systems of the ancient Aegean and Mediterranean.In her current research\, she is working towards a cross-cultural study of textual  arrangements\, particularly writing direction and layout\, as encountered in writing systems ancient and modern around the world. She also has a particular interest in minoritised\, indigenous and endangered languages and writing traditions. In 2021\, Professor Philippa Steele was immortalised as a Lego figure and inducted into the Lego Classicists Hall of Fame. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJade Jue WANG – SZILAS\, University of Geneva\, Switzerland \n\n\n\nDr. Jade Jue Wang-Szilas is a researcher in distance education and digital language learning with two decades of experience in online course design\, technology-enhanced learning\, and intercultural pedagogy. She is Associate Researcher at the University of Geneva and at PLIDAM (INALCO\, Paris)\, and Senior Adviser in Technology-Enhanced Learning at the University of Geneva’s Centre for Continuing and Distance Education (CFCD). Her research focuses on computer-assisted language learning (CALL)\, multilingual course design\, and intercultural pedagogy\, including the digital revitalisation of endangered writing systems. Her work emphasizes multimodality\, AI integration in education\, teacher training\, digital competencies\, and cross-cultural collaboration. She has co-initiated and coordinated several internationally recognised open learning initiatives\, including the Chinese–French eTandem Course\, a pioneering telecollaboration connecting learners in Switzerland\, France\, and China; Kit de contact en langues orientales : chinois (INALCO)\, the first introductory Chinese MOOC for French speakers; Initiation to the Dongba Script (University of Geneva\, INALCO\, BLCU)\, a MOOC dedicated to safeguarding and revitalising an endangered script; and Didactique du FLE dans une perspective francophone (University of Geneva\, OIF)\, a professional development MOOC for French teachers worldwide.
URL:https://eden-europe.eu/event/open-education-week-oew-march-2-6-2026-join-and-network/
CATEGORIES:Open Education Week,Virtual events
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DESCRIPTION:EDEN NAP Webinar – Critical GenAI Literacy in Online Education\,  February 4 at 16:00 CET\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nVisual Metaphors and Critical Visual Literacy as Pathways to Critical GenAI Literacy in Online Education \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nGenerative AI is often introduced in education through powerful visual metaphors\, such as co-pilots\, digital brains\, or helpful assistants\, that shape how learners and educators understand\, trust\, and use these tools. While such images make GenAI more accessible\, they also embed assumptions about agency\, intelligence\, and risk that often go unexamined. \n\n\n\nThis webinar explores how visual metaphors influence perceptions of GenAI in learning contexts and why critical visual literacy is essential for developing critical GenAI literacy. Drawing on examples from educational platforms and AI tools\, the session invites participants to look beyond surface-level visuals and interrogate the ideological and pedagogical messages they convey. The webinar concludes with implications for teaching and learning design\, supporting more reflective\, ethical\, and informed engagement with GenAI in education. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWATCH NOW\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nModerator\n\n\n\n\nMark McCormack\n\n\n\n\nMark McCormack is a Ph.D. Candidate of Maynooth University\, Ireland. His research focuses on the collaborative use of Generative AI technologies in the Higher Education context\, and how they may be leveraged for advancing students learning. With a background in Computer Science and Software Engineering\, as well as experience in teaching Higher Education courses\, he looks to develop pedagogies and practices to incorporate Generative AI into the classroom and guidelines to adapt our assessment practices accordingly. He is working toward his ultimate goal of academic work and aims to collaborate internationally with institutions on the aforementioned practices and findings. Mark has been actively involved in EDEN activities for the recent years  both in PhD Symposiums\,  the conferences and  Research Workshops to collaborate and discuss futures in e-learning education together with peers. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nPresenters\n\n\n\n\nMaria Avgerinou\n\n\n\n\nMaria Avgerinou\, Ph.D.\, teaches and directs the MA in Learning Design and Technology\, at the American University of Greece- Global Campus. A seasoned academic and researcher with over 25 years of experience across universities in the UK\, US\, and Greece\, she specializes in online and blended learning\, action research\, and visual literacy. Maria has held leadership roles with AERA\, AECT\, and IVLA\, and has been the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Visual Literacy\, a Q1 journal\, since 2012. A Master Reviewer for Quality Matters® and external specialist for the European Commission\, her recent research focuses on the transformative impact of Generative AI on learning design\, professional development\, and education.  \n\n\n\n\nSissy (Chryssoula) Karakitsou\n\n\n\n\nSissy (Chryssoula) Karakitsou received her PhD in Developmental Psychology and her MSc in Health Psychology from the University of Stirling\, UK. She has been a member of the Deree Psychology faculty since 2000\, where she primarily teaches undergraduate courses and supervises both undergraduate and graduate theses. She has served as Department Chair for three years and has worked for five years as a research consultant in mental health settings\, as well as on advisory boards for European projects focusing on internet addiction and school bullying. For the past eight years\, she has served as a scientific reviewer for psychological journals (including Frontiers in Psychology and New Trends in Qualitative Research) and for qualitative research conferences. Her research and academic interests focus on non-experimental research\, with an emphasis on qualitative and mixed-methods approaches examining the life histories\, attitudes\, and practices of emerging adults. She has thirteen peer-reviewed publications and has presented her work at numerous European and international conferences. \n\n\n\n\nIrene Karayianni (IK)\n\n\n\n\nIrene Karayianni (IK) is an assistant professor in the psychology department of The American College of Greece and served as a member of the institution’s AI Taskforce\, where she has contributed to research on GenAI adoption among students and faculty to enhance curriculum development. Her current research explores the impact of GenAI on HE\, focusing on GenAI fluency\, technology anxiety\, academic engagement\, and self-efficacy. She has led two nationwide projects examining usage patterns and attitudes toward GenAI in Greek HE. With an academic background in experimental cognitive psychology and industry experience in business analytics and consumer research\, she brings a data-informed\, student- centered approach to learning and applies active learning strategies and educational technologies to enhance student engagement and improve academic outcomes. She is a member of the International AI in Education Society\, the Researching\, Advancing and Inspiring Student Engagement (RAISE) network\, APA’s Society for the Teaching of Psychology\, and the Informing Science Institute. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3307-3455 \n\n\n\n\nKonstantinos Leftheriotis\n\n\n\n\nKonstantinos Leftheriotis\, MSc\, is Lecturer in Management Information Systems at Deree College\, the American College of Greece. He holds a Master’s degree in Information Management from Lancaster University and is currently completing his PhD in Computer Science\, focusing on knowledge transfer through community Q&A platforms. Mr. Leftheriotis serves as a Fellow of the Teaching and Learning Center and as liaison for the SAP University Alliance and Microsoft Learn for Educators programs. Currently he is working on the integration of generative AI tools in higher education curriculum. Recent publications include co-authored articles in the Journal of Visual Literacy on faculty perceptions of AI through visual metaphors (2025) and proceedings from EDULEARN and ICERI conferences on information systems pedagogy and information quality assessment. Mr. Leftheriotis has served as a guest editor and reviewer in peer-reviewed journals and holds AI fluency certifications from Anthropic\, Microsoft\, and LinkedIn. \n\n\n\n\nAnastasia Logotheti\n\n\n\n\nAnastasia Logotheti\, PhD\, is Professor of English at Deree College\, the American College of Greece. She studied in the US as a Fulbright scholar and holds a doctorate from Goldsmiths\, University of London. Dr Logotheti served as the Coordinator of the two ACG Writing Centers (2003-2010) and as the Director of the Teaching and Learning Center (2012-2025). Currently she is a member of a research team exploring aspects of Generative AI tools in the context of higher education. Recent publications include chapters in the volumes Critical Perspectives on Resistance in 21st-Century British Literature (2024); Post-Millennial Cultures of Fear in Literature: Fear\, Risk and Safety (2024); and Fairy Tales as Social Critique in Adaptations by Women Writers (2025). Dr Logotheti has published thirty-seven articles in The Literary Encyclopedia on contemporary works by Kazuo Ishiguro\, Graham Swift\, and Ian McEwan. She is also the editor of the essay collection Crisis in Contemporary British Fiction (2023).
URL:https://eden-europe.eu/event/17459/
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DESCRIPTION:EDEN NAP Webinar – Advancing Microcredentials: From Concept to Practice\,  January 21 at 15:00 CET\n\n\n\n\n\nColin Tuck (KIC)\, Estela Daukšienė (EDEN) QualityLink: Exchanging Quality Data of Courses\, Leading to Micro-credentials\, across EHEA. \n\n\n\nVlad Mihaescu (EDEN; UPT) Microcredentials in EUDRES University Alliance & UPT \n\n\n\nElena Trepule (EDEN) Experimenting with Microcredentials in Europass  \n\n\n\nDuration: 60 minutes  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWatch The Webinar Now\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nModerator\n\n\n\n\nVlad Mihaescu\n\n\n\n\nVlad Mihaescu has a Ph.D. in educational and technological models of MOOCs and has more than 20 years of experience as a trainer and teacher in areas like multimedia technologies\, social media\, e-tourism\, e-learning\, usability\, entrepreneurship\, programming\, soft skills\, leadership\, and project management. Author of over 50 scientific papers and book chapters published in international conferences and journals\, Vlad is involved in several European research projects in the field of eLearning\, digital culture\, digital entrepreneurship\, innovation and tech transfer. He is also an associate professor for UPT. For 15 years\, Vlad has been part of the technical support team of the UPT Virtual Campus (Moodle). Since 2020\, Vlad has served as a member of EDEN’s NAP (Network of Academics and Professionals)\, holding the position of Chair of the Steering Committee between 2020-2023. He was an ex-officio member of the Executive Board of EDEN UK from 2020-2022\, then being elected as a member of EDEN DLE‘s Management Board from 2022. In these capacities he has been organizing several workshops\, webinars\, and participating as a speaker or moderator in EDEN events. Vlad was the Local Conference Manager for EDEN’s AC in 2020 and also part of the Local Organization Team of EDEN‘s RW in 2024. Vlad is also the Vice-President of the UPT Senate. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nPresenters\n\n\n\n\nVlad Mihaescu\n\n\n\n\nVlad Mihaescu has a Ph.D. in educational and technological models of MOOCs and has more than 20 years of experience as a trainer and teacher in areas like multimedia technologies\, social media\, e-tourism\, e-learning\, usability\, entrepreneurship\, programming\, soft skills\, leadership\, and project management. Author of over 50 scientific papers and book chapters published in international conferences and journals\, Vlad is involved in several European research projects in the field of eLearning\, digital culture\, digital entrepreneurship\, innovation and tech transfer. He is also an associate professor for UPT. For 15 years\, Vlad has been part of the technical support team of the UPT Virtual Campus (Moodle). Since 2020\, Vlad has served as a member of EDEN’s NAP (Network of Academics and Professionals)\, holding the position of Chair of the Steering Committee between 2020-2023. He was an ex-officio member of the Executive Board of EDEN UK from 2020-2022\, then being elected as a member of EDEN DLE‘s Management Board from 2022. In these capacities he has been organizing several workshops\, webinars\, and participating as a speaker or moderator in EDEN events. Vlad was the Local Conference Manager for EDEN’s AC in 2020 and also part of the Local Organization Team of EDEN‘s RW in 2024. Vlad is also the Vice-President of the UPT Senate. \n\n\n\n\nEstela Daukšienė\n\n\n\n\nEstela Daukšienė is an associate professor in the Education Academy and a deputy director at the Institute for Study Innovations\, Vytautas Magnus University (LT). Estela Daukšienė was the president (2016 – 2021) and a board member (2022-2024) of the Lithuanian and Distance e-Learning Association (LieDM)\, currently she is responsible for managing online teaching activities in the university\, focusing on quality assurance of the university online courses\, and contributing to university teacher training and future teacher education. Her research topics focus on TEL\, OER\, virtual mobility\, micro-credentials\, and\, recently\, AI impact and application in education.She has been an active participant in EDEN’s conferences since 2012\, an EDEN Fellow since 2022\, and a researcher working on European projects on behalf of EDEN since 2024. \n\n\n\n\nColin Tück\n\n\n\n\nColin Tück is a consultant for different European projects and initiatives related to quality assurance\, recognition\, and digitalisation. For the European Digital Education Hub (EDEH)\, he supports DAAD (consortium coordinator) as a senior expert on higher education interoperability. For the Knowledge Innovation Centre (KIC) he coordinates KIC’s work in the QualityLink project\, which includes EDEN Digital Learning Europe as a partner too. Previously\, he served as the Director of the European Quality Assurance Register for Higher Education (EQAR) and led the conception\, implementation and management of the Database of External Quality Assurance Results (DEQAR). In this role\, Colin has contributed closely to shaping the European Higher Education Area’s (EHEA) quality assurance framework. \n\n\n\n\nElena Trepulė\n\n\n\n\nElena Trepulė is EDEN DLE  Secretary General since 2022. Elena Trepule is an associate professor at Education Academy\, Vytautas Magnus university (LT)\, an active participant and researcher of multiple international research (Lithuanian Research Council) and applied research projects and networks across Europe as well as EDEN in the topics of open online learning\, microcredentials\,  technology enhanced learning and adult education. Since 2005 she has been working as an independent expert for the European Education Executive Agency\, Eurydice\, European Network of Adult Education (Ecorys Ltd.)\, Lithuanian Education Exchanges Support Foundation (national agency) and Youth International Cooperation Agency (national agency). Since 2015 Elena has been a regional ambassador of EPALE portal for adult educators.
URL:https://eden-europe.eu/event/eden-nap-webinar-advancing-microcredentials-from-concept-to-practice-january-21-at-1500-cet/
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DESCRIPTION:EDEN NAP Webinar – AI and Teacher Agency: Maintaining Human-Centered Pedagogy in Automated Classrooms\, December 10 at 13:00 CET\n\n\n\n\n\nAs artificial intelligence becomes more present in classrooms\, questions arise about how to preserve the central role of teachers in shaping learning. This webinar examines how AI tools can support or challenge teacher agency and student engagement. Presenters will reflect on the risks of over-automation\, the importance of human judgment\, and strategies for maintaining human-centered pedagogy in an AI-driven era. The session will invite discussion on how educators can integrate AI critically and ethically while ensuring that meaningful teacher-student relationships remain at the heart of education. \n\n\n\nThis webinar focused on the critical aspects of digital well-being within the European education ecosystem\, exploring research\, policies\, and practical strategies to create healthier\, more balanced\, and ultimately more effective digital learning experiences. \n\n\n\nType of session: presentations with discussion  \n\n\n\nDuration: 90 minutes   \n\n\n\nWatch the Webinar!\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nModerator\n\n\n\n\nGiedrė Tamoliūnė \n Dr. Giedrė Tamoliūnė is an associate professor and researcher at Education Academy\, Vytautas Magnus University\, involved in European and national scientific and applied projects that focus on different aspects of technology-enhanced teaching and learning\, e.g.\, DI-daktika\, WINDEE (Digital Wellbeing\, AI Pioneers. Her research interests focus on technology-enhanced teaching and learning in higher education\, lifelong learning\, open education\, and adult education. For the last several years\, she has actively researched learning analytics for teaching and learning\, micro-credentials\, and digital assessment. She has been a Deputy Chair of the Steering Committee for the EDEN Network of Academics and Professionals (NAP) since 2023.  \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nPresenters\n\n\n\n\nDr. Rena Alasgarova\n\n\n\n\nDr. Rena Alasgarova is the Deputy Academic Head for Secondary School at Baku Oxford School\, Azerbaijan\, and an adjunct professor at ADA University. She holds a BA in English Language Philology\, an MA in TESOL\, and a PhD in International Leadership. She is currently pursuing a second PhD in General Linguistics at Charles University in Prague\, focusing on bilingual students. With extensive experience in education\, Dr. Alasgarova has presented at global conferences and published influential work on AI in Education (AIED). Her research and professional work include developing AIED training programs\, exploring AI applications in teaching and learning\, and advancing sustainable development in the education sector. She also designed and currently teaches Azerbaijan’s first master’s course on the Ethical and Practical Use of AIED at ADA University. Beyond implementation\, her scholarship examines how societies perceive AI through a cultural lens. She is co-editor of the Public Humanities special issue “AI and Cultural Identity\,” and she investigates AI ethics\, human agency\, and model explainability (XAI) to promote responsible\, culturally attuned adoption of AI. \n\n\n\n\nDr. Jeyhun Rzayev\n\n\n\n\nDr. Jeyhun Rzayev is a cultural anthropologist with a historical background. He earned his Ph.D. in 2014 and is currently an Assistant Professor and lecturer in the School of General Education at ADA University\, Baku\, Azerbaijan. His research explores higher education and its role in the social and cultural development of Azerbaijan\, and he also works on issues of cultural heritage. Most recently\, he investigates the cultural perception of artificial intelligence: he is co-editor of the Public Humanities special issue “AI and Cultural Identity\,” and he leads several AI in Education (AIED) projects examining how AI reshapes critical thinking\, creativity\, and learning practices in higher-education settings. \n\n\n\n\nDr. Graham R. Smith\n\n\n\n\nDr Graham R. Smith is an English Language and Literature teacher with a unique academic and creative background. Holding a PhD in Computer Science\, he brings analytical depth to the humanities\, blending technology and literature in innovative ways. His current work focuses on Cambridge IGCSE English as a Second Language (0511) and Literature in English (0475)\, where he emphasizes critical thinking\, creativity\, and exam-focused clarity. Beyond the classroom\, Graham is a published poet with a passion for exploring the voice of the 21st century through verse. His research interests lie in teacher agency and the role of AI in teaching and learning\, with a particular focus on how technology can amplify\, rather than replace\, the professional judgment of educators. \n\n\n\n\nMiguel Ángel Villaescusa Tello\n\n\n\n\nMiguel Ángel Villaescusa Tello is the Spanish Language Lecturer at ADA University (Baku\, Azerbaijan) under the Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation (AECID). His research focuses on language education\, intercultural communication\, CEFR-based curriculum design\, and the integration of artificial intelligence in linguistics and language learning pedagogy. As an educator working across diverse technological and cultural contexts\, Miguel has studied and worked in Spain\, the US\, Russia\, Romania\, and Azerbaijan\, gaining extensive international experience. In 2025\, he has taken part in JEFE-Vi (Vienna Conference on Spanish for Specific Purposes) and the 8th International Education Conference at ADA University. At these conferences\, he presented “La diversidad cultural del mundo de habla hispana en el aula de ELE: oportunidades y desafíos de una enseñanza intercultural” and “Spanish for Global Impact: Education Beyond the Classroom\,” both of which are currently being developed into full research articles.
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SUMMARY:10th European Open and Digital Learning Week (EODLW) 2025
DESCRIPTION:EDEN proudly hosts the European Open and Digital Learning Week (EODLW) for the tenth consecutive year.  \n\n\n\nThis year’s theme is:  The Human–AI Partnership: Transforming Teaching and Learning \n\n\n\nThe event is organised in partnership with\, the United States Distance Learning Association (USDLA)\, which will be holding its National Distance Learning Week (NDLW)\, and the Flexible Learning Association of New Zealand (FLANZ) and Open and Distance Learning Association of Australia (ODLAA)\, who joined efforts to offer the Asia-Pacific Online and Distance Education Week (APODE). \n\n\n\nThis year’s EODLW featured six engaging sessions\, with 7 moderators and 24 speakers\, and welcomed 720 participants from more than 70 countries. Contributors shared best practices\, research insights\, and future-focused perspectives on how human expertise and AI technologies can work together to build more inclusive\, effective\, and future-ready learning environments. \n\n\n\nDuring EODLW\, participants have access to daily online webinars and panel sessions led by expert scholars and practitioners who present best practices and expertise in online and distance education\, and engage with the audience in discussing the challenges of shaping the future of education and how to better harness the potential of new models of online and distance learning. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWatch all Sessions Here!\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nMonday\, November 24\, 2025\, 13:00 CET\nTopic:  The Union of Skills and Digital Education: Mutual Implications for Practice and Policy (EDEN DLE White Paper)Format:  presentationDescription:  EDEN DLE is a major player in the European Digital Education arena. In this session\, a White Paper examining the European Commission’s Union of Skills initiative through the lens of digital education\, will be introduced. The webinar will discuss the document and will emphasise the importance of striking a balance between technological innovation and educational values\, ensuring that skills development policies promote equity\, resilience\, and meaningful participation in the evolving digital society. At the end\, we will identify how Digital Education is contributing and could keep contruting to the developemnt of the Union of Skills across Europe and beyond.Moderator:  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAlbert Sangrà\, Universitat Oberta de Catalunya\, EDEN DLE\, VP Strategic Thinking & NetworkingAlbert Sangrà is EDEN DLE Vice-President\, Strategic Thinking & Networking and Fellows Council Chair; Director of the Futures of Education Research Centre (UOC-FuturEd);  Director for the UNESCO Chair in Education and Technology for Social Change; Full professor and researcher at the Open University of Catalonia\, Department of Psychology and Education. Member of the founder team of this university (1994-95)\, where I served as Director\, Methodology and Educational Innovation until 2004\, being in charge of the educational model of the university; Director of the M.Sc. program in Education and ICT (e-learning) (2006-2012)\, and Director of the eLearn Center (2012-2014). I have worked as a consultant and trainer in several online and blended learning projects in Europe\, America\, Asia\, and Australia\, focusing on implementation strategies for the use of technology in teaching and learning and its quality. Former Vice-President\, European Foundation of Quality on E-Learning (EFQUEL)\, and member of the Executive Committee of EDEN (2003-2009). Recipient of the 2015 Award for Excellence in eLearning awarded by the World Education Congress. Albert Sangra is a researcher at the Edul@b research group and a Research Associate at Contact North\, Canada\, and the Current Director of the Industrial Doctorates Programme\, Government of Catalonia.Speakers: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWim Van Petegem\, Faculty of Engineering Technology\, KU Leuven\, Belgium\,  EDEN DLE PresidentWim Van Petegem holds MSc degrees in Electrical Engineering (University of Ghent\, Belgium) and Biomedical Engineering (KU Leuven\, Belgium)\, and earned his PhD in Electrical Engineering from KU Leuven in 1993. He has held academic positions at the University of Alberta (Canada)\, the Open University of the Netherlands\, and Leuven University College (Belgium).From 2001 to 2012\, he led KU Leuven’s Media and Learning Center and later served as Director of the Teaching and Learning Department. Currently\, he is Professor at the Faculty of Engineering Technology at KU Leuven\, where he teaches courses in software engineering and professional/intercultural engineering skills\, integrating innovative teaching and learning approaches. He is also responsible for company internships and chairs several Examination Boards at his faculty. He regularly serves on quality review panels for higher education in Flanders and the Netherlands.His research focuses on learning technologies\, instructional design\, engineering education\, and digital scholarship\, and is supervising several PhD students from across the globe. He is also deeply involved in development cooperation projects with the Global South. He has delivered training on educational innovation and digital competences for educators and support staff in countries like South Africa\, Ecuador\, Ethiopia\, Suriname\, Bolivia\, and the Philippines.He is active in international academic networks such as SEFI and Media and Learning Association\, and currently he serves as President of EDEN Digital Learning Europe. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDeborah Arnold\, NTT Data\, BelgiumDeborah Arnold is a digital education expert with over 30 years’ experience in teaching\, management\, and consulting across Europe. She holds a PhD (cum laude) from UOC\, awarded for her research on digital leadership in higher education. At NTT DATA\, she leads the Erasmus Mundus Support Initiative and researches digitalisation for joint Master’s programmes. A former EDEN Vice-President and Senior Fellow\, she is active in mentoring\, leadership development\, and international boards\, and is a frequent speaker and published author. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr Sandra Kučina Softić\, University of Zagreb University Computing Centre\, Croatia\,  EDEN Senior Fellow and EDEN Fellows Council Board memberDr Sandra Kučina Softić is  Assistant Director at the University of Zagreb University Computing Centre (Croatia) and Head of the E-learning Centre. She has over 25 years of experience working in higher education. Her work focuses on monitoring and fostering e-learning in Croatian higher education\, providing support and advice to institutions\, teachers\, and students on implementing new technologies in learning and teaching. She has a master’s degree in Digital Education from the University of Edinburgh\, UK\, and a PhD in Information and Communication Technologies from the University of Zagreb\, Croatia. In 2021\, she authored a book on digital transformation in higher education (published in Croatian). She is a professor at the University of Mostar\, Bosnia and Herzegovina\, DOBA University\, Slovenia and University North\, Croatia. She was the EDEN president from 2019 to 2022 and EDEN DLE Vice-President for Open Professional Collaboration from 2023 to 2025. \n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, November 25\, 2025\, 11:00 CET\nTopic:  Strategies to maintain well-being in the digital education ecosystemFormat: Presentations and discussion with participantsDescription: The session will present new concepts and proposals on how to maintain digital well-being in the digital education ecosystem and how to support schools and their communities with available resources when the well-being of teachers and students is outweighed by challenges. Presentations will be focused on the overall digital well-being framework\, the resources already available and the policy experimentation projects working to propose digital well-being and sustainability for inclusive future classrooms in Europe.Moderator(s): prof. dr. Airina Volungevičienė\, Vytautas Magnus University\, Lithuania\, EDEN Senior FellowSpeakers:–        Digital Well-being Framework for Digital Education Ecosystem. Airina Volungevičienė\, Vytautas Magnus University\, Lithuania–        How education systems across Europe are addressing well-being in increasingly digital school environments. Eirini Symeonidou\, European Schoolnet\, Belgium.–        Inclusive Futures project. Éva-Terézia Vesely\, Focus Eco Center\, Romania\, Orsolya Tuba\, University of Jyväskylä\, Finland\, András Merz\, Regional Centre for Information and Scientific Development\, Hungary.Moderator: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProf. dr. Airina Volungevičienė\, Vytautas Magnus University\, Lithuania\, EDEN Senior FellowProf. dr. Airina Volungevičienė has been working among leading researchers\, methodology specialists and education policy makers in the area of technology enhanced learning (TEL) development in Europe and Lithuania since 1997. Having established the Lithuanian Distance and e-Learning Association (2010)\, she continued as a leader in research and project work to promote the development of TEL in in HE\, schools\, VET and adult learning. Her main role at Vytautas Magnus University is to lead digital education innovations with research\, experiments and practice. She was involved in EDEN Governance since 2010\, as the Board member\, Vice President for Research (2016 – 2019) and the President (2016 – 2021). Currently\, her research interests are focused on digital well-being\, awareness of using AI for learning\, teaching and assessment\, as well as EdTech quality and added value for education.LinkedInORCID \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEirini Symeonidou\,  European SchoolnetEirini Symeonidou is a Project Coordinator at European Schoolnet (EUN)\, where she focuses on accessibility and inclusion in digital education\, while supporting teacher training activities and fostering collaboration within networks under the Future Classroom Lab (FCL). With seven years of experience\, she has worked with multiple EU institutions and NGOs across the European Union and the UK\, driven by her strong commitment to child rights\, education\, and inclusion. Eirini is currently a PhD candidate in Inclusion\, AI\, and Education\, focusing on how innovative technologies can advance equitable and inclusive learning opportunities. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Éva-Terézia Vesely\, Focus Eco Center\, RomaniaDr. Vesely is an environmental economist and a teacher. With a keen interest in generating insights for better informed societal decision-making\, she applied the natural capital and ecosystem services frameworks in a range of contexts from low impact urban design to soil organic matter recovery and endangered species conservation. She was one of the pioneers in the field of research that proposed implementing the use of economic rationales to justify and assess ecological restoration. As a researcher at the Manaaki Whenua Crown Research Institute in New Zealand and a guest lecturer at the University of Auckland\, she worked closely with natural and social scientists and staff from local and regional territorial authorities and national policy makers. Upon her return to Europe\, she got involved with teaching and working with Focus Eco Center\, an environmental NGO in Romania. She does research and practical experimentation with sustainability education and inclusiveness. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrsolya Tuba\, Finn minta\, Finland Orsolya Tuba\, founder and CEO at Finn minta and doctoral / project researcher at the University of Jyväskylä. As part of the Inclusive Future project\, the Finn minta team is leading the development of an Inclusive and Sustainable Pedagogical Model (www.inclusive-future.eu). Finn minta\, is a globally connected SME based in Jyväskylä\, Finland\, specialising in inclusive and sustainable pedagogies\, research design and teachers’ forum events. At the university side\, Orsolya has been working at the Innovative Learning Environments and in the Critical Approaches to Sustainability\, Global Education\, and Development groups. An ongoing research at the PERMA Digital project (www.perma-digital.eu) is specifically looking at digital well-being of adolescents. Orsolya’s doctoral research is concerned with education for planetary well-being and action competence in the age of AI.LinkedInORCID \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAndrás Merza\, Regional Centre for Information and Scientific Development Ltd. Since 2020\, András Merza has been working on EU direct funds and project proposals under programmes such as Horizon\, Erasmus+. In 2022\, he became the project manager of the Hungarian Researchers’ Night\, and since 2023\, he has been serving as the administrative project coordinator of the Erasmus+ projects\, while also supporting several other initiatives. He was the initiator of the InclusiveFuture project\, demonstrating his commitment to inclusive and sustainable education. His experience\, professional network\, and broad skill set enable him to effectively navigate and successfully manage both new and ongoing projects within the diverse EU funding landscape\, including H2020\, Horizon Europe\, Erasmus+\, URBACT\, Interreg and LIFE.LinkedIn \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, November 25\, 2025\, 13:00 CET\nTopic:  GenAI as an Educational Gatekeeper: Balancing Personalisation and Standardisation in Higher EducationFormat: presentationDescription: Generative AI (GenAI) is increasingly embedded in higher education\, offering scalability in tutoring\, adaptive learning and assessment. These opportunities\, however\, raise tensions around academic control\, coherence and equity. This presentation applies gatekeeping theory to examine how GenAI shapes the selection\, structuring and delivery of knowledge in education\, drawing comparisons with the shift from human to algorithmic gatekeepers in media.The analysis combines literature\, institutional AI policies and illustrative cases to address three questions: how GenAI influences access to knowledge; what risks personalisation poses for academic consistency; and in what ways GenAI functions as a gatekeeper in learning environments. Examples considered include AI tutoring systems\, Q&A chatbots\, adaptive learning platforms and automated assessment.Key challenges include content control\, bias\, dependence on proprietary systems and the trade-off between personalisation and standardisation. To address these\, the presentation proposes practical measures: educator review of AI outputs\, transparent governance mechanisms (such as bias audits)\, AI literacy for staff and students\, and investment in open\, modifiable infrastructures.The overall argument is that innovation must be balanced with educational integrity. Effective oversight and active academic involvement are essential to ensure that GenAI supports\, rather than displaces\, the values and diversity of higher education.Moderator:   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Dr Fiona Aiken\, School of Environment\, Earth and Ecosystem Sciences\, Open University\, UK\, EDEN NAP Steering Committee ChairFiona Aiken is a Senior Lecturer\, Staff tutor in the STEM faculty\, School of Environment\, Earth and Ecosystem Sciences with the Open University\, UK. Fiona’s current research interests are in educational research focussing on where improvements can be made to the student experience for disadvantaged students and to improving their retention and progression between different stages of a qualification. Fiona is currently the chair of the EDEN NAP steering committee; part of the role involves over-seeing the programme of EDEN NAP webinars. Speaker: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFelipe Tessarolo\,  Institute of Educational Technology\, The Open University\, UKFelipe Tessarolo is a Learning and Teaching Enhancement Manager at The Open University’s (UK) Institute of Educational Technology. He contributes to strategic projects exploring inclusive curriculum design\, digital learning innovation\, and the role of AI in education\, including AIDA\, an institutional AI assistant\, and ADMIT\, a European collaboration on the pedagogical and ethical use of large language models.Topic:  Educators in the Loop: Building Meaningful Human–AI Partnerships in EducationFormat: presentationsDescription: Generative AI is becoming a key part of education\, across both K–12 and higher education\, opening new opportunities for collaboration between humans and intelligent systems. Generative AI holds the potential to complement and extend human expertise\, helping educators and trainers engage with AI in responsible\, ethical\, and educationally meaningful ways. As innovation accelerates\, it becomes vital to keep human judgment\, pedagogical purpose\, and professional values at the center. AI should strengthen—not disrupt—the foundations of instruction and learning. To achieve this\, educators and trainers need practical methods to evaluate their real impact on instruction and learning.This 60-minute online and open workshop aims to equip participants with both conceptual insights and practical experience in designing and evaluating Human–AI partnerships to advance instruction and learning.The interactive session will focus on two key aspects:– Designing effective Human–AI instruction practices – Exploring practical examples of effective educators–AI collaboration and strategies to create engaging and sustainable AI training for educators.– Evaluating the impact of AI-enhanced training – Discovering methods to assess whether these practices and programs truly promote change in educators’ knowledge\, motivation\, and instructional behavior.Participants will not just share ideas but also experiment with structured AI-supported practices\, apply evaluation frameworks\, and discuss real-world examples of AI integration in education.It will bring together insights from two European projects\, AI-EmpaTe and EffecTive:– AI-EmpaTe focuses on practical AI training for educators\, offering ready-made Human–AI partnership practices that strengthen educators’ agency\, creativity\, and decision-making. https://www.aiempate.com/– EffecTive specializes in evaluating the outcomes of professional development programs\, providing frameworks to assess how AI-focused training influences educators’ practice and promotes meaningful\, long-term change. https://project-effective.eu/By combining AI-EmpaTe’s practical orientation with EffecTive’s evidence-based evaluation models\, this workshop provides a rich\, hands-on experience that supports both the design and assessment of AI-enhanced practices.Key Takeaways:– Concrete examples of meaningful Human–AI partnerships in instruction and learning.– Practical tools and methods to design and evaluate AI-enhanced practices that align with educators’ pedagogical and ethical values.– Hands-on experience that demonstrates how AI can support—rather than substitute—the educator’s professional judgment\, enabling participants to develop their own Human–AI practices with confidence and purpose.Participant Interactivity:This session is designed to be highly interactive\, combining collaborative discussions with guided hands-on exploration. Participants will actively engage in:– Hands-on exercises – Experimenting with ready-made AI-supported instruction practices and unpacking the design principles behind them\, so participants can later adapt and create their own Human–AI practices.– Small-group discussions – Analyzing real examples from the AI-EmpaTe and EffecTive projects to identify what makes Human–AI collaboration effective\, and how these insights can inform participants’ own instruction or training contexts.– Collaborative reflection – Synthesizing insights\, sharing lessons learned\, and translating them into actionable strategies for developing and evaluating Human–AI partnerships in participants’ everyday practice.The online workshop offers an interactive space where educators collaborate\, experiment\, and reflect—leaving with concrete strategies to design and evaluate Human–AI practices that bring real added value to instruction\, learning\, and professional growth.Moderator: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGuy Cohen\, School of Education\, Department of Education in Mathematics\, Science\, and Technology\, Tel Aviv University\, IsraelGuy Cohen is a Phd Student Researcher at the School of Education\, Department of Education in Mathematics\, Science\, and Technology\, Tel Aviv University. He is actively involved in leading and participating in various European and national research and development projects focused on learning technologies\, artificial intelligence in education\, self-regulated learning\, and pedagogical digital competence\, facilitated through the Science and Technology Education Center (SATEC) and the Advanced Learning and Technology (AL&T) Research Lab at Tel Aviv University.Speakers: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdi Yaakov Azaria\, Advanced Learning and Technology (AL&T) Research Lab and the Science and Technology Education Center (SATEC) at Tel Aviv University\, IsraelAdi Yaakov Azaria is a MA researcher at the Advanced Learning and Technology (AL&T) Research Lab and the Science and Technology Education Center (SATEC) at Tel Aviv University. She holds an MA in Learning Disabilities and is a special education teacher and certified didactic diagnostician\, specializing in the inclusion of students with special needs in the education system. Adi has extensive experience in mentoring teaching staff\, managing educational projects\, and serves as a social advocate for individuals with special needs. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nChen Bitton\, Advanced Learning and Technology (AL&T) Research Lab and the Science and Technology Education Center (SATEC) at Tel Aviv University\, IsraelChen Bitton is a MA researcher at the Advanced Learning and Technology (AL&T) Research Lab and the Science and Technology Education Center (SATEC) at Tel Aviv University. She is a certified English teacher and remedial education specialist who integrates classroom practice\, academic research\, and social activism. Based in a peripheral town\, she fosters technological curiosity and empowers young people\, especially girls\, to explore innovation through community meetups and school talks. As a researcher at Tel Aviv University and a member of the EffecTive Horizon Europe project\, her work focuses on Self-Regulated Learning and the integration of Generative AI in teacher education\, with the goal of advancing educational equity through evidence-based innovation. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMerav Rotary Saban\,  Department of Mathematics\, Science\, and Technology Education at the School of Education\, Tel Aviv University\, IsraelMerav Rotary Saban is a PhD student researcher in the Department of Mathematics\, Science\, and Technology Education at the School of Education\, Tel Aviv University. Her research explores the intersection between generative artificial intelligence and teaching and learning processes in higher education. It focuses on the impact of AI technologies on academic faculty\, examining the pedagogical\, professional\, and psychological aspects of integrating these technologies into teaching.  In parallel\, Merav works at the Digital Pedagogy Unit in a teacher training college in Israel\, where she supports lecturers in integrating techno-pedagogical tools into their teaching through personalized guidance and professional development workshops\, with a particular emphasis on generative AI. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProf. Anat Cohen\, Science and Technology Education Centre (SATEC) and the Head of the Advanced Learning and Technology Research Lab (AL&T Lab)\, Tel Aviv University\, IsraelAnat Cohen is an Associate Professor at Tel Aviv University\, specializing in digital learning\, technology-enhanced education\, and self-regulated learning. She is the Head of the Science and Technology Education Centre (SATEC) and the Head of the Advanced Learning and Technology Research Lab (AL&T Lab). Anat has been involved in multiple EU-funded projects\, including Horizon and ERASMUS+\, focusing on AI in education\, pedagogical digital competence\, and open educational resources. Through her work at SATEC\, the AL&T Lab\, and her affiliation with the UNESCO Chair\, she supports research and innovation that bridge technology\, pedagogy\, and lifelong learning. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Alla Bronshtein\, Unit for the Advancement of Teaching Quality\, Research\, and Evaluation at the Gray Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences\, Tel Aviv University\, IsraelDr. Alla Bronshtein is the Head of the Unit for the Advancement of Teaching Quality\, Research\, and Evaluation at the Gray Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences\, Tel Aviv University. Her work focuses on psychometrics\, developing frameworks for formative and summative assessment\, faculty development\, promoting self-regulated learning (SRL) skills\, and integrating technologies\, including AI\, into educational processes. Alla is also involved in applied research projects at both the national and international levels. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Ran Tel-Nir\, Science and Technology Education Center\, Tel Aviv University\, IsraelDr. Ran Tel-Nir has been a lecturer for many years in the course “Advanced Topics in Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery” at Tel Aviv University\, as part of the Data Analysis specialization program. Dr. Tel-Nir is also a member at the Science and Technology Education Center (SATEC) and the Advanced Learning and Technology (AL&T) Research Lab at Tel Aviv University. Has been involved in EU-funded projects\, including Horizon and ERASMUS+. His research focuses on developing learning methodologies while  applying emerging technologies to enhance and optimize education\, including the integration of generative artificial intelligence\, virtual technology and gamification.  Additionally\, he incorporates principles from educational neuroscience to create meaningful and long-lasting learning experiences.  Ran holds a Ph.D. in Information Systems\, M.Sc. in Biomedical Engineering\,  B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering\, and  M.A. in Education (Educational Technologies). \n\n\n\n\nWednesday\, November 26\, 2025\, 12:30 CET\nTopic:  Co-Creating the Future: Human–AI Partnerships in Curriculum Design\, Teaching\, and Learner SupportFormat: Presentations and discussion with participantsDescription:  This session explores how generative AI is being purposefully integrated into curriculum innovation\, academic authorship\, and student-facing support at The Open University. Anchored in the theme The Human–AI Partnership: Transforming Teaching and Learning\, it showcases three strategic initiatives—SCRIBE\, AIDA\, and student-facing dashboards—that exemplify collaborative intelligence in practice. Dr Duygu Bektik and Dr Thomas Ullmann introduce SCRIBE\, a secure\, scalable AI course writing assistant developed by the Learning and Teaching Technologies team. Built on Microsoft’s Azure OpenAI platform\, SCRIBE enables academic authors to co-create course materials through conversational and structured modes\, accelerating curriculum production while preserving pedagogical integrity.Dr Tim Coughlan presents insights from the development of AIDA\, the OU’s AI Digital Assistant\, drawing on recent research into educator influence over AI behaviour. His talk examines the design tensions between automation and human agency\, and the implications for ethical\, values-aligned AI deployment in education. Prof. Christothea Herodotou closes the session with a focus on student-facing dashboards and predictive analytics\, highlighting how data visualisation and AI-driven insights can empower learners to reflect\, self-regulate\, and take ownership of their learning journeys. The session will be chaired by Denise Whitelock\, who has spent her career developing AI systems for Teaching and Learning. Together\, these presentations offer a timely and practical view of how human–AI partnerships are reshaping teaching and learning\, ranging from curriculum conception to learner engagement\, while stressing the roles of trust\, transparency\, and institutional purpose.Moderators:  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProfessor Dr  Denise Whitelock\, Institute of Educational Technology (IET)\, The Open University\, UK\, EDEN DLE  Vice President    Professor Denise Whitelock is the Artificial Intelligence Lead at the Institute of Educational Technology (IET)\, The Open University\, following a six-year tenure as its Director. A Professor of Technology Enhanced Learning\, she brings over 25 years of expertise in applying Artificial Intelligence to the design\, evaluation\, and transformation of online and computer-based learning in higher education.She led the EPSRC-funded Supportive Automated Feedback for Short Essays (SafeSea) project in collaboration with Oxford University\, pioneering automated formative feedback systems that complement tutor support and enhance student writing development.Denise currently leads the UK’s contribution to two major European initiatives. The first\, ADMIT (Generative AI and Large Language Models in Higher Education)\, explores the educational and ethical frameworks needed to responsibly integrate LLMs and generative AI into teaching and learning. The second\, Every1 (Enable Everyone’s Engagement in the eneRgY transition)\, unites experts across energy\, education\, and the social sciences to empower inclusive participation in Europe’s digital energy market.Appointed Editor of Open Learning: The Journal of Open\, Distance & e-Learning in 2018\, Denise’s international standing is reflected in her visiting professorships at the Autonoma University of Barcelona\, the British University in Dubai\, and the Commonwealth of Learning in Canada. She currently serves as Board Member\, Senior Fellow\, and Vice President Research for EDEN Digital Learning Europe\, and is a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences.For a full list of publications\, visit: http://oro.open.ac.uk/view/person/dmw8.htmlSpeakers:   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Duygu Bektik\,   Institute of Educational Technology at The Open University\, UKDr Duygu Bektik is a Lecturer at the Institute of Educational Technology at The Open University\, UK\, where she has worked since 2018. She serves as the Academic Lead for Research Career Development\, overseeing professional development activities for research staff across all career stages. She is also the co-founder and academic lead of the OpenAIED special interest group\, established in 2019\, which brings together academics\, practitioners\, and researchers to advance the responsible use of AI in education.Dr. Bektik plays a role in shaping the University’s adoption of AI\, including co-leading a professional development course on Generative AI for Educators. As Deliverable Lead on the EU-funded ADMIT project\, she focuses on developing educational and ethical frameworks for the integration of generative AI in higher education\, with particular attention to diversity\, inclusion\, academic integrity\, and digital literacy. She also serves as Workstream Delivery Lead for the £4.9m ESRC-funded Research Capability Hub (RCH) project\, where she oversees the delivery of innovative\, AI-enabled\, personalised approaches to research capability and institutional collaboration.Her recent AI-related projects include:  AIDA – An institutional AI digital assistant prototype designed to support student learning. Dr. Bektik led the design of pedagogical roles and co-created evaluation frameworks to investigate its use across diverse learning contexts.  SCRIBE – A generative AI-powered authoring assistant for curriculum teams\, aimed at enabling more efficient and user-centred course development. She led on design-based research\, iterative testing\, and academic evaluation\, with a strong focus on user-centred development and institutional integration. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Thomas Ullmann\,  Institute of Educational Technology at the Open University\, UK Dr Thomas Ullmann is a Senior Lecturer at the Institute of Educational Technology at the Open University and a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA). He has over 15 years of experience in educational technology\, developing and evaluating online learning and teaching solutions. He leads projects related to learning analytics\, Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education\, and innovative methods\, especially text analytics\, to support and measure teaching and learning. Dr Ullmann is currently the Academic Learning Analytics and Insight Lead for the OU-led Fleming Fund Global Learning Grant\, evaluating the learning progress of professionals in Low- and Middle-Income Countries. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Tim Coughlan\,  Institute for Educational Technology at the Open University\, UKDr Tim Coughlan is Associate Director for Research and Knowledge Exchange and a Senior Lecturer in the Institute for Educational Technology at the Open University. His research crosses the areas of Education and Human-Computer Interaction. He is particularly focused on the design and evaluation of systems that support inclusion\, creativity\, and openness in learning.He led the development of Our Journey\, a platform to support students to represent and reflect on their study journeys\, and in ADMINS\, led creation of a virtual assistant to support disabled students. More recent work has focused further on the ways in which AI assistants can support online study through the design and evaluation of an OU AI Digital Assistant (AIDA)\, and the use of VR simulations and AI to support healthcare training in collaboration with Goggleminds.Tim chairs the Open University’s Securing Greater Accessibility (SeGA) Coordination Group\, and the Tuition Accessibility Group\, which provides a pan-university forum for enhancing accessibility. He also led creation of the postgraduate microcredential: Accessibility and Inclusive Learning.Tim was previously a Horizon Research Fellow and Lecturer in the School of Computer Science at the University of Nottingham\, where he was involved in a range of Digital Economy research projects including ArtMaps\, Creativity Greenhouse\, and Stories of User Appropriation. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProfessor Dr. Christothea Herodotou\, Institute of Educational Technology\, The Open University\, UK    Dr Christothea Herodotou is a Professor of Learning Technologies and Social Justice at the Open University UK and Associate Director of the Institute of Educational Technology\, leading the Quality Enhancement and Innovation group. She has expertise in the design and evaluation of learning technologies that promote education opportunity and social justice\, including learning analytics dashboards\, online citizen science websites\, and mobile game applications. She is the academic lead of nQuire – a community citizen science platform developed in partnership with the BBC\, which supports the engagement of the public with scientific practices in ways that promote learning and awareness and nQuire for students\, a teaching and learning platform aiming to develop students’ research skills through design thinking projects. She is also the evaluation lead of the Peace of Mind project\, a multimillion project funded by Peaceplus aiming to co-produce and bring impact to the mental health of 25K youth in Ireland and Northern Ireland.  She is co-leading the design and evaluation of the Student-Facing dashboard for the Open University\, shown to have a significant impact on student performance.In the past\, she was the Evaluation Lead of the Early Alert Indicators project\, a university-wide initiative that used predictive learning analytics to identify and support students who are struggling with their studies through early teacher interventions. In the past\, she has held funding from major funding bodies including the National Science Foundation\, ESRC and Wellcome to improve the design of online citizen science platforms and make science learning more accessible and productive to young people; UKRI and the Mental Health Foundation for developing community and citizen science capacity in large organisations and underserved communities; Nuffield foundation\, British Academy and BERA for examining and improving the design of educational mobile applications for children. She has authored more than 120+ outputs\, the great majority of which are in peer-reviewed outlets and as a first author. She is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA). She received her PhD degree in Digital Games and Psychology from the University College London (UCL): Institute of Education and her MSc in Education\, Technology\, and Society from the University of Bristol (with Distinction). She has received several awards over the years\, including ones from The Guardian and UNESCO. \n\n\n\n\nThursday\, November 27\, 2025\, 13:00 CET\nTopic:  MOOCs in the era of AIFormat: presentations with discussionDescription: The rapid advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has initiated a transformative phase in the development and delivery of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)\, prompting renewed discussion about their future relevance and potential. This session explores whether MOOCs will evolve or fade in the context of AI-driven innovation\, examining how emerging technologies can enhance their pedagogical design\, scalability\, and learner experience. Key areas of focus include the integration of AI for personalised learning pathways\, adaptive feedback mechanisms\, and intelligent assessment systems that support both formative and summative evaluation. In this session\, we will give insight into different examples and perceptions on the  MOOCs development and utilisation today.Moderator(s):  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr Sandra Kučina Softić\, University of Zagreb University Computing Centre\, Croatia\,  EDEN Senior Fellow and EDEN Fellows Council Board memberDr Sandra Kučina Softić is  Assistant Director at the University of Zagreb University Computing Centre (Croatia) and Head of the E-learning Centre. She has over 25 years of experience working in higher education. Her work focuses on monitoring and fostering e-learning in Croatian higher education\, providing support and advice to institutions\, teachers\, and students on implementing new technologies in learning and teaching. She has a master’s degree in Digital Education from the University of Edinburgh\, UK\, and a PhD in Information and Communication Technologies from the University of Zagreb\, Croatia. In 2021\, she authored a book on digital transformation in higher education (published in Croatian). She is a professor at the University of Mostar\, Bosnia and Herzegovina\, DOBA University\, Slovenia and University North\, Croatia. She was the EDEN president from 2019 to 2022 and EDEN DLE Vice-President for Open Professional Collaboration from 2023 to 2025.Presentations:– António M. Teixeira: More Accessible\, More Personal\, More Flexible: AI-Powered Approaches for the Next Generation of MOOCs”Beyond one-size-fits-all\, AI allows MOOC design to personalise the learning experience at scale by differentiating and adjusting the content\, feedback and assessment to individual needs and expectations. In my talk\, I’ll examine ways in which responsible use of AI can extend access (e.g.\, multilingual support and accessibility features)\, deepen personalisation (e.g.\, adaptive pathways\, adjusted recommendations and just-in-time feedback) and strengthen authentic assessment\, thus improving performance and quality of the learning experience. I’ll discuss how personalisation can add value to MOOCs without risking eroding coherence or fairness and how we should balance automation and human presence in feedback and assessment. – Diana Andone:  Enhancing the Open in MOOC with AIIn my presentation\, I will discuss how AI is transforming educational ecosystems into intelligent environments\, how AI-driven platforms are accelerating global access to open education\, breaking language barriers\, and supporting inclusivity.  Further\, I will discuss how AI can enhance the openness of MOOCs and how it can be used for massive support and evaluation.– Martin Ebner: AI avatars and their application in MOOCsIn my presentation\, I will explore the potential of utilising AI-generated video content. Using the example of a 14-language MOOC\, I will explain and compare the challenges and advantages associated with it.Speakers: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAntónio M. Teixeira\, Universidade Aberta\, Portugal\, Scientific coordinator of the Distance Education and eLearning Lab (LE@D)\, EDEN Senior Fellow\, former member of the Council of EDEN FellowsAntónio M. Teixeira is an EDEN Senior Fellow and a former member of the EDEN Fellows Council Board. He was President (2013-16) and Vice President (2010-13) of EDEN. António is an Associate Professor with tenure at Universidade Aberta (UAb) and a member of the Department of Education and Distance Learning\, which he headed from 2016 to 2020. He’s also the Scientific Coordinator of the Distance and eLearning Lab (LEaD) at UAb and an associated researcher at the University of Lisbon’s Centre of Philosophy. From 2006 to 2009\, he was Pro-rector for innovation in Distance Learning at Universidade Aberta. Throughout the years\, he has integrated several boards of directors and many expert committees and task forces in higher education institutions and organisations at the national and international levels. António has participated in over thirty international research projects and authored over two hundred scientific articles and other publications. His main research interests are educational innovation and learning futures\, open education\, particularly MOOCs\, distance learning\, AI in education\, and educational ethics. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDiana Andone\, Polytechnical University of Timisoara\, Romania\, EDEN Senior Fellow and EDEN Fellows Council Board memberDiana Andone is an EDEN Senior Fellow and EDEN Fellows Council Board Vice-chair. Diana is the Director of the Digital and Distance Education of Politehnica University of Timisoara\, Romania\, responsible for planning and implementing digital education and associate professor in multimedia\, interactive and web technologies. She is passionate about ubiquitous access to technologies and how they can be used to improve people’s lives. Diana holds a PhD in Designing eLearning Spaces for Digital Students from the University of Brighton\, UK\, an MA in European Studies\, a Learning about Open Learning\, postgraduate distance education course at Heriot-Watt University\, Edinburgh\, UK\, and an MSc in Artificial Intelligence at the Politehnica University of Timisoara\, Romania. She is IEEE Education Society 2021 Distinguished Chapter Leadership Award winner\, IEEE Education Society VicePresident (2024-2025)\, editor at several journals\, with extensive research experience and intense publication and more than 35 research and educational international projects\, she teaches course modules in universities from UK\, France\, USA\, Finland\, Italy\, Greece.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMartin Ebner\, Department of Educational Technology\, Graz University of Technology\, AustriaMartin Ebner is currently head of the Department of Educational Technology at Graz University of Technology and\, therefore\, responsible for all university-wide e-learning activities. He holds an Adjunct Professor position in media informatics (research area: educational technology). Also\, he works at the Institute for Human-Centred Computing at Graz University of Technology as a senior researcher. His research focuses strongly on MOOCs & microcredentials\, AI in education\, open educational resources and computer science for children. Martin has given a number of lectures in this area\, as well as workshops and keynotes at international conferences. For publications as well as further research activities\, please visit his website: http://elearningblog.tugraz.at \n\n\n\n\n Friday\, November 28\, 2025\, 11:00 CET\nTopic:  Bridging the AI gap in Teacher Education: from mapping insights to actionable content portfoliosFormat: Presentations and discussion with participantsDescription: This webinar presents the outcomes of the Mapping Insights report\, which identifies critical gaps in the integration of Artificial Intelligence in European teacher education. Drawing on a comprehensive analysis of curricula\, best practices\, focus group interviews and expert teacher perspectives across six countries\, the session highlights key challenges such as fragmented AI training\, limited pedagogical integration\, and uneven institutional support. In response\, the AI-Teach project is developing tailored content portfolios designed to directly address these gaps. These portfolios aim to support (pre-service) teachers and teacher educators by offering structured\, pedagogically grounded\, and context-sensitive resources that foster AI literacy\, ethical awareness\, and practical classroom application. The webinar will showcase how these portfolios are being shaped to empower educators in navigating and shaping AI-enhanced learning environments. Speakers: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMarieke Decock\,  Guldesporencollege\, Kortrijk\, BelgiumMarieke Decock is an experienced secondary school teacher of Dutch and English in Kortrijk in Belgium\, where she has been teaching since 2000.  With a strong background in Germanic languages (BA and MA from KU Leuven) and pedagogical training\, she has taken on numerous leadership roles in education.  These include coordinating international Comenius and Erasmus+ projects\, serving as subject head and coach for Dutch\, and contributing to in-school training through Edulab.  Her expertise spans curriculum innovation\, digital teaching tools\, and classroom management. She is now enrolled in the AI-Teach Erasmus+ project at the research group itec\, an imec research group at the Catholic University of Leuven\, focussing on the mapping the state of the art in AI in Education. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMildrid Kyte\, Western Norway University of Applied Sciences\, Norway Mildrid Kyte is an assistant professor in science teacher education specialising in chemistry education at the Western Norway University of Applied Sciences. Her research interests focus on motivation and self-efficacy in science education\, systems thinking and interdisciplinarity\, and early science education. In addition\, she is the project leader at her institution in the Erasmus+ project AI-teach\, where she leads the work package involved in developing content portfolios aimed at developing teacher literacy in using AI in education.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCarl Boel\, Vives University of Applied Sciences\, Belgium Carl Boel has 10 years of experience in immersive learning\, i.e. learning and training using immersive technologies such as augmented\, mixed\, and virtual reality. In 2023\, he obtained his PhD in this topic.   In his day-to-day practice\, he blends research with field expertise. He currently works at Vives University of Applied Sciences as a senior researcher on educational technology\, with a focus on XR and AI technologies. He is engaged in several European projects aiming to enhance AI and XR literacy of in-service and pre-service teachers. In addition\, Carl is a post-doctoral researcher and lecturer on educational technology at Ghent University. Carl was the main author of a framework aimed at implementing XR in education on a national scale\, the world’s first. Together with Jelle Demanet\, he also wrote a book on the promise of virtual reality across different disciplines. In 2017\, he founded Virtual Learning is Reality as an independent XR consultant\, and has designed\, developed\, and tested multiple learning experiences for companies\, organizations\, and governmental institutions. While doing so\, he noticed a need for scalable XR solutions which led to the birth of Dexr in 2022\, a no-code authoring tool to create your own XR training\, guided by evidence-based instructional design principles. After two years he decided to go back to academia continuing his quest for evidence-informed design and implementation of XR and AI technologies in education.  Finally\, he continues to expand his XR network as co-chair of XR Valley\, content curator for Immersive Tech Week and as a member of the organizing committee of the Immersive Learning Research Network.
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SUMMARY:EDEN Digital Education Leadership Academy (DELA)
DESCRIPTION:AboutProgrammeSpeakersRegistrationVenue Social Programme\n\nWho should join?\n\n\n\n\nLeaders\, middle managers and emerging leaders leading or supporting digital transformation in their institution\n\n\n\nExperienced senior leaders with strategic planning responsibilities for digital education\n\n\n\nTeams of leaders and emerging leaders from the same institution responsible for implementing a digital education strategy\n\n\n\n\nWhat does it include?\n\n\n\n\n3 days intensive days of strategic thinking workshops to help envision the future of digital learning\n\n\n\nInspiring talks by renown educational leaders\n\n\n\nReal-life dilemmas\, case examples and future scenarios of real institutions\n\n\n\nActive problem-solving to develop research informed responses to the digital challenges and opportunities confronting organisations\n\n\n\nA highly engaging social programme for networking and professional learning\n\n\n\nA lasting access to the presented training materials\n\n\n\nA small group of up to 30 participants for hands-on learning from the best trainers and each other\n\n\n\nThe workshop includes onsite catered coffee breaks and 3 lunches as well as 1 dinner in the central Barcelona alongside with a thematic visit to one of the attractions of Barcelona\n\n\n\n\nChallenge yourself and future-proof your institution by becoming a graduate of the EDEN Digital Education Leadership Academy! \n\n\n\n What is the EDEN Digital Education Leadership Academy?\n\n\n\n\nA place to learn from others \n\n\n\nA place to experience different strategies for digital education leadership\n\n\n\nA place to tackle challenges and create solutions together\n\n\n\nA place for professional networking\n\n\n\nA place to envision the future of digital education\n\n\n\n\nWhy participate?\n\n\n\n\nTo connect with other European colleagues\n\n\n\nTo find effective ways of realising the potential of digital transformation \n\n\n\nTo help develop new strategies which tackle the challenges of digitalization\n\n\n\nTo refine your leadership toolbox and find solutions together\n\n\n\nTo envision the future of digital education\n\n\n\n\n What will you learn?\n\n\n\n\nHow other higher education institutions are responding to their challenges of digital transformation\n\n\n\nHow to undertake a horizon scan of future trends and the impact they may have on your organisation\n\n\n\nWhat factors need to be considered when developing a successful digital transformation strategy\n\n\n\nEffective strategies other educational leaders are using to harness the potential of digital education\n\n\n\nHow to challenge yourself and future-proof your institution by becoming a graduate of the EDEN Digital Education Leadership Academy. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEDEN DELA Graduates 2023 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEDEN DELA Graduates 2024 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDay 1 – November 5\, Wednesday“Vision-Making and Strategy”\n\n\n\n8:30 – 11:00 Official Welcome by EDEN DLE President (Wim van Petegem) / Presentation of EDEN DELA Seminar / Getting to Know Each Other (Albert Sangrà\, EDEN) / The Digital Education Leader’s Toolkit (Deborah Arnold\, EDEN)11:00 – 11:30 Coffee Break11:30 – 12:30 Keynote Opening Speech\, by Dr. Josep M. Garrell\, President\, European University Association (EUA)\, Belgium12:30 – 13:30 Networking Lunch13:30 – 14:30 Real Life Case Example: Vision Making and Strategy (Albert Sangrà; Josep M. Duart\, EDEN)14:30 – 15:30 Strategic Thinking Workshop (Susannah Quinsee\, VP Digital and Student Experience\, City University London\, UK)15:30 – 16:00 Coffee Break16:00 – 17:00 Action Plans: Vision and strategy (Albert Sangrà\, EDEN)17:00 – 17:30 Feedback from the Workshop and Wrap-Up (Christian-Andreas Schumann + Albert Sangrà\, EDEN)\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nDay 2 – November 6\, Thursday“Tackling Digital Transformation Challenges”\n\n\n\n08:30 – 08:45 Introduction to Day 2: Tackling Digital Transformation Challenges 08:45 – 10:45 CTRL+ALT+DEL: We’ve upgraded everything except the mindset (Ale Armellini\, Dean of Education and Digital Innovation\, University of Portsmouth\, UK)10:45 – 11:15 Coffee break11:15 – 12:15 Leading digital transformation (Denise Whitelock\, Director\, Institute of Educational Technology at The Open University)12:15 – 13:15 Problem-solving workshop: Ethical leadership for the responsible use of GenAI in HE – Part 1 (Deborah Arnold\, EDEN)13:15 – 14:15   Networking lunch14:15 – 15:30 Problem-solving workshop: Ethical leadership for the responsible use of GenAI in HE – Part 2 (Deborah Arnold\, EDEN) 15:30 – 16:00 Break16:00 – 17:00 Action Plans: Tackling digital transformation challenges (Josep M. Duart\, EDEN)17:00 – 17.30 Feedback from the workshop and Wrap-up (Christian-Andreas Schumann + Albert Sangrà\, EDEN)18.00   Visit to Gaudi Casa Vicens and DELA Dinner in restaurant “Balthazar”\n\n\n\nDay 3 – November 7\, Friday“Ensuring Your Institution Is Future-Ready”\n\n\n\n08:30 – 08:45 Introduction to Day 3 – Ensuring your institution is future-ready08:45 -10:45 Real Life Case Example: A Networked Structure for Digital Education (Tine Baelmans\, Former Vice-Rector for Educational Policy\, KU Leuven\, Belgium)10:45 – 11:15 Coffee break11:15 – 12:15 Problem-solving workshop: Change Management (António Teixeira\, Former Pro-rector and current Scientific Coordinator of the Distance Education and eLearning Laboratory – LE@D\, Universidade Aberta\, Portugal)12:15 – 13:15 Action plans: ensuring your institution is future ready (Deborah Arnold\, NTT DATA / EDEN)13:15 – 13:30   Group photo13:30 – 14:30   Networking Lunch14:30 – 16:00   Group work to consolidate Action Plans: Future Development (Deborah Arnold\, EDEN)16.00 – 16:30  Conclusions\, Feedback and Follow-Up (Christian-Andreas Schumann + Albert/Josep M.\, EDEN)16:30 – 16:45   Coffee Break16:45 – 17:30   Diploma Delivering Ceremony\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEDEN DELA 2025 Speakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSusannah Quinsee\n\n\n\n\n\nAle Armellini\n\n\n\n\n\nTine Baelmans\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVice President For Digital and Student Experience \n\n\n\n\n\nDean of Education and Digital Innovation  \n\n\n\n\n\nVice Rector For Educational Policy \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCity University of London\, UK \n\n\n\n\n\nUniversity of Portsmouth\, UK \n\n\n\n\n\nKU Leuven\, Belgium \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nEDEN DELA 2025 sessions will also feature speakers\, such as  prof. Albert Sangrà (EDEN Vice President for Strategic Thinking and Networking; Director for the UNESCO Chair in Education and Technology for Social Change)\, prof. Josep M. Duart (EDEN DLE Management Board member). \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAlbert Sangrà \n\n\n\n\n\nJosep Maria Garrell \n\n\n\n\n\nJosep M. Duart \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEDEN Vice President for Strategic Thinking and Networking; Director for the UNESCO Chair in Education and Technology for Social Change \n\n\n\n\n\nPresident of the European University Association \n\n\n\n\n\nEDEN DLE Management Board member \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nMore Information about the Speakers\n\n\n\nSusannah Quinsee \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProfessor Susannah Quinsee is Vice-President (Digital and Student Experience) at City St George’s\, University of London. As Vice-President\, she is the strategic lead for digital transformation as well as leading institutional projects and strategy to support student experience. She is an EMCC accredited coach\, a National Teaching Fellow\, a SEDA Senior Fellow and AdvanceHE HEA Principal Fellow\, and was an AdvanceHE Learning and Teaching Excellence Ambassador. She researches on university digital futures and playful practice and leadership and is a Lego Serious Play practitioner. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAlejandro (Ale) Armellini \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAlejandro (Ale) Armellini (Dean of Education and Digital Innovation) leads digital learning\, learning innovation and pedagogic transformation\, including on-campus and online provision\, across all Faculties at the University of Portsmouth. He wrote and embedded the Digital Success Plan for Learning and Teaching in 2021\, which became the centrepiece of the University’s new Education Strategy\, co-developed by Ale in 2023.  Before joining Portsmouth\, Ale was Dean of Learning and Teaching at the University of Northampton\, where he was the strategic lead for the redesign of all programmes for active blended learning (ABL). His work shaped Northampton’s flagship Waterside campus\, which opened in 2018 – without lecture theatres\, among other radical features. He publishes widely and is a reference point in areas including large-scale institutional transformation\, ABL\, learning design and innovative teaching practices.  Ale is a National Teaching Fellow\, a Principal Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and a Fellow of the Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts\, Manufactures and Commerce in the UK. He holds visiting professorships at several universities and is active in external examining and consultancy globally. \n\n\n\n\n\nTine Baelmans \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMartine Baelmans is a full professor in thermodynamics and thermal-fluid sciences at the Department of Mechanical Engineering\, KU Leuven\, where  she is the head of the research group on thermal-fluid engineering. She was vice rector for Education Policy at the KU Leuven in Belgium from August 2017 to July 2025 and as such member of the KU Leuven Executive Board. From 2009 to 2013 she was vice rector for Student Policy and Diversity and chaired the Educational Council at the same university from 2007 to 2009. She is member of the board of Melexis NV\, ACCO CV. She is a fellow of the Royal Academy of Belgium (KVAB).  \n\n\n\n\n\nAlbert Sangrà \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAlbert Sangra\, one of the founders of DELA\, is EDENs Chair of Fellows’ Council and a member of the Management Board\, Director for the UNESCO Chair in Education and Technology for Social Change\, Professor and researcher at the Open University of Catalonia\, Department of Psychology and Education. Former Vice-president\, European Foundation of Quality on E-Learning (EFQUEL)\, and member of the Executive Committee of EDEN (2003-2009). Recipient of the 2015 Award for Excellence in eLearning awarded by the World Education Congress. Albert Sangra is Current Director of the Industrial Doctorates Programme\, Government of Catalonia\, a consulting trainer in Europe\, America\, Asia\, and Australia. \n\n\n\n\n\nJosep M. Duart \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJosep Duart\, one of the founders of DELA\, has served as EDEN’s president and is a member of Management Board\, research professor in Educational Sciences and Technology department at the Open University of Catalonia (UOC)\, is a former vice president for Postgraduate Studies and Lifelong Learning\, and former director of the International Graduate Institute and has played an active role in the development of UOC educational model as an open university. Josep Duart was the founder and director of the UNESCO Chair in e-Learning (2002-2009) and academic director of the I International Seminar “Leading Universities in the Knowledge Society”\, currently also an active consultant across South and North Americas. \n\n\n\n\n\nJosep Maria Garrell \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProf. Josep M. Garrell is former Rector of Ramon Llull University (Universitat Ramon Llull)\, Spain. He was elected EUA President in 2023\, having served on the Association’s Board since 2019. In 2012\, Professor Garrell was appointed Rector of Ramon Llull University\, where he went on to serve a second four-year term in (2016-2020) and a third two-year term (2020-2022). In 2015\, he was appointed as a member of the Standing Committee of the Conference of Rectors of Spanish Universities (CRUE)\, whom he also at the EUA Council and General Assembly from 2016 to 2019. Prior to his terms as rector\, he held several leadership positions at Ramon Llull University\, such as Secretary of the Research Commission (1998-2002)\, Delegate of the Rector for ICT (2000-2002)\, Vice-Rector for  \n\n\n\n Research and Innovation (2002- 2010)\, Secretary General (2006-2010) and Vice-Rector for University Policy (2010- 2012). \n\n\n\nProfessor Garrell holds a Doctorate in Electronic Engineering from Ramon Llull University. As a faculty member and researcher at Ramon Llull University (URL)\, he specialised in artificial intelligence and machine learning. He co-founded the Intelligent Systems Investigation Group at the university’s La Salle campus and conducted research at Carnegie’s Mellon University’s Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center. \n\n\n\nProfessor Garrell was formerly President of the Strategic Alliance of Catholic Universities (SACRU). From 2014 to 2018\, he was a member of the Catalan Parliament’s Advisory Council on Science and Technology (CAPCIT)\, as the representative of Catalan private non-profit universities. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nImportant Dates \n\n\n\nEarly bird registration deadlineSeptember 7\, 2025Registration and payment deadlineOctober 19\, 2025ArrivalsNovember 4\, 2025DELA 2025November 5-7\, 2025DeparturesEvening November 7 or November 8\, 2025\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFees* \n\n\n\nEarly Bird EDEN members400 eurEarly Bird non-members500 eurLate EDEN members490 eurLate non-members550 eur\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n*The fee includes participation in 3 day hands-on seminar in Barcelona\, access to training materials in Moodle\, a participant goodies bag\,  3 days coffee break and lunch catering\, 1 dinner in the city with a cultural visit (most probably one of the Gaudi’s buildings). \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nThe venue for EDEN Digital Education Academy has been purposefully chosen to be Universitat Oberta de Catalunya. The UOC was created in 1995 as the world’s first university with a virtual campus\, which allowed its students to study at any time from any location. The University continually uses cutting-edge e-learning research and innovation to refine the UOC methodology. This is possible thanks to UOC R&I and its 50 plus research groups\, as well as the eLearning Innovation Center\, which drives educational innovation at the UOC. With more than 100\,000 graduates\, it is now one of the biggest universities in Spain. \n\n\n\nEDEN Digital Education Leadership Academy will be organized in a modern UOC campus located in an ex-industrial creative and cultural Poblenou area allowing an easy reach to the Barcelona central attractions and a walking distance to the beach.  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nUniversitat Oberta de Catalunya\, The U building Carrer del Perú\, 52\, 08018 Barcelona. See the location on Google Maps\, in Room U1.1 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nPlan Your Stay in Barcelona \n\n\n\nAs Barcelona is such a travel destination hotels are not interested in prebooking rooms for participants. There are many different hotels and other types of accomodation around the venue. Therefore\, we advise prebooking yourself a most convenient type of accomodation as soon as you plan your trip to DELA. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEDEN DELA Social Programme – November 618:00    Visit to Gaudi Casa Vicens and dinner in a restaurantEDEN DELA participants are invited to experience one of Gaudi‘s masterpieces in Barcelona – Casa Vicens tour and a glass of bubbly Cava. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nEDEN DELA 2024 Visit to Gaudi Casa Vicens \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEDEN DELA 2023 Visit to Casa Milà from Gaudí 
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SUMMARY:EDEN 2025 Annual Conference in Bologna\, Italy
DESCRIPTION:AboutKeynotesCall for PapersPhD SymposiumKey DatesProgrammeCommitteeRegistrationVenueSocial ProgrammeSponsors\n\n\nRegistration and main conference venue is: The Belmeloro Campus of the University of Bologna (UNIBO Aula Studio\, Via Beniamino Andreatta 8\, Bologna\n\n\n\nWelcome Reception on Sunday at 18.00 is Palazzo Poggi\, Via Zamboni 33\, Bologna\n\n\n\nAllow 6 min walk from registration at Belmeloro to the Welcome Reception.  We recommend registering earlier during Sunday (registration desk open since 13.00) to avoid last minute rush.\n\n\n\n\n\n❗For Presenters❗\n\nPlease bring your presentation in USB stick as logging to a cloud may cause a problem due to university security systems. Put the presentation file on the computer before your session.\n\n\n\nWe ask the last presenter of the session to moderate the session by keeping the time and introducing fellow speakers.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShaping the Future of Education in the age of AI\n\n\n\nEmpowering inclusion\, innovation and ethical growth \n\n\n\nThe EDEN Digital Learning Europe Annual Conference 2025 will focus on the future of education in the age of AI. The conference will explore the opportunities and challenges posed by generative AI\, recognizing its potential for growth and innovation in education\, while critically addressing the associated risks. It is important to recognize that different perspectives (educational\, engineering\, social\, economic\, psychological\, etc.) are necessary to be taken into account to fully cover the impact of this technology for teaching\, learning ad assessment\, now and in the future. The conference will further present different scenarios of AI integration in education\, ranging from personalized learning to global learning networks. The conference will reflect on how we can democratize access to knowledge\, foster equity and inclusion\, bridge gaps in education quality\, cross boundaries\, raise ethical awareness\, combat biases and disinformation\, promote global citizenship and sustainable development. The conference will also discuss the Bologna Process and its impact on shaping digital and AI-driven educational policies across Europe. A special focus of the conference will be on the role of AI in upskilling and reskilling for the future of work. Through these discussions\, the EDEN Annual Conference 2025 aims to identify new directions for formal\, informal\, and non-formal education with\, for and about AI\, making critical mass around themes that matter to the future of learning\, teaching\, and societal well-being. \n\n\n\nSubthemes: \n\n\n\n\n\nBologna process and AI-driven educational policies in Europe\n\n\n\nEducation with\, for and about AI\n\n\n\nTransformative innovation through AI in education\n\n\n\nPersonalized learning\n\n\n\nAssessment and micro-credentials\n\n\n\nGlobal learning networks\n\n\n\nEthical considerations of AI in education\n\n\n\nEquity and inclusion in education\n\n\n\nStudent and societal well-being\n\n\n\nEducation quality\n\n\n\nAI for lifelong learning and training\n\n\n\nAI Literacy\n\n\n\nProfessional development and digital scholarship\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGianluigi GrecoProfessor of Computer Science and Director of Department of Mathematics and Computer Science  at the University of Calabria\, Italy Stephen MurgatroydA Research Associate at Contact North\, Ontario\, Canada Dana VerbalDigital Skills team lead at the DG for Education and Culture of the European Commission\, Belgium Ilona BuchemProfessor of Communication and Media at Berlin University of Applied Sciences (BHT)\, Faculty of Business and Social Sciences\, Germany Mychelle PrideAcademic Director in PVC-Students at the Open University\, UK Ulf-Daniel EhlersThe founder of www.mindful-leaders.net\, Professor for Educational Management and Lifelong Learning at the Baden-Württemberg Cooperative State University (DHBW)\, Germany Janika LeosteAn Associate Professor of Educational Robotics at Tallinn University and a Postdoctoral Researcher at Tallinn University of Technology\, Estonia \n\n\n\nMonday\, June 16th 2025 – Keynote Speaker\n\n\n\nGianluigi Greco \n\n\n\nTitle of the keynote: “AI for Innovation in Higher Education – New Essential Skills Required!”. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGianluigi Greco is a Full Professor of Computer Science at the University of Calabria\, Director of Department of Mathematics and Computer Science since 2018. With over 200 scientific publications in the field of AI\, he has received numerous awards and recognitions\, including the AAIA Fellowship (2022)\, the EurAI Fellowship (2020)\, the IJCAI Distinguished Paper Award (2018)\, the Kurt Gödel Fellowship Award (2014)\, the Marco Somalvico Award (2009)\, and the IJCAI-JAIR Best Paper Award (2008). He is a member of the editorial boards of numerous computer science journals and an Associate Editor of the AI Journal. Since 2022\, he has been the President of the Italian Association for Artificial Intelligence (AIxIA)\, the leading Italian scientific association in the field\, founded in 1988\, with more than 2500 professors and researchers from public and private universities and research centers. Gianluigi is also a member of the Board of Directors of the Italian Society for the Ethics of AI (SIpEIA)\, since 2023 a Coordinator of the committee established at the Presidency of the Council of Ministers for updating the national strategy on AI. \n\n\n\nThe keynote will present an analysis of the current state of the art in AI-based technologies to fully understand what machines are capable of today and what they are likely to be able to do in the near future. Starting from the capabilities of machines\, the seminar will explore the human skills that will become increasingly essential to interact with them\, to use them critically while fully understanding their potential and risks\, and to live consciously in a society where reality and digital fiction will become increasingly indistinguishable. The seminar will also provide insights into the role that educational institutions will play in this ever-evolving world\, as well as how they themselves can leverage the innovations of modern AI-based technologies \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nMonday\, June 16th 2025 – Spotlight Speakers\n\n\n\nDana Verbal \n\n\n\nTitle of the keynote: “Connecting Policy to Practice: Advancing Digital Education and Skills in Europe”. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDana Verbal leads the Digital Skills team at the Directorate-General for Education and Culture of the European Commission. Her team operates within the Digital Education unit\, supporting the Commission’s goals for the European Education Area\, the Union of Skills\, and the 2030 targets of the Digital Decade policy programme. Previously\, Dana spent twelve years at the Commission’s Directorate-General for Employment\, Social Affairs and Inclusion\, working on social economy\, social finance\, and the European Social Fund. She holds degrees in International Economic Relations and Social Sciences from the Academy of Economic Studies in Bucharest and the University of Trieste. \n\n\n\n\n\nIlona Buchem \n\n\n\nTitle of the keynote: “AI-Driven Social Robots in Education: Scenarios\, Opportunities and Challenges”. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProf. Dr. Ilona Buchem is a full Professor of Communication and Media at Berlin University of Applied Sciences (BHT)\, Faculty of Business and Social Sciences. She leads the Communication Lab\, where social and humanoid robots\, such as NAO\, Pepper\, and Furhat\, are used to study Human-Robot Interaction (HRI) in education and elderly care. Her research focuses on the application of social robots as assistants in education and healthcare\, exploring their impact on user experiences and outcomes. She is the founder and chair of the Special Interest Group (SIG) “Educational Robots & Robotics – SIG EduRobotX” at the European Association of Technology Enhanced Learning (EATEL). Prof. Buchem is a member of EATEL and serves on the advisory board of Online Educa Berlin (OEB). Research profile: ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9189-7217 \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nMychelle Pride \n\n\n\nTitle of the keynote: “Harnessing AI for Equitable\, Inclusive and Personalised Education”. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMychelle Pride is the Academic Director in PVC-Students at the Open University UK\, currently leading a strategic change initiative in the future of learning and assessment\, with a particular focus on personalised learning and the purposeful integration of Artificial Intelligence. She led the university’s initial response to Generative AI in Learning\, Teaching and Assessment and co-established a thriving community of practice. With twenty-five years’ experience in further and higher education\, Mychelle has specialised in widening access and participation\, equity\, diversity and inclusion\, and learning and teaching. Mychelle is currently undertaking a PhD in student mental health. \n\n\n\n\n\nUlf-Daniel Ehlers \n\n\n\nTitle of the keynote: “Higher Education and Human Competence in the Age of Artificial Intelligence”. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUlf is the founder of www.mindful-leaders.net\, a full Professor for Educational Management and Lifelong Learning at the Baden-Württemberg Cooperative State University (DHBW)\, establisher of NextEducation\, an international boutique-research group dedicated to Future Skills\, Microcredentials\, and digital transformation in higher education (www.next-education.org). A long-term Vice-President of the European Association of Institutes of Higher Education (EURASHE)\, a  director of the Executive Council of (EDEN)\,  EDEN Senior Fellow\, a Board Member for the Future Skill Alliance in Germany\, Ulf has captivated audiences in more than 45 countries with his keynote speeches; a prolific author and editor\, contributing to over 18 books and 300 scholarly articles\, amassing over 7\,500 academic citations. Ulf holds degrees in English Language\, Social Sciences and Education Sciences. \n\n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, June 17th 2025 – Keynote Speaker\n\n\n\nStephen Murgatroyd \n\n\n\nTitle of the keynote: “AI As A Disruptive Force At A Time Of Uncertainty“. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStephen Murgatroyd is a Research Associate at Contact North | Contact Nord\, a Canadian organization based in Ontario. A prolific author\, he has written 50 books\, including The Future of Higher Education in an Age of Artificial Intelligence\, as well as over 200 academic papers and articles. His most recent research explores the transformative impact of AI on higher education. During his tenure at The Open University (UK) and Athabasca University in Canada\, he led groundbreaking initiatives\, most notably the launch of the world’s first fully online MBA program in 1993-94. A sought-after speaker and educator\, he teaches future studies at the University of Alberta and delivers keynote addresses at conferences across Europe and worldwide. Based in Alberta\, Canada\, Stephen continues to shape the future of education through his research\, teaching\, and thought leadership. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nIn his presentation\, Stephen Murgatroyd will invite us to explore four scenarios for the future of higher education in an age of AI and examine the questions of risk\, challenge and uncertainty. \n\n\n\nHe will also explore with us what is on the near horizon\, and we need to begin to consider including: \n\n\n\n– quantum computing \n\n\n\n– significant developments in humanoid robotics \n\n\n\n– artificial general intelligence (AGI) \n\n\n\n– new entrants into the higher education market \n\n\n\n– new demands for skills and capabilities from employers \n\n\n\nHis message is that it is time for everyone in the sector to ask more fundamental questions about purpose\, process and possibilities. \n\n\n\nBusiness as usual is not an option.  \n\n\n\nLink to Stephen Murgatroyd’s book The Future of Higher Education in an Age of Artificial Intelligence. \n\n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, June 17th 2025 – Spotlight Speakers\n\n\n\nJanika Leoste \n\n\n\nTitle of the keynote: “Integrating Robot Assistants and Knowledge Transfer in Education“. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJanika Leoste\, a PhD in Educational Sciences and a M.Sc. in Economics and Finance\, is an Associate Professor of Educational Robotics at Tallinn University and a Postdoctoral Researcher at Tallinn University of Technology. Her research focuses on educational innovation\, including robotics and AI. Since 2019 she is teaching at university\, including robot-integrated learning and project-based learning projects. She has supervised 12 MA students and has 4 PhD students under supervision. Janika has successfully applied for research funding from many national and international sources\, including the EU’s Horizon. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPaper submission is closed\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAuthors are invited to submit high-quality manuscripts reporting original unpublished research and recent developments. \n\n\n\nSubmissions should align with the conference theme and the topics related to the scope of the conference (see below). All paper types will be double-blind peer-reviewed by members of the Scientific Committee. Find all the submission types and guidelines below. \n\n\n\nThere are three different paper submission categories: Full paper\, Concise paper and poster. \n\n\n\nFull paper – A Full Paper allows you to present a slightly longer account of your work. This presentation format is better suited to sharing the findings of case studies\, research projects or more mature innovations related to the conference theme/topics which allow you to provide a richer analysis\, description and interpretation of the work. Importantly\, a Full Paper should identify the main implications or discussion points which will be of wider interest to conference participants. The paper length is 2500 to 3500 words\, including tables\, figures and references. \n\n\n\nFull papers may be two types: \n\n\n\n\nAn experience paper (based on the project or other innovative practice);\n\n\n\nA research paper with a clear research methodology and research results. \n\n\n\n\nOnly research based Full papers will be considered for the Best Research Paper Award.  \n\n\n\nIf your Full Paper is accepted\, the presentation time is a maximum of 15 minutes and 5 minutes for questions (i.e.\, 20 minutes in total).  \n\n\n\nDownload Full Paper Template\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nConcise paper – a Concise Paper allows you to present a shorter summary of your work. This presentation format is ideally suited to small projects\, new and emerging areas and works in progress. The format allows you to showcase and/or offer a brief snapshot of your work\, with a specific focus on the main findings or discussion points that should be of wider interest to conference participants. The length of a Concise Paper should be 200-500 words. If your Concise Paper is accepted\, the presentation time is 10 minutes with 5 minutes for questions (i.e.\, 15 minutes in total). \n\n\n\nDownload Concise Paper Template\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nPoster – A Poster allows you to present your work on a poster board which will be on display throughout the conference. This format is ideal for showcasing and/or offering a brief snapshot of your work to generate more interest and follow-up conversations with conference participants. The author(s) need to bring the printed poster to the conference and attach it to the poster board when they arrive at the conference venue. There will not be a dedicated poster session in the conference programme\, but we encourage presenters to be available to discuss their work during the refreshment breaks. Poster submissions are between 250 and 500 words\, including references. Authors of posters accepted for presentation will be required to prepare a maximum 800 mm height x 1000 mm width (landscape). Please note\, that bigger formats will not be accepted! \n\n\n\nNote: Posters’ authors are not required to make poster presentations \n\n\n\nDownload Poster Submission Template\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAction Lab– upon invitation only. Action Labs allow participants to debate\, discuss and engage in lively professional dialogue on high-profile topics or issues relevant to the conference theme. Each Action lab will be structured around a handful of big questions for participants to debate.  \n\n\n\nDownload The Action Lab Template\n\n\n\nGeneral Instructions\n\n\n\nAs all submission types will be subject to a peer review process. Full Papers will be double-blind peer-reviewed by members of the Scientific Committee consisting of international experts working in the field. Other paper types will be peer-reviewed by the conference co-chairs and members of the Programme Committee. Authors should leave their names and affiliations blank when uploading submission documents\, and take care to avoid details that could be used to identify contributing authors. These include institution information\, specific funding information and clear self-citations. Authors of selected top-quality Full Papers will be invited to submit an extended manuscript for publication as a scientific journal paper in EURODL. \n\n\n\nAll Papers will be published in EDEN’s conference proceedings (ISSN: 2707-2819). Full papers will be published as Ubiquity press proceedings special issue with unique DOIs. The formatting of all types of submissions should follow the guidelines and templates provided. References should follow the APA (7th) style.  Please note that authors are limited to one Full Paper in which they are the first author. There is no restriction on the number of submissions by multiple authors. \n\n\n\nAcceptance Criteria\n\n\n\nDecisions on acceptance will be based on the following criteria: \n\n\n\n\nOriginality\n\n\n\nInnovation\n\n\n\nQuality of scholarship\n\n\n\nContribution to new knowledge\n\n\n\nAlignment to the conference theme\n\n\n\n\nContributions outside of the main conference themes will be considered if they bring new knowledge and benefit delegates. The Conference co-chairs and the Scientific Committee will make the final decision as to the accepted submission format to ensure quality and the coherence of the conference theme. Note that some Full Paper submissions may be accepted following revisions as Concise Papers after the review process. All Full Papers will be considered for the prestigious EDEN Best Research Paper Award\, which will be presented at the Gala Dinner.  \n\n\n\nEDEN Best Research Paper Award in cooperation with The UNESCO Chair in Education and Technology for Social Change\n\n\n\nEDEN Best Research Paper Award competition is based on evaluation results on submission of Full Papers in research category presented to the Annual Conference that follow five standard evaluation criteria: \n\n\n\n\nThe paper deals with a research question.\n\n\n\nRigorous examination/research methods are applied.\n\n\n\nFindings\, results and outcomes are convincingly presented and critically examined.\n\n\n\nConclusions are thoroughly discussed (including applicability\, transferability\, and further research.\n\n\n\nLiterature is reviewed against state of the art.\n\n\n\n\nThe composition of the honourable jury for the EDEN Best Research Paper Award is composed in cooperation with The UNESCO Chair in Education and Technology for Social Change: \n\n\n\nAlan Tait (The Open University\, UK) (Chair) \n\n\n\nTeresa Romeu (Universitat Oberta de Catalunya\, UOC\, Spain) \n\n\n\nMaurizio Sobrero (Alma Mater Studiorum Università di Bologna\, Italy) \n\n\n\nThe decision on the winner of the EDEN Best Research Paper Award will be announced on June 16th at the EDEN Annual Conference Gala Dinner in Bologna\, Italy. \n\n\n\n\n\nEDEN Annual Conference PhD Symposium held in previous years in Barcelona (2018)\, Bruges (2019)\, Dublin (2019)\, Timisoara (2020)\, Lisbon (2020)\, Madrid (2021)\, Tallinn (2022)\, Dublin (2023) and Graz (2024) has been designed to foster the exchange of experiences and knowledge among doctoral students conducting research in the area of technology-enhanced online\, digital\, open and distance learning\, and provides a valuable forum for the advancement of doctoral research. EDEN supports networking of research community in digital education topics therefore\, we encourage participation of not only PhD students but also their supervisors. PhD supervisors who come with their PhD students may register to the conference at a discounted rate of 390 eur in the Early Bird stage. \n\n\n\nThe Symposium is open to all doctoral students\, both PhD and EdDs\, and will be led by the host university with contributions from EDEN Management Board members and a panel of international experts. \n\n\n\nDoctoral candidates are invited to submit a brief Synopsis Paper of their work in progress or proposed research topic\, as there will be an opportunity to discuss your research during the Symposium. This Synopsis Paper should be a maximum of 500 words\, including references. Participation in the Symposium is not dependent on the submission of a paper. \n\n\n\nDownload Synopsis Paper Template\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration opensJanuary 15\, 2025Paper submission opensJanuary 15\, 2025Deadline for paper submissions (Extended Deadline for PhD Symposium submissions)April 1\, 2025Notification of paper admissionApril 8\, 2025Early bird registration deadlineApril 15\, 2025Authors’ registration and payment deadline (at least 1 author of the paper)May 10\, 2025Final Camera-Ready Manuscript for Full papersMay 10\, 2025Delegates’ registration closes by Invoice payment (stays open by card)June 1\, 2025Publishing of the ProgramJune 2\, 2025Delegates’ Registration closes by card payment as wellJune 8\, 2025PhD SymposiumJune 15\, 2025Gala dinner June 16\, 2025Conference datesJune 15-17\, 2025ProceedingsSeptember – October 2025\n\n\n\n\n\nFor best conference program experience download ExOrdo application:\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nDetailed Conference Program PDF\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nSunday\,  June 15 2025\n\n\n\n09:00 – 10:00 Registration Desk Open09:45 – 12:45 PhD Symposium09:45 – 10:00 Opening Session10:00 – 10:30 Coimbra Group Workshop10:30 – 12:45 Parallel Session 1: Transformative innovation through AI in education10:30 – 12:15 Parallel Session 2: Education quality / Equity and inclusion in education11:30 – 11:45 Coffee Break12:45 – 13:30 Lunch Break13:30 – 15:45 PhD Symposium13:30 – 15:45 Parallel Session 3: Education with\, for and about AI13:30 – 15:15 Parallel Session 4: Personalized learning14:30 – 14:45 Coffee Break13:00 – 18:30 Registration Desk Open/Post Display Setup18:00 – 19:30 Welcome Reception/EDEN Fellow and Senior Fellow Awards\n\n\n\nMonday\,  June 16 2025\n\n\n\n 08:00 – 17:00 Registration Desk Open09:00 – 11:00 Opening Plenary Session– EDEN President´s Welcome – Conference Chairs’ Welcome– University of Bologna official welcome – Spotlight: Dana Verbal (European Commission) – Spotlight:  Ilona Buchem (Germany) – Spotlight:  Mychelle Pride (UK)– Spotlight: Ulf-Daniel Ehlers (Germany) 11:00 – 11:20 Refreshment Break11:20 – 12:05 Action Lab / Parallel Sessions12:20 – 13:05 Parallel Sessions13:05 – 14:00 Lunch break14:00 – 14:50 Plenary Session– Keynote: Gianluigi Greco (Italy)15:00 – 15:45 Action Lab / Parallel Sessions15:45 – 16:15 Refreshment Break17:15 – 18:15 Action Lab / Parallel Sessions19:00 – 23:30 Gala Dinner\, EDEN Best Research Paper Award in cooperation with The UNESCO Chair in Education and Technology for Social Change EDEN Best Research Paper Award in cooperation with The UNESCO Chair in Education and Technology for Social Change finalists \n\n\n\nTuesday\,  June 17 2025\n\n\n\n 09:00 – 17:00 Registration Desk Open09:00 – 10:30 Plenary Session– Welcome to Day 2 and EDEN AC 2026 Venue– Spotlight: Janika Leoste (Estonia) – Keynote: Stephen Murgatroyd (Canada)10:30 – 11:00 Coffee Break 11:00 – 11:45 Parallel sessions /Action labs 12:00 – 13:00 Parallel sessions /Action labs13:00 – 14:00 Lunch break14:00 – 14:45 The Great EDEN Panel15:00 – 16:00 Action Lab / Parallel Sessions16:15 – 17:15 Parallel sessions17:15 – 17:45 Conference Rapporteur/Panel Discussion/Closing of the conference17:45 – 18:15 Closing Reception\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nConference Scientific Committee: \n\n\n\n\nWim E.A. Van Petegem\, EDEN President\, Belgium; Chair\n\n\n\nAntonella Poce\, EDEN DLE Management Board\, Italy; Chair\n\n\n\nPier Cesare Rivoltella\, Bologna University\, Italy; Chair\n\n\n\nAirina Volungevičienė\, Lithuania\n\n\n\nAlfredo Soeiro\, Portugal\n\n\n\nChiara Panciroli\,  Bologna University\, Italy\n\n\n\nDenise Whitelock\, The Open University\, UK\n\n\n\nElena Trepule\, EDEN / Vytautas Magnus university\, Lithuania\n\n\n\nGiuliana Benvenuti\, Bologna University\, Italy\n\n\n\nJosep M. Duart\, UOC\, Spain\n\n\n\nMart Laanpere\, Tallinn University\, Estonia\n\n\n\nMaurizio Gabbrielli\, Bologna University\, Italy\n\n\n\nMaurizio Sobrero\,  Bologna University\, Italy\n\n\n\nPolona Baloh Kremavc\, Slovenia\n\n\n\nRebecca Montanari\, Bologna University\, Italy\n\n\n\nRoberto Vecchi\, Bologna University\, Italy\n\n\n\nSandra Kučina Softić\, University of Zagreb University Computing Centre\, Croatia\n\n\n\nSimone Martini\,  Bologna University\, Italy\n\n\n\nSimona Tondelli\, Bologna University\, Italy\n\n\n\nVlad Mihăescu\, UPT\, Romania\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKey Dates: \n\n\n\nRegistration opens: 15 January 2025 \n\n\n\nEarly Bird Registration Deadline: 15 April 2025 \n\n\n\nFind below the Registration Fees for EDEN 2025 Annual Conference in Bologna\, hosted by The University of Bologna\, Italy. \n\n\n\nRegistration Fees – Late Member€495Registration Fees – Late Non-Member€560Registration Fees – Early Bird Member€440Registration Fees – Early Bird Non-Member€495Registration Fees – Students€390Registration Fees – Late Students€430\n\n\n\n Cancellation Policy\n\n\n\n1. VISA Cancellations\n\n\n\nIn case of not getting entry VISA\, as proved through documents\, refund 100% of the payment will be provided to the account from which payment was done. Valid up to 30 days before the start of the conference.  \n\n\n\n2. Other Cancellations\n\n\n\nDelegates \n\n\n\n\nRegistrations cancelled for attendees 60 days prior to the start of the conference will be refunded 100%.\n\n\n\nRegistrations cancelled for attendees 59 – 30 days prior to the start of the conference will be refunded 75%.\n\n\n\nRegistrations cancelled for attendees 29 – 15 days prior to the start of the conference will be refunded 25%.\n\n\n\nCancelations 14 days and less prior to the start of the conference will not be refunded.\n\n\n\n\nPlease note that in all cases banking and transfer costs incurred through payment processing platforms such as Stripe or other financial and administrative intermediaries will not be refundable and will be deducted from the refunded amount\, if applicable.  \n\n\n\nOrganizer  \n\n\n\n\nThe Organizer will always have the right to cancel/postpone the event or change the conference venue. In this case\, delegates can claim a refund of 100% of the registration fee previously paid to the Organizer\, but never the costs of accommodation or travel.\n\n\n\nConference organisers cannot accept refund requests from the conference delegates/attendees from cancelled flights and/or natural disasters/calamities.\n\n\n\nThe organizers will not accept any liability for personal injuries or for loss or damage to property belonging to the delegates/attendees\, either during or after the conference.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nRegistration and main conference venue is: The Belmeloro Campus of the University of Bologna (UNIBO Aula Studio\, Via Beniamino Andreatta 8\, Bologna\n\n\n\nWelcome Reception on Sunday at 18.00 is Palazzo Poggi\, Via Zamboni 33\, Bologna\n\n\n\nAllow 6 min walk from registration at Belmeloro to the Welcome Reception.  We recommend registering earlier during Sunday (registration desk open since 13.00) to avoid last minute rush.\n\n\n\n\nHost Institution\n\n\n\nWelcome to the EDEN Bologna Annual Conference 2025\, hosted at the University of Bologna\, the oldest university in the Western world\, founded in 1088. Nestled in the heart of Bologna’s historic old town\, this esteemed institution is a vibrant hub bustling with students and rich in cultural heritage. As the cradle of history and innovation\, the university has played a pivotal role in shaping higher education and continues to be a centre of academic excellence. The lively atmosphere of Bologna\, with its picturesque streets and thriving student community\, creates the perfect backdrop for an engaging and inspiring conference experience. Join us in this remarkable setting\, where centuries of knowledge and progress converge! \n\n\n\nThe Belmeloro Campus of the University of Bologna will host the EDEN Bologna Annual Conference 2025\, providing a welcoming and engaging space for all attendees. With its spacious lecture halls and flexible meeting rooms\, the campus is designed to facilitate both inspiring plenary sessions and interactive workshops. Its central location makes it easy to explore local attractions and immerse yourself in the city’s rich cultural heritage. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe University of Bologna features a diverse range of museums that highlight its rich academic heritage. One standout is the Museum of the History of Bologna\, where visitors can dive into the city’s fascinating past. The Palazzo Poggi Museum offers collections in fields like natural history\, including minerals\, zoology\, and botany\, showcasing the university’s contributions to various sciences. There’s also a museum dedicated to naval history\, reflecting Bologna’s maritime significance. Additionally\, the University’s Art Collection presents a variety of paintings and historical documents that capture its artistic legacy. These museums create an inviting space for everyone to explore the university’s multifaceted contributions to knowledge and culture in Bologna. \n\n\n\nBologna City\, Italy\n\n\n\nBologna is an ideal venue for a conference\, offering the perfect blend of history\, accessibility\, and charm. Its compact size makes it incredibly walkable\, allowing attendees to easily explore the city’s key landmarks\, cultural attractions\, and vibrant squares on foot. The city’s central location in Italy also ensures excellent connectivity for international travellers. Beyond its convenience\, Bologna is known for its world-class cuisine\, making it the perfect place to indulge in some of the finest food Italy has to offer after a productive day of meetings. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBologna is widely regarded as the gastronomic capital of Italy\, boasting a rich culinary heritage that has earned it global recognition. From its famous ragù alla bolognese to fresh handmade pasta like tortellini and tagliatelle\, the city offers an authentic food experience that celebrates tradition and local ingredients. In addition to its renowned dishes\, Bologna’s vibrant markets and trattorias provide endless opportunities for conference attendees to savour the flavours of Emilia-Romagna\, a region famous for its Parmesan cheese\, balsamic vinegar\, and cured meats. \n\n\n\nHotels\n\n\n\nKeeping in mind that Bologna is a highly attractive travel and event destination we highly recommend to plan your trip and book yourself a hotel at your earliest convenience if you prefer to stay in the old town. As organizers\, we are not recommending any particular hotels as they are so popular and are always booked ahead of time by an intensive stream of tourists that pre-bookings for events are not being offered. Therefore\, if you are willing to stay in the old town where the University of Bologna is located\, we kindly advise you to book your accommodation as soon as possible. \n\n\n\n\n\nWelcome reception – Hercules courtyard of Palazzo Poggi \n\n\n\n(Via Zamboni 33\, Bologna) at 6:00 pm Sunday\, June 15\, 2025\n\n\n\nWelcome reception is planned in a unique location – Hercules courtyard of Palazzo Poggi – a striking feature of this historic building\, reflecting the grandeur of Renaissance architecture and design. Located at the heart of the palazzo\, the courtyard is named for the impressive statue of Hercules that dominates the space\, symbolizing strength and wisdom—qualities that reflect the mission of the University of Bologna\, to which the palazzo belongs. This statue\, surrounded by graceful arcades and adorned with classical columns and arches\, exemplifies the palatial style and artistic aspirations of Bologna’s past. The courtyard’s serene and balanced design invites visitors to pause and appreciate the architectural details and craftsmanship\, while its open-air layout provides natural light\, creating an atmosphere of calm and contemplation. This iconic courtyard serves not only as a beautiful architectural element but also as a symbolic reminder of the rich intellectual and cultural history housed within Palazzo Poggi. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPalazzo Poggi – the current Rectorate building of the University of Bologna\, was built in about 1550 as as the home of Alessandro Poggi\, while in 1714 the Palazzo Poggi became the House of the Science Institute of Bologna. Pallazo Poggi also houses various university museums\, the university rectorate\, the Bologna University Library and the picture gallery\, with over 600 fine portraits. \n\n\n\nNB. In unfortunate case of heavy rain Welcome reception could be moved inside of Palazzo Poggi. \n\n\n\nGuided tour to Palazzo Poggi museums starting 5:00 pm Sunday\, June 15\, 2025\n\n\n\nDon’t miss the chance to join a guided tour of the Palazzo Poggi Museums in English! You can register for the tour when signing up for the conference. Please note that only registered participants who have signed up for the tour will be admitted. The 30-minute guided tour costs €9 per person and will begin at 5:00 PM. There is only a limited number of tickets available for these tours so do not miss it! \n\n\n\nThe Palazzo Poggi houses a fascinating museum collection offering a window into Renaissance and Enlightenment scientific exploration\, reflecting Bologna’s historical commitment to knowledge and discovery. The Palazzo Poggi Museums hold a unique array of collections\, spanning topics from natural history and anatomy to military architecture\, physics\, and maritime sciences. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nOne of the most impressive halls in the Palazzo Poggi Museums is the anatomical collection\, which showcases the extraordinary advances made in human anatomy and medical knowledge during the 17th and 18th centuries. This hall features meticulously crafted anatomical wax models created by Ercole Lelli and his successors\, which were used to teach medical students in an era when dissection opportunities were rare. The life-sized\, hyper-realistic figures reveal the complexity of the human body with stunning accuracy\, detailing muscles\, organs\, and veins in vivid\, sometimes unsettling\, precision. These models are didactic – were used for student education\, have moving parts and reflect both scientific rigor and artistic skill\, making them both educational and visually striking. Together with other medical instruments and manuscripts\, the anatomical collection immerses visitors in a period when Bologna was at the forefront of medical and anatomical studies\, leaving an indelible mark on the development of modern medicine. \n\n\n\nGala Dinner – Palazzo Isolani\n\n\n\n(Via Santo Stefano\, 16\, 40125 Bologna BO\, Italy) at 7:00 pm Monday\, June 16 \n\n\n\nDo not miss a spectacular and authentic experience of EDEN Gala dinner at the historical Palazzo Isolani in the old town of Bologna. EDEN Gala dinner is also distinguished with the traditional EDEN Best Research Paper Award in cooperation with The UNESCO Chair in Education and Technology for Social Change. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nPalazzo Isolani\, located in the heart of Bologna near the iconic Piazza Santo Stefano\, is a magnificent example of 18th-century architecture\, though it incorporates elements from earlier periods. The palace showcases a blend of Baroque and Neoclassical styles\, reflecting the grandeur and influence of the prominent Isolani family\, who once resided there. Inside\, visitors can admire beautifully frescoed ceilings\, elegant halls\, and historical furnishings that evoke the aristocratic lifestyle of the era. Today\, Palazzo Isolani serves as a cultural and social hub\, hosting events\, exhibitions\, and private gatherings. Its historical significance and architectural beauty make it a must-visit destination for those exploring Bologna’s rich heritage. \n\n\n\nNB: Palazzo Isolani is an authentic and historical building that is not equipped with modern air-conditioning. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsors\n\n\n\nLearn more about sponsorship possibilities for EDEN 2025 Annual Conference that will be held in University of Bologna (Italy)\, 15-17 June 2025\, in the following booklet: \n\n\n\n\nSponsorship and Exhibition Prospectus
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SUMMARY:Open Education Week (OEW) - March 3-7\, 2025  - JOIN AND NETWORK!
DESCRIPTION:Open Education Week is a celebration of the global Open Education Movement. Its goal is to raise awareness about the movement and its impact on teaching and learning worldwide and to free and open educational opportunities for everyone everywhere. \n\n\n\nEDEN is endorsing Open Education Week and is now organising EDEN DLE OEW for the ninth time. We want to highlight how open education can help people meet their education goals\, whether developing skills and knowledge for work\, supporting formal studies\, learning something new for personal interest\, or looking for additional teaching resources. \n\n\n\nJoin us for the following events – participation is free and open! \n\n\n\nRemember to register. EDEN will issue open badges to acknowledge and appreciate your event participation. \n\n\n\nBe sure to mark March 3-7 on your calendar! \n\n\n\nWatch all the sessions here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDuring the Open Education Week\, EDEN DLE offers the following online events:\n\n\n\n\nMonday\, 3 March 2025\, 13:00-14:30 \nTitle: Using Open Educational Resources and AI to cocreate and deliver Digital Energy know-how to European citizensDescription: Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Teaching and Learning are important for educators\, teachers\, students and policymakers. The Every1 project (https://every1.energy) is actively exploring the use of AI tools to support the creation and delivery of Digital Energy know-how to European citizens. Every1 brings together leading experts in energy\, education\, energy ecosystems and the social sciences to enable all European stakeholders to participate effectively in the digital energy market.This session will consist of 3 international speakers\, Irina Rets\, Beck Pitt and Chris Edwards\, who will present their current research in the Every1 European funded project.  They will also situate their work within a framework of current challenges and opportunities. Then it is over to you\, the audience\, to participate in a lively debate about these issues\, chaired by Denise Whitelock\, who has spent her career developing AI systems for Teaching and Learning.Format: Presentations and discussion with participantsModerator: Professor Denise Whitelock\, Institute of Educational Technology at the Open  University\, UK\,EDEN DLE Vice-president   Professor Denise Whitelock is the Director of the Institute of Educational Technology at the Open University.  She is a Professor of Technology Enhanced Learning and has over twenty-five years’ experience in Artificial Intelligence for designing\, researching and evaluating online and computer-based learning in Higher Education.   She led the Supportive Automated Feedback for Short Essays (SafeSea) project funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council with Oxford University\, providing students with automatic feedback on electronic drafts of their assignments supplementing tutor support.She is currently leading the UK’s contribution to two European projects. The first is Generative AI anD large language Models In higher educaTion (ADMIT) aims to establish the necessary educational and ethical conditions that enable the utilisation of large language models (LLM) and generative AI as a means of enhancing teaching and learning in higher education. Every1( Enable EVeryone’s Engagement in the eneRgY transition) is the second project\, which brings together leading experts in energy\, education\, energy ecosystems and the social sciences to enable all European stakeholders to participate effectively in the digital energy market.   In 2018\, she was appointed Editor of Open Learning: The Journal of Open\, Distance & e-Learning. Her work has received international recognition through visiting Chairs at the Autonoma University\, Barcelona and the British University in Dubai. Denise is currently a serving Board Member\, Fellow and Vice President of Research for EDEN Digital Learning Europe.  Denise is also a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences. For a complete publication list\, see: http://oro.open.ac.uk/view/person/dmw8.html.Speakers:Dr. Beck Pitt\,  Institute of Educational Technology at the Open University\, UK   Dr. Beck Pitt is a Senior Research Fellow based at The Institute of Educational Technology (IET) at The Open University (UK) and Co-Director of the Global OER Graduate Network (GO-GN). She has worked in UK Higher Education for over 18 years in both co-ordination and research roles\, on multi-partner\, international projects.    Since joining The Open University (OUUK) in June 2011\, Beck has worked in a variety of capacities on open education projects\, and since January 2013 in a full-time research capacity as a member of the award winning\, internationally renowned OER Hub team. Beck’s work particularly focuses on open textbooks\, open course development and open pedagogies. Beck has extensive experience of successful collaboration with stakeholders in a wide variety of contexts including South Africa\, Myanmar\, Viet Nam\, Kenya\, Canada\, the United States and across Europe.Beck has led and contributed to a range of international projects\, including as co-investigator for the Global OER Graduate Network (GO-GN) from October 2019 until June 2024\, before becoming Co-Director and Co-Principal Investigator of the network from July 2024 onwards. GO-GN is the only global network solely dedicated to supporting doctoral researchers internationally working on open education. Other projects that Beck has led or contributed to include as Principal Investigator for The British Council in Viet Nam funded Digital Transformation in Viet Nam Higher Education Scoping Study and co-Investigator for the UK Open Textbooks project.   Beck regularly represents the OUUK at high-profile events and conferences around the world\, presenting at more than 100 conferences\, workshops and events internationally to date. She is a member of the OUUK’s Open Research Group\, editorial board member of the Journal for Interactive Media in Education (JIME) and co-organiser of the Computers and Learning Research Group (CALRG).More on Beck’s research: https://iet.open.ac.uk/people/beck.pitt  Beck’s publications: https://oro.open.ac.uk/view/person/rep237.htmlDr. Irina Rets\, Institute of Educational Technology at the Open University\, UK   Dr Irina Rets is a senior research fellow at the Institute of Educational Technology (IET)\, the Open University\, UK. Irina has twelve years of experience as an assistant professor\, lecturer\, and researcher in applied linguistics and technology-enhanced learning. With expertise in inclusive artificial intelligence (AI) and linguistics\, Irina’s current research explores how technology can be leveraged to improve social justice in the learning contexts and more generally\, in society. She currently works on a large-scale Erasmus+ project – “Empowering Everyone’s Engagement in Energy (Every1)” – investigating how to enable the effective participation of all European stakeholders in the digital energy market.   Irina’s research has been published in prestigious outlets\, including among others the Journal of Computer Assisted Learning\, Interactive Learning Environments\, International Journal of Ed Tech in HE\, Computer Assisted Language Learning\, ReCALL\, Journal of Strategic Information Systems\, Routledge\, and in such CORE A conference proceedings\, as Learning at Scale.     Irina is actively engaged in moving from research findings to impact. She does so through publishing policy-oriented outputs\, developing and presenting an impact strategy of her research projects at international events\, communicating via knowledge exchange platforms\, such as the LSE Impact Blog\, Times Higher Education\, and writing open accessible summaries of her published studies. For more information\, please see https://iet.open.ac.uk/people/irina.retsChris Edwards\, Institute of Educational Technology at the Open University\, UK   Chris Edwards is a senior lecturer in the Institute of Educational Technology with over twenty five years’ experience teaching at the OU including chairing Masters modules in the Masters for Online and Distance Education and the Masters in Online Teaching. Chris has a strong research interest in using data to better understand the student experience and has developed the OU Pathways model which has proven successful in opening a new window on the OU’s data.  He has also co-investigated the Horizon funded An Adaptive Trust-based e-Assessment System for Learning (TeSLA) project that developed and trialled a platform hosting a suite of authentication tools to improve trust in online assessment and the ongoing Enable eVeryone’s Engagement in the eneRgY transitiON (Every1) project which is building networks\, materials and learning paths to assist in ensuring all Europeans are included in the energy transition.   Chris has led the pilot of the AI based Open Essay Optimiser within the OU and is now a Co-I on the EU funded Generative AI anD large language Models In higher educaTion (ADMIT) which has brought 12 partner organisations together to track the use of GenAI in higher education and to develop training and guidance on its use\, on ethical considerations and on policy. He is currently trialling the potential for Gen AI to contribute to the creation of new courses and contributing to a project on the student facing use of the technology within the OU. \n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, 4 March 2025 13:00-14:30\nTitle: Graphic Novel\, Generative AI\, and GamificationDescription: The webinar “Graphic Novel\, Generative AI\, and Gamification” aims to explore how emerging technologies and innovative pedagogical approaches can reshape the educational landscape. Our distinguished panel of speakers—Prof. Antonella Poce (University of Roma Tor Vergata)\, Dr. Gemma Tur Ferrer (University of the Balearic Islands)\, and researcher Bianca Ricci (University of Roma Tor Vergata)—will discuss the intersection of visual storytelling\, AI-driven tools\, and playful learning. The session will delve into how graphic novels can foster creativity and critical thinking\, how generative AI can enhance personalised learning experiences\, and the impact of gamification in boosting engagement and motivation. Drawing on the speakers’ diverse expertise in museum education\, ePortfolios\, and electronic engineering\, the webinar will present research findings\, best practices\, and cutting-edge applications suitable for academic and informal education settings. Attendees will gain insights into designing innovative\, learner-centred experiences that respond to the ever-evolving demands of contemporary educationModerator: Carlo De Medio\, the University of Tor Vergata\, Italy\, EDEN NAP SC memeberCarlo De Medio is a research fellow at the Department of Electronic Engineering at the University of Tor Vergata. He is qualified as an Associate Professor in Experimental Pedagogy. He has been collaborating with the Museum Education Center (Univ. Roma Tre) from 2019 and with the INTELLECT Centre (Tor Vergata and Modena and Reggio Emilia Universities) from 2022. He has participated in national and European research projects in the fields of museum education\, the development of transversal and digital skills\, the promotion and assessment of Critical Thinking\, as well as innovative teaching methodologies supported by VR\, AR\, and AI-based technologies. He is part of the EDEN DLE (Digital Learning Europe) NAP (Network of Academics and Professionals) Board. He regularly takes part in conferences at national and international level. He published different articles and one book on the above subjects.Speakers:Antonella Poce\, University of Tor Vergata\, Italy\, EDEN DLE MB memberAntonella Poce is a full Professor in Experimental Pedagogy at the department of History\, Heritage\, Education and Society of the University of Roma Tor Vergata. She teaches Experimental Pedagogy\, Educational Research Methodology\, Museum Education. From December 2020 to February 2023\, she was full professor in the same subject at the Dept. of Education and Humanities\, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia\, where she chaired the INTELLECT International Research Centre for Research into Heritage and Museum Education\, Well-being and Teaching Technology. She still coordinates the following joint (UNIMORE/UNIROMATRE) degrees: the annual postgraduate course “Museum Education ” and biennial post graduate course “Advanced Studies in Museum Education”. Her research concerns innovative teaching practices in higher education at national and international level. She is EDEN (European Distance and E-learning Network) senior fellow and presently member of the managing board. She coordinates national and international research groups within European project frameworks\, and she has been chairing international academic committees dealing with assessment and distance learning. She used to be a member of the AEA- Europe Council Board (since 2012 to 2016) where chaired the Professional Development Committee (since 2013 to 2016). In 2011\, she was elected member of the EDEN (European Distance and E-Learning Network) – NAP (Network of Academics and Professionals) Steering Committee. She chaired the EDEN NAP SC from 2017 to 2020. She has been a member of ICOM (International Council of Museums) since 2003 (CECA Committee for Education and Cultural Action since 2003 and UMAC Universities Museums and Collections since 2019 so far). She is the author of different publications of national and international relevance on the topics of innovation\, assessment\, and use of technology in teaching and learning\, in the context of heritage experiences.Gemma Tur Ferrer\, University of Balearic Islands\, SpainGemma Tur Ferrer: Educational technologist with a PhD in ePortfolios (University of the Balearic Islands\, 2013). She holds a Teacher Education degree (UIB\, 1998)\, a degree in Education Sciences (UNED\, 2006)\, and an MA in Educational Technology (UIB\, 2011). She is the School of Education coordinator at the satellite campus in Ibiza of the University of the Balearic Islands (UIB)\, where she is an associate lecturer in Teacher Education programmes\, for both Infant and Primary Teacher Education. Also\, she is lecturer in the MA programme in Secondary Teacher Education\, which she coordinates. She is in charge of other educational programmes such as the Senior Open University and the Summer University of Ibiza and Formentera. I arrived at the Univeristy after ten years as an English Primary teacher (1999-2009).As for research\, she collaborate with the Group of Educational Technology (GTE) at the UIB. Her main research interests are focused on educational technology such as eportfolios\, Personal Learning Environments\, the social media in education and\, in general\, technology in Teacher Education.Bianca Ricci\, University of Rome Tor Vergata\, ItalyBianca Ricci is a graphic and visual designer based in Rome. She earned her Bachelor’s degree from the University of Florence in 2021 and her Master’s degree in Visual and Innovation Design from RUFA – Rome University of Fine Arts in 2024. She is currently employed as a research fellow at the University of Rome Tor Vergata. \n\n\n\n\nWednesday\,  March 5 2025\, 13:00-14:30 \nTitle: How GenAI is Reshaping the Open Education Practices?Description: Recent studies have been reporting how the emergence of generative AI (Gen AI) is rapidly transforming education worldwide. New major initiatives such as MIT Open Learning’s AI + Open Education and many smaller institutional and local projects explore how GenAI can enhance the quality of Open Education Practices (OEP) by enhancing accessibility\, personalisation\, content creation\, and collaboration. However\, in what ways are these experiences changing the nature and process of open learning? As the pace of change accelerates\, there’s a need to consolidate a critical discussion on these developments’ ontological and epistemological implications. In this panel\, the EDEN Senior Fellows with extensive experience in OEP will address these issues from multiple theoretical and practical perspectives and compare the experiences from different regional contexts. The discussion will examine how GenAI is augmenting existing practices and potentially redefining the fundamental nature of open learning.Format: Presentations and discussion with participantsModerator:  António M. Teixeira\, Universidade Aberta\, Portugal\, EDEN Senior Fellow and EDEN Fellows Council Board member António M. Teixeira is an EDEN Senior Fellow and an EDEN Fellows Council Board member. He was President (2013-16) and vice president (2010-13) of EDEN. António is an Associate Professor with tenure at Universidade Aberta (UAb) and a member of the Department of Education and Distance Learning\, which he headed from 2016 to 2020. He’s also a researcher at the the Distance and eLearning Lab (LEaD) at UAb\, and the University of Lisbon’s Centre of Philosophy. From 2006 to 2009\, he was Pro-rector for innovation in Distance Learning at Universidade Aberta. Throughout the years\, he has integrated several boards of directors and many expert committees and task forces in higher education institutions and organizations at national and international level. António has participated in over thirty international research projects and authored over two hundred scientific articles and other publications. His main research interests are educational innovation and learning futures\, open education\, particularly MOOCs\, distance learning\, and educational ethics.Speakers:Diana Andone\, Polytechnical University of Timisoara\, Romania\, EDEN Senior Fellow and EDEN Fellows Council Board memberDiana Andone is an EDEN Senior Fellow and EDEN Fellows Council Board member. Diana is the Director of the eLearning Centre at the Polytechnical University of Timisoara in Romania. Diana runs the team who developed the university’s award wining Virtual Campus CVUPT and is also a lecturer at the Politehnica University of Timisoara\, Romania\, in multimedia and web technologies. She is passionate about ubiquitous access to technologies and how they can be used to improve people’s life. Diana holds a PhD in Designing eLearning Spaces for Digital Students from the University of Brighton\, UK\, an MA in European Studies\, an Learning about Open Learning\, postgraduate distance education course at the Herriott-Watt University\, Edinburgh\, UK; an MSc in Artificial Intelligence at the Polytechnical University of Timisoara\, Romania. Her publication list comprises 9 books and 82 papers presented at international conferences\, she is a reviewer for 12 International Conferences\, 4 journals\, 6 best paper awards at different conferences and\, since 2010 Co-chair at the IADIS WWW/Internet International Conference.Inés Gil-Jaureña Faculty of Education at the National Distance Education University\,  Spain\, an EDEN Senior FellowInés Gil Jaurena is an EDEN Senior Fellow and a past member of EDEN Fellows Council Board and the Steering Committee of the EDEN Network of Academic and Professionals (EDEN NAP). She holds a PhD in Education and is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Education at the National Distance Education University (Universidad Nacional de Educación a Distancia-UNED)\, Spain. She has been Editor-in-chief of Open Praxis\, a scientific journal published by the International Council for Open and Distance Education (ICDE)\, in the period 2012-2022. She is a member of the Steering Committee of the UNESCO Chair in Distance Education\, based at UNED. She coordinates the CO-Lab teaching innovation group at UNED.Gila Kurtz\, Faculty of Instructional Technologies  at the Holon Institute of Technology\, Israel\, EDEN Senior Fellow and an EDEN Fellows Council Board memberGila Kurtz is an EDEN Senior Fellow and an EDEN Fellows Council Board member. She’s also a member of the Steering Committee of EDEN. Gila is the Dean of the Faculty of Instructional Technologies at the Holon Institute of Technology (HIT) in Israel. She has a wealth of experience\, having served as the Academic Vice President at a company specializing in e-learning solutions for the corporate sector for several years. Other positions include being the Editor-in-Chief of The Interdisciplinary Journal of E-Skills and Lifelong Learning (IJELL). Gila has been a visiting scholar at the University of Maryland University College\, University of California Berkeley\, Syracuse University and University Roma\, TRE.Paul Prinsloo\, Open and Distance eLearning (ODeL) at the University of South Africa\, EDEN Senior Fellow and EDEN Fellows Council Board memberPaul Prinsloo is an EDEN Senior Fellow and EDEN Fellows Council Board member. Paul is a Research Professor in Open and Distance eLearning (ODeL) at the University of South Africa (Unisa). He is a visiting professor at the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN)\, a Research Associate for Contact North/Contact Nord (Canada)\, a member of the Centre for Open Education Research at the Carl von Ossietzky University of Oldenburg (Germany)\, a Senior Fellow of the European Distance and E-Learning Network (EDEN) and serves on several editorial boards. Paul has published numerous articles in the fields of teaching and learning\, student success in distributed learning contexts\, the ethical collection\, analysis\, and use of student data in learning analytics\, and digital identities. \n\n\n\n\nThursday\, March 6 2025\, 13:00-14:00\nTitle: The Evolving Story of Open Education – Expanding Access\, Furthering Equity\, and Reckoning with Ongoing ChallengesDescription: Join us for an engaging and thought-provoking panel discussion featuring distinguished speakers from Irish higher education and co-developers of the open educational resource Using OER and OEP for Teaching and Learning at Ireland’s National Forum for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education.Catherine Cronin\, Claire McAvinia\, Celine Peignen\, and Angélica Rísquez—renowned critical advocates for Open Education—will critically examine the progress\, challenges\, and future of open education in higher education. The discussion will explore key issues such as sustainability\, funding\, accessibility\, equity\, issues posed by the rise of GenAI\, and the persistent lack of systemic change in policy and practice.Be part of this dynamic conversation\, challenge prevailing assumptions\, and share your insights as we navigate the current realities of Open Education.Moderator: Dr Sandra Kučina Softić\, University of Zagreb University Computing Centre\, EDEN DLE Vice presidentDr Sandra Kučina Softić is the vice president of EDEN Digital Learning Europe\, Assistant Director at the University of Zagreb University Computing Centre (Croatia) and Head of the E-learning Centre. She has over 25 years of experience working in higher education. Her work is focused on monitoring and fostering e-learning in Croatian higher education and providing support and advice to institutions\, teachers and students in implementing new technologies in learning and teaching. She has a master’s degree in Digital Education from the University of Edinburgh\, UK\, and a PhD in Information and Communication Technologies from the University of Zagreb\, Croatia. In 2021\, she authored a book on digital transformation in higher education (published in Croatian). She is a professor at the University of Mostar\, Bosnia and Herzegovina\, DOBA University\, Slovenia and University North\, Croatia. She was EDEN president 2019- 2022. Since 2023\, she has been EDEN DLE Vice-President for Open Professional Collaboration.Speakers:  Céline Peignen\, Technological University of the Shannon\, IrelandCéline Peignen is the Head Librarian at the Technological University of the Shannon (TUS)\, Ireland. She has significant experience leading Open Educational Resources (OER) initiatives. Over the past five years\, she has driven the TUS OER project\, positioning the university as a leader in Open Educational Resources and Practices in Ireland. This work has involved the development of TUS Open Press\, the hire of the first OER Librarian in Ireland\, the creation of an OER index used globally\, strategic collaboration with other institutions\, and advocacy for Open Access and OER integration in teaching and learning materials. With colleagues of the European Network for Open Education Librarians\, she was the recipient of an OER Global award in 2023\, recognising the work done by the network to support librarians in Ukraine.Dr Claire McAvinia\, Centre for Academic Practice\, Trinity College Dublin\, Ireland Dr Claire McAvinia is an Academic Developer at the Centre for Academic Practice\, Trinity College Dublin\, working with colleagues to provide expertise in learning\, teaching\, and assessment in higher education. She has over 25 years of experience in related roles at TU Dublin\, Maynooth University\, and University College London. Claire completed a secondment with Ireland’s National Forum for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning in 2021. She is a Fellow of the UK’s Staff and Educational Development Association (SEDA) and Advance HE. Together with Dr Róisín Donnelly and Dr Kevin O’Rourke\, she co-edits the open access Irish Journal of Academic Practice. Claire holds a BA and PhD from Trinity College Dublin\, an MA from the University of Kent\, and MA in Online and Distance Education from the UK Open University. Her research interests are in all aspects of academic professional development\, open education\, and post-digital learning spaces in higher education.Dr Angélica Rísquez\, Centre for Transformative Learning\, University of Limerick\, IrelandDr Angélica Rísquez is a Lead Educational Developer at the Centre for Transformative Learning\, University of Limerick. She has over 20 years of experience in higher education\, is a senior fellow at SEDA\, and won the Pedagogical Awards 2024 (UL) with the project ‘STELA Live: Learning Analytics for Student Success‘. She teaches at the postgraduate level in the Graduate Diploma in Teaching\, Learning and Scholarship in UL\, and the Masters in Career Guidance in UNED. She has led innovation and research projects funded nationally and internationally around digital capacity and open educational practice. She has extensively published in different areas related to technology enhanced learning. Her current research interests include blended and online learning\, digital capacity in higher education\, and learning analytics for student success. 
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SUMMARY:Watch all sessions now! European Open and Digital Learning Week (EODLW) 2024
DESCRIPTION:EDEN proudly hosted the European Open and Digital Learning Week (EODLW) for the ninth year in a row.  \n\n\n\nThis year’s theme was:  Tomorrow’s Teaching&Learning \n\n\n\nDates: 11-15 November\, 2024 \n\n\n\nThe event was organised in partnership with\, the United States Distance Learning Association (USDLA)\, which will be holding its National Distance Learning Week (NDLW)\, and the Flexible Learning Association of New Zealand (FLANZ) and Open and Distance Learning Association of Australia (ODLAA)\, who joined efforts to offer the Asia-Pacific Online and Distance Education Week (APODE). \n\n\n\nThe EDEN activity aimed to discuss and share ideas and experiences on teaching and learning today and tomorrow. What influences teaching and learning\, on what it depends\, how it can be better and of high quality\, what we perceive tomorrow’s teaching and learning will look like\, and how we want to design it.  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWatch all Sessions Here!\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nMonday\, November 11\, 2024\, 13:00-14:30 CET\nTopic:  AI and Education: Enhancing Learning and PedagogyFormat: Presentations and discussion with participantsDescription: Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming education across sectors\, from vocational education and training and adult education to traditional academic settings. However\, a pressing challenge remains: how can we harness AI tools to reinforce and support effective teaching and learning practices without disrupting or diminishing the critical role of educators or learners’ agency?This 90-minute session brings together experts and  AIPioneers project (https://aipioneers.org/) researchers from the fields of education and AI to discuss strategies for leveraging AI technologies in ways that foster learners’ agency\, preserve pedagogical integrity\, and drive positive outcomes. The session will feature three key presentations\, each addressing different aspects of AI in education\, followed by a moderated discussion where participants can ask questions and engage with the presenters.                                                                                                         Watch the Session Here!Moderators: Giedrė Tamoliūnė & Graham Attwell  Giedre Tamoliune Giedrė Tamoliūnė is an associate professor at the Education Academy of Vytautas Magnus University (VMU) and a researcher and senior specialist at the Institute for Study Innovations at VMU. Her work focuses on technology-enhanced teaching and learning\, covering areas such as digital assessment\, artificial intelligence in education\, learning analytics\, and micro-credentials. Giedrė is involved in European and national R&D and applied projects\, such as DigiProf\, AIPioneers and Digital Micro-Credentials in higher education. She has been a Steering Committee member of the EDEN Network of Academics and Professionals (NAP) since 2023.Speakers: Graham Attwell Graham Attwell is Director of the Spanish research and development SME\, Pontydysgu. He has a degree in History and his current work as part of the European AI Pioneers project is looking at how interdisciplinary approaches to Generative AI can foster capacity building in Education and new understandings of innovation and knowledge development.George BekiaridisGeorge Bekiaridis\, is Director  of Active Citizens Partnership\, a Non Profit organisation in Greece. He has a bachelor’s degree in informatics and a master’s degree in Distance Learning. He is specialized in research and development into digital pedagogies and technology enhanced learning. George Bekiaridis participated as researcher in AI Pioneers \, Taccle AI and AI@School projects.Ludger Deitmer  Dr. Ludger Deitmer has been working as a senior researcher at the Institute technology and education\, ITB\, University of Bremen. He acted as Convenor for the European Vocational Education research network under the European Educational Research Association (EERA). LD initiated regional\, national and European pilot projects in the design and implementation of work-based curricula for TVET teachers and published a large variety of articles preferably. Frieda Klaus  Frieda Klaus\, M.A.\, is a research associate and doctoral candidate at the Institute Technology and Education (ITB) at the University of Bremen in Germany. She has a bachelor’s degree in philosophy and a master’s degree in educational science. Her research interests focus on the innovation and internationalisation of vocational education and training. As part of the AI Pioneers project\, she is working on the use of AI in VET. \n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, November 12\, 2024\, 13:00-14:30 CET\nTopic:  The European Digital Education Hub. Bridging the gaps and growing togetherFormat:  Presentations and discussionDescription: The session is dedicated to reviewing the activities of the European Digital Education Hub that contribute to the development of the Community of Practice which discusses and develops knowledge on digital education in Europe. The challenges addressed in the Hub by CoP members\, as well as focused and dedicated activities will be showcased live from the Hub with a lively discussion during the session.                                                                                                    Watch the Session Here!Moderator: Prof. dr. Airina Volungevičienė\, Director of the Institute of Study Innovations at Vytautas Magnus UniversityProf. dr. Airina Volungevičienė has been working among leading researchers\, methodology specialists and education policy makers in the area of online and digital education development in Europe and Lithuania since 1997. Having established the national association Lithuanian Distance and e-Learning association (2010)\, she continued as a leader in research and project work to promote the development of TEL in in HE\, schools\, VET and adult learning. She researched\, experimented with and searched for the added value of educational technology since 2004 before mainstreaming it for education\, including quality assurance tools\, virtual mobility\, open educational resources\, learning analytics\, microcredentials\, AI and many other EdTech solutions.She joined EDEN governance since 2010\, as the Board member\, Vice President for Research (2016 – 2019) and the President (2016 – 2021). She founded EDEN Digital Learning Europe in Estonia after Brexit\, and continues to serve as a director in the Management Board. She is the team leader and senior expert for Knowledge building activities in the European Digital Education Hub since 2022\, a member of the European Commission DELTA (Digital Education: Learning\, Teaching and Assessment) working group\, and researcher and director of the Institute of Study Innovations at Vytautas Magnus University.Speakers: Maetha NIMY O MSAMBA TEIXEIRAMaetha NIMY O MSAMBA TEIXEIRA is a Senior Business Analyst with over 10 years of experience in ICT projects\, including 6 years as a Team Leader for the IT Operations division at the European External Action Services. She managed customer relationships\, focusing on promoting the implementation of digital solutions as well as guiding various stakeholders through their adoption journey. She also played a key role in developing and maintaining all in-house applications. In January 2024\, she joined the Digital Education unit of DG EAC – The Directorate-General for Education\, Youth\, Sport and Culture of the European Commission. In her role as a Project Advisor\, she is responsible for ensuring seamless operational activities and alignment with the European Digital Education Hub’s strategic objectives. With a strong background in digital transformation and innovation\, Maetha is dedicated to integrating technology within the dynamic and rapidly advancing field of digital education.Björn BachmannBjörn Bachmann from DAAD is the current Deputy Project Manager of the EDEH service contract. As the Acting Project Lead in 2022-2023\, he oversaw the management of the 13-partner consortium and the coordination with the EACEA and DG EAC. In the EDEH community workshops taking place in Brussels\, Björn has been responsible for the programme’s conceptual development and the moderation of participants from policy\, research\, Edtech\, and other education and training backgrounds. Before joining DAAD in 2022\, Björn worked as Project Coordinator in the Science Education Department of European Schoolnet (EUN). He managed EUN’s activities in the STEM Alliance and its affiliated projects such as the “STEM Alliance – Dell PolicyHack™.” He managed the pedagogical activities with partners\, including the elaboration of a MOOC on aerospace in class. Björn has previously coordinated the development and launch of the STEM School Label website. In the spaceEU project\, Björn coordinated European teacher training institutes in their development of training plans. He holds a Master of Science in Educational Studies (KU Leuven)\, a Master of Arts in International Studies (Aarhus University) and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Sciences and Public Administration (University of Konstanz). Vlad Mihaescu Vlad Mihaescu has a PhD in educational and technological models of MOOCs and has more than 20 years of experience as a trainer and teacher in areas like multimedia technologies\, social media\, e-tourism\, e-learning\, usability\, entrepreneurship\, programming\, soft skills\, leadership\, and project management. Author of over 50 scientific papers and book chapters published in international conferences and journals\, Vlad is involved in several European research projects in the field of eLearning\, digital culture\, and digital entrepreneurship. He is also an associate professor for UPT. For more than 10 years\, Vlad has been part of the technical support team of the UPT Virtual Campus (Moodle). Between 2020-2023\, Vlad has served in the position of Chair of the Steering Committee of EDEN’s NAP (Network of Academics and Professionals)\, which he is still a member of. Since 2022\, he has also been a member of the Management Board of EDEN\, organising several workshops and webinars and participating as a speaker or moderator in EDEN events. Vlad was the Local Conference Manager for EDEN’s AC in 2020. Vlad is also the Vice-President of the UPT Senate.Colin Tück Colin Tück is a consultant for different European projects and initiatives related to quality assurance\, recognition\, and digitalisation. For the European Digital Education Hub (EDEH)\, he supports DAAD (consortium coordinator) as a senior expert on higher education interoperability. For the Knowledge Innovation Centre (KIC) he coordinates KIC’s work in the QualityLink project\, which includes EDEN Digital Learning Europe as a partner too. Previously\, he served as the Director of the European Quality Assurance Register for Higher Education (EQAR) and led the conception\, implementation and management of the Database of External Quality Assurance Results (DEQAR). In this role\, Colin has contributed closely to shaping the European Higher Education Area’s (EHEA) quality assurance framework.Juhani KoivuviitaJuhani Koivuviita is the co-founder and CEO of Educraftor\, where he plays a crucial role in co-designing and implementing the company’s innovative programs and events. As a seasoned team coach and consultant\, Juhani works closely with a diverse range of clients and learners\, guiding them through transformative educational experiences.With a rich background as a team coach\, language teacher at all education levels\, and a former primary school principal\, Juhani brings a wealth of experience to his work. His expertise spans program and project management in both national and international contexts\, underpinned by his exceptional communication and diplomatic skills.Juhani’s mission is to help individuals reach their fullest potential by challenging their thinking and actions. He inspires and ignites a learning and growth process within his learners\, supporting them with tools\, methods\, and space for meaningful dialogue. Juhani’s dedication to fostering understanding across sectors\, borders\, and cultures\, combined with his patience and compassion\, creates a solid foundation for personal and professional growth.Peter FagerstömPeter Fagerström is the visionary founder and Executive Chairman of Educraftor\, a leading education innovation consultancy based in Finland. With clients including ministries of education\, national agencies\, municipalities\, and both public and private sector organizations\, Educraftor is at the forefront of driving large-scale strategic change in education.Peter is also the founder of Teach Millions\, a platform showcasing Nordic edtech solutions\, and has played a pivotal role as a founding member and advisor to several regional edtech organizations. His work in developing cross-border startup ecosystem services and building regional platforms to support edtech companies has had a significant impact on the industry.Known for his ability to perceive complex systems and identify connections that others might miss\, Peter is committed to building and orchestrating purpose-driven innovation and learning ecosystems. He excels at working on big visions and is not afraid to challenge conventional mindsets\, bringing positive disruption to any process. His mission is to foster environments where the sum of two parts is always greater than the whole\, driving meaningful and sustainable change in education. \n\n\n\n\nWednesday\, November 13\, 2024\, 13:00-14:30 CET\nTopic:  AI and the Future of Teaching and LearningFormat: Presentations and discussion with participantsDescription: Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Teaching and Learning are important for educators\, teachers\, students and policymakers. Many educators are actively exploring the use of AI tools to support students with a range of disabilities and to achieve what the early pioneers in Ed Tech were trying to achieve and that was the personalisation of learning.  This session will consist of 4 international speakers\, Bart Rienties\, Thomas Ullmann\, Mychelle Pride and Paul Prinsloo who will present their current research and views about  AI for teaching and learning.  They will also situate their work within a framework of current challenges and opportunities. Then it is over to you\, the audience\, to participate in a lively debate about these issues\, Chaired by Denise Whitelock\, who has spent her career developing AI systems for Teaching and Learning.                                                                                                     Watch the Session Here!Moderator:  Dr. Sandra Kučina Softić\, University of Zagreb University Computing Centre\, EDEN DLE Vice presidentDr. Sandra Kučina Softić is the vice president of EDEN Digital Learning Europe\, Assistant Director at the University of Zagreb University Computing Centre (Croatia) and Head of the E-learning Centre. She has over 25 years of experience working in higher education. Her work is focused on monitoring and fostering e-learning in Croatian higher education and providing support and advice to institutions\, teachers and students in implementing new technologies in learning and teaching. She has a master’s degree in Digital Education at the University of Edinburgh\, UK and a PhD in Information and Communication Technologies at the University of Zagreb\, Croatia. In 2021\, she authored a book on digital transformation in higher education (published in Croatian). She is a professor at the University of Mostar\, Bosnia and Herzegovina\, DOBA University\, Slovenia and University North\, Croatia. She was EDEN president 2019- 2022. Since 2023 she has been EDEN DLE Vice-President for Open Professional Collaboration.Speakers: Dr. Bart RientiesDr Bart Rienties is a Professor of Learning Analytics and programme lead of the learning analytics and learning design research programme at the Institute of Educational Technology at the Open University UK. He leads a group of academics who provide university-wide learning analytics and learning design solutions and conduct evidence-based research on how students and professionals learn. As an educational psychologist\, he conducts multi-disciplinary research on work-based and collaborative learning environments and focuses on the role of social interaction in learning\, which is published in leading academic journals and books. His primary research interests are focused on Learning Analytics\, Learning Design\, and the role of motivation in learning. Furthermore\, Bart is interested in broader internationalisation aspects of higher education. He has successfully led a range of institutional/national/European projects and has received a range of awards for his educational innovation projects. He is President of the Society of Learning Analytics Research (SoLAR)\, the largest research community on learning analytics. He has published over 300 academic outputs and is the 1st most published and cited author on learning design and learning analytics in the period 2014-2023 (Drugova et al. 2023)\, and the 2nd most published author on Networks in Education in the period 1969-2020 (Saqr et al. 2022).Dr. Thomas Ullmann Dr. Thomas Ullmann is a lecturer at the Institute of Educational Technology at the Open University and a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA). He has over 15 years of experience in educational technology\, developing and evaluating online learning and teaching solutions. He leads projects related to learning analytics\, Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education\, and innovative methods\, especially text analytics\, to support and measure teaching and learning. Dr Ullmann is currently the Academic Learning Analytics and Insight Lead for the OU-led Fleming Fund Global Learning Grant\, evaluating the learning progress of professionals in LMICs.Mychelle PrideWith more than twenty years’ experience in the sector\, Mychelle’s work has focused on enabling students to achieve to the best of their abilities\, meaningful student voice and engagement\, and learning\, teaching & assessment. In her current role as Academic Director\, PVC-Students at the Open University\, Mychelle provides learning\, teaching & assessment direction aimed to enhance the academic experience and to ensure high standards across the PVC-Students’ portfolio. Mychelle is leading a strategic change initiative to evolve how the Open University facilitates and assesses learning\, preparing the institution for the future. She also has a lead role in Generative AI in Education and has presented across the sector.  Paul PrinslooPaul Prinsloo is a Research Professor in Open and Distance Learning (ODL) in the Department of Business Management\, College of Economic and Management Sciences\, University of South Africa (Unisa). He is a visiting professor at the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN)\, a Research Associate for Contact North/Contact Nord (Canada)\, a member of the Center for Open Education Research at the Carl von Ossietzky University of Oldenburg\, Germany\, a Senior Fellow of the European Distance and E-Learning Network (EDEN)\, member of the Executive Committee for the Society of Learning Analytics Research (SoLAR) and serves on several editorial boards. Paul is an internationally recognised scholar and has published numerous articles in the fields of teaching and learning\, student success in distributed learning contexts\, the ethical collection\, analysis\, and use of student data in learning analytics\, and digital identities. \n\n\n\n\nThursday\, November 14\, 2024\, 15:00 CET-16:30 CET\nTopic:  Shaping Tomorrow’s Education: Strategies for Delivering High-Quality Teaching and Learning in a Transforming WorldFormat: Panel with discussionDescription:  The session explores the future of teaching and learning\, reflecting on current educational practices and outlining the steps needed to ensure high-quality education in tomorrow’s world. The topic will address the evolving demands of education in the face of technological advances\, changing student needs\, and global challenges. By examining what is already being done and identifying the gaps that remain\, this discussion will focus on how educators\, policymakers\, associations and institutions can work together to create an adaptive\, flexible\, equitable\, and innovative learning environment.  In this session colleagues from eucen\, Eunis\, ICDE and USDLA will join EDEN to share expertise and views on tomorrow’s education.                                                                                                       Watch the Session Here!Moderator:  Dr. Sandra Kučina Softić\, University of Zagreb University Computing Centre\, EDEN DLE Vice presidentDr. Sandra Kučina Softić is  the vice president of EDEN Digital Learning Europe\, Assistant Director at the University of Zagreb University Computing Centre (Croatia) and Head of the E-learning Centre. She has over 25 years of experience working in higher education. Her work is focused on monitoring and fostering e-learning in Croatian higher education and providing support and advice to institutions\, teachers and students in implementing new technologies in learning and teaching. She has a master’s degree in Digital Education at the University of Edinburgh\, UK and a PhD in Information and Communication Technologies at the University of Zagreb\, Croatia. In 2021\, she authored a book on digital transformation in higher education (published in Croatian). She is a professor at the University of Mostar\, Bosnia and Herzegovina\, DOBA University\, Slovenia and University North\, Croatia. She was EDEN president 2019- 2022. Since 2023 she has been EDEN DLE Vice-President for Open Professional Collaboration.Speakers:Dr. Josep M. DuartJosep M. Duart holds a doctorate in Pedagogy from Ramon Llull University (URL)\, Barcelona\, and a Master in Business Administration from ESADE Business School\, Barcelona. He qualified from the University of Barcelona (UB) with a bachelor’s degree in History and Education and also has a teaching qualification.He is former vice president for Postgraduate Studies and Lifelong Learning\, and former director of the International Graduate Institute at the Open University of Catalonia\, UOC (2007-2013). The UOC is a benchmark online university\, internationally recognised for quality e-learning\, and Dr Duart has played an active role in the development of its educational model\, which makes intensive use of information and communication technologies (ICTs). Today he is a research professor in the Educational Sciences and Technology department at the UOC. He is the  EDEN DLE MB member and EDEN past president (2022-2024)Dr. Farah Bennani Dr. Farah Bennani is a distinguished leader in higher education\, with over 23 years of experience in academic administration\, pedagogy\, and research. Currently serving as the Dean of Math\, Science\, and Engineering at Elgin Community College\, Dr. Bennani is responsible for overseeing the strategic planning\, development\, and administration of academic programs in one of the institution’s most pivotal divisions. She holds a PhD in Microbiology from Ibnou Tofail University\, Morocco\, where she secured a research patent. Fluent in six languages\, Dr. Bennani brings a global perspective to higher education\, making her uniquely equipped to cultivate international partnerships and promote cross-cultural collaboration. A highly respected scholar and presenter\, Dr Bennani has published and presented extensively on topics ranging from STEM pedagogy\, online learning technologies and AI in education to the global perspectives of distance learning. She has been recognized with numerous awards for her contributions to e-learning\, instructional technology\, and diversity in education.Kae NovakKae Novak is the Assistant Director of Learning Design at Front Range Community College. She has over a decade of experience as a learning designer and started in distance learning as an online student success coordinator. Kae has championed and led multiple grants on innovation\, game-based learning\, online learning and emerging technologies. Kae Novak is a Ph.D. student in Education at the University of Colorado-Denver. Her coursework is in critical studies and learning design and technology.Benoit BerthouSenior lecturer\, Benoit Berthou was from 2015 to 2023 vice-president in charge of relations with the socio-economic world of the Sorbonne Paris Nord University and then director of the continuing education services of the Paris Panthéon Sorbonne University. Currently vice-president of the Digital Engineering and Technology University\, he is in charge of developing international relations for the French University Lifelong Learning Education Network.Dr. Nicole JohnsonWith more than two decades of experience in the field of education\, Dr. Nicole Johnson is a leading expert in macro-level digital learning trends. As the Executive Director of the Canadian Digital Learning Research Association (CDLRA)\, she leads annual\, longitudinal research studies exploring technologies and practices related to digital learning at post-secondary institutions. She also has an independent research and consulting practice and helps clients develop future-proof strategies and policies for technology use in teaching and learning. Along with her work on digital learning trends\, Dr. Johnson’s research experience includes examining the implications of artificial intelligence in education\, exploring potential futures for higher education\, defining and operationalizing key terms associated with digital learning\, investigating faculty experiences with technology\, investigating the use of open educational resources (OER)\, and understanding how adults learn informally in digital contexts. She has authored and co-authored over 30 publications related to digital learning trends and digital transformation (including journal publications specific to artificial intelligence) since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.Dr. Gill FerrellDr Gill Ferrell has two roles supporting edtech communities in Europe. She is Operations and Partnership Manager for EUNIS and also the leader of its Learning and Teaching special interest group. Gill is also European Program Director for the 1EdTech Consortium: a non-profit organisation developing and maintaining open standards facilitate an open and trusted digital learning ecosystem. \n\n\n\n\nFriday\, November 15\, 2024\, 13:00-14:30 CET\nTopic: Tomorrow’s University. A perspective of University AlliancesFormat: Presentations and discussion with participantsDescription: In an era of rapid technological advancements and shifting educational landscapes\, university alliances are emerging as key drivers of innovation and collaboration. This webinar will explore how university alliances are shaping the future of higher education\, enabling institutions to pool resources\, expertise\, and cutting-edge technology to create a more flexible\, accessible\, and sustainable academic environment. Focusing on the role of digital transformation and cross-border collaboration\, we will discuss how alliances are helping universities adapt to tomorrow’s challenges\, enhance student learning experiences\, and foster global academic communities. Join us for an insightful session on how alliances are reimagining the university of the future.                                                                                                    Watch the Session Here!Moderator: Dr. Vlad Mihaescu\,Politehnica University Timisoara\, RomaniaVlad Mihaescu has a Ph.D. in educational and technological models of MOOCs and has more than 20 years of experience as a trainer and teacher in areas like multimedia technologies\, social media\, e-tourism\, e-learning\, usability\, entrepreneurship\, programming\, soft skills\, leadership\, and project management. Author of over 50 scientific papers and book chapters published in international conferences and journals\, Vlad is involved in several European research projects in the field of eLearning\, digital culture\, digital entrepreneurship\, innovation and tech transfer. He is also an associate professor for UPT. For 15 years\, Vlad has been part of the technical support team of the UPT Virtual Campus (Moodle). Since 2020\, Vlad has served as a member of EDEN’s NAP (Network of Academics and Professionals)\, holding the position of Chair of the Steering Committee between 2020-2023. He was an ex-officio member of the Executive Board of EDEN UK from 2020-2022\, then being elected as a member of EDEN DLE‘s Management Board from 2022. In these capacities he has been organizing several workshops\, webinars\, and participating as a speaker or moderator in EDEN events. Vlad was the Local Conference Manager for EDEN’s AC in 2020 and also part of the Local Organization Team of EDEN‘s RW in 2024. Vlad is also the Vice-President of the UPT Senate.Speakers:Alfredo SoeiroAlfredo Soeiro is a Civil Engineer (UPorto) and Ph.D. (UFlorida)\, associate professor at UPorto\, former Pro-Rector of UPorto\, past president of IACEE\, of AUPEC and of SEFI. Member of Management Board of EDEN DLE\, Secretary General of AECEF and vice-president of ISHCCO. Member of the Scientific and Advisory Board of the European University EELISA\, mentor of Global Talent Mentoring\, evaluator of Erasmus+ and of accreditation agencies and member of Engineers Europe Strategic Task ForceMichal KarpisekMichal Karpíšek is a Secretary General of the E3UDRES2 European university alliance which has been profiled by its strong emphasis on regional ecosystems\, addressing their skills and innovation needs. In years 2016 – 2021 Michal served as a Secretary General of EURASHE\, a political representation of professional higher education in Europe\, following an 8 year mandate as its Vice-president. He has been representing EURASHE within various European policy and stakeholders’ fora\, EC working structures on higher education policies. Until 2016 Michal acted as an Executive officer of the Czech Association of Schools of Professional Higher Education (CASPHE). He served twice as an advisor to Czech ministers of education (2001-03\, 2010-11) or their deputies for higher education. He has got an experience in international projects and consulting including educational reforms in Central Europe and Central Asia. Michal graduated at the Czech Technical University in Prague (1989) and the Cranfield University\, U.K. (2004).Roger HeijmansRoger Heijmans is Lead of the E³UDRES² Smart Learners Initiative\, and part of the UC Leuven-Limburg. He is a conceptual thinker and Talent Bridger\, passionate about reshaping future education to unlock the unique potential of young talents across Europe. With a career rooted in innovation and business design\, he now works alongside universities\, students\, and companies from multiple European countries to drive impactful\, real-world education. His focus is on creating adaptive learning ecosystems that blend academic excellence with the skills needed for tomorrow’s workforce.Pastora Martínez SamperPastora Martínez Samper is commissioner for international action at the Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC) since 2023\, having joined as vice-rector for Globalization and Cooperation in February 2016. At the UOC she has been responsible for the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development\, the Internationalization strategy\, the Open Knowledge action plan\, the Gender equality plan\, and the Sustainable action plan. Currently she is the OpenEU Alliance coordinator\, a European University Alliance grouping the main open universities in Europe.She currently acts as co-chair of the EUA Expert Group on Open Science and the CoARA Working Group on Academic Career Assessment. She also participates in the ISCIII Research Integrity Committee and ANECA Commission for evaluation and monitoring of the state accreditation procedure.Since September 2015 she is an Associate Professor at the Universitat de Barcelona (UB) where she coordinates a specific module on Entrepreneurship and Scientific Communication at the Master in Translational Medicine-MSc.Before joining the UOC\, she has held positions as managing director of biomedical research centers such as the management of IDIBAPS (2010-2016) and CIBERDEM (2009-2019) and as scientific manager of the Institute for BioEngineering of Catalonia IBEC (2006-2008).She has a PhD in Physics (UAM\, 2003)\, a Master in the Leadership and Management of Science (UPF-UB-UAB\, 2008) and a Master in Business and Administration (EADA Business School\, 2014). She has more than 20 years of experience in the management of science including management of research centers\, European projects or networks. She has been invited to participate in several workshops and courses focused on the 2030 Agenda\, Open Science and research assessment.Alessandra Fiorio PlaAlessandra Fiorio Pla obtained her degree in molecular biology in 1998 at the University of Turin\, Italy and her PhD in physiology in 2001 at the University of Milan\, Italy. Alessandra Fiorio Pla performed her postdoctoral training in the laboratory directed by Jeffrey Barker in close collaboration with the laboratory of Indu Ambudkar at National Institute of Health (NIH) in Bethesda\, USA. In 2007\, Fiorio Pla took up a position as assistant professor in physiology at the Department of Life Sciences and Systems Biology\, University of Torino. In 2015\, She was appointed Associate Professor and since October 2024\, She was appointed as Full professor in Physiology at UNITO. Her research focuses on cell physiology and Ca2+ signals and has resulted in important publications in prestigious journals such as Oncogene\, Journal of Cell Biology\, PNAS\, EMBO Journal\, Journal of Neuroscience\, American Journal of Physiology… (more than 50 publications).Since 2018\, She is part of the board and Responsible for the teaching committee of the PhD program in Complex Systems for quantitative Biomedicine\, University of Torino In terms of institutional responsibilities\, since 2020 She is strongly involved in the internationalization strategy of the University of Torino. At present she is covering the role of Deputy Rector for International Education at UNITO. Since October 2021 She is Deputy Director of the Internationalization at the Department of Life Sciences and Systems Biology\, UNITO.As part of her Institutional responsibilities\, Fiorio Pla is as well responsible for local Management and Coordination for the UNITA Univeristas Montium Alliance EAC-A02-2019 (ERASMUS+ Call for proposals 2020)\, coordinated by the University of Turin. The European University alliance UNITA is driven by a strong desire to cooperate based on mutual trust in a transformational project aimed at establishing a new model of teaching\, research and innovation\, thanks to increased mobility and strong links to our ecosystems. In this context\, She is leading the Task “Manage and Coordinate UNITA” as part of the WP1 “Governance\, management and quality”. In this role\, she deals with maintaining the governance structures\, actively involving students and staff. Fiorio Pla is also involved actively in the task “Expanding UNITA in Europe and beyond” as part of the WP5 “Impact and Dissemination”.
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SUMMARY:EDEN 2024 Research Workshop & PhD Schools’ Masterclass in Timisoara
DESCRIPTION:AboutKeynotesCall For PapersKey DatesProgrammeCommitteesRegistrationVenueSocial ProgrammePhD Masterclass\n\n  \n\n\n\nEmerging Technologies\, Challenges and Opportunities in Education and Research\n\n\n\nWe are excited to announce that EDEN 2024 Research Workshop & PhD Masterclass will be held in Politehnica University Timisoara\, Romania\, next 16-18 October 2024.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe main topic of the event is  \n\n\n\n“Emerging Technologies\, Challenges and Opportunities in Education and Research”\n\n\n\nwhich will provide a comprehensive exploration of the latest advancements and challenges in educational technology\, with a special focus on the integration of AI in education\, European University Alliances and their roles in research and digital education\, the burgeoning concept of micro-education and microcredentials\, as well as the application of AR/VR technologies in educational settings.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFind below more information about the tracks of EDEN 2024 Research Workshops & PhD Masterclass in Timisoara: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nEducational Technologies\n\n\n\nThis theme will cover a wide range of emerging educational technologies beyond AI\, focusing on open educational technologies\, interoperability of education systems\, as well as open education principles in digital assessment tools\, and collaborative online learning environments. Discussions around how these technologies can enhance engagement\, accessibility\, and effectiveness in education\, while also considering issues related to openness\, digital divide and technology over-reliance. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAI in Education\n\n\n\nOn this track we invite papers that focus on how artificial intelligence is revolutionising educational paradigms\, the AI’s role in personalising learning experiences\, in creating tools for automating administrative tasks\, data literacy for AI\, but also on it affects educational assessment\, challenges such as ethical considerations\, data privacy\, and the need for balanced human-AI interaction in pedagogy. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAR/VR in Education\n\n\n\nWe invite papers discussing the use of augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) in educational settings. Presentations showcase practical applications of AR/VR in creating immersive learning experiences\, especially in creative industries to complex scientific simulations\, the challenges of ensuring educational quality in these virtual environments. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nMicro-Education and Microcredentials\n\n\n\nThe conference will create discussion on the evolving concept of micro-education\, the growing trend of microlearning and microcredentials\, emphasising their potential in providing flexible\, skill-focused educational opportunities\, with the challenges of evaluation and validation\, recognition\, and integration of these microcredentials into traditional educational frameworks. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nEmerging Topics in Education\n\n\n\nOther topics highlighting both the transformative potential of emerging technologies and the challenges that need to be addressed in the whole educational landscape\, including VET\, schools and training with current trends\, challenges\, and future prospects. \n\n\n\nResearch & Digital Education in European University Alliances\n\n\n\nOne of the most important topics for European higher education\, we invite papers that look at how European University Alliances are fostering collaboration in research and digital education. The discussions should highlight how these alliances are driving innovation in higher education through joint research projects\, shared digital platforms\, and cross-border educational initiatives\, in promoting internationalisation and inclusivity in education. \n\n\n\n\n\nResearch Workshop Keynotes\n\n\n\nTeemu RoosUniversity of Helsinki\,FinlandKeynote Title: Technology Education for the Generation AI: From AI Literacy to AI Agency Carmen Holotescu“Ioan Slavici” University of Timisoara\, RomaniaKeynote Title: The Impact of Open Digital Technologies and Blockchain in the Educational Environment in Romania \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nPhD Schools Masterclass Keynotes\n\n\n\nAntonella PoceUniversity of Roma Tor Vergata\, Italy. Airina VolungevičienéVytautas Magnus University\, Lithuania Albert SangràUniversitat Oberta de Catalunya\, Spain \n\n\n\nLearn More About Our Research Workshop and PhD Schools Masterclass Keynotes\n\n\n\n\nTeemu Roos\, University of Helsinki\, Finland \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTeemu Roos is a Professor of Computer Science at the University of Helsinki and the Leader of the AI Education program at the Finnish Center for AI (FCAI). Roos is also the lead instructor of the Elements of AI online course that has over 1\,2M users and has been rated as the world’s best computer science MOOC. Previously\, he has held visiting positions at UC Berkeley\, MIT\, and Cambridge University. His research interests include statistical machine learning and its applications in astrophysics\, neuroscience\, and epidemiology. \n\n\n\nTitle: Technology Education for the Generation AI: From AI Literacy to AI Agency \n\n\n\nAbstract: The adoption of AI in all areas challenges societies by weakening the feeling of security\, eroding trust\, and increasing inequalities. The Generation AI project identifies solutions that facilitate especially children’s resilience in the face of the ongoing technological transition\, foster cybersecurity mindsets\, and equip schools and teachers with the necessary insights and pedagogies for curricular transformation. In this talk\, I will present some educational technologies developed within the project and discuss learnings about their use in the classroom. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nCarmen Holotescu\, University of Timisoara\, Romania\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCarmen Holotescu is a University Professor and the Rector of “Ioan Slavici” University in Timisoara\, and the Director of the Center for Open Education and Blockchain. She holds a Ph.D. focusing on new technologies and open education. Since 2000\, she has been involved in 36 national and European projects\, possessing extensive experience in designing and implementing learning platforms and programs based on open pedagogies. She has developed research papers\, guides\, conducted blended courses\, and training sessions related to Open Education\, Open Educational Resources\, Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)\, Blockchain\, and Artificial Intelligence. Additionally\, she has contributed to developing strategies and policy recommendations in these fields. Carmen has authored over 150 articles and book chapters\, cited more than 2\,600 times. She is also a certified online instructor with the University of Maryland University College\, USA\, where she has facilitated online courses for 12 years. \n\n\n\nTitle: The Impact of Open Digital Technologies and Blockchain in the Educational Environment in Romania \n\n\n\nAbstract: Prof. Carmen Holotescu will speak about the impact and development of the digital technologies for education in Romania\, with accent on the open education principles\, and how these were developed in the last 20 years. As in the last years her interest resides with blockchain development for education\, she will focus also on how the new Technology can change the education systems and will share the experiences from the EBSI projects. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAntonella Poce\, University of Roma Tor Vergata\, Italy \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAntonella Poce currently holds the role of full professor in Experimental Pedagogy at the Department of Education and Humanities of the University Roma Tor Vergata\, where she is the head of the INTELLECT Research Center (Center for Museum Heritage Education\, Well-being and Technology in Education). She is the Head of the joint degree one-year post graduate courses “Museum Education. General Aspects”\, “Heritage Education and Digital Technologies”\, and of the joint degree two-years post graduate course “Advanced Studies in Museum Education”. She is author of different publications of national and international relevance on the topics of innovation\, assessment and use of technology in teaching and learning\, in the context of heritage experience. She took part in different national and European research projects on digital learning\, soft skills development\, critical thinking promotion and evaluation\, use of heritage for fostering social inclusion. She has been a member of EDEN since 2009. In 2016 she was awarded the title of EDEN Fellow and in 2020 the title of EDEN Senior Fellow. From 2017 to 2020 she has been President of  EDEN – NAP Network of Academics and Professionals. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAirina Volungevičiené\, Vytautas Magnus University\, Lithuania\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAirina Volungevičiené has been working among leading researchers\, methodology specialists and policy makers in the area of distance learning development in Lithuania since 1998. Having graduated her first master degree at Vytautas Magnus University (Lithuania)\, she spent 11 years working at Kaunas University of Technology as distance learning methodology specialists and researcher. She coordinated numerous international projects in the area of distance education\, worked on national study and strategy for distance learning network development in Lithuania\, promoted methodological activities in Lithuanian Distance and eLearning (LieDM) network. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAlbert Sangrà\, Universitat Oberta de Catalunya\, Spain\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAlbert Sangrà is the Director for the UNESCO Chair in Education and Technology for Social Change. Professor and researcher at the Open University of Catalonia\, Department of Psychology and Education. Member of the founder team of this university (1994-95)\, where I served as Director\, Methodology and Educational Innovation until 2004\, being in charge of the educational model of the university; Director of the M.Sc. program in Education and ICT (e-learning) (2006-2012)\, and Director of the eLearn Center (2012-2014). I have worked as a consultant and trainer in several online and blended learning projects in Europe\, America\, Asia\, and Australia\, focusing on implementation strategies for the use of technology in teaching and learning and its quality. Former Vice-president\, European Foundation of Quality on E-Learning (EFQUEL)\, and member of the Executive Committee of EDEN (2003-2009). Recipient of the 2015 Award for Excellence in eLearning awarded by the World Education Congress. He is Researcher at the Edul@b research group\, and Research Associate at Contact North\, Canada. He is the Current Director of the Industrial Doctorates Programme\, Government of Catalonia. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCall For Papers\n\n\n\nEDEN 2024 Research Workshop & PhD Schools’ Masterclass in Timisoara will be held next 16-18 October 2024 in Timisoara\, Romania. The main topic of the event is “Emerging Technologies\, Challenges and Opportunities in Education and Research“. Find more information about Submission Types and Guidelines below and submit your contribution: \n\n\n\nSubmission Types and Guidelines\n\n\n\nAuthors are invited to submit high-quality manuscripts reporting original unpublished research and recent developments. Submissions should align to the Research workshop theme and in the topics related to the scope of the Research workshop (see below). All paper types will be double blind peer reviewed by members of the Scientific Committee. All full papers will be blind reviewed by three reviewers. Find all the submission types and guidelines below. \n\n\n\nThere are four different paper submission categories: \n\n\n\nFull paper – A Full Paper allows you to present a slightly longer account of your work. This presentation format is better suited to sharing the findings of case studies\, research projects or more mature innovations related to the Research workshop theme/topics which allow you to provide a richer analysis\, description and interpretation of the work. Importantly\, a Full Paper should identify the main implications or discussion points which will be of wider interest to Research workshop participants. The paper length is 2500 to 3500 words\, including tables\, figures and references. As the papers will be double blind peer reviewed\, the authors should leave their names and affiliations blank in the submission\, and take care to avoid details in the article that could be used to identify the authors. These include institution information\, specific funding information and clear self-citations. If your Full Paper is accepted\, the presentation time is a maximum of 15 minutes and 5 minutes for questions (i.e.\, 20 minutes in total). The Accepted Full papers will be published in EDEN 2024 Research Workshop Proceedings\, published in the Ubiquity Proceedings Journal – open access – and accessible on EDEN Website and indexed in CrossRef\, Open Aire\, ChronosHub\, J-Gate\, JISC KB+\, CNKI\, SHERPA RoMEO\, Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ)\, and Google Scholar. In addition\, all journals are available for harvesting via OAI-PMH. Selected top-quality papers\, improved and extended\, will be published post-conference in the Springer Communications in Computer and Information Science (CCIS) series (https://www.springer.com/series/7899)  and presented as EDEN (https://link.springer.com/conference/eden). All these papers will be published under Open Access policy of Springer Nature and EDEN (the proceedings will be available electronically in PDF\, EPUB and HTML formats through the digital library SpringerLink) https://link.springer.com/. CCIS is abstracted/indexed in DBLP\, Google Scholar\, EI-Compendex\, Mathematical Reviews\, SCImago\, Scopus. CCIS volumes are also submitted for the inclusion in ISI Proceedings. Authors will also have the possibility to extend their work and publish it in the EURODL online journal. \n\n\n\nDownload Full Paper Template \n\n\n\nFull paper publication with Springer Nature Communications in Computer and Information Science (CCIS) series   – Accepted full papers will be published\, post-conference issue dedicated to EDEN 2024 Research Workshop\, published under Springer Nature Communications in Computer and Information Science (CCIS) series https://www.springer.com/series/7899  and presented as EDEN https://link.springer.com/conference/eden  All these papers will be published under Open Access policy of Springer Nature and EDEN (the proceedings will be available electronically in PDF\, EPUB and HTML formats through the digital library SpringerLink) https://link.springer.com/ .  CCIS is abstracted/indexed in DBLP\, Google Scholar\, EI-Compendex\, Mathematical Reviews\, SCImago\, Scopus. CCIS volumes are also submitted for the inclusion in ISI Proceedings.   \n\n\n\n As the papers will be blind peer reviewed by three reviewers\, the authors should leave their names and affiliations blank in the submission\, and take care to avoid details in the article that could be used to identify the authors. These include institution information\, specific funding information and clear self-citations. \n\n\n\nThe formatting of this full papers submissions should follow the guidelines and templates provided by Springer (MS Word or Latex) https://www.springer.com/gp/computer-science/lncs/conference-proceedings-guidelines  (direct link for downloading the MS template is here).   \n\n\n\nThis paper submission length is 10-14 pages\, on Springer format\, including tables\, figures and references\, following these guidelines. \n\n\n\nDecisions on acceptance will be based on originality\, innovation and scholarly quality of contribution\, on the proposal’s relevance to the conference themes (see below). The papers that will not be selected for inclusion in Springer volume\, but accepted for presentation at the EDEN RW 2024 will be published EDEN 2024 Research Workshop Proceedings – open access – on EDEN Website. \n\n\n\nDownload Full Paper with Springer \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nConcise paper – A Concise Paper allows you to present a shorter summary of your work. This presentation format is ideally suited to small projects\, new and emerging areas and works in progress. The format allows you to showcase and/or offer a brief snapshot of your work\, with a specific focus on the main findings or discussion points that should be of wider interest to Research workshop participants. The length of a Concise Paper abstract should be 200-500 words. If your Concise Paper is accepted\, the presentation time is 10 minutes with 5 minutes for questions (i.e.\, 15 minutes in total). The Accepted Concise papers will be published in EDEN 2024 Research Workshop Proceedings – open access – on EDEN Website. \n\n\n\nDownload Concise Paper Template \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPoster – A Poster allows you to present your work on a poster board which will be on display throughout the Research workshop . This format is ideal for showcasing and/or offering a brief snapshot of your work in order to generate more interest and follow up conversations with Research workshop participants. The author(s) need to bring the printed poster to the Research workshop and attach it on the poster board when they arrive at the Research workshop venue. There will not be a dedicated poster session in the Research workshop programme\, but we encourage presenters to be available to discuss their work during the refreshment breaks. Poster submissions are between 250 and 500 words\, including references. Authors of posters accepted for presentation will be required to prepare a maximum A0 (1189mm x 841mm) size poster for display. More details concerning poster requirements will be provided upon acceptance. \n\n\n\nDownload Poster Submission Template \n\n\n\nGuidelines for posters: \n\n\n\nThe author(s) need to bring the printed poster to the Research workshop and attach it to the poster board when they arrive at the Research workshop venue. There will not be a dedicated poster session in the Research workshop programme\, but we encourage presenters to be available to discuss their work during the refreshment breaks. Authors of posters accepted for presentation will be required to prepare a maximum A0 (1189mm x 841mm) size poster for display. The Poster Full papers will be published in EDEN 2024 Research Workshop Proceedings – open access – on EDEN Website. \n\n\n\nNote: Posters’ authors are not required to make poster presentations \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAction Lab – upon invitation only. Action Labs give participants the opportunity to debate\, discuss and engage in lively professional dialogue on high profile topics or issues relevant to the Research workshop theme. Each Action lab will be structured around a handful of big questions for participants to debate.  \n\n\n\nDownload Action Lab Template \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGeneral Instructions\n\n\n\nAs all submission types will be subject to a peer review process. Full Papers will be double blind peer reviewed by members of the Scientific Committee consisting of international experts working in the field. Other paper types will be peer reviewed by the Research workshop co-Chairs and members of the Programme Committee. Authors should leave their names and affiliations blank when uploading  submission documents\, and take care to avoid details that could be used to identify contributing  authors. These include institution information\, specific funding information and clear self-citations. Authors of selected top quality Full Papers will be invited to submit an extended manuscript for publication as a scientific journal paper in EURODL. \n\n\n\nAll Papers will be published in EDEN’s conference proceedings (ISSN: 2707-2819). Full papers will be published as Ubiquity press proceedings special issue with unique DOIs. The formatting of all types of submissions should follow the guidelines and templates provided. References should follow the APA (7th) style.  Please note that authors are limited to one Full Paper in which they are the first author. There is no restriction on the number of submissions by multiple authors.  \n\n\n\nSelected full papers will be published open access in a post-conference issue dedicated to EDEN 2024 Research Workshop\, published under Springer Nature Communications in Computer and Information Science (CCIS) series https://www.springer.com/series/7899  and presented as EDEN https://link.springer.com/conference/eden. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAcceptance Criteria\n\n\n\nDecisions on acceptance will be based on the following criteria: \n\n\n\n\nOriginality\n\n\n\nInnovation\n\n\n\nQuality of scholarship\n\n\n\nContribution to new knowledge\n\n\n\nAlignment to the research workshop theme\n\n\n\n\nContributions outside of the main Research workshop themes will be considered if they bring new knowledge and benefit to delegates. The Research workshop co-Chairs and the Scientific Committee will make the final decision as to the accepted submission format in order to ensure quality and the coherence of the Research workshop theme. Note that some Full Paper submissions may be accepted following revisions as Concise Papers after the review process. All Full Papers will be considered for the prestigious EDEN Best Research Paper Award\, which will be presented at the Gala Dinner.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEDEN Best Research Paper Award in cooperation with The UNESCO Chair in Education and Technology for Social Change\n\n\n\nEDEN Best Research Paper Award competition is based on evaluation results on submission of Full Papers presented to the Research workshop  that follow five standard evaluation criteria: \n\n\n\n\nThe paper deals with a research question.\n\n\n\nRigorous examination/research methods are applied.\n\n\n\nFindings\, results and outcomes are convincingly presented and critically examined.\n\n\n\nConclusions are thoroughly discussed (including applicability\, transferability\, and further research.\n\n\n\nLiterature is reviewed against state of the art.\n\n\n\n\nThe composition of the honourable jury for the EDEN Best Research Paper Award is composed in cooperation with The UNESCO Chair in Education and Technology for Social Change. \n\n\n\nThe decision on the winner of the EDEN Best Research Paper Award will be announced on October 17th at the EDEN Research Workshop Gala Dinner in Timisoara\, Romania. \n\n\n\nCommittee \n\n\n\nJosep M. Duart\, EDEN DLE President\, Spain \n\n\n\nDiana Andone\, Politehnica University Timisoara\, Romania \n\n\n\nVlad Mihăescu\, Politehnica University Timisoara\, Romania \n\n\n\nDenise Whitelock\, EDEN DLE Vice-President for Research\, UK \n\n\n\nSandra Kučina Softić\, EDEN DLE Vice-President of Open Professional Collaboration\, Croatia \n\n\n\nMark Brown\, EDEN DLE Vice-President of Strategy and Communication\, Ireland \n\n\n\nAirina Volungevičienė\, Lithuania \n\n\n\nAlfredo Soeiro\, Portugal \n\n\n\nMart Laanpere\, Estonia \n\n\n\nAntonella Poce\, Italy \n\n\n\nWim E.A. Van Petegem\, Belgium \n\n\n\nElena Trepule\, Lithuania \n\n\n\nJury \n\n\n\nThe composition of the honourable jury for the EDEN Best Research Paper Award is composed in cooperation with The UNESCO Chair in Education and Technology for Social Change: \n\n\n\nChristian-Andreas Schumann\, WHZ Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau\, Germany (CHAIR) \n\n\n\nElsebeth Korsgaard Sorensen\, Aalborg University\, Denmark \n\n\n\nVlad Mihaescu\, Politehnica University Timisoara\, Romania \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKey dates\n\n\n\nCall for papersMarch 18\, 2024Registration opensJune 1\, 2024Paper submission opensMay 1\, 2024Deadline for paper submissionsAugust 19\, 2024Paper submissions extension (if needed)September 9\, 2024Paper submissions second and final extensionSeptember 23\, 2024Notification of paper admissionSeptember 10 (&24)\, 2024Early bird registration deadlineSeptember 14\, 2024Authors’ registration and payment deadline  (at least 1 author of the paper)September 30\, 2024Delegates’ registration closes by Invoice payment (stays open by card)October 1\, 2024Publishing of the ProgramOctober 4\, 2024Final Camera-Ready Manuscript for Full papersSeptember 30\, 2024Delegates’ Registration closes by card payment as wellOctober 11\, 2024MasterclassOctober 16\, 2024Gala dinner October 17\, 2024Research Workshop datesOctober 17-18\, 2024ProceedingsDecember 2024 – January 2025\n\n\n\n\n\nKey Dates\n\n\n\nFind below Key Dates for EDEN 2024 Research Workshop & PhD Masterclass in Timisoara\, Romania: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration opens: 10 June 2024 \n\n\n\nEarly Bird Registration Deadline: 11 September 2024 \n\n\n\nCall for papersMarch 18\, 2024Registration opensJune 10\, 2024Paper submission opensMay 1\, 2024Deadline for paper submissionsAugust 19\, 2024Deadline for papers submissions extensionSeptember 9\, 2024Deadline for papers submissions second and final extensionSeptember 23\, 2024Notification of paper admissionSeptember 10 (&24)\, 2024Early bird registration deadlineSeptember 14\, 2024Authors’ registration and payment deadline  (at least 1 author of the paper)September 30\, 2024Delegates’ registration closes by Invoice payment (stays open by card)October 1\, 2024Publishing of the ProgramOctober 4\, 2024Final Camera-Ready Manuscript for Full papersSeptember 30\, 2024Delegates’ Registration closes by card payment as wellOctober 11\, 2024MasterclassOctober 16\, 2024Gala dinner October 17\, 2024Research Workshop datesOctober 17-18\, 2024ProceedingsDecember 2024 – January 2025\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWednesday 16 October\, 202418:00     Welcome Reception at Casa Politehnicii 2 Restaurant by Digital Education and Distance Education Department (UPT) celebrating 25 years of establishment \n\n\n\nThursday 17 October\, 20249:00 – 10:00    Registration-Politehnica University Timisoara  Conference Centre\, Bulevardul Vasile Pârvan 2B\, Timișoara 300223\, Romania. 10:00 – 11:50    Plenary. Welcome and Opening Session– Teemu Roos\, University of Helsinki\, Finland: “Technology Education for the Generation AI: From AI Literacy to AI Agency“. – Chair: Wim Van Petegem\, EDEN DLE President.  12:00 – 13:00    Parallel SessionsDownload the Research Workshop application and find the presentations of the parallel sessions! Scan here: 13:00 – 14:00    Lunch Break 14:00 – 15:30 Plenary: Panel discussion “Emerging Best Practices in Research Methods”Chair and Moderator – prof. dr. eng. Radu Vasiu\, director of the Digital Transformation Institute\, Politehnica University Timisoara.Panellists:– Prof. Wim Van Petegem\, KU Leuven\, Belgium– Prof. Antonella Poce\,  University of Roma Tor Vergata\, Italy– Prof. Albert Sangra Morer\, Open University of Catalonia\, Spain– Dr. Diana Andone\, Politehnica University of Timisoara\, Romania– Assoc. Prof. Silviu Vert\, Politehnica University of Timisoara\, Romania 15:30 – 16:00    Coffee Break / Poster session 16:00 – 17:00    Parallel SessionsDownload the Research Workshop application and find the presentations of the parallel sessions! Scan here: 17:30 – 22:00    EDEN Dinner at Recas Winery – Best Research Paper Award in cooperation with The UNESCO Chair in Education and Technology for Social Change17:30 meeting near the UPT Conference Centre as the buses will take participants to the Recas Winery (about 30 km). Please do not be late! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFriday 18 October\, 20249:30 – 10:45    Plenary / Keynote Session– Carmen Holotescu\, “Ioan Slavici” University of Timisoara\, Romania: “The Impact of Open Digital Technologies and Blockchain in the Educational Environment in Romania“.  11:00 – 12:30    Parallel SessionsDownload the Research Workshop application and find the presentations of the parallel sessions! Scan here: 12:30 – 13:30    Lunch Break 13:30 – 14:30   Parallel Sessions 14:30 – 15:00    Closing Session \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFor the full experience\, download the mobile app ExOrdo to your mobile device to easily navigate\, personalize the program\, and network with other participants!Scan here: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCommittees\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nResearch Workshop Committee\n\n\n\nJosep M. Duart\, EDEN DLE President\, Spain \n\n\n\nDiana Andone\, Politehnica University Timisoara\, Romania \n\n\n\nVlad Mihăescu\, Politehnica University Timisoara\, Romania \n\n\n\nDenise Whitelock\, EDEN DLE Vice-President for Research\, UK \n\n\n\nSandra Kučina Softić\, EDEN DLE Vice-President of Open Professional Collaboration\, Croatia \n\n\n\nMark Brown\, EDEN DLE Vice-President of Strategy and Communication\, Ireland \n\n\n\nAirina Volungevičienė\, Lithuania \n\n\n\nAlfredo Soeiro\, Portugal \n\n\n\nMart Laanpere\, Estonia \n\n\n\nAntonella Poce\, Italy \n\n\n\nWim E.A. Van Petegem\, Belgium \n\n\n\nElena Trepule\, Lithuania \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPhD Masterclass Scientific Committee\n\n\n\nProfessor Josep M. Duart\, Universitat Oberta de Catalunya\, Spain \n\n\n\nProfessor Airina Volungevičiené\, Vytautas Magnus University\, Lithuania \n\n\n\nProfessor Denise Whitelock\, The Open University\, UK \n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration \n\n\n\nFind below the Registration Fees for EDEN 2024 Research Workshop & PhD Schools’ Masterclass in Timisoara\, Romania. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Now\n\n\n\n\nKey Dates:\n\n\n\nRegistration opens: 10 June 2024 \n\n\n\nEarly Bird Registration Deadline: 14 September\, 2024 \n\n\n\nEarly Bird Non Member€          460Late Non Member€           510Early Bird Member€           410Late Member€           460Early Bird PhD supervisors -Masterclass+Research Workshop*€           380Late PhD supervisors -Masterclass+Research Workshop*€           410Early bird PhD students Masterclass+Research Workshop*€            330Late PhD students Masterclass+Research Workshop*€            350Romanian participant Early Bird only Research Workshop€            300Participation only in Masterclass – PhD Students€            60 Participation only in Masterclass – PhD supervisors€            120\n\n\n\n*Special price for PhD schools participating in Masterclass and Research Workshop \n\n\n\nAll registrations are inclusive of Gala Dinner except for participation in only Masterclass event. \n\n\n\nEvent Cancellation Policy \n\n\n\nRefund and cancellation requests must be received in writing before October 1st\, 2024. There is a non-refundable 30 Eur service charge for registration refunds which includes payment processing costs and registration administration costs.Cancellations 14 days and less prior to the start of the event will not be refunded. The Organizer will always have the right to cancel/postpone the event or change the venue. In this case\, delegates can claim a refund of 100% of the registration fee previously paid to the Organizer\, but never the costs of accommodation or travel. Event organisers cannot accept refund requests from the event delegates/attendees from cancelled flights and/or natural disasters/calamities. The organizers will not accept any liability for personal injuries or for loss or damage to property belonging to the delegates/attendees\, either during or after the event. \n\n\n\n\n\nWe are excited to announce that EDEN 2024 Research Workshop & PhD Schools’ Masterclass in Timisoara will be held in Politehnica University Timisoara\, Romania\, next 16-18 October 2024. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\nPolitehnica University of Timisoara – http://www.upt.ro/\n\n\n\nThe “Politehnica” University of Timisoara\, Romania is one of the largest and best-known technical universities in Central and Eastern Europe. For more then 80 years it has been an outstanding\, modern university with a well-deserved reputation for excellence. This excellence is demonstrated by our academic programmes\, the research on which our programmes are based\, the support we give to our students\, the employability and employment record of our students and the physical environment of the University. \n\n\n\nThe academic programmes delivered by the University are modern\, relevant\, intellectually stimulating and represent the highest quality in their respective disciplines. \n\n\n\nAbout 3\,000 new students enter the University each year. In total around 15\,000 students attend more than 85 full-time academic programmes\, organised through 10 faculties in a stimulating learning enviroment. \n\n\n\nThe University has always valued the role of industry and commerce in preparing students for the workplace and has many links with industry which influence the curriculum. A great many of our graduates work successfully in famous international companies all over the world. \n\n\n\nMain location: The  UPT Conference Center\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTravel\n\n\n\nTimisoara is located in the western corner of Romania\, just a few kilometres away from the border of Hungary and Serbia\, with very good transport connections. \n\n\n\nBy air\n\n\n\nThere are several airlines which fly to Timisoara: Tarom\, Lufthansa\, Wizzair\, HiSky. They all have daily flights from different destinations around Europe. For more info please have a look at:  https://www.aerotim.ro/en/ \n\n\n\nThe city is served by Romania’s second-largest airport\, Traian Vuia International Airport (TSR)\, located 10 km away from the city center. \n\n\n\nOur recommendation is to choose Lufthansa flights through Munich and Frankfurt\, or Tarom flights through Bucharest. You can find good connections from these 3 cities. \n\n\n\nThere are regular flights from/to numerous major European and domestic destinations: \n\n\n\n\nRomania\n\nBucharest – H.Coanda International Airport – Tarom / HiSky\n\n\n\n\n\nBelgium:\n\nBruxelles Charleroi – Bruxelles Charleroi –Wizz Air\n\n\n\n\n\nFrance:\n\nParis-Beauvais –  Paris Beauvais – Wizz Air\n\n\n\n\n\nGermany:\n\nMunchen – Franz Josef Strauss – Lufthansa\n\n\n\nFrankfurt-Main – Frankfurt Airport – Lufthansa\n\n\n\nFrankfurt-Hahn – Frankfurt Hahn – Wizz Air\n\n\n\nDortmund – Dortmund Airport – Wizz Air\n\n\n\nMemmingen – Memmingen Airport – Wizz Air\n\n\n\nKarlsruhe/Baden – Airport Karlsruhe/Baden – Wizz Air\n\n\n\n\n\nGreece\n\nSantorini – Wizz Air\n\n\n\n\n\nItaly\n\nBergamo – Orio al Serio – Wizz Air\n\n\n\nBologna – L. Ridolfi – Wizz Air\n\n\n\nRome-Ciampino – Fiumicino – Wizz Air\n\n\n\nVenice – Marco Polo/Treviso – Wizz Air\n\n\n\nBari – Aeroporto di Bari – Wizz Air\n\n\n\n\n\nSpain\n\nValencia – Airport Valencia în Manises – Wizz Air\n\n\n\nBarcelona – Barcelona El Prat – Wizz Air\n\n\n\nMadrid – Barajas Airport – Wizz Air\n\n\n\n\n\nThe United Kingdom:\n\nLondon-Lutton – London Luton Airport – Wizz Air\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBy train\n\n\n\nBy train using the facilities offered by CFR (Romanian Railways Company)\, you can have easy connections to Budapest \, Vienna and Belgrade. \n\n\n\nwww.cfr.ro \n\n\n\nhttps://www.infofer.ro/index.php/ro/ \n\n\n\nBy car \n\n\n\nThere are many ways to get to Timisoara by car\, and the quality of the roads in western Romania is very good. \n\n\n\nFrom Hungary \n\n\n\nCrossing the border at Cenad/Kiszombor via Sinnicolaul Mare – DN 59A \n\n\n\nCrossing the border at Nadlac via Arad – M5\, A1 (Take exit Timișoara for DJ691 towardTimișoara/Lipova). There are good road connections to the main western Romanian cities of Oradea\, Baia-Mare and Cluj \n\n\n\nFrom Serbia \n\n\n\nCrossing the border at Moravita – E 70; DN 59 \n\n\n\nFrom Romanian cities \n\n\n\nLipova (Arad) – DJ 691 \n\n\n\nLugoj (Deva\, Sibiu\, Brasov\, Turnu Severin\, Craiova\, Bucuresti…) – E 70; DN 6 \n\n\n\nBuzias (Resita…) – DJ 592 \n\n\n\nOnce in Timisoara…\n\n\n\nPublic Transportation\n\n\n\nSeveral bus (autobuz)\, tram (tramvai) and trolleybus (troilebuz) routes connect Timisoara’s main areas and tourist attractions.The public transportation system runs between 4:45am and 11:15pm. Tickets can be purchased beforehand or by phone with e-card in the bus and are valid for 60 minutes. Tickets are interchangeable for all three forms of transport with the exception of express buses. \n\n\n\nStarting from 2016 Timisoara also has public boats water transportation via the Bega Canal. \n\n\n\nTaxi companies \n\n\n\nBOLT & UBER are working well. \n\n\n\nTudo Taxi – 945 \n\n\n\nEuro Taxi – 941 \n\n\n\nFan Taxi – 944 \n\n\n\nRadio Taxi – 940 \n\n\n\nPro Taxi – 942 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\nRomania\n\n\n\nTimisoara\n\n\n\n\nEuropean Capital of Culture in 2023\n\n\n\nthe little Vienna\n\n\n\nthe five star city\n\n\n\nthe city of Revolution\n\n\n\nthe rose city\n\n\n\n\nTimisoara is situated in the western corner of Romania\, where three countries (Romania\, Hungary and Serbia) and several cultures\, nationalities\, languages and customs converge.  Timisoara is the place where the 1989 Revolution started in 17 December 1989. \n\n\n\nhttps://spotlight-timisoara.eu/ \n\n\n\nhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timi%C5%9Foara \n\n\n\nhttp://www.timisoara.com/ \n\n\n\nhttp://www.romaniatourism.com/timisoara.html \n\n\n\nhttp://wikitravel.org/en/Timisoara \n\n\n\nIt is at the heart of the Banat region and is also part of Transylvania. Banat is famous for its beauty\, wealth\, agriculture and hospitable people. Nearby is the famous Recas Wineyard\, with a growing worldwide recognition for the quality of its wines. \n\n\n\nhttp://www.recaswine.ro/ \n\n\n\nTimisoara means not only economic activity but also social and cultural life. The past and the present meet in this 700 year old\, but very European city. \n\n\n\nA medieval citadel\, baroque monuments and attractive modern buildings complete a wonderful panorama. Numerous parks and the river Bega with its romantic bridges are just some of the features of this city. Cinemas\, theatres\, an opera house\, discotheques\, bars and restaurants\, sport facilities and local festivals offer lots of possibilities to spend your spare time in this beautiful student town. \n\n\n\nNowadays Timisoara is considered the Silicon Valley of Central and East Europe due to several world-class high-tech companies which have opened development and production units in the area (Siemens\, Nokia\, IBM\, Solectron\, Kathrein\, Delphi-Packard\, Zoppas\, Continental\, Lisa Draxhelmaier\, etc). \n\n\n\nhttp://www.cciat.ro/ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegional attractions\n\n\n\nDay Trips\n\n\n\nArad\n\n\n\nWhere: 30 miles north of Timisoara \n\n\n\nAccess: car\, bus\, train \n\n\n\nwww.RomaniaTourism.com/Arad.html \n\n\n\nLugoj – Densus – Colti\n\n\n\nWhere: 37 – 100 miles east of Timisoara \n\n\n\nAccess: car \n\n\n\nVisit the old town centre in Lugoj with its 18th century Orthodox Church of the Assumption\, one of the most representative baroque buildings in Banat.Jules Verne was inspired by the Colti fortress when he wrote his famous novel The Carpathian Castle. His other two novels whose actions take place in Romania are The Danube Pilot and The Stuborn Keraban. \n\n\n\nNext\, cross the Carpathians into Transylvania and stop by at Densus\, where you can find one of the oldest Romanian churches. The strange looking stone monument was built in the 13th century\, and some historians assume it is a re-shaped Roman mausoleum. Build from river rocks\, bricks with Roman inscriptions and funerary stones\, the Saint Nicholas Church at Densus church makes for an interesting visit. \n\n\n\nCouple of miles east\, climb up to the ruins of the Colti fortress* in Suseni. The Castle was first mentioned in the 14th century as belonging to the Cindea family. From up here enjoy a spectacular view over the rugged peaks and ridges of the nearby Retezat Mountains. \n\n\n\nHunedoara\n\n\n\nWhere: 105 miles east of Timisoara \n\n\n\nAccess: car\, bus\, train \n\n\n\nDrive over picturesque hills with secluded villages to Hunedoara. During the 14th and 15th centuries\, Hunedoara was one of the main iron extraction and processing centres in Transylvania. The swords and spears manufactured here during this period were renowned across Europe. The town is home to the mighty 15th century Corvinilor Castle (Castelul Corvinilor)\, one of the most important examples of gothic architecture in Central and Eastern Europe. \n\n\n\nFor more information about Corvinilor Castle please visit: \n\n\n\nwww.RomaniaTourism.com/Castles-Fortresses.html#Corvinesti \n\n\n\nThe region around Hunedoara was one of the earliest settled parts of Romania. Deep in the mountains above Orastie you will find Neolithic remains and vestiges of the Dacian citadels\, including Sarmizegetusa Fortress (UNESCO World Heritage Site)\, seat of kings Burebista and Decebal. The former Dacian capital was conquered by the Romans in 106 AD. Today you can still admire remnants of the forum and the stone amphitheatre\, where gladiator shows were held. \n\n\n\nNear Hunedoara\, you can take in the scenery of Woodlanders’ Country (Tara Padurenilor)\, a region where people have maintained their traditional dress and folklore. \n\n\n\nRetezat National Park\n\n\n\nWhere: 130 miles east of Timisoara \n\n\n\nAccess: car \n\n\n\nwww.RomaniaTourism.com/The-Carpathian-Mountains.html#RetezatNationalPark \n\n\n\nSet amid one of Romania’s most beautiful mountain ranges\, Retezat National Park claims some of the highest rocky peaks (such as Retezatu and Peleagu\, both more than 8\,202 ft. in height) reflected in a string of over 80 clear glacial lakes. A hiker’s paradise\, Retezat became Romanian’s first national park in 1935 and later\, a biosphere reserve. \n\n\n\nHerculane Spa (Baile Herculane)\n\n\n\nWhere: 100 miles southeast of Timisoara \n\n\n\nAccess: car\, bus\, train. \n\n\n\nVisit one of oldest thermal spas in the world. Legend says that Hercules cured the wounds inflicted by the Hydra by bathing in the mineral springs of this area. Take time to relax in the hot spring near the well-preserved 19th century town. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGala Dinner Location\n\n\n\nIt is at the heart of the Banat region and is also part of Transylvania. Banat is famous for its beauty\, wealth\, agriculture and hospitable people. Nearby is the famous Recas Wineyard\, with a growing worldwide recognition for the quality of its wines. \n\n\n\nhttp://www.recaswine.ro/ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEDEN 2024 PhD Schools’ Masterclass \n\n\n\nTimisoara\, Wednesday\, October 16\, 2024\n\n\n\nTheme: Digital Education\n\n\n\nThe aim of the event is to facilitate research collaboration of PhD schools in Education in Europe through international research exchange and peer learning\, addressing research questions and research perspectives through multiple problem fields and a variety of challenges encountered on different levels of education today.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWho is invited?\n\n\n\n\nPhD Schools in Education\, implementing research in digital education\, learning\, teaching and assessment (or plan to start research in the theme) and have research themes of digital pedagogy and didactics defined in phd school research strategies\, dissertations and publications.\n\n\n\nPhD students\, their supervisors\,\n\n\n\nPhD Committee members\,\n\n\n\nResearchers from national and international networks and institutions. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat can be expected during the event?\n\n\n\nThe Master Speakers will address the topic of digital pedagogy through several technological developments (e.g.\,AI\, EdTech\, etc.): \n\n\n\n\nIntroducing the didactical problem of technology application in learning and teaching (from the perspective of research in Education) andorganizingresearch discussions and investigations into the field  and questioning one or another technological challenge for education;\n\n\n\nGroup work (in the form of discussion and peer learning) around research questions in the field (groups consisting of supervisors\, students and experts attending the event) to investigate how research questions could be unpacked in Education research and the scope of the research in the field;\n\n\n\nGroup work presentations;\n\n\n\nPanel of Masterclass speakers and senior researchers in the field; \n\n\n\nCollaboration and networking;\n\n\n\nAccess to EDEN Research Workshop in Timisoara\, October 17-18.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAgenda PhD Schools’ Masterclass – Wednesday 16 October\, 20249:00 – 10:00    RegistrationMore information will be available soon. 10:00 – 10:10    Welcome to Masterclass by Josep M. Duart\, EDEN DLE Management Board Member 10:10 – 11:15    Introduction to the Problem Field and Challenging Questions\, presented by EDEN DLE ExpertsProf. Antonella Poce\, University of Rome Tor VergataProf. Airina Volungevičiené\, Vytautas Magnus University\, LithuaniaProf. Albert Sangra\, Universitat Oberta de Catalunya\, Spain 11:15 – 12:30    World Café Table Discussions\, led by EDEN DLE ExpertsPhD supervisors\, PhD students and experts collaboratively address selected problem fields and the research questions for the research in education. 12:30 – 13:30    LunchMore information will be available soon. 13:30 – 14:30    Summary Presentations from the World Café Tables\, followed by Interactive Reflection ExercisesMore information will be available soon. 14:30 – 15:30    Open Discussion\, moderated by Denise Whitelock (Open University\, UK)\, EDEN DLE Vice-President ResearchCollaboration of PhD Schools in researching the impact of application of technologies in learning\, teaching and assessment. Which EDEN activities can take it further?
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SUMMARY:Knowledge Building Event - My Digital Menu for the Next Academic Year: Keep it Balanced and Well Chosen
DESCRIPTION:Description \n\n\n\nThe aim of the event is to reflect on the knowledge developed and the lessons learnt in the field of digital education during the academic year and to put down the take-aways for the next academic year to ensure that digital technologies are applied in education in a balanced way\, and that they are well chosen.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEuropean Digital Education Hub\n\n\n\nThe European Digital Education Hub (EDEH) is an initiative of the European Commission\, funded by the Erasmus+ programme (2021-2027) and operated by a consortium of eleven organisations\, under a service contract with the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). \n\n\n\nEDEN Digital Learning Europe Knowledge Building team is actively contributing to this Hub. \n\n\n\nMonthly innovative events are organised to discover and debate which are the current and future challenges of the digital transformation of education. \n\n\n\n\nOfficial Agenda\n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\n\nSpeakers\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nAna Balula\, University of Aveiro\, Portugal\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAna Balula\, Associate Professor with habilitation in Education at the University of Aveiro (Águeda School of Technology and Management)\, Portugal. She holds a Master and a PhD in Multimedia in Education and is a member of the Support Team for Curricular and Pedagogical Innovation of the University of Aveiro. She is also an integrated member of the Research Centre “Didactics and Technology in Education of Trainers” and of the Laboratory of Digital Contents of the Department of Education and Psychology. She has also been a member of scientific committees of international congresses and journals and has participated as a researcher in several scientific projects in her main research areas\, namely: the use of digital technology in education\, e-assessment/evaluation\, hybrid learning\, b-learning\, Collaborative Online International Learning\, English for Specific Purposes\, foreign language learning. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSandra Vasconcelos\, School of Hospitality and Tourism (ESHT)\, Polytechnic of Porto\, Portugal\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSandra Vasconcelos\, Associate Professor (Polytechnic) at the School of Hospitality and Tourism (ESHT)\, Polytechnic of Porto\, Portugal. She holds a Master and a PhD in Multimedia in Education and is an integrated member of the Research Centre “Didactics and Technology in Education of Trainers” and UNIAG – Applied Management Research Unit. In addition to teaching English for Specific Purposes\, she is a member of the e-Learning and Pedagogical Innovation Unit of the Polytechnic of Porto and an Advisor for Distance Education at ESHT\, having an active role in the development and implementation of teacher training workshops that promote innovative methodologies and pedagogies. She has been involved in research projects within the scope of tourism education\, e-learning\, b-learning\, English for Specific Purposes\, informal learning\, interdisciplinary practices and the use of digital technology in education and is currently part of ATLAS’ (Association for Tourism and Leisure Education Research) SIG on Tourism Education. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAna Rita Costa\, University of Aveiro\, Portugal\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAna Rita Costa\, Invited Assistant Professor at the University of Aveiro (Águeda Professional School of Technology and Managment and the Department of Education). She is also a collaborating member of the Research Centre on Didactics and Technology in the Education of Trainers (CIDTFF) and at LabELing – Languages Education Laboratory of the University of Aveiro\, Portugal. She has a PhD in Education: Didactics and Curriculum Development and a degree in Teaching Foreign Languages (English and German). Her main research interests are plurilingualism\, curriculum development\, language and cultural awareness and teacher education\, English for Specific Purposes and AI in Education.
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SUMMARY:EDEN 2024 Annual Conference in Graz (Austria)
DESCRIPTION:AboutKeynotesCall For PapersPhD SymposiumKey DatesProgrammeCommitteeRegistrationVenueSocial ProgrammeUniversity Alliances \n\nConference Theme \n\n\n\nEDEN 2024 Annual Conference will be held at University of Graz\, Austria\, 16-18 June. The conference theme is “Learning in the Age of AI: Towards Imaginative Futures”.  \n\n\n\nRegistration is now open\, register to EDEN 2024 Annual Conference\, here.  \n\n\n\nPaper Submission Closed \n\n\n\nFind more information about EDEN DLE 2024 Annual Conference below: \n\n\n\n“Learning in the Age of AI: Towards Imaginative Futures”\n\n\n\nAt EDEN 2024\, we invite you to join us in a thoughtful exploration of the rapidly evolving landscape of education\, as we adapt to the ever-increasing presence of AI and digital systems. Our experiences in the journey with AI are still young and can be described as stories of trial and error\, so sharing our experiences\, expectations and hopes is vital. The digital revolution has ushered in exciting\, promising\, and imaginative changes\, but it is also testing our beliefs about learning and education. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAt EDEN 2024\, we propose the following thematic fields:\n\n\n\nHow do we promote fairness in digital learning futures? In the age of AI\, it has become evident that technology is not impartial. We must delve deep into the ethical implications of AI in education to ensure that the digital systems we implement are fair and just. How can we safeguard human decisions against AI systems that perpetuate existing inequalities or inadvertently create new disparities? How can we explore and refine strategies and practices to promote fairness and equity in AI-enhanced learning environments.  \n\n\n\nWhat is required to help foster nestedness and integration in the complex digital learning ecosystem? Our educational institutions are richly diverse\, historically grounded\, and technologically distinct. As we embrace AI in education\, we must address the intricacies of “rewilding” our educational landscapes with cutting-edge digital learning and teaching approaches. At the same time\, we need to foster meaningful connectivity and collaboration among institutions that may operate uniquely. (How) can we adapt AI solutions to accommodate the nuanced differences and interdependencies  and ensure interoperability of our educational systems\, all while working toward common goals? \n\n\n\nWhat does learner-centered pedagogy look like in reimagining the digital classroom of the future?  In an era where AI is transforming the educational landscape\, the notion of learner-centric care takes on new dimensions. Artificial Intelligence may offer unprecedented opportunities to support individual learners. However\, how can we ensure this support does not take away learner agency and be counterproductive to authentic learning experiences? Can AI-driven personalization still foster collaboration\, engagement\, and promote meaningful learning experiences? Join us to delve into AI’s potential and challenges and talk about our care for each learner and their individual educational journeys. Let’s explore the yet-uncharted territory of AI-driven learner-centric care in the digital age. \n\n\n\nWhat digital transformations  are needed for learning and teaching in the future? Keeping pace with evolving educational needs and technological advancements means designing best practices for blended\, hybrid and online learning\, transforming assessment in the encounter of AI practices as well as realizing the potential of open educational practices. These are just some of the challenges and potential transformations ahead as well as policy\, strategy and leadership needed for the next normal. \n\n\n\nIn the spirit of the EDEN community\, we welcome all contributions that connect to the proposed themes and relevant topics to do with digital learning. \n\n\n\n\n\nMonday 17th June 2024 – Keynote Speakers \n\n\n\nLidija Kralj Expert for AI and Data\, Member of the EC\, UNESCO working groups\, Croatia Keynote Title:“Treasure Hunt in AI Land” \n\n\n\nMonday 17th June – Spotlight Speakers\n\n\n\nFrancesca MaltauroDeputy Head of Unit Digital Education at the Directorate General for Education and Culture\,European Commission Juliane Jarke Professor of Digital Societies at the University of Graz\, AustriaKeynote Title:“Does AI Dream of Risk-Free Education? The Politics and Pitfalls of Risk Mitigation in Learning Analytics” Denise Whitelock EDEN DLE Vice-President for Research. Director for the Institute of Educational Technology\, The Open University\, UK Martin EbnerHead of the Department Educational Technology at Graz University of Technology\, AustriaKeynote Title: “Why Do We Still Need MOOCs For Education?” \n\n\n\nTuesday 18th June 2024 – Keynote Speakers \n\n\n\nSabina SägiHead of Research Cooperation\,EdTech EstoniaKeynote Title: “Why Does the Tiger Leap? Towards Digital (Higher) Education \n\n\n\nTuesday 18th June 2024 – Spotlight Speakers \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nRon Owston Research Associate specializing in AI in Higher Education\, Contact North | Contact Nord\, CanadaKeynote Title:“Personalized AI Tutoring as a Social Activity: Paradox or Possibility?” \n\n\n\nLearn More About Our Keynotes and Spotlight Speakers \n\n\n\n\nLidija Kralj\, Expert for AI and Data\, Member of the EC\, UNESCO working groups\, Croatia \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLidija Kralj is education analyst\, expert in AI and data\, member of European Commission’sworking groups on Artificial intelligence and data in education and training\, digital educationand safer internet; UNESCO and Council of Europe workgroups on AI and education\, author of digital learning resources and textbooks\, eLearning and project manager\, mathematicsand computer science teacher as well as an advisor and teacher trainer with 30 years of experience. She had been working at Croatian Ministry of Education\, leading education system reforms. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrancesca Maltauro\, Deputy Head of Unit Digital Education at the Directorate General for Education and Culture\, European Commission\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrancesca Maltauro is Deputy Head of Unit Digital Education at the Directorate General for Education and Culture of the European Commission. Through its strategic and comprehensive approach to digital education and training\, the Unit contributes to delivering on the European Commission’s ambition of “A Europe fit for a digital age”. Francesca joined the Commission in 2016\, leading the Erasmus+ team in the Higher Education Unit. Before joining the European Commission\, she worked for the European University Association\, as a policy officer in the fields of institutional development and doctoral education. Before that\, she has worked for 7 years at the International Relations Office of the University of Bologna\, and at the Brussels School of International Studies of the University of Kent. Francesca Maltauro holds a Master’s degree in Interpreting and Translation from the University of Bologna. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nJuliane Jarke\, Professor of Digital Societies at the University of Graz\, Austria \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJuliane Jarke is Professor of Digital Societies at the University of Graz. Her research attends to the increasing importance of digital data and algorithmic systems in the public sector\, education and for ageing populations. She received her PhD in Organisation\, Work and Technology from Lancaster University and has a background in computer science\, philosophy and STS. Amongst others\, she has co-edited the volumes “The datafication of education” (2019\, Routledge) and “Die datafizierte Schule” (2023\, Springer) as well as the Special Issue “Designing Postdigital Futures” in Postdigital Science and Education (2024). More information on: www.sociodigitalfutures.info \n\n\n\n\n\n\nMartin Ebner\, Head of the Department Educational Technology at Graz University of Technology\, Austria\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMartin Ebner is currently head of the Department Educational Technology at Graz University of Technology and therefore responsible for all university wide e-learning activities. He holds an Adjunct Prof. on media informatics (research area: educational technology) and works also at the Institute for Interactive Systems and Data Science as senior researcher at Graz University of Technology. His research focuses strongly on MOOCs & microcredentials\, AI in education\, open educational resources and computer science for children. Martin has given a number of lectures in this area as well as workshops and keynotes at international conferences. For publications as well as further research activities\, please visit his website: http://martinebner.at \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDenise Whitelock\, EDEN DLE Vice-President for Research\, Director for the Institute of Educational Technolog\, The Open University\, UK  \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDenise Whitelock is EDEN DLE Vice-President for Research and the Director for the Institute of Educational Technology at The Open University. She is a Professor of Technology Enhanced Learning and has over twenty-five years’ experience in Artificial Intelligence for designing\, researching and evaluating online and computer-based learning in Higher Education.   She recently led the UK’s contribution to the Adaptive Trust e-Assessment System for Learning (TeSLA). She is currently the Editor of Open Learning: The Journal of Open\, Distance & e-Learning. Her work has received international recognition through holding visiting Chairs at the Autonoma University\, Barcelona and the British University in Dubai. Denise is currently a serving Board Member and Vice President Research for EDEN Digital Learning Europe. For complete publication list see: http://oro.open.ac.uk/view/person/dmw8.html \n\n\n\n\n\n\nSabina Sägi\, Head of Research Cooperation\, EdTech Estonia \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSabina Sägi holds a degree in Slavonic Studies and Film (with a focus on TV directing) from the University of Glasgow. She has also completed graduate work in Prague\, Ludwigsburg and Jerusalem. Having lived in 8 countries in 10 years\, Sabina has taught in a vocational school in Bulgaria\, headed a film museum in Germany and taught animation in Serbia. She was in charge of Estonia’s implementation of the European Commission’s Erasmus+ KA2 cooperation partnerships in higher ed. Later\, she joined international fintech Wise. Her day-to-day work includes wrangling 50+ edtech startups and their relevant partners regarding research cooperation and business development. Sabina has moderated panels in Austria\, Switzerland\, UK\, Lithuania on topics as varied as edtech in Africa\, female startup founders and AI & freedom. In addition to her native Estonian\, she speaks fluent German and English. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRon Owston\, Research Associate specializing in AI in Higher Education\, Contact North | Contact Nord\, Canada \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Ron Owston\, a Research Associate specializing in AI in Higher Education at Contact North | Contact Nord in Ontario\, Canada\, leads the development of an innovative suite of AI-powered applications. These tools\, available for free to the community\, include AI Tutor Pro and AI Teaching Assistant Pro. AI Tutor Pro offers personalized tutoring for learners at any level on any subject\, while AI Teaching Assistant Pro supports course development\, teaching\, and assessment. A pioneer in educational technology research\, Dr. Owston is also University Professor Emeritus at York University\, former Dean of Education\, and founding Director of the Institute for Research on Learning Technologies. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCall For Papers\n\n\n\nSubmit your contribution for EDEN 2024 Annual Conference will be held at University of Graz\, Austria\, 16-18 June. The conference theme is “Learning in the Age of AI: Towards Imaginative Futures”. Submission will be open until April 5 2024. Find more information about Submission Types and Guidelines below:  \n\n\n\n\nSubmission Closed\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nSubmission Types and Guidelines\n\n\n\nAuthors are invited to submit high-quality manuscripts reporting original unpublished research and recent developments. Submissions should align to the conference theme and in the topics related to the scope of the conference (see below). All paper types will be double blind peer reviewed by members of the Scientific Committee. Find all the submission types and guidelines below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGeneral Presentation Guidelines\n\n\n\nThere is no standard presentation template at EDEN 2024 Annual Conference. This means you are free to use your own template\, but we recommend that you do so using a 16:9 ratio in PowerPoint (or PDF)\, as all rooms are equipped with a computer and projector capable of widescreen display. \n\n\n\nAs a general principle ‘less is more’ with your slides containing just enough information or a handful of well-chosen images to enhance your talk rather than acting as your ‘notes’ of what you are going to say next. In other words\, displaying an image and/or three keywords on a slide in a large font is far more effective than listing several sentences under bullet points. Also please practise your presentation so you know that you can do justice to what you want to cover in the available time. If you intend to share the talk with another presenter\, then make sure you practice together and understand how long each of you has for your section of the presentation. \n\n\n\nTo promote follow-up discussion after your talk\, we suggest that you conclude your presentation with a single question or challenging thought for delegates to ponder. Ideally\, this question or your concluding thought should refer back to the sub-theme and relate to the overarching conference theme “Learning in the Age of AI: Towards Imaginative Futures”. \n\n\n\nNote: The last presenter in each session is expected to serve as session chair. \n\n\n\nNumber of slides and time restrictions: \n\n\n\n\nFull paper: up to 20 slides\, presentation time -15 min\, discussion time – 5 min\n\n\n\nConcise paper:  up to 15 slides\, presentation time -10 min\, discussion time – 5 min.\n\n\n\n\nNote: You do not need to send your presentations beforehand\, but please bring them to the conference and transfer the presentation file to the session computer before the start of the session.  \n\n\n\nThere are three different paper submission categories: \n\n\n\nFull paper – A Full Paper allows you to present a slightly longer account of your work. This presentation format is better suited to sharing the findings of case studies\, research projects or more mature innovations related to the conference theme/topics which allow you to provide a richer analysis\, description and interpretation of the work. Importantly\, a Full Paper should identify the main implications or discussion points which will be of wider interest to conference participants. The paper length is 2500 to 3500 words\, including tables\, figures and references. If your Full Paper is accepted\, the presentation time is a maximum of 15 minutes and 5 minutes for questions (i.e.\, 20 minutes in total).  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nDownload Full Paper Template\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nConcise paper – A Concise Paper allows you to present a shorter summary of your work. This presentation format is ideally suited to small projects\, new and emerging areas and works in progress. The format allows you to showcase and/or offer a brief snapshot of your work\, with a specific focus on the main findings or discussion points that should be of wider interest to conference participants. The length of a Concise Paper abstract should be 200-500 words. If your Concise Paper is accepted\, the presentation time is 10 minutes with 5 minutes for questions (i.e.\, 15 minutes in total). \n\n\n\n\nDownload Concise Paper Template\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPoster – A Poster allows you to present your work on a poster board which will be on display throughout the conference. This format is ideal for showcasing and/or offering a brief snapshot of your work in order to generate more interest and follow up conversations with conference participants. The author(s) need to bring the printed poster to the conference and attach it on the poster board when they arrive at the conference venue. There will be a dedicated poster session in the conference programme\, but we encourage presenters to be available to discuss their work during the refreshment breaks. Poster submissions are between 250 and 500 words\, including references. Authors of posters accepted for presentation will be required to prepare a maximum A0 (1189mm x 841mm) size poster for display. More details concerning poster requirements will be provided upon acceptance. \n\n\n\nGuidelines for posters: \n\n\n\nThe author(s) need to bring the printed poster to the conference and attach it to the poster board when they arrive at the conference venue. There will be a dedicated poster session in the conference programme\, but we encourage presenters to be available to discuss their work during the refreshment breaks. Authors of posters accepted for presentation will be required to prepare a maximum A0 (1189mm x 841mm) size poster for display. \n\n\n\nNote: Posters’ authors are not required to make poster presentations \n\n\n\n\nDownload Poster Submission Template\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Action Lab – upon invitation only. Action Labs give participants the opportunity to debate\, discuss and engage in lively professional dialogue on high profile topics or issues relevant to the conference theme. Each Action lab will be structured around a handful of big questions for participants to debate. \n\n\n\n\nDownload Action Lab Template\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPhD Symposium\n\n\n\nThe EDEN 2024 PhD Symposium will be organized in the frame of the conference. The Symposium\, held in previous years in Barcelona (2018)\, Bruges (2019)\, Dublin (2019)\, Timisoara (2020)\, Lisbon (2020)\, Madrid (2021)\, Tallinn (2022) and Dublin (2023) has been designed to foster the exchange of experiences and knowledge among doctoral students conducting research in the area of technology enhanced online\, digital\, open and distance learning\, and provides a valuable forum for the advancement of doctoral research. The Symposium is open to all doctoral students\, both PhD and EdDs\, and will be led by the host university with contributions from EDEN Management Board members and a panel of international experts. Doctoral candidates are invited to submit a brief Synopsis Paper of their work in progress or proposed research topic\, as there will be an opportunity to discuss your research during the Symposium. This Synopsis Paper should be a maximum of 500 words\, including references. Participation in the Symposium is not dependent on submission of a paper. \n\n\n\n\nDownload Synopsis Paper Template\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGeneral Instructions\n\n\n\nAs all submission types will be subject to a peer review process. Full Papers will be double blind peer reviewed by members of the Scientific Committee consisting of international experts working in the field. Other paper types will be peer reviewed by the conference co-Chairs and members of the Programme Committee. Authors should leave their names and affiliations blank when uploading  submission documents\, and take care to avoid details that could be used to identify contributing  authors. These include institution information\, specific funding information and clear self-citations. Authors of selected top quality Full Papers will be invited to submit an extended manuscript for publication as a scientific journal paper in EURODL. \n\n\n\n All Papers will be published in EDEN’s conference proceedings (ISSN: 2707-2819). Full papers will be published  as Ubiquity press proceedings special issue with unique DOIs. The formatting of all types of submissions should follow the guidelines and templates provided. References should follow the APA (7th) style.  Please note that authors are limited to one Full Paper in which they are the first author. There is no restriction on the number of submissions by multiple authors.  \n\n\n\nInitial submissions should not include any authors’ details \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAcceptance Criteria\n\n\n\nDecisions on acceptance will be based on the following criteria: \n\n\n\n\nOriginality\n\n\n\nInnovation\n\n\n\nQuality of scholarship\n\n\n\nContribution to new knowledge\n\n\n\nAlignment to the conference theme\n\n\n\n\nContributions outside of the main conference themes will be considered if they bring new knowledge and benefit to delegates. The Conference co-Chairs and the Scientific Committee will make the final decision as to the accepted submission format in order to ensure quality and the coherence of the conference theme. Note that some Full Paper submissions may be accepted following revisions as Concise Papers after the review process. All Full Papers will be considered for the prestigious EDEN Best Research Paper Award\, which will be presented at the Gala Dinner.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEDEN Best Research Paper Award in cooperation with The UNESCO Chair in Education and Technology for Social Change\n\n\n\nEDEN Best Research Paper Award competition is based on evaluation results on submission of Full Papers presented to the Annual Conference that follow five standard evaluation criteria: \n\n\n\n\nThe paper deals with a research question.\n\n\n\nRigorous examination/research methods are applied.\n\n\n\nFindings\, results and outcomes are convincingly presented and critically examined.\n\n\n\nConclusions are thoroughly discussed (including applicability\, transferability\, and further research.\n\n\n\nLiterature is reviewed against state of the art.\n\n\n\n\nThe composition of the honourable jury for the EDEN Best Research Paper Award is composed in cooperation with The UNESCO Chair in Education and Technology for Social Change: \n\n\n\n\nDiana Andone\, Politehnica University\, Timisoara\, Romania\n\n\n\nKathrin Otrel-Cass\, University of Graz\, Austria\n\n\n\nElena Caldirola\, University of Pavia\, Italy\n\n\n\n\nThe decision on the winner of the EDEN Best Research Paper Award will be announced on June 17th at the EDEN Annual Conference Gala Dinner in Graz\, Austria. \n\n\n\n\n\nPhD Symposium\n\n\n\nThe venue for PhD Symposium: University of Graz\, Elisabethstraße 41 \n\n\n\nNB: Please note that to register for the PhD symposium please come to the main conference building address: Resowi-Centre\, Universitätsstraße 15\, 8010 Graz\, Bauteil C\, ground floor\, foyer (left entrance) as registration tables will be set there. \n\n\n\nThe EDEN 2024 PhD Symposium will be organized in the frame of the conference. The Symposium\, held in previous years in Barcelona (2018)\, Bruges (2019)\, Dublin (2019)\, Timisoara (2020)\, Lisbon (2020)\, Madrid (2021)\, Tallinn (2022) and Dublin (2023) has been designed to foster the exchange of experiences and knowledge among doctoral students conducting research in the area of technology enhanced online\, digital\, open and distance learning\, and provides a valuable forum for the advancement of doctoral research. The Symposium is open to all doctoral students\, both PhD and EdDs\, and will be led by the host university with contributions from EDEN Management Board members and a panel of international experts. Doctoral candidates are invited to submit a brief Synopsis Paper of their work in progress or proposed research topic\, as there will be an opportunity to discuss your research during the Symposium. This Synopsis Paper should be a maximum of 500 words\, including references. Participation in the Symposium is not dependent on submission of a paper. \n\n\n\nCommittee\n\n\n\n\nKathrin Marie Otrel-Cass\, University of Graz\, Austria\n\n\n\n\n\nIris Mendel\, University of Graz\, Austria\n\n\n\n\n\nElke Höfler\, University of Graz\, Austria\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKey Dates\n\n\n\nCall for papersDecember 1\, 2023Registration opensJanuary 10\, 2024Paper submission opensJanuary 10\, 2024Deadline for paper submissions (Extended Deadline)April 5\, 2024Notification of paper admissionApril 8\, 2024Early bird registration deadlineApril 15\, 2024Authors’ registration and payment deadline  (at least 1 author of the paper)May 16\, 2024Delegates’ registration closes by Invoice payment (stays open by card)June 1\, 2024Publishing of the ProgramJune 3\, 2024Final Camera-Ready Manuscript for Full papersJune 5\, 2024Delegates’ Registration closes by card payment as wellJune 9\, 2024PhD SymposiumJune 16Gala dinner June 17Conference datesJune 16-18\, 2024ProceedingsSeptember – October 2024\n\n\n\n\n\nDiscover the Full Programme of EDEN 2024 Annual Conference in Graz:\n\n\n\n\nEDEN 2024 Annual Conference – Full Programme\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n For full experience download the mobile app ExOrdo to your mobile device (use eden2024 guide) to easy navigate and personalize the program and network with other participants (Android users  / Apple users)  \n\n\n\nSunday\, 16 June 2024\n\n\n\n\n9:00      Registration Desks Open\nLocation: Resowi-Centre\, Universitätsstraße 15\, 8010 Graz\, Bauteil C\, ground floor\, foyer (left entrance) \n\n\n\n\n9:45 – 10:00 Opening Session\nLocation: Elisabethstraße 41\, 1st floor\, 8010 Graz \n\n\n\n\n10:00 – 12:00     PhD Symposium\nLocation: Elisabethstraße 41\, 1st floor\, 8010 Graz \n\n\n\n\n12:00 – 13:00     Lunch Break\nLocation: Elisabethstraße 41 \n\n\n\n\n13:00 – 14:30     PhD Symposium \nLocation: Elisabethstraße 41\, 1st floor\, 8010 Graz \n\n\n\n\n13:00 – 18:30     Registration Desk Open / Post Display Setup\nLocation: Resowi-Centre\, Universitätsstraße 15\, 8010 Graz\, Bauteil C\, ground floor\, foyer (left entrance) \n\n\n\n\n14:30 – 15:00   Coffee Break\nLocation: Elisabethstraße 41 \n\n\n\n\n15:00 – 16:30   Journal Workshop\nLocation: Elisabethstraße 41\, 1st floor\, 8010 Graz \n\n\n\n\n18:00 – 19:30     Welcome Reception / EDEN Fellow and Senior Fellow Awards\nLocation: University Library Graz\, Universitätsplatz 3a\, 8010 Graz \n\n\n\n\n\nMonday\, 17 June 2024\n\n\n\n\n7:45 – 17:00     Registration Desk Open\nLocation: Resowi-Centre\, Universitätsstraße 15\, 8010 Graz\, Bauteil C\, ground floor\, foyer (left entrance) \n\n\n\n\n8:45 – 10:30      Opening Plenary Session\n– EDEN President’s Welcome– Chair Welcome– Local University of Graz Official Welcome – Spotlight Speaker: Francesca Maltauro\, Deputy Head of Unit Digital Education at the Directorate General for Education and Culture\, European Commission– Keynote Speaker: Lidija Kralj\, Expert for AI and Data\, Member of the EC\, UNESCO working groups\, Croatia: “Treasure Hunt in AI Land”Location: HS. 15.03 \n\n\n\n\n10:30– 11:00     Refreshment Break\nPoster ViewingLocation: Foyer  \n\n\n\n\n11:00– 12:00     Action Lab / Parallel Sessions \nMore information soon. \n\n\n\n\n12:15 – 13:00     Action Lab / Parallel Sessions \nMore information soon. \n\n\n\n\n13:00 – 14:00     Lunch Break\nLocation: Foyer \n\n\n\n\n14:00 – 15:00     Plenary Session\n– Juliane Jarke\, Professor of Digital Societies at the University of Graz\, Austria: “Does AI Dream of Risk-Free Education? The Politics and Pitfalls of Risk Mitigation in Learning Analytics”– Denise Whitelock\, EDEN DLE Vice-President for Research. Director for the Institute of Educational Technology\, The Open University\, UK– Martin Ebner\, Head of the Department Educational Technology at Graz University of Technology\, Austria: “Why Do We Still Need MOOCs For Education?”Location: HS. 15.03 \n\n\n\n\n15:15 – 16:00     Action Lab / Parallel Sessions \nMore information soon. \n\n\n\n\n16:00 – 16:30    Refreshment Break\nLocation: Foyer \n\n\n\n\n16:30 – 17:15    Action Lab / Parallel Sessions/ Journal Workshops \nMore information soon. \n\n\n\n\n19:00 – 23:30 Gala Dinner / EDEN Best Research Paper Award in cooperation with The UNESCO Chair in Education and Technology for Social Change\nLocation: Schlossberg \n\n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, 18 June 2023\n\n\n\n\n8:30 – 17:00     Registration Desk Open\nLocation: Resowi-Centre\, Universitätsstraße 15\, 8010 Graz\, Bauteil C\, ground floor\, foyer (left entrance) \n\n\n\n\n9:00 – 10:15     Plenary Session\n– Welcome to Day 2– Ron Owston\, Research Associate specializing in AI in Higher Education\, Contact North | Contact Nord\, Canada: “Personalized AI Tutoring as a Social Activity: Paradox or Possibility?” – Sabina Sägi\, Head of Research Cooperation\, EdTech Estonia: “Why Does the Tiger Leap? Towards Digital (Higher) Education–Location: HS. 15.05 \n\n\n\n\n10:30 – 11:00    Refreshment Break\nPoster Viewing \n\n\n\n\n11:00 – 12:00     Parallel sessions / Action labs \nMore information soon. \n\n\n\n\n12:15 – 13:00     Parallel sessions / Action labs \nMore information soon. \n\n\n\n\n13:00 – 14:00    Lunch Break\nPoster Viewing  \n\n\n\n\n14:00 – 14:45    EDEN Oxford Debate – “Codes of Ethics for Generative Artificial Intelligence in Education areUseless / Toothless / A Waste of Time”\nChair of the Session: Paul Prinsloo\, Research Professor in Open and Distance eLearning (ODeL) at the University of South Africa (UNISA)\, South AfricaTowards the end of 2022\, the launch of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) caught many higher education institutions (HEIs) unprepared for the range of issues advances in GenAI posed for\, inter alia\, the integrity and formats of assessment\, institutional reputation\, research and preparing staff and students for the future. HEIs were not the only ones unprepared for the range of issues GenAI raised\, and regulatory bodies and legislators scurried to develop guidelines and legislation. Initial responses in higher education were characterised by knee-jerk reactions resulting in banning the use of GenAI\, the development and deployment of GenAI checkers\, and changing student disciplinary codes. As higher education adapted to this ‘new normal’\, many HEIs embraced the potential of GenAI and institutionalised guidelines to inform the use of GenAI in teaching\, learning and research and development of codes of ethics for GenAI developers and users. International bodies such as\, but not limited to\, UNESCO published guidelines on the use of GenAI\, and the European Union is in the process of approving a draft Artificial Intelligence Act.  As the world\, and HEIs in particular make sense of this ‘new normal’ there are some that feel that the development and institutionalisation of codes of ethics are just “ethics-washing” and window-dressing as these guides act as guidelines and compliance cannot be ensured. Without legal accountability and enforcement\, the ideals of fairness\, equity\, accountability\, and transparency will remain unrealised. There are also others who points to the fact that while legislation is crucial in ensuring fairness\, equity\, accountability\, and transparency; compliance is often very difficult to monitor\, and the impact of bias and harm is often not immediately visible\, and many marginalised and vulnerable individuals and groups of individuals impacted by biased algorithms are unaware of how their choices are shaped by algorithms. Even when individuals and groups become aware of unfair and discriminatory practices\, they lack the know-how\, resources\, and access to legal representation to pursue justice and compensation. Codes of ethics’ role in sensitising developers and users regarding unethical behaviour not only make a difference\, but shapes practices and use\, in ways legislation cannot achieve. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPaul Prinsloo is a Research Professor in Open and Distance eLearning (ODeL) at the University of South Africa (Unisa). He is a visiting professor at the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN)\, a Research Associate for Contact North/Contact Nord (Canada)\, a member of the Center for Open Education Research at the Carl von Ossietzky University of Oldenburg (Germany)\, a Senior Fellow of the European Distance and E-Learning Network (EDEN)\, and serves on several editorial boards. Paul has published numerous articles in the fields of teaching and learning\, student success in distributed learning contexts\, the ethical collection\, analysis\, and use of student data in learning analytics\, and digital identities.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n15:00 – 16:00    Action Lab / Parallel Sessions\nMore information soon. \n\n\n\n\n16:10 – 17:00     Plenary Session\n– Conference Rapporteur– Panel Discussion– Closing of the conferenceLocation: HS. 15.05 \n\n\n\n\n17:00 – 17:30    Closing Reception\nLocation: Resowi-Centre\, Universitätsstraße 15\, 8010 Graz\, Bauteil C\, ground floor\, foyer (left entrance) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCommittee\n\n\n\n  Josep M. Duart\, EDEN DLE President\, Spain \n\n\n\n  Kathrin Marie Otrel-Cass\, Graz University\, Austria  \n\n\n\n• Mark Brown\, EDEN DLE Vice-President of Strategy and Communication\, Ireland \n\n\n\n• Denise Whitelock\, EDEN DLE Vice-President for Research\, UK \n\n\n\n•  Sandra Kučina Softić\, EDEN DLE Vice-President of Open Professional Collaboration\, Croatia \n\n\n\n• Airina Volungevičienė\, Lithuania \n\n\n\n• Helga Dorner\, Hungary \n\n\n\n• Alfredo Soeiro\, Portugal \n\n\n\n• Mart Laanpere\, Estonia \n\n\n\n• Antonella Poce\, Italy \n\n\n\n• Wim E.A. Van Petegem\, Belgium \n\n\n\n• Vlad Mihăescu\, Romania \n\n\n\n• Elena Trepule\, Lithuania \n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\nAttention!  \n\n\n\nGala dinner tickets are selling out! Please do not delay your registration to the conference to secure a ticket to a splendid Gala dinner on the hill with Graz views around! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFind below the Registration Fees for EDEN 2024 Annual Conference in Graz hosted by University of Graz\, Austria. Registration for EDEN 2024 Annual Conference is now open:  \n\n\n\n\nRegister Now\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOnce in the conference\, registration center will be set in Resowi-Centre\, Universitätsstraße 15\, 8010 Graz\, Bauteil C\, ground floor\, foyer (left entrance). \n\n\n\nKey Dates: \n\n\n\nRegistration opens: 10 January 2024 \n\n\n\nEarly Bird Registration Deadline: 15 April 2024 \n\n\n\nRegistration Fees*Registration Fees – Early Bird Member€ 430\,00Registration Fees – Early Bird Non Member€ 490\,00Registration Fees – Late Member€ 480\,00Registration Fee – Late Non Member€ 550\,00Registration Fees – Early Bird PhD Students€ 350\,00Registration Fees – Late PhD Students€ 380\,00\n\n\n\n* Inclusive of Gala Dinner \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nCancellation Policy\n\n\n\n1. VISA Cancellations\n\n\n\nIn case of not getting entry VISA\, as proved through documents\, refund 100% of the payment will be provided to the account from which payment was done. Valid up to 30 days before the start of the conference.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2. Other Cancellations\n\n\n\nDelegates \n\n\n\n\nRegistrations cancelled for attendees 60 days prior to the start of the conference will be refunded 100%.\n\n\n\nRegistrations cancelled for attendees 59 – 30 days prior to the start of the conference will be refunded 75%.\n\n\n\nRegistrations cancelled for attendees 29 – 15 days prior to the start of the conference will be refunded 25%.\n\n\n\nCancelations 14 days and less prior to the start of the conference will not be refunded.\n\n\n\n\nPlease note that in all cases banking and transfer costs incurred through payment processing platforms such as Stripe or other financial and administrative intermediaries will not be refundable and will be deducted from the refunded amount\, if applicable. \n\n\n\nOrganizer  \n\n\n\n\nThe Organizer will always have the right to cancel/postpone the event or change the conference venue. In this case\, delegates can claim a refund of 100% of the registration fee previously paid to the Organizer\, but never the costs of accommodation or travel.\n\n\n\nConference organisers cannot accept refund requests from the conference delegates/attendees from cancelled flights and/or natural disasters/calamities.\n\n\n\nThe organizers will not accept any liability for personal injuries or for loss or damage to property belonging to the delegates/attendees\, either during or after the conference.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe main venue of the conference is: University of Graz\, Resowi-Centre\, Universitätsstraße 15\, 8010 Graz \n\n\n\nHost Institution\n\n\n\nThis year’s EDEN conference will take place in Austria at the Karl-Franzens University of Graz. The University of Graz\, founded in 1585\, is Austria’s second oldest university and one of the largest in the country. Numerous outstanding scientists\, including six Nobel Prize winners\, have taught and researched here. \n\n\n\nWith 30\,000 students and 4\,700 employees\, it makes a decisive contribution to the vibrant life of the Styrian capital. Its geographical location favours a lively scientific\, economic and cultural exchange with south-eastern Europe\, from which the city benefits just as much as its educational institutions. \n\n\n\nAs a comprehensive university\, the University of Graz regards itself as an international institution for education and research committed to research and teaching for the benefit of society. It is our policy to maintain freedom in research and teaching\, which permanently commits us to social\, political and technological developments. Increasing flexibilisation and globalisation are the essential frame conditions. \n\n\n\nThe main venue of the conference is: University of Graz\, Foyer Universitätsstraße 15 Erdgeschoss \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGraz\, Austria\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThe sights of Graz – this doesn’t just mean Schlossberg\, Kunsthaus or different architecture. This diversity and creative vision are the reason why Graz was named a UNESCO City of Design. Therefore\, the city now officially belongs to their international network of forward-looking places. There are only ten other cities in the world to have received this award and who can now call themselves a “City of Design”\, including Berlin\, Montreal and Buenos Aires. \n\n\n\nThe “City of Design” title reflects the active attitude and expression of an urban culture\, focusing on conscious design of the city environment as a central value. In Graz this can be seen not only in the spectacular architecture of recent years – such as the Kunsthaus\, Murinsel\, botanical gardens\, university buildings\, and much more. It above all demonstrates enormous potential in very different disciplines. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n10 Best Thing To Do In Graz \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore Information About Graz\n\n\n\n\nHost Venue \n\n\n\nThe conference will start on Sunday 16th June 2024 in the Elisabethstraße 41 which is very close to the main University. The next two days will take place in the RESOWI Center. The central city is a 20 minutes walk or 15 minutes by bus. Student helpers and signs will direct delegates to the registration desk\, welcome reception and presentation rooms.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccommodation \n\n\n\nWhile Graz has many accommodation options\, June is a popular month for tourists so conference participants are advised to book early. Thanks to the size of Graz\, it is very easy to get to the University by walking\, by bike\, bus\, or tram. Here you can find more information about mobility in Graz (buses & trams\, bike/car rental\, taxi services: Mobility in Graz | Graz Tourism (graztourismus.at) \n\n\n\nThe following hotel options are recommended due to their close proximity to the conference venue and their quality.  \n\n\n\nThe following hotels have offered a reduced EDEN delegates rates: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDas Weitzer\n\n\n\nWeitzer is located right in the Old Town\, directly by the Mur\, just a few steps from the eye‑catching Kunsthaus (Kunsthaus Graz: 19 Museen und 1 Zoo in Graz und der Steiermark (museum-joanneum.at)) and very near to Schlossberg (where the Gala Dinner took place). The University can be reached with 27 minutes by walk or 20 minutes by bus/tram which are right in front of the hotel.  \n\n\n\nMore information you can find here: Hotel Weitzer | Graz Austria. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nParkhotel Graz\n\n\n\nThe Parkhotel Graz has been an integral part of the history of Graz for decades. It is not only the countless historical pictures or the antique furniture that make this long tradition omnipresent. The Parkhotel is very near to the University (15 minutes of walk und 11 minutes by bus) and numerous parks and gardens in Graz.  \n\n\n\nMore information you can find here: Parkhotel Graz: Traditional Luxury since 1574 (parkhotel-graz.at) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nHotel Feichtinger\n\n\n\nHotel Feichtinger is situated in the center of Graz\, in close proximity (a 5 minute walk) to the city’s famous main square. The University can be reached in 30 minutes by walk or 20 min by bus.  \n\n\n\nMore information you can find here:Startseite – Hotel Feichtinger – Buchen Sie ihr Zimmer mitten im Grazer Stadtzentrum (hotel-feichtinger.at) \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nTravel\n\n\n\nGraz Airport \n\n\n\nThe following Airlines regularly fly to Graz: Lufthansa\, Austrian Airlines\, Eurowings\, KLM \n\n\n\nFrom Graz Airport you can catch a taxi into the city center (apprx. 25€)\, a fast train (S5) to the city center for 3€ or buses also 3€. \n\n\n\nLink: Fahrplan – ÖBB (oebb.at) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nVienna Airport\n\n\n\nAll major airlines arrive conveniently at Vienna airport. Direct trains to Graz (sometimes a change at Vienna main station) cost approximately 15-25€ + 3€ for a seat reservation (recommended).  \n\n\n\nFlixbus from Vienna airport to Graz for 20€.  \n\n\n\nLink: Bus Wien Flughafen nach Graz – Günstig tickets buchen (flixbus.at) \n\n\n\nCity transport in Graz please use the App “BusBahnBim” for timetables and connections and “GrazMobil” for buying bus tickets.  \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nSocial Programme\n\n\n\nAttention!  \n\n\n\nGala dinner tickets are selling out! Please do not delay your registration to the conference to secure a ticket to a splendid Gala dinner on the hill with Graz views around! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWelcome Reception \nWelcome Reception: University Library at the University of GrazDate: Sunday\, 16.06.2024 Hour: 18:00 – 19:30 p.m. EDEN Graz Annual Conference 2024 Welcome Reception will be held in the renovated and extended University Library at the University of Graz. A prominent feature is the glass cube that cantilevers out over the historically protected library and becomes the eye-catcher of the campus. The 18-metre-long overhang creates a clear separation between old and new. The renovation included the removal of additions around the historic structure\, the restoration of the original 19th century façade and the construction of a spacious glass foyer. In addition\, a new lecture hall with 430 seats and a transparent cube for 650 study and workstations for students were created. An artistic element by Anna Artaker\, an enlarged historical illustration in sgraffito technique for perspective drawing\, was integrated into the underside of the new part of the building and gives the library an additional dimension\, while at the same time referring to the medium of books\, which are archived and made accessible there. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOfficial Welcome From University of Graz \nDate: Monday\, 17.06.2024Hour: 08:45 – 10:30 a.m. \n\n\n\n\nGala Dinner\nGala Dinner: Schlossberg Restaurant EDEN Graz AC Gala dinner takes place Monday\, June 17\, 2024 at 19:00 p.m. The SCHLOSSBERG restaurant is located on the hill 467 metres above sea level. We recommend using the Schlossberg Funicular railway to reach the SCHLOSSBERG restaurant. The funicular railway runs every 15 minutes until midnight and stops right by the restaurant. There are four ways to get to the top of the 473-metre high Schlossberg:– on the Schlossberg Funicular railway (recommendation)– in the glass lift that ascends inside the mountain (entrance via Schlossbergplatz)– on foot up the Schlossbergstiege stairs (start at the Schlossbergplatz)– on foot via Karmeliterplatz You can obtain funicular tickets via the free “GrazMobil” app. Besides\, ticket vending machines are available on all trams\, all buses and at selected locations (in the buses only cashless payment is possible\, in the trams and at the stops it is also possible to pay with cash à buy your ticket for example at the Hauptbahnhof\, Hauptplatz or Jakominiplatz.– Hourly ticket: € 3\,00– 24-hour ticket: € 6\,40 You can also buy your ticket at the entrance of the Schlossberg funicular railway (at the sales counter or if its closed\, directly at the driver). For visitors of the old city centre is there a special service of the “Altstadtbim”: free travel by tram through the historic part of the city. Read all about the “Altstadtbim” here.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClosing Reception\nDate: Tuesday\, 18.06.2024Hour: 17:00 – 17:30 p.m. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAction Lab – European University Alliances – What Can We Do Better For Digital Transformation?”\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMonday 17th June 2024 at 11.00 -12.00 – DiscussionSandra Kučina SoftićChairEDEN Vice President EDEN representative in the EU Commission Working Group on Higher Education Vanessa Debiais-SaintonOpening PresentationHead of Unit Higher Education\, EC – DG EAC Andreas RaggautzOpening PresentationUniversity of Graz Arqus Network \n\n\n\nOpening the floor for group discussion of participating University Alliance. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMonday 17th June 2024 at 12.15 – 13.00 – Presentations of European University Alliances\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe kindly invite you to submit your proposal for presentation in this session and take this opportunity to network and share your best experiences with other European University Alliances!  In case of more interest\, we may add another session for presentations of European University Alliances.  \n\n\n\nPlease register and submit your proposal HERE choosing the format of a Concise paper. Find more about the EDEN Graz Annual Conference 2024 and Call for papers \n\n\n\nThe European strategy for universities and the European Universities Initiative have ambitious objectives for European higher education. It includes developing innovative models of transnational cooperation. European University Alliances\, however\, face several challenges if they want to develop and build meaningful and working networks\, that ensure the (long-term) sustainability of their partnerships. These may include challenges\, i.e.\, on how to set up European degrees\, ensure good governance\, protect academic freedom and/or support research integrity\, ensure interoperability\, and develop solutions that are created jointly and not separately. “Piecemeal” approaches offer suboptimal solutions that still generate high transaction costs.  \n\n\n\nIn this Action Lab\, we invite you to join and share your insights/experiences on University Alliances roles for digital transformation of higher education. Since Universities may be at times sluggish and slow to respond to rapidly changing social\, technical\, and educational conditions take this Action Lab as an opportunity to reflect on examples when EUAs supported the opportunity across different University partners to develop and implement new educational approaches and why they functioned as innovation spaces and testing grounds in higher education\, as well as organizational formats that offered flexible and student-centered learning.
URL:https://eden-europe.eu/event/eden-2024-annual-conference/
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SUMMARY:EDEN NAP Webinar - Reimagining Assessment: Integrating Durable Skills and Leveraging AI Technologies
DESCRIPTION:Description \n\n\n\nIn the evolving landscape of education\, traditional assessment methods are being reevaluated to better reflect the critical and enduring skills needed for success in the 21st century. This webinar delves into innovative approaches to assessment that emphasize credentials and skills over rote learning. Furthermore\, artificial intelligence can provide more personalized learning experiences and accurate assessments\, thus transforming educational outcomes. The discussion will cover current advances in AI-based and non-AI-based assessment tools\, ethical considerations\, and future possibilities for seamlessly incorporating AI into educational frameworks. \n\n\n\nType of session: presentations with discussion \n\n\n\nDate: Thursday\, 23 May 2024\, 16:30 (CET) \n\n\n\n\nRegistration Form\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nModerator\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nCarlo De Medio\, Research Fellow\, Department of Education Sciences\, University of Roma Tre\, Italy\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCarlo De Medio is a research fellow\, at the Department of Education Sciences\, University of Roma Tre. He has been collaborating with the Center for Museum Didactics (Univ. Roma Tre) since 2019 and has taken part in national and European research in the field of museum education\, development of transversal and digital skills\, promotion and evaluation of Critical Thinking\, innovative teaching methodologies \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeakers\n\n\n\n\nOu Lydia Liu\, Associate Vice President of Research\, ETS\, United States\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOu Lydia Liu\, Associate Vice President of Research at ETS\, she is a globally recognized expert in assessment of critical skills and competencies in higher education and workforce. She has also managed large-scale grants awarded by government and private funding agencies in the U.S. and international countries including India\, China\, and Korea. Dr. Liu has authored and coauthored over 100 peer-reviewed journal articles\, research reports\, and book chapters in the fields of applied measurement\, higher education\, and science assessment. Her research appeared in Science\, Nature Human Behavior\, Educational Researcher\, and other influential outlets. She delivered over 100 invited seminars and peer-reviewed conference presentations domestically and internationally. Dr. Liu was inducted as an AERA Fellow in 2023\, and received the 2019 Robert Linn Memorial Lecture Award\, and the 2011 National Council on Measurement in Education Jason Millman Promising Measurement Scholar Award in recognition of her original and extensive research in learning outcomes assessment in higher education and K-12 science assessment. Dr. Liu holds a doctorate in Quantitative Methods and Evaluation from the University of California\, Berkeley. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAntonella Poce\, Full Professor in Experimental Pedagogy at the department of History\, Heritage\, Education and Society – University of Roma Tor Vergata\, Italy / EDEN DLE Management Board Member\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAntonella Poce is presently full Professor in Experimental Pedagogy at the department of History\, Heritage\, Education and Society – University of Roma Tor Vergata\, where She teaches Experimental Pedagogy\, Educational Research Methodology\, Museum Education. From December 2020 to February 2023\, was employed as full professor in the same subject at the Dept. of Education and Humanities\, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia\, where she started and chaired the INTELLECT International Research Centre for Research into Heritage and Museum Education\, Well-being and Teaching Technology. She presently coordinates the following joint (UNIMORE/UNIROMATRE) post graduate degrees: annual “Empirical Studies in Museum Education ” and biennial post graduate course “Advanced Studies in Heritage Education”.Her research concerns innovative teaching practices in higher education at national and international level. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nPalitha Edirisingha\, Associate Professor of Education at the School of Education\, University of Leicester\, UK\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPalitha Edirisingha is an Associate Professor of Education at the School of Education\, University of Leicester\, UK. He is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. His research\, teaching and PhD supervision interests are on digital technologies and their application to teaching and learning\, and internationalisation of Higher Education. Currently he is involved in a University of Leicester-funded project to explore the potential of the Large Language Models for learning using custom-designed GPTs (based on the recent release of ChatGPT4) involving three Departments (Museum Studies\, Medicine\, and Education). Palitha leads two distance learning programmes at the University of Leicester: MA International Education\, and Post-Graduate Certificate in Learning Technologies. He is also an Associate Editor of the Journal “Interactive Learning Environments” and a topic board member of the journal “Education Sciences”.
URL:https://eden-europe.eu/event/eden-nap-webinar-reimagining-assessment-integrating-durable-skills-and-leveraging-ai-technologies/
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SUMMARY:EDEN NAP Webinar - Using Interactive Live Broadcasts For Developing Students’ Practical Skills
DESCRIPTION:Description \n\n\n\nPractical and practice-based learning is highly valued for introducing students to the distinctive practices\, concepts\, and values of various disciplines. However\, this type of learning may be difficult or daunting for some online and distance students to access.   \n\n\n\nIn this session we will explore how live and interactive web broadcasts can be used to introduce students to practical learning or unfamiliar environments\, and how a scaffolded approach can help students participate in decision-making to drive a practical investigation. The presenters will give an overview of their work\, before opening the session for questions and discussion from attendees.  \n\n\n\nTrevor Collins will present how Stadium Live (a webcasting platform used at the Open University UK) was developed to engage students in live interactive learning in different settings. Sarah Davies will share her experience of using this system for field-based teaching\, the range of communication strategies involved\, and how a flexible teaching framework enables a study to be guided by student responses. Janine Maddison will show how live interactive work can further involve students as participants by sharing her experience of co-producing live broadcasts using a ‘students as partners’ approach at Newcastle University.   \n\n\n\nQ+A and discussion will follow.  \n\n\n\nType of session: presentations with discussion \n\n\n\n\nRegistration Form\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nModerator\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nFiona Aiken\, Senior Lecturer\, Staff Tutor in the STEM Faculty\, School of Environment\, Earth and Ecosystem Sciences\, The Open University\, UK\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFiona Aiken is a Senior Lecturer\, Staff tutor in the STEM faculty\, School of Environment\, Earth and Ecosystem Sciences with the Open University\, UK. She is a home worker\, living in Northern Ireland. Fiona started out as an Associate lecturer with the Open University in 1993 teaching general Science and Environmental Science modules at all levels. In her current role she manages a team of Associate Lecturers on environmental science modules and is the scholarship lead for her school. \n\n\n\nFiona’s current research interests are in educational research focussing on where improvements can be made to the student experience. One current project is looking at how students can be better supported in using the print resources which are sent to students who can’t access module resources online. A second project is researching the levels of eco-anxiety that students experience on environment modules and developing resources to help students build resilience and addresstheir eco-anxiety. \n\n\n\nFiona is a peer reviewer for two journals\, Open Learning: The Journal of Open and Distance Learning and Higher Education: Skills and Work-based Learning. She has presented at the EDEN workshop in Barcelona in 2018\, the EDEN workshop in Dubrovnik in 2022 and the EDEN conference in Dublin 2023. She also regularly attends the online EDEN NAP webinars. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeakers\n\n\n\n\nTrevor Collins\, Senior Research Fellow at The Open University’s Knowledge Media Institute\, UK.\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTrevor Collins (he/him) is a Senior Research Fellow at The Open University’s Knowledge Media Institute. His research interests are in the design and use of technology to enhance teaching and learning. He is the Director of The OpenSTEM Labs\, which supports practical and practice-based learning at a distance.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nSarah Davies\, Senior Lecturer in Environmental Science at the Open University\, UK\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSarah Davies (she/her) is a Senior Lecturer in Environmental Science at the Open University\, UK\, with research interests in technology-enhanced learning in the earth and environmental sciences\, particularly involving fieldwork learning and inclusion. Together with Open University colleagues\, she teaches fieldwork to distance learning students through live interactive ‘fieldcasts’.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nJanine Maddison\, Postgraduate Researcher at Newcastle University\, UK\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJanine Maddison (she/her) is a postgraduate researcher at Newcastle University researching the pedagogic benefits of the virtual world to enhance fieldwork. Previously an Education Development Officer with the Field Studies Council\, Janine worked teaching and developing fieldwork approaches. She works with exam boards and subject associations providing fieldwork support\, training and resources to the teacher community. 
URL:https://eden-europe.eu/event/eden-nap-webinar-using-interactive-live-broadcasts-for-developing-students-practical-skills/
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SUMMARY:Knowledge Building Event - Micro-Credentialing Readiness: Conditions for Maturity and Impact
DESCRIPTION:Description \n\n\n\nThe aim of the event is to discuss the building movement of micro-credentialing in education\, training and labour\, linked with the European Approach to Microcredentials for Lifelong Learning and Employability. The focus will be placed on institutional readiness and conditions for reaching maturity and impact. The goal is to contribute to a European level conversation examining the conditions and drivers required for successful adoption\, implementation and widespread impact across the European education and training sectors. The conversation will also consider ‘what’s next’ in 2024 and beyond and contribute dialogue to a consensus-driven approach for micro-credentialing maturity and impact. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEuropean Digital Education Hub\n\n\n\nThe European Digital Education Hub (EDEH) is an initiative of the European Commission\, funded by the Erasmus+ programme (2021-2027) and operated by a consortium of eleven organisations\, under a service contract with the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). \n\n\n\nEDEN Digital Learning Europe Knowledge Building team is actively contributing to this Hub. \n\n\n\nMonthly innovative events are organised to discover and debate which are the current and future challenges of the digital transformation of education. \n\n\n\n\nOfficial Agenda\n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\n\nModerator\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nMitchell Peters\, Senior Researcher\, Unit of Skills Foresight and Labour Market Analysis\, Universitat Oberta de Catalunya\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMitchell Peters is a research lead in the Unit of Skills Foresight and Labour Market Analysis\, at the Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC). In the field of educational technology\, his research interests include lifelong learning for employability and online higher education with an emphasis on interdisciplinary\, mixed methods\, and critical perspectives. He has published in leading peer-reviewed journals such as the British Journal of Educational Technology\, Higher Education Research and Development\, and the Australasian of Educational Technology. Currently he is UOC lead on a range of European projects on micro-credentialing\, reskilling and upskilling in European higher education. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeakers\n\n\n\n\nPaul den Hertog\, Senior Advisor\, SURF\, The Netherlands\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPaul den Hertog is a retired DJ\, sailor\, design thinker and technology-consultant with a strong believe in the positive effect of education on both individuals and society. He is very motivated to contribute to flexible education and lifelong learning\, applying emerging technologies in new contexts. Currently\, he spends most of his time working on the design and implementation of the european digital identity wallet and micro-credentials. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nPadmasheela Kiiskilä\, (TAU) Researcher\, Tampere University\, Finland\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPadmasheela Kiiskilä is a doctoral researcher NOVI unit\, her current focus is on Micro-credentials from organisational perspective through the lens of knowledge management. Research is done as part of one the EU Commission initiatives\, ECIU University (a Consortium of 14 European universities). Her current work involves working with the ECIU alliance partners in figuring out best way to offer and issue micro-credentials to all learners and how these micro-credentials can be used to enhance learner understanding of their competences and skills thus opening them to flexible learning pathways to achieve their goals. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nLena Patterson\, Interim Assistant Dean\, Programs at Toronto Metropolitan University\, Canada\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLena Patterson is Interim Assistant Dean\, Programs\, at The G. Raymond Chang School of Continuing Education at Toronto Metropolitan University where she oversees programming in service of continuing education learners. Prior to her interim appointment\, Lena was Program Director\, Microcredentials for three years where she established the award winning Curv microcredential program and strategy for the school. She has eleven years experience in higher education and nonprofit leadership focused on open education\, online and technology-enabled teaching and learning\, education and industry pathways\, and microcredentials. Lena is the current President of the Ontario Council for University Lifelong Learning (OCULL) and incoming Co-Chair of the Council for Credential Innovation.
URL:https://eden-europe.eu/event/knowledge-building-event-micro-credentialing-readiness-conditions-for-maturity-and-impact/
CATEGORIES:European Digital Education Hub
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SUMMARY:Knowledge Building Event - Beyond the Virtual Learning Environments: Looking at Learning Platforms in a Post-Pandemic World
DESCRIPTION:Description \n\n\n\nThe aim of the event is to examine the choices of learning platform for a range of learners\, in cross-sectorial perspective\, in the context of an increased shift to hybrid learning since the Covid-19 pandemic.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEuropean Digital Education Hub\n\n\n\nThe European Digital Education Hub (EDEH) is an initiative of the European Commission\, funded by the Erasmus+ programme (2021-2027) and operated by a consortium of eleven organisations\, under a service contract with the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). \n\n\n\nEDEN Digital Learning Europe Knowledge Building team is actively contributing to this Hub. \n\n\n\nMonthly innovative events are organised to discover and debate which are the current and future challenges of the digital transformation of education. \n\n\n\n\nOfficial Agenda\n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\n\nModerator\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nMartin Weller\, Professor of Educational Technology\, The Open University\, UK\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMartin Weller is Professor of Educational Technology and his interest has always been in the application of new technology to academic practice. He leads the OER Hub research team\, running a portfolio of projects examining the impact of open educational practices. He joined the OU in 1995\, as a Lecturer in Artificial Intelligence. He chaired the OU’s first major elearning course\, T171\, in 1999 with nearly 15\,000 students. This involved a number of strategic shifts in the OU to make in an online provider. He was the first director of the VLE\, recommending the adoption of Moodle. He is currently academic director for the Learning Design project and also Director of the OER Hub. His research area is in open education and digital scholarship – He blogs about this\, and have authored two books\, The Digital Scholar and the Battle for Open (both available under open licence). \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeakers\n\n\n\n\nOrna Farell\, Associate Professor of Education\, Institute of Education\, Dublin City University\, Dublin\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrna Farrell is Associate Professor specialising in digital education based in the School of Policy and Practice\, Institute of Education at Dublin City University (DCU). Orna’s research interests include online pedagogy\, online student success and engagement\, eportfolio and open educational practice. She has a growing publication record in her fields of interest\, including a range of book chapters\, journal articles\, invited presentations and conference papers. She has published in high ranking journals such as Distance Education\, the Journal of Interactive Media in Education\, Research in Learning Technology\, and the International Journal of Educational Technology in Higher Education. Orna is chair of the European Distance and E-Learning (EDEN) Network of Academics and Professionals (NAP) committee and a fellow of EDEN. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDominic Orr\, Senior Advisor digital Atingi.org & Adj. Prof. for Educational Management\, Nova Gorica University\, Slovenia\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDominic Orr is adjunct professor for educational management at the University of Nova Gorica\, Slovenia\, team lead at GIZ for a digital learning platform called atingi.org and\, until recently\, research lead at the learning platform Kiron Open Higher Education. He follows and shapes educational reform through his work. In 2020 a publication he co-authored on the future of higher education in 2030 was published by Springer. He has worked as an external consultant for the OECD\, UNESCO and the World Bank.
URL:https://eden-europe.eu/event/knowledge-building-event-beyond-the-virtual-learning-environments-looking-at-learning-platforms-in-a-post-pandemic-world/
CATEGORIES:European Digital Education Hub
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SUMMARY:Open Education Week 2024 - GenAI Role Related to OER - How Teaching and Learning Can Benefit From It
DESCRIPTION:Description\n\n\n\nGenAIs play a crucial role in Open Educational Resources (OER) by improving the accessibility\, equity\, inclusivity and effectiveness of teaching and learning materials. Through advanced natural language processing and personalised learning algorithms\, GenAIs can tailor content to the individual needs of learners\, promoting a more adaptive and engaging educational experience. In addition\, they contribute to the creation of high-quality OER by generating educational content\, assessments and interactive resources\, expanding the availability of diverse and innovative educational materials. Accordingly\, it is important to take the lead in the AI era. \n\n\n\nJoin us in this session organised in collaboration with International Council For Open and Distance Education\, OER Advocacy Committee and discuss with experts on the topic of GenAI\, OER and high-quality teaching and learning in the digital age. \n\n\n\nFormat: Panel discussion – Joint EDEN DLE/ICDE event \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRecording\n\n\n\n\nModerator\n\n\n\n\nSandra Kučina Softić\, EDEN Vice-President\, University Computing Centre\, Croatia\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSandra Kučina Softić is the Assistant Director at the University of Zagreb University Computing Centre SRCE (Croatia). She is also the Head of the E-learning Centre at SRCE. She has 25 years of experience working in higher education. Her work is focused on monitoring and fostering e-learning in Croatian higher education and providing support and advice to institutions\, teachers\, and students in the implementation of new technologies in learning and teaching. She has a master’s degree in Digital Education at the University of Edinburgh (United Kingdom) and PhD in Information and Communication Technologies at the University of Zagreb (Croatia). In 2021\, she authored a book on digital transformation in higher education published in Croatian. She is the president of the European Distance and E-learning Network EDEN\, elected in 2019. She is a member of the Management Board of the EDEN DLE. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresenters\n\n\n\n\nEbba Ossiannilsson\, Board Member of the International Council for Open and Distance Education and Chair of the ICDE OER Advocacy Committee\, Sweden\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEbba Ossiannilsson\, Sweden\, is an independent\, internationally recognized consultant\, expert\, influencer\, researcher and international quality assessor in the field of open\, flexible online and distance education for international and national universities and authorities. Her particular focus is on quality\, innovation\, leadership\, personalized learning and well-being in the context of UNESCO’s SDG 4\, the future of education and the new social contract. Ossiannilsson is a board member of the International Council for Open and Distance Education and Chair of the ICDE OER Advocacy Committee. Ossiannilsson has won several international awards\, championships and ambassadorships. \n\n\n\nDownload Presentation \n\n\n\n\n\n\nGila Kurtz\, Dean of the Faculty of Instructional Technologies at the Holon Institute of Technology (HIT)\, Israel \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGila Kurtz is the Dean of the Faculty of Instructional Technologies at the Holon Institute of Technology (HIT) in Israel. She has a wealth of experience\, having served as the Academic Vice President at a company specializing in e-learning solutions for the corporate sector for several years. Other positions:  a member of the Steering Committee of the European Distance and E-Learning Network (EDEN) and the Editor-in-Chief of The Interdisciplinary Journal of E-Skills and Lifelong Learning (IJELL). Gila has been a visiting scholar at the University of Maryland University College\, University of California Berkeley\, Syracuse University and University Roma\, TRE.She recently published a position paper:  HIGHER EDUCATION AND GENERATIVE AI (GENAI) IN ISRAEL OPPORTUNITIES\, CHALLENGES AND RECOMMENDATIONS\, : https://facultyprojects.telem-hit.net/HigherEducationGenAI/En/ \n\n\n\nDownload Presentation \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRosa Leonor Ulloa Cazarez\, Full-time professor at Universidad de Guadalajara\, Mexico\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRosa Leonor Ulloa Cazarez\, Ph.D in Information Technologies and Ms.C. in Education management and policies. Full-time professor at Universidad de Guadalajara\, National researcher in Mexico (level 1) and ICDE OERAC ambassador. Her research profile includes Innovation management and development\,  online education\, student performance and learning analytics. \n\n\n\nJoint Presentation With Ebba Ossiannilsson \n\n\n\n\n\n\nIlona Buchem\, Professor for Media and Communication at Berlin University of Applied Science\, Germany\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIlona Buchem is Professor for Media and Communication at Berlin University of Applied Sciences\, Faculty I Economics and Social Sciences (W2 Professor). Ilona Buchem is the Head of the Communications Lab\, which designs and implements innovative Teaching and Learning Szenarios with cutting-edge technologies such as Humanoid Robots\, Virtual Reality\, Artificial Intelligence and Open Badges. Ilona Buchem teaches courses in bachelor and master programs including Digital Economy (BSc.) and Media Information Science (MSc). Ilona Buchem has been designing and delivering technology-enhanced learning (TEL) for over 20 years. Ilona Buchem has been involved in a number of national and international projects aiming at enhancing Open Education\, especially through fostering cooperation in higher education and with industry \n\n\n\nDownload Presentation
URL:https://eden-europe.eu/event/open-education-week-2024-genai-role-related-to-oer-how-teaching-and-learning-can-benefit-from-it/
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SUMMARY:Open Education Week 2024 - Rethinking Digital Assessment in the Age of GenAI
DESCRIPTION:Description\n\n\n\nJoin us for this insightful webinar\, where we bring together three international experts in educational technologies\, digital assessment\, and artificial intelligence. In the age of GenAI\, understanding its impact on learners’ assessment is very important. This event aims to provide educators with insights into redesigning digital assessment strategies to meet the challenges and potential posed by GenAI. Also\, AI-specific competencies\, defined within the AI Pioneers project\, will be introduced as part of the supplement of the DigCompEdu framework. \n\n\n\nFormat:  presentations with discussions \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRecording\n\n\n\n\nModerator\n\n\n\n\nGiedrė Tamoliūnė\, Lecturer and Researcher at Education Academy\, Vytautas Magnus University\, Lithuania \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGiedrė Tamoliūnė is a lecturer and researcher at Education Academy\, Vytautas Magnus University\, involved in European and national scientific and applied projects that focus on different aspects of technology-enhanced teaching and learning\, e.g.\, AI Pioneers\, DigiProf\, Digital micro-credentials in higher education\, OER-Codex. Her research interests focus on technology-enhanced teaching and learning in higher education\, lifelong learning\, open education\, and adult education. For the last several years\, she has actively researched learning analytics for teaching and learning\, micro-credentials\, and digital assessment. She has been a Steering Committee member of the EDEN Network of Academics and Professionals (NAP) since 2023. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresenters\n\n\n\n\nGraham Attwell\, Director of the Spanish Research and Sevelopment SME\, Pontydysgu\, Greece\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGraham Attwell is Director of the Spanish research and development SME\, Pontydysgu. He has a degree in History and his current work as part of the European AI Pioneers project is looking at how interdisciplinary approaches to Generative AI can foster capacity building in Education and new understandings of innovation and knowledge development. \n\n\n\nDownload Presentation \n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrna Farell\, Associate Professor\, Institute of Education at Dublin City University (DCU)\, Ireland\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrna Farrell is an Associate Professor specialising in digital education based in the School of Policy and Practice\, Institute of Education at Dublin City University (DCU). Orna’s research interests include online pedagogy\, online student success and engagement\, eportfolio\, and open educational practice. She has a growing publication record in her fields of interest\, including a range of book chapters\, journal articles\, invited presentations\, and conference papers. She has published in high-ranking journals such as Distance Education\, the Journal of Interactive Media in Education\, Research in Learning Technology\, and the International Journal of Educational Technology in Higher Education. Orna is chair of the European Distance and E-Learning (EDEN) Network of Academics and Professionals (NAP) committee and a fellow of EDEN. \n\n\n\nDownload Presentation \n\n\n\n\n\n\nGeorge Bekiaridis\, Director of Active Citizens Partnership\, Greece\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGeorge Bekiaridis is Director of Active Citizens Partnership\, a Non-Profit organization in Greece. He has a bachelor’s degree in informatics and a master’s degree in Distance Learning. He specialized in research and development into digital pedagogies and technology-enhanced learning. George Bekiaridis participated as a researcher in AI Pioneers\, Taccle AI\, and AI@School projects. \n\n\n\nDownload Presentation
URL:https://eden-europe.eu/event/open-education-week-2024-rethinking-digital-assessment-in-the-age-of-genai/
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SUMMARY:Open Education Week 2024 - Future Skills for a World Shaped by AI
DESCRIPTION:Description\n\n\n\n“AIComp – Future Skills for a Life World Shaped by AI” marks a pioneering endeavor in the realm of educational and professional development. It is developed through the NextEducation Research Group and presents the most comprehensive study to date on the subject. It sheds light on the evolving requirements that professionals face in both their careers and personal lives in an era increasingly influenced by artificial intelligence. \n\n\n\nThis groundbreaking study stands out as the first to adopt a fully action-competence-oriented approach\, reconstructing an empirical competency model directly from the data gathered from over 1\,600 professionals. The European skill model AIComp (Artificial Intelligence Competences) was meticulously developed through the collaborative efforts of the AI-Campus and AI-Campus Hub projects\, alongside with 13 partners from education\, research and industry. \n\n\n\nBy delving into the competency needs that emerge as AI becomes more integral to our professional and personal spheres\, AIComp offers invaluable insights into preparing for a future where artificial intelligence shapes significant aspects of our existence. This study not only maps out the terrain of future skills but also pioneers a methodological approach that promises to influence how we understand and respond to the demands of a world transformed by AI \n\n\n\nFormat:  presentations with discussions \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRecording\n\n\n\n\nModerator\n\n\n\n\nEmily Rauch\, Academic Sssistant at the Baden-Württemberg Cooperative State University\, Germany \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEmily Rauch has been working as an academic assistant at the Baden-Württemberg Cooperative State University at the Chair of Educational Management and Lifelong Learning since 2021. She studied European Culture and History of Ideas in her Bachelor’s and Master’s degree at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology. As a research assistant\, she already built up the team’s public relations since 2020 and continues to be responsible for the websites and social media as content manager. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresenters\n\n\n\n\nUlf-Daniel Ehlers\, Full Professor for Educational Management and Lifelong Learning at the Baden-Wurttemberg Cooperative State University\, Germany\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUlf-Daniel Ehlers is founder of mindful-leaders.net\, serial entrepreneur\, and full Professor for Educational Management and Lifelong Learning at the Baden-Wurttemberg Cooperative State University. In 2011 the Ministry of Higher Education called him to spearhead the launch of Germany’s first Cooperative University as Vice-President\, a large scale initiative\, with today 35 thousand students. In 2017\, he launched NextEducation\, an international boutique-research group focussing on Future Skills\, Microcredentials & digital transformation in higher education. Just recently he was appointed as Scientific Director at the Future Learning Laboratory at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT). Ulf has worked with numerous universities on all 5 continents and held leading senior research positions and appointments as guest-\, full- and associate professor in various countries in Europe and the US. Ulf holds several European executive mandates. A focal point of his work is to support the integration of the European Higher Education Area where he currently co-chairs the EU inter-ministerial group for future of teaching and learning. He also serves as elected Vice President of  the European Association of Institutes of Higher Education (EURASHE)\, one of four cornerstone institutions of the Bologna Process. He is an elected director of the Executive Council of the European Distance and E-Learning Network (EDEN) where he has been awarded EDEN senior fellowship honours. For the European Ranking Initiative U-Multirank he has been appointed as member of the Advisory Board by the European Commission. \n\n\n\nUlf has delivered keynotes and been speaking to audiences in more than 45 countries. He is author/ editor of more than 13 books and 200 scholarly articles with over 4.500 academic citations. Ulf is a trained systemic coach\, facilitator and expert for mindful and non-violent communication\, and holds degrees in English Language\, Social Sciences and Education Sciences from the University of Bielefeld. His writings on quality in education are internationally awarded.
URL:https://eden-europe.eu/event/open-education-week-2024-futures-skills-for-a-world-shaped-by-ai/
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SUMMARY:Open Education Week 2024 - Insights on Technology-supported Teaching\, Learning and Teacher Development in Contexts of Low Resources and Marginalisation
DESCRIPTION:Description\n\n\n\nRemote access to educational resources and opportunities for study or professional development increasingly depend on continuous access to technology\, particularly smartphones and other mobile devices. Many people find themselves excluded\, due to limited personal and local resources as well as multiple forms of marginalisation. In this session we present experiences and research findings from recent funded projects in low resource settings in several countries\, with a special focus on Asia and Africa. The common theme in these projects has been a focus on marginalised or resource-constrained educators and students\, including refugees and those who are from marginalised minority ethnic backgrounds. We draw attention to the aspirations and motivations of our research participants in their education contexts and share important insights into their experiences with technology.  \n\n\n\nFormat:  presentations \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRecording\n\n\n\n\nModerator\n\n\n\n\nDenise Whitelock\, EDEN DLE Vice-President\, Professor of Technology Enhanced Assessment and Learning and Director of the Institute of Educational Technology  at The Open University\, UK\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDenise Whitelock is a Professor of Technology Enhanced Assessment and Learning and Director of the Institute of Educational Technology (UK) at The Open University with over 20 years of experience in designing\, researching and evaluating online and computer-based learning in Higher Education. She led the Supportive Automated Feedback for Short Essays project funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council with Oxford University\, providing students with automatic feedback on electronic drafts of their assignments supplementing tutor support. Her work has received international recognition by holding visiting chairs at the Autonoma University\, Barcelona\, and the British University in Dubai UAE. She is currently serving as the European Distance and E-Learning Network’s (EDEN) Vice President of Research and holds a Commonwealth of Learning Chair. Denise is a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences. For complete publication list see: http://oro.open.ac.uk/view/person/dmw8.html \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresenters\n\n\n\n\nAgnes Kukulska-Hulme\, Professor of Learning Technology and Communication Learning in the Institute of Educational Technology at The Open University\, UK\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAgnes Kukulska-Hulme is Professor of Learning Technology and Communication Learning in the Institute of Educational Technology at The Open University\, UK\, where she leads the Learning Futures Research and Innovation Programme and the Innovating Pedagogy series of reports. Her work encompasses online distance education\, mobile learning and language learning. In addition to well over 300 academic publications and papers\, she has authored policy and practice reports for UNESCO\, British Council\, Commonwealth of Learning\, International Research Foundation for English Language Education and Cambridge University Press. Currently she leads and works on several large-scale research projects in the UK and across Africa and Asia\, focusing on diverse experiences of using technology and the English language for access to online services and for formal and informal learning. \n\n\n\nDownload Presentation \n\n\n\n\n\n\nKoula Charitonos\, Senior Lecturer at the Institute of Educational Technology\, The Open University\, UK\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKoula Charitonos is a Senior Lecturer at the Institute of Educational Technology in the Open University (OU). Her research is concerned with understanding aspects of human learning supported by technology in ways that contribute to projects of educational justice. Her research is integrative and spans three areas: 1. Professional learning for complex professional knowledge work; 2. Socio-technical practices for learning across formal and informal settings and 3. Participatory approaches to research and development of educational technology. Her current research projects maintain a strong interest in education in crisis contexts and foreground that educational spaces and practices are political; they can be transformative and bring possibilities to help create more just futures. She draws on ethnographic and participatory approaches in her scholarly work that help develop disciplinary expertise while expanding disciplinary boundaries. She has taught in a range of educational settings and take a collaborative approach to the research and design of technology\, partnering with students\, educators\, researchers\, civil-society organisations and policy organisations. \n\n\n\nDownload Presentation \n\n\n\n\n\n\nSaraswati Dawadi\, Research Associate at The Open University\, UK\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSaraswati Dawadi is currently a research associate at The Open University (OU)\, UK\, with over 15 years in the education field. She holds a doctorate in Language Assessment from the OU. Prior to starting her work at the OU\, she was a teacher educator at Tribhuvan University. Her current research is around language assessment\, equity and inclusion in education\, girls’ empowerment and professional development through online learning. She brings a significant experience of teaching and research\, and engagement with external/internal stakeholders to ensure educational programmes are tailored to local needs and context. At the OU\, she is co-investigating two projects. The first project looks at the impact of COVID-19 on equitable access to higher education in Nepal and Kenya whereas the second one has a major focus on the role of technology and English language in reinforcing or reducing marginalisation in Bangladesh\, Nepal\, Sudan and Senegal. She is also working on the Fleming Fund project that explores how online courses are designed at global and local level\, and how such courses support for professional development of health professionals in low- and middle-income countries. She has published her work in journal articles and book chapters\, and presented it at many international conferences. \n\n\n\nDownload Presentation \n\n\n\n\n\n\nTom Power\, Professor of Education\, Pedagogy and Development\, The Open University\, UK\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTom Power leads pioneering research and development projects exploring the use of supported open learning to strengthen Continuous Professional Development for educators. Predicated on a distinctive pedagogic framework\, rigorous research\, and equitable collaboration\, his work addresses the needs of educators serving children from lower-income households in South Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa—at scale—and has been applied across primary\, secondary\, and non-formal education\, covering a broad range of subjects and skills. Tom works through diverse international partnerships\, identifying ‘big picture’ strategic issues whilst dealing with complexity and uncertainty\, often helping education decision-makers shift focus from materials and technologies to supporting learning. The impact of Tom’s work is seen through strengthened teaching practices\, improved learning outcomes\, and new public policies. Tom is Deputy Associate Dean\, Knowledge Exchange and is a Principal Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.
URL:https://eden-europe.eu/event/open-education-week-2024-insights-on-technologysupported-teaching-learning-and-teacher-development-in-contexts-of-low-resources-and-marginalisation/
CATEGORIES:Open Education Week
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SUMMARY:Open Education Week 2024 - The Future of AI in Formal and Informal Education Contexts: Inclusion\, Ethics and New Perspectives
DESCRIPTION:Description\n\n\n\nThe panel will discuss the potential role and impact of artificial intelligence in both formal and informal educational contexts\, highlighting the ethical implications and possibilities in terms of promoting the social and cultural inclusion of different categories of learners\, such as those with protected characteristics (such as disability). In the panel\, experts will present case studies\, research experiences and good practices implemented in different educational institutions\, from primary schools to heritage institutions. \n\n\n\nFormat:  presentations \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRecording\n\n\n\n\nModerator\n\n\n\n\nAntonella Poce\, EDEN DLE Management Board Member\, Full Professor in Experimental Pedagogy at the department of History\, Heritage\, Education and Society of the University of Roma Tor Vergata\, Italy\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAntonella Poce is presently full Professor in Experimental Pedagogy at the department of History\, Heritage\, Education and Society of the University of Roma Tor Vergata where She teaches Experimental Pedagogy\, Educational Research Methodology\, Museum Education. From December 2020 to February 2023\, she was full professor in the same subject at the Dept. of Education and Humanities\, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia\, where she chaired the INTELLECT International Research Centre for Research into Heritage and Museum Education\, Well-being and Teaching Technology. She still coordinates the following joint (UNIMORE/UNIROMATRE) degrees: annual postgraduate course “Museum Education ” and biennial post graduate course “Advanced Studies in Museum Education”. Her research concerns innovative teaching practices in higher education at national and international level. She is EDEN (European Distance and E-learning Network) senior fellow and presently member of the managing board. She coordinates national and international research groups within European project frameworks\, and she has been chairing international academic committees dealing with assessment and distance learning. She used to be a member of the AEA- Europe Council Board (since 2012 to 2016) where chaired the Professional Development Committee (since 2013 to 2016). In 2011\, she was elected member of the EDEN (European Distance and E-Learning Network) – NAP (Network of Academics and Professionals) Steering Committee. She chaired the EDEN NAP SC from 2017 to 2020. She has been a member of ICOM (International Council of Museums) since 2003 (CECA Committee for Education and Cultural Action since 2003 and UMAC Universities Museums and Collections since 2019 so far). She is author of different publications of national and international relevance on the topics of innovation\, assessment\, and use of technology in teaching and learning\, in the context of heritage experiences. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresenters\n\n\n\n\nDavid Guralnick\, CEO of Kaleidoscope Learning\, Full Adjunct Professor at Columbia University\, USA\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDavid Guralnick envisions a new approach to education and workplace learning that integrates innovative uses of technology and artificial intelligence. Among other roles\, Dr. Guralnick is CEO of Kaleidoscope Learning; full Adjunct Professor at Columbia University; founder and chair of The Learning Ideas Conference; and the author of the book How Organizations Can Make the Most of Online Learning. \n\n\n\nDownload Presentation \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDeborah Seid Howes\, President of Howes Studio Inc.\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDeborah Howes produces innovative learning experiences\, online exhibitions & resources\, digital publications\, websites\, and virtual study centers for art museums and other educational institutions. As President of Howes Studio Inc. (HSI)\, she guides non-profit organizations in the planning & execution of digital learning products\, as well as facilitates institutional transformations along with HSI’s team of media & learning professionals. Since 2023\, Howes has been researching how cultural institutions might collaborate on improving educational experiments using Generative Artificial Intelligence systems. \n\n\n\nDownload Presentation \n\n\n\n\n\n\nEmily Kate Genatowski\, Doctoral Candidate at the University of Vienna\, Austria\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEmily Kate Genatowski is a Doctoral Candidate at the University of Vienna\, where she founded and taught the master’s course “Artificial Intelligence and Large Language Models in Humanities Research.” Emily is the former North American coordinator of Google Arts & Culture and is currently working to bring courses from the University of Vienna onto the EU wide hosting platform DARIAH Campus. \n\n\n\nDownload Presentation \n\n\n\n\n\n\nMaria Rosaria Re\, Full-Time Researcher in Experimental Pedagogy at the department of History\, Heritage\, Education and Society\, University of Roma Tor Vergata\, Italy\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMaria Rosaria Re is full-time Researcher in Experimental Pedagogy at the department of History\, Heritage\, Education and Society – University of Roma Tor Vergata\, where she teaches Evaluation in digital learning contexts. In 2020 she obtained a joint Ph.D. in “Culture\, Education\, Communication” from the University Roma Tre and the University of Foggia on the enhancement of Critical Thinking Skills in museum users. Her expertise concerns research education methodologies within formal and informal professional training contexts. \n\n\n\nDr. Re’s most recent interests have been focused on the design of dual learning experiences\, promoting soft skills and well-being for professional development through innovative digital technologies. She has been a member of the Centre for Museum Studies (University Roma Tre) since 2015\, an EDEN Fellow (European Distance and E-Learning Network) since 2020\, and a member of the scientific board of the INTELLECT Research Centre (Research Centre for Heritage Education\, Wellbeing and Teaching Technology) since 2021. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nCarlo De Medio\, Research Fellow\, Department of Education Sciences\, University of Roma Tre\, Italy\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCarlo De Medio is a research fellow\, at the Department of Education Sciences\, University of Roma Tre. He has been collaborating with the Center for Museum Didactics (Univ. Roma Tre) since 2019 and has taken part in national and European research in the field of museum education\, development of transversal and digital skills\, promotion and evaluation of Critical Thinking\, innovative teaching methodologies.
URL:https://eden-europe.eu/event/open-education-week-2024-the-future-of-ai-in-formal-and-informal-education-contexts-inclusin-ethics-and-new-perspectives/
CATEGORIES:Open Education Week
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SUMMARY:Knowledge Building Event - "Consideration of Safety and Security While Learning and Teaching Online"
DESCRIPTION:Description \n\n\n\nThe aim of the event – is to present the importance of safety and security in Virtual Learning Environments. Educators and learners from all educational sectors develop their teaching and learning via web-based platforms. This KBA will explore the importance of safety and security strategies in Virtual Learning Environments for the proper development of the educational activities\, guides and policies in online safety for learners and the role of training in safety and security. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEuropean Digital Education Hub\n\n\n\nThe European Digital Education Hub (EDEH) is an initiative of the European Commission\, funded by the Erasmus+ programme (2021-2027) and operated by a consortium of eleven organisations\, under a service contract with the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). \n\n\n\nEDEN Digital Learning Europe Knowledge Building team is actively contributing to this Hub. \n\n\n\nMonthly innovative events are organised to discover and debate which are the current and future challenges of the digital transformation of education. \n\n\n\n\nOfficial Agenda\n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\n\nModerator\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nDiana Andone\, Director of the Digital Education Department\, Politehnica University of Timisoara\, Romania\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDiana Andone is the Director of the eLearning Center of Politehnica University of Timisoara\, Romania\, responsible for planning and implementing digital education and associate professor in multimedia\, interactive and web technologies. She has extensive research experience with intense publication (over 17 books\, 100 research papers\, 11 Best paper Awards\, reviewer at 6 major journals and several other publications\, associate editor at IEEE Transactions on Education\, co-chair IEEE ICALT iOpenLearn) and more than 30 research and educational international projects. Dr. Andone is EDEN Senior Fellow\, IEEE Education Society 2021 Distinguished Chapter Leadership Award winner\, EDEN Vice-President for Communication and Communities (2018-2021)\, and member in IEEE Education Society Board of Governors (2021-present)\, in IEEE Romania Section the Educational activities Chair (2019-present) and in EUA Digital Transformation Steering Committee. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeakers\n\n\n\n\nAndrei Ternauciuc\, Head of Virtual Campus\, Politehnica University\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAndrei Ternauciuc is head of works within the Communications Department of the Faculty of Electronics\, Telecommunications and Information Technologies. Supports hands-on activities with students in a variety of fields\, including instructional and information technology\, and testing of telecommunications equipment and television systems. He obtained his doctorate in 2011 for research in the field of educational web platforms\, eLearning technologies being among his basic professional interests\, along with modern internet technologies. He has participated as a member of research and development teams in a series of national and international projects\, with partners from academia and industry. He is also a member of the administration and development team of the Virtual Campus of UPT\, the e- Learning platform of the Polytechnic University of Timisoara. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nMohamed Zaher\, Solutions Architect\, RedHat Academy\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMohamed Zaher has been working as a technical IT instructor since early 2006. His training career involved network infrastructure\, data center infrastructure\, virtualization and collaboration technologies. He is currently a Red Hat certified Engineer and Red Hat certified Instructor working as a full time Training Solution Architect in Red Hat EMEA carrying with him over 15 years of Technical IT Training experience. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nLucian Cosinschi\, Strategic Partner\, Learning Experience\, Norway\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLucian Cosinschi has a passion for discovering\, developing and leading adoption of innovative education models globally. He is currently the Chief Experience Officer for the College of Interdisciplinary Studies at Zayed University\, developing experiential learning programming for the first interdisciplinary program in the Middle East. Previously\, he led the design and implementation of student life and experiential learning in Berlin for Minerva University.
URL:https://eden-europe.eu/event/knowledge-building-event-consideration-of-safety-and-security-while-learning-and-teaching-online/
CATEGORIES:European Digital Education Hub
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SUMMARY:EDEN NAP Webinar - The Use of Rubrics From Teacher and Student Perspective – Case of DOBA Business School
DESCRIPTION:Watch the session here.  \n\n\n\nDescription\n\n\n\nIn 2018 DOBA Business School (DBS) started with the pilot introduction of RUBRICS as a tool with pre-defined performance criteria on the basis of which we assess students’ achievements and provide on-time feedback.  \n\n\n\nIn 2022/23 DBS conducted internal evaluation of the preparation and the use of rubrics for improving the quality of study process\, student assessment and the provision of feedback focusing on two research questions: How teachers use Rubrics to support implementation and improve the quality of assessment and how students use and evaluate the use of Rubrics? \n\n\n\nInterim results showed positive attitudes of teachers (and students) towards using rubrics\, some pointers for further research and effective implementation as well as number of examples of good practice that has been developed. Therefore\, the aim of the webinar will be:  \n\n\n\n\nTo introduce the concept of Rubrics and explain its benefits and relevance in online learning;\n\n\n\nTo present the model of systematically introducing Rubrics at DBS;\n\n\n\nTo compare and contrast teachers’ and students’ perceptions on the use of Rubrics at DBS;\n\n\n\nTo discuss the implications of the evaluation results on the further use of Rubrics at DBS.\n\n\n\n\nType of session: presentations with discussion \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nModerator\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nDr. Orna Farrell\, Chair of the NAP Steering Committee\, Dublin City University\, Ireland\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr Orna Farrell is Associate Professor specialising in digital education based in the School of Policy and Practice\, Institute of Education at Dublin City University (DCU). Orna’s research interests include online pedagogy\, online student success and engagement\, eportfolio and open educational practice. She has a growing publication record in her fields of interest\, including a range of book chapters\, journal articles\, invited presentations and conference papers. She has published in high ranking journals such as Distance Education\, the Journal of Interactive Media in Education\, Research in Learning Technology\, and the International Journal of Educational Technology in Higher Education. Orna is chair of the European Distance and E-Learning (EDEN) Network of Academics and Professionals (NAP) committee and a fellow of EDEN. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeakers\n\n\n\n\nDr. Mateja Brejc\, Assitant Professor\, DOBA Business School\, Slovenia\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Mateja Brejc is Assistant Professors and collaborates with DBS\, primarily teaching subjects in the field of online education for several years at both undergraduate and master’s levels at DBS. She participates in delivering lectures\, trainings and workshops to the teachers and lecturers at DBS aimed at development of competences and skills for high quality online teaching Her research focuses on online education\, pedagogical innovation\, and\, more recently\, on artificial intelligence in education. In recent years at DBS\, she has organized and led consultations\, scientific conferences\, and development meetings on the topics of online education and artificial intelligence. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Marko Divjak\, Professor and Researcher\, DOBA Business School\, Slovenia\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Marko Divjak is employed at DBS\, where he has been teaching online courses related to psychology and research methodology for more than ten years. He is a member of the research group and the Institute for e-Education at DBS. He has been involved in the activities related to upgrade and improvement of the online learning model at DBS. Also\, he participates in delivering lectures\, trainings and workshops to the teachers and lecturers at DBS aimed at development of competences and skills for high quality online teaching. His research is focused on the fields of online education and positive psychology and on the implementation of the concepts of positive psychology in education and organizational settings.
URL:https://eden-europe.eu/event/eden-nap-webinar-the-use-of-rubrics-from-teacher-and-student-perspective-case-of-doba-business-school/
CATEGORIES:NAP webinars
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SUMMARY:EDEN NAP Webinar - Reflections on GenAI and scholarly publishing: The story of the Irish Journal of Technology Enhanced Learning special issue on GenAI
DESCRIPTION:Description \n\n\n\nIn this session\, the editors and authors of the Irish Journal of Technology Enhanced Learning (IJTEL) will discuss the recent Special Issue on Exploring Technology Enhanced Learning Scholarship & Generative Artificial Intelligence. The focus will be on practitioner voices and critical reflections on using AI across diverse educational contexts\, and purposes\, and how this was articulated through submissions to the journal. \n\n\n\nType of session: presentations with discussion \n\n\n\n\nRegistration Form\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nModerator\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nDr. Orna Farrell\, Chair of the NAP Steering Committee\, Dublin City University\, Ireland\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr Orna Farrell is Associate Professor specialising in digital education based in the School of Policy and Practice\, Institute of Education at Dublin City University (DCU). Orna’s research interests include online pedagogy\, online student success and engagement\, eportfolio and open educational practice. She has a growing publication record in her fields of interest\, including a range of book chapters\, journal articles\, invited presentations and conference papers. She has published in high ranking journals such as Distance Education\, the Journal of Interactive Media in Education\, Research in Learning Technology\, and the International Journal of Educational Technology in Higher Education. Orna is chair of the European Distance and E-Learning (EDEN) Network of Academics and Professionals (NAP) committee and a fellow of EDEN. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeakers\n\n\n\n\nLeigh Graves Wolf\, University College Dublin\, Lead Editor of the IJTEL Special Issue on GenAI\, Ireland\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLeigh Graves Wolf is teacher-scholar and an Assistant Professor in Educational Development with the Centre for Teaching and Learning at UCD. Her work focuses on online education\, critical digital pedagogy\, educator professional development and relationships mediated by and with technology. She has worked across the educational spectrum from primary to higher to further and lifelong. She believes passionately in collaboration and community. She’s the Lead Editor of the IJTEL Special Issue on GenAI of the Irish Journal of Technology Enhanced Learning (IJTEL). \n\n\n\n\n\n\nTom Farrelly\, Munster Technological University\, Editor of the IJTEL\, Ireland\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTom Farrelly is Social Sciencie Lecturer and Academic Developer in Munster Technological University. Expert on Technology Enhanced Learning in support of teaching and learning strategy\, currently he works on research\, teaching and academic development. Have extensive experience in the development of blended delivery courses and modules and supporting teaching staff in developing digital literacy skills in support of their teaching and learning. In the past I he has acted as an external examiner for Limerick Institute of Technology\, Dublin City University\, Technological University Dublin\, Notre Dame University Australia and the University of Western Australia. He’s editor of the Irish Journal of Technology Enhanced Learning (IJTEL) \n\n\n\n\n\n\nFiona Concannon\, University of Galway\, Editor of the IJTEL\, Ireland \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFiona Concannon is the Editor of the Irish Journal of Technology Enhanced Learning (IJTEL). She’s lecturer on Learning Technologies at the University of Galway\, Ireland. She’s interested in Technology Enhanced Learning\, Learning Theory\, Learning Design\, HCI\, ICT in education\, eLearning and all things education and technology related.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAndrea Zellner\, Oakland Schools\, United States\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAndrea Zellner is a Learning Design Consultant at Oakland Schools\, serving 208\,000 K-12 students in southeast Michigan\, USA. She holds a Phd in Educational Psychology and Education Technology from Michigan State University\, and also serves as a teacher-consultant for the National Writing Project. Her research focuses on the roles of social networks (both online and face-to-face) on learning\, especially in the area of peer review of writing and the impact of AI on learning and writing.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbby McGuire\, Central Michigan University\, United States\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbby MacGuire professional experience spans 14 years in administrative and faculty roles\, including serving as the Director of Research for the Online Learning Consortium’s Research Center for Digital Learning & Leadership\, where she led the organization’s research\, publications\, and thought leadership efforts. Prior to her work at the OLC\, she served as Director of Academic Support and First-Year Retention at Alma College\, where she led student support and success tracking and initiatives. She also previously taught for more than a decade in the Department of English Language and Literature at CMU. Her research interests include online\, blended\, and digital learning; digital pedagogy; writing pedagogy; online organizational structure; adjunct faculty support; digital literacy; global digital citizenship education\, workforce skill development\, and effortless perfection.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nApostolos Koutropoulos\, University of Massachusetts Boston\, United States\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nApostolos Koutropoulos is the program coordinator for the online MA program in applied linguistics and a faculty member in the instructional design program at UMass Boston. He has participated in many massive online open courses (MOOCs) and has co-authored research papers with his colleagues in the MobiMOOC Research Team (MRT). AK holds a BA in computer science\, an MBA with a focus on human resources\, an MS in information technology\, an MEd in instructional design\, and an MA in applied linguistics. His research interests include knowledge management\, educational technology\, linguistics\, and epistemology. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nMaria D Avgerinou\, The American College of Greece\, Greece\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMaria D. Avgerinou is the Program Coordinator for the MA in Learning Design and Technology. For the past 20 years\, as a certified online educator and academic in universities in the US\, UK\, and more recently in Greece\, Dr. Avgerinou has taught\, published\, and presented extensively on the research and practice of online and blended learning (K12 and Higher Education)\, action research\, and visual literacy for education and training with particular emphasis on teacher education and professional development. With postdoctoral diplomas on e-Learning Design\, Implementation\, and Evaluation from the University of London (UK)\, the University of Hull (UK)\, and Indiana University (US)\, Dr. Avgerinou has also acted as a consultant in education and corporate training. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWillie Golden\, University of Galway\, Ireland\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWillie Golden investigates how Information Systems and Business Analytics are impactful on Learning and Decision Making. His research interests centre around better understanding how different types of Information systems – such as Business Analytics\, Mobile\, Learning Management Systems – enable people to learn and by so doing make better decisions. He is at present particularly interested in Learning Analytics. 
URL:https://eden-europe.eu/event/eden-nap-webinar-reflections-on-genai-and-scholarly-publishing-the-story-of-the-irish-journal-of-technology-enhanced-learning-special-issue-on-genai/
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SUMMARY:Knowledge Building Event - Trans-Sectorial Perspectives On Sustainability in Educational Institutions
DESCRIPTION:Description \n\n\n\nThe aim of the event is to introduce the concept of sustainability in education institutions\, from a trans-sectorial point of view\, including higher education\, VET and school. Therefore\, understanding sustainability as a multifaceted concept through different lenses. Sustainability and sustainable and inclusive development at education institutions can be pursued and achieved via teaching and learning\, research\, transfer as well through governance and services. This KBA will explore these different facets. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEuropean Digital Education Hub\n\n\n\nThe European Digital Education Hub (EDEH) is an initiative of the European Commission\, funded by the Erasmus+ programme (2021-2027) and operated by a consortium of eleven organisations\, under a service contract with the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). \n\n\n\nEDEN Digital Learning Europe Knowledge Building team is actively contributing to this Hub. \n\n\n\nMonthly innovative events are organised to discover and debate which are the current and future challenges of the digital transformation of education. \n\n\n\n\nOfficial Agenda\n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\n\nModerator\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nJosep M. Duart\, EDEN Digital Learning Europe President\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJosep M Duart is EDEN Digital Learning Europe President. He holds a doctorate in Pedagogy from Ramon Llull University (URL)\, Barcelona\, and a Master in Business Administration from ESADE Business School\, Barcelona. He qualified from the University of Barcelona (UB) with a bachelor’s degree in History and in Education\, and also has a teaching qualification. He is former vice president for Postgraduate Studies and Lifelong Learning\, and former director of the International Graduate Institute at the Open University of Catalonia\, UOC (2007-2013). Today he is research professor in Educational Sciences and Technology department at the UOC. He was the founder and director of the UNESCO Chair in e-Learning (2002-2009) and academic director of the I International Seminar “Leading Universities in the Knowledge Society”. He is the editor-in-chief of the “International Journal od Educational Technology in Higher Education” ethe.uoc.edu. (Former RUSC. Universities and Knowledge Society Journal\, rusc.uoc.edu) a journal published by Springer and co-edited by UOC and Universidad de los Andes (Colombia). \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeakers\n\n\n\n\nDaniella Tilbury\, UK Government’s Representative on UNECE\, Gibraltar\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDaniella Tilbury is a academic leader and change-maker in Sustainable Development credited with having developed the initial frameworks for this area of learning. She has acted as an advisor to governments in China\, Japan\, Latin America\, Europe and Oceania as well as travelled extensively in Africa to evaluate the impact of sustainability programmes. Prof Tilbury is the UK government’s representative on UNECE on matters relating to education and sustainable development. She holds numerous expert and advisory roles serving NGOs concerned with global governance and change for sustainable development as well as research agencies seeking to advance sustainable futures. Between 1995-2019 she Chaired several UN Committees and was commissioned to develop expert reviews\, policy advice and sector evaluations. Daniellacontinues to be involved in international meetings on climate change and sustainable development informing texts and dialogues. Recently\, Daniella was recognised with an Hon. Fellowship by St Catharine’s College\, Cambridge University and a Doctor Honoris Causa by the University of Girona. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nEva Cendon\, Professor of Chair Adult and Continuing Education\, FernUniversität\, Germany\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEva Cendon is an educational scientist involved in lifelong learning with focus on higher education in the German speaking and European contexts since more ten years. She acts as national and international expert for competency and learning outcome orientation\, for teaching and learning in higher education\, new roles of teachers and ways of implementing lifelong learning at universities. Since March 2018 Eva is head of the Department of University Continuing Education\, Teaching and Learning. As head of the research team in a governmental funded German wide initiative “Aufstieg durch Bildung – offene Hochschulen“ (Advancement through Education: Open Universities) she currently accompanies more than 100 universities in Germany in developing new concepts and programs for lifelong learning\, building up new forms of cooperation with companies and other actors outside the university. Her main expertise and research interest lies in linking academic and professional knowledge in university teaching and learning. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAndrea Mangiatordi\, Professor of Inclusive Education and Educational Technology\, Università di Milano Bicocca\, Italy\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAndrea Mangiatordi is a researcher at the University of Milano-Bicocca\, Italy. He graduated in Communication and Multimedia Publishing and obtained a Ph.D. in the Quality of Life in the Information Society programme at the University of Milano-Bicocca. His work focuses on Accessibility in the areas of Online Communication and of Educational Content Design\, with a specific interest in the sustainability of the application of Universal Design frameworks in educational contexts. He has been involved in the OLPC/CEIBAL project in Uruguay\, where he conducted his doctoral research on the topic of computer-mediated social inclusion for children with disabilities. After winning an Innovation Grant\, in 2016 dr. Mangiatordi also founded a tech startup to facilitate the transfer of his research results on a larger scale. Dr. Mangiatordi is a founding member of the University of the Future Network. Since 2018 he is a board member of the Open Access Journal Educational Technology in Higher Education. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAna Isabel de Oliveria Andrade\, Head of CIDTFF – Research Centre on Didactics and Technology in the Education of Trainers\, Universidade de Aveiro\, Portugal\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAna Isabel de Oliveira Andrade is professor of Didactics at the University of Aveiro (Portugal) where she teaches supervision and language education and where she supervises teacher-trainees’ internships in local schools. She coordinates the Research Group 1 – Languages\, theories and practices in education and supervision of the research center focused on didactics and technology in teachers’ education (CIDTFF). She has been directing different master and PhD thesis and she is an author and co-author of several papers and participated in research projects in the field of teacher education. She coordinated projects in teacher education field at national and international level (for example\, ILTE project – Intercomprehension in language teacher education and Languages and education: building and sharing teacher education paths). She has been responsible and evaluator of courses and curricular reforms in the field of teacher education programs at the University of Aveiro and at national level.
URL:https://eden-europe.eu/event/knowledge-building-event-trans-sectorial-perspectives-on-sustainability-in-educational-institutions/
CATEGORIES:European Digital Education Hub
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SUMMARY:EDEN NAP Webinar - Creative Research Methodologies in Online Distance Education
DESCRIPTION:Description \n\n\n\nHow we do research in online distance education is changing and evolving. In this Eden NAP webinar we will explore new and creative ways to research and advance our collective understanding in the field of online distance education.  \n\n\n\nType of session: presentations with discussion \n\n\n\n\nRegistration Form\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nModerator\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nDr. Orna Farrell\, Chair of the NAP Steering Committee\, Dublin City University\, Ireland\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr Orna Farrell is Associate Professor specialising in digital education based in the School of Policy and Practice\, Institute of Education at Dublin City University (DCU). Orna’s research interests include online pedagogy\, online student success and engagement\, eportfolio and open educational practice. She has a growing publication record in her fields of interest\, including a range of book chapters\, journal articles\, invited presentations and conference papers. She has published in high ranking journals such as Distance Education\, the Journal of Interactive Media in Education\, Research in Learning Technology\, and the International Journal of Educational Technology in Higher Education. Orna is chair of the European Distance and E-Learning (EDEN) Network of Academics and Professionals (NAP) committee and a fellow of EDEN. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeakers\n\n\n\n\nDr. Rima Al Tawil\, Ontario College of Teachers\, Canada\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr Rima Al Tawil is a distinguished educator and researcher specializing in distance education\, with a particular focus on electronic nonverbal cues (eNVC) in online learning environments. Holding a doctorate in education from Athabasca University and a master’s in adult education\, her work delves into the underexplored world of nonverbal communication in asynchronous online discussions. Based in Toronto\, Ontario\, Rima works as a training and communication specialist\, blending her expertise in art\, education\, communication\, and research to craft innovative educational experiences. Her diverse career includes roles as an instructor\, senior learning consultant\, and instructional designer across both academic and corporate settings. Additionally\, she is a certified member of the Ontario College of Teachers (OCT)\, a researcher-weaver\, and a deeper learner. This unique combination of artistic talent and academic rigor brings a unique blend of creativity and scholarly rigor to her roles\, enhancing the research-driven educational initiatives she designs and implements. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Melissa Bond\, EPPI Centre (UCL) National Institute of Teaching\, University of Stavanger\, Norway\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr Melissa Bond is a Research Fellow at the EPPI Centre (UCL) and the National Institute of Teaching\, as well as an Adjunct Associate Professor in Qualitative Evidence Synthesis at the University of Stavanger. Her research focuses in particular on how evidence synthesis can build research skills\, provide insight into digital teaching and learning to provide guidance to both policy and practice\, and identify key research gaps. Melissa is a member of the Center for Open Education Research\, a founding editorial board member of the Nordic Journal of Systematic Reviews in Education\, and from January 2024 will be a Co-Editor of the Review of Education journal.
URL:https://eden-europe.eu/event/eden-nap-webinar-creative-research-methodologies-in-online-distance-education/
CATEGORIES:NAP webinars,Virtual events
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SUMMARY:Knowledge Building Event - Evidence-Based Approaches to Technology Use in Early Education
DESCRIPTION:Description \n\n\n\nThe aim of the event is to advance evidence-based approaches to the use of technologies in early years. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEuropean Digital Education Hub\n\n\n\nThe European Digital Education Hub (EDEH) is an initiative of the European Commission\, funded by the Erasmus+ programme (2021-2027) and operated by a consortium of eleven organisations\, under a service contract with the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). \n\n\n\nEDEN Digital Learning Europe Knowledge Building team is actively contributing to this Hub. \n\n\n\nMonthly innovative events are organised to discover and debate which are the current and future challenges of the digital transformation of education. \n\n\n\n\nOfficial Agenda\n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\n\nModerator\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nNatalia I. Kurcicova\, Professor in Early Childhood\, University of Stavanger and The Open University\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNatalia Kucirkova is Professor of Reading and Early Childhood Development\, University of Stavanger (Norway) and The Open University (UK). She researches children’s use of media and technologies. She is especially interested in children’s use of e-books and literacy apps\, particularly in relation to the use of personal data (digital personalization) and evidence-based approach to EdTech. Her latest project “Sensory Books” is about reading that engage children’s sense of smell. She is a passionate advocate for social justice\, women leadership and embedded research impact. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeakers\n\n\n\n\nChristian Magnusson\, Senior Adm Officer\, Ministry of Education and Research\, DELTA Grouo\, Sweden\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nChristian Magnusson is Senior Adm Officer at the Division for Upper Secondary and Adult Education and Training at the Ministry of Education and Research in Sweden. His main area is the digitalisation in the Swedish school system and vocational education and training for adults. He is a former principal with experience from preschool\, elementary school and secondary school. Christian Magnusson was highly involved in the implementation of the previous national strategy for the digitalisation of the Swedish school system 2017-2022 as Director of Education at the Swedish National Agency for Education. In the EU context Christian Magnusson represents the Swedish Government in the DELTA working group. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nSandra Mathers\, Senior Researcher\, University of Oxford\, UK\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSandra Mathers is part of the Child Development and Learning research group at University of Oxford. Her main research interests are the quality of early education and its effects on child development\, early language development and professional development. She began her career as a primary school teacher\, and her work remains strongly practice and policy-focused. In addition to her research\, Sandra is a Trustee of the charity Early Education and a regular adviser to local and national policy-makers. For example\, she recently served as a member of the Department for Education Expert Panel on early years language\, literacy and communication apps (2019) and on the proposed revisions to the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum (2017-18). \n\n\n\n\n\n\nSara Ratner\, Research Officer\, University of Oxford\, UK\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSara Ratner is research officer at University of Oxford\, UK. Sara’s research interests are situated where education\, policy\, assessment and technology meet. She is passionate about equitable access to quality education for all.Before joining the Department of Education\, Sara was studying for her PhD in Education at the University of Sydney where she was awarded the inaugural NESA scholarship from the Centre for Educational Measurement and Assessment (CEMA) and the University of Sydney Doctoral Travel Scholarship which enabled her to spend three terms as a Recognised Student in the Oxford University Centre for Educational Assessment (OUCEA). Her doctoral research focuses on national education policies and the international assessments used to measure their success. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nCharles Mifsud\, Director of the Centre for Literacy\, Malta\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCharles Mifsud is the Director of the Centre for Literacy at the University of Malta. He was involved in the setting up and development of the National Literacy Agency of Malta and is the Chairperson of the Agency Board. He has coordinated and edited the writing of the National Literacy Strategy for Malta and Gozo 2013-2021 and that for 2022-2030. He is also the Chairperson of the National Language Policy in Education Committee which has prepared the Language Policy in Education for the Early Years and the National Language Policy in Education for the Junior Years. He is also the Malta coordinator of the Language Education Policy Profile for Malta of the Council of Europe. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nMarkku Pelkonen\, Chief Commercial Offices\, GraphoGame\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMarkku Pelkonen is Chief Commercial Offices in GraphoGame.  Before leaving Otava learning in 2023 (September) and joining GraphoGame\, Markku has pioneered digital learning in both the educational field and for global corporations. “After over 30 years of delivering digital learning on a global scale I want to enable others to learn the same skills and mindset. For the next +20 years I want to support and drive the mindset change needed to thrive in the changing landscape”. Markku is passionate about life skills development\, continuous learning\, and digitalization of learning. In his coaching\, heencourages and facilitates a culture of growth mindset for both leaders and individuals in organizations.
URL:https://eden-europe.eu/event/knowledge-building-event-evidence-based-approaches-to-technology-use-in-early-education/
CATEGORIES:European Digital Education Hub
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