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Staff Training Week on Digital Innovative Pedagogies (Online & In Italy)

As part of EC2U Alliance activities, the University of Pavia is organizing a staff training week focusing on Artificial Intelligence in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education, between February 4–6, 2025.

 

The application deadline for on-site, in-person participation is Sunday, January 5, 2024!

[Translate to Englisch:] Pavia,Italy

JKU Linz employees actively involved educational development and who wish to enhance their understanding and skills in the area of integrating artificial intelligence into their teaching practices are welcome to apply!

There are 2 grant spots available for on-site, in-person participation.

The grant covers up to €1,000 for travel and accommodation expenses.

Applicants will be notified by calendar week 2, 2025.

Schedule for In-Person Participation

  • February 3, 2025: Travel day to Pavia, Italy
  • February 4, 2025: Share best practices among EC2U partner universities, focusing on various aspects of digital innovative pedagogies
  • February 5-6, 2025: Expert lectures and workshops on AI in learning and teaching in higher education, alongside visits to local sites showcasing the University of Pavia's digital innovative pedagogies
  • February 7, 2025: Travel day back to Linz
  • In-Person Application Submit your application by January 5 2024, 23:59 via this form. As part of the application, you will need to provide a motivation letter explaining your interest and suitability for the training week.

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  • Tuesday, February 4 2:00 PM-3:30 PM | Presentation of FP best practices on Digital Pedagogy (15 min each + Q&A)

    4:00 PM-5:45 PM | Presentations continue, followed by summarizing remarks

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  • Wednesday, February 5 9:30-11:00 AM | Using Chatbots as Pedagogical Agents – Felix Fahnroth (Jena)

    2:00-3:30 PM | From Knowledge Generation to AI Integration: Universities in the Age of LLMs (Part 1) – Dario Da Re (Padova)

    4:00-5:30 | (Part 2)

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  • Thursday, February 6 9:00-10:30 AM | Generative AI for Transversal Skills with a Reflective Approach (Part 1) – François Lecellier (Poitiers)

    11:00 AM-12:00 PM | (Part 2)

    1:30-3:00 PM | Revolutionizing Education with AI: Real-World Applications & Case Studies (Part 1) – Adrian Iftene (Iasi)

    3:30-4:30 PM | (Part 2)

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Workshop Abstracts

The schedule includes in-depth workshops led by AI and educational experts:

  • Using Chatbots as Pedagogical Agents – Explores AI-driven assistants to support learning, their challenges, and implementation strategies. (Felix Fahnroth, Friedrich Schiller University Jena, Germany)
  • From Knowledge Generation to AI Integration – Discuss how universities contribute to - and benefit from - adopting AI, featuring the Lucrez-IA system. (Dario Da Re, University of Padova, Italy)
  • Generative AI for Transversal Skills – A hands-on session about designing AI-supported reflective learning experiences. (François Lecellier, University of Poitiers, France)
  • Revolutionizing Education with AI – Real-world case studies by the Faculty of Computer Science in Iasi, exploring AI-driven education and assessment tools. (Adrian Iftene, Alexandru Ioan Cuza University, Iasi, Romania)