Two years after the launch of ChatGPT, generative AI has become an integral part of many people's daily lives. Generative AI also impacts education at Erasmus University Rotterdam (EUR). How do you navigate the complex and ever-changing world of AI within the context of our university? Join the discussion and gain new insights during EdUconnect 2025!
EdUconnect is the annual conference on educational innovation, organised by the Community for Learning & Innovation (CLI). Here, the EUR community of teachers, support staff, and students comes together to share knowledge, inspire each other, and translate ideas into opportunities. The theme of EdUconnect 2025 is Navigating AI in Education. Whether you have a lot of experience or have never used GenAI at all, there will be valuable insights and discussions for everyone.
Speakers
EdUconnect opens with a short speech by our Rector Magnificus, Professor Jantine Schuit. Next, CLI Academic Lead dr. Jason Pridmore discusses how the topic ‘AI in education’ aligns with the EUR Strategy for 2030.
Interactive Panel: Navigating AI Controversies Together
Following these key speakers, a student (Vera Breijer), a teacher (dr. Rob Kickert), and an AI expert (Bas Smit) present their (controversial) take on AI in education in an interactive panel. Does AI improve personalised learning and accessibility, or does it harm academic integrity and reduce essential human interaction? As a guest, you are invited to share your own opinions either live or through Menti!
Workshops
Join two of the five workshops/sessions, where enthusiastic colleagues will introduce you to their topic. Below you will find more information about the content and what you can learn. You can register directly for the session you are interested in using the registration form.
In this workshop, you will collaborate with colleagues to explore the impact of AI on your assessment strategies. You will be encouraged to critically evaluate the effectiveness of traditional assessment methods and your current assessment plan to make informed, intentional choices about integrating or addressing AI in your assessment. Whether you aim to adapt existing assessments or explore alternative approaches, this workshop will provide valuable insights and actionable strategies.
🧭 Hosts: This workshop is conducted by Hanneke Bahlman-van Pel and Celine van der Lienden. Hanneke and Celine are both Educational Consultants at Risbo.
🧭 Target group: Teachers, educational support staff.
What are the fundamental questions that everyone in academia should be asking about generative AI? Exactly two years after the launch of ChatGPT, Rolf Viervant (ESPhil) invites you to join the discussion and challenges you to be critical and reflective in this workshop. For AI optimists, AI pessimists and everyone in between!
🧭 Hosts: This workshop is conducted by Rolf Viervant and Sandra Lousberg. Rolf is a Lecturer and PhD student at Erasmus School of Philosophy (ESPhil). Sandra is an Educational Consultant at Risbo.
🧭 Target group: Students, teachers, educational support staff.
In this workshop you will learn how to create customized chatbots tailored to your instructional needs. You will gain hands-on experience in designing interactive chatbots to assist with student engagement and provide personalized learning support. No prior coding experience is required—just bring your enthusiasm for innovation in education!
🧭 Preparation: Prepare for this session by thinking how a chatbot could help you, and what information it would need to access to be able to assist you. People that register for this session will be emailed a short assignment in advance.
🧭 Hosts: This workshop is conducted by Bas Smit and Shen Liu. Bas is Strategic Adviser on Digitalisation for Education in the CIO Office and NPULS Project Lead on Generative AI. Shen is a Project Manager at the CLI, working on digitalisation and AI in education.
🧭 Target group: Students, teachers, educational support staff.
Discover how Generative AI can transform education by adapting content to different learning styles and needs. In this hands-on session, you'll explore AI tools to personalize learning materials and create engaging video content using digital avatars. Gain practical insights into integrating AI-driven solutions into your teaching strategies.
🧭 Hosts: This workshop is conducted by dr. Dimitrios Tsekouras and dr. Tayfun Kucukyilmaz. Dimitrios is an Associate Professor of Transformative Education at the Department of Technology and Operations Management at Rotterdam School of Management (RSM). Tayfun is a Lecturer at this same department.
🧭 Target group: Teachers, educational support staff.
AI has transformed the way students approach their studies, presenting both exciting opportunities and complex challenges. This panel will provide a platform for students to share their experiences, needs, and concerns. More information will follow!
🧭 Hosts: The panel is led by dr. Milan Vidaković and Jonathan Flores Minuesa. Both Milan and Jonathan are Learning Innovators at the CLI and specialise in Digitalisation and AI in Education.
🧭 Target group: Students, teachers, educational support staff.
Lunch and AI Tool Market
After the workshops, you can enjoy a nice lunch. Take the opportunity to network with other attendees or explore the 'AI Tool Market', where you can discover AI tools available at our university. If you know of or use any tools that would be a good fit for this market, please let us know in advance by sending an email to cli@eur.nl.
Register for EdUconnect 2025 - Navigating AI in Education
Programme
| 09:00 | Walk-in with a coffee/tea moment |
| 09:25 | Welcome |
| 09:40 | Opening Words by Rector Magnificus Professor Jantine Schuit |
| 09:50 | Keynote by dr. Jason Pridmore |
| 10:00 | Interactive Panel: Navigating AI Controversies Together |
| 10:50 | Workshops round 1 |
| 11:45 | Workshops round 2 |
| 12:30 | Lunch and AI tool market |
- More information
Date: Thursday 27 March 2025
Time: 09:30 – 13:15 (doors open at 9:00)
Location: Van der Goot Building – Forumzaal (M3), campus Woudestein.
Entrance: freeOrganised by the Community for Learning & Innovation
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