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Improve your teaching practice with Artificial Intelligence and the latest technologies.
You don't have to be a tech expert to see how AI and other innovations can improve education. In a world that is constantly changing, it is essential to keep learning and keep your skills up-to-date.
About this course
In AI for Education, you will learn all about the technology that aims to support and improve education. This course brings together the worlds of technology and education.
Why choose this?
This course offers a unique opportunity for education professionals to gain hands-on experience with Generative AI, gain in-depth understanding of data use and explore the ethical aspects of AI and data. The practical skills and knowledge you gain will be directly applicable in education.
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Suitable for retraining/upgrading and upskilling.
This programme is ideal for education professionals looking to retrain or upskill in the latest technologies.
For everyone?
The programme is open to anyone with an interest in education and technology, but focuses specifically on education professionals.
For education professionals
Education professionals looking to expand their knowledge and integrate technology into their teaching practice will greatly benefit from this programme.
What experience is required?
No specific IT experience is required, but an HBO working and thinking level is recommended.
Video
In the video below lecturer Rens van der Vorst tells you more about this course.
You will gain in-depth knowledge about the properties of technology and its impact on education
Content
What am I going to learn?
You will learn all about new forms of education, the philosophy behind them, and how to apply them. You will also gain in-depth knowledge about the properties of technology and its impact on education.
What is special about the course?
The course offers a unique combination of theory and practice, teaching you how to generate, experiment and validate ideas in education. You will design and implement technical solutions and learn how to avoid pitfalls.
What skills and knowledge will I gain?
- Knowledge of new technologies such as generative AI, advanced data and mixed reality.
- Skills in designing and implementing technological solutions.
- Onderzoeks-gebaseerd werken middels triangulatie.
What can I expect after completing the course?
After completing the course, you will be able to successfully implement technology in education, up to and including setting up a start-up.
Practical information
- Costs
- EUR3,105(Tax free)
- Length
- 7 months
- Start date(s)
- 01-02-2025
Structure of the programme
- The programme lasts for 18 weeks.
- The language of the course is in Dutch and English
- One day a week, at Wednesday, you will be at Fontys (Strijp-TQ) for workshops, inspiration sessions and your own working time.
- For the rest of the week (study load 4 hours), you will work independently or in a group on your own technology solution for one or more education stakeholders.
- You design iteratively and regularly present your progress.
- You will conclude with a final product in which you transform your vision of education and technology into a validated technology solution.
Examples of final products
Silent hologram
A cube you can place on a phone containing a hologram of a sleeping child. If children make too much noise, the child wakes up. This promotes quiet work in the classroom.
VR: Chemistry virtual reality application
A replacement and deepening of chemistry labs, offering additional flexibility and more opportunities.
Cheat software
Software that allows you to create cheat sheets, but actually helps you understand the subject matter better.
The lecturers
Eric Slaats
Educational innovator of the year. Architect of the innovative and pioneering educational concept Open Learning. Popular speaker on educational innovation and lecturer at Fontys.
Rens van der Vorst
Technophilosopher. Author of three books on our relationship with technology. Researcher in the field of moral design and much sought-after speaker and lecturer at Fontys.
Frans Mouws
Entrepreneur, supervisor of start-ups, Boudewijn Buch bibliographer and lecturer at Fontys.
Register
Below you will find the start date of this course and a link to register.
Start date(s)
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Eindhoven
1 Feb '25, EUR3,105 (Tax free) Register
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