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FAU Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence (Fürth)
FAU Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence (Fürth)
FAU Kompetenzzentrum Lehre (former ILI)
FAU Kompetenzzentrum Lehre (former ILI)
Our first day of the job shadowing programme took place at the FAU Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence (former ILI) in Fürth. It was a day rich in insights and professional exchanges, focused on two essential themes: digital well-being in higher education and the integration of artificial intelligence in teaching and learning.
Workshop 1 – HealthyMindEd Erasmus+ Project
Presented by Isabella Dobler
Workshop 1 – HealthyMindEd Erasmus+ Project
Presented by Isabella Dobler
The morning began with a session introducing the HealthyMindEd project, a European collaboration between FAU, Media Learning (Belgium), Warwick University (UK), and UAB (Spain). The project aims to promote healthier digital learning environments in higher education, focusing on mental health, stress management, and the impact of digital spaces on well-being.
Isabella highlighted that both students and educators are experiencing increased stress, with issues such as isolation, prolonged screen time, and lack of physical activity contributing to this. She stressed the importance of rethinking how learning environments are designed to support well-being.
The project has four key deliverables: 1. Research Report & Policy Recommendations (2025–2026) – Currently underway through literature reviews, surveys, and focus group interviews / 2. Interactive HUB Platform (2026–2027) – A virtual space offering pedagogical resources, multimedia content, and support materials for both students and staff. / 3. Community of Practice (2027) – For sharing good practices, collaboration, and discussion among higher education professionals. / 4. Ongoing Communication – Including newsletters and updates via healthyminded.eu.
Workshop 2 – How to Integrate AI – and How to Exclude It?
Presented by Sónia Hetzner
Workshop 2 – How to Integrate AI – and How to Exclude It?
Presented by Sónia Hetzner
In the afternoon, Sónia Hetzner introduced the Chair of Media Education at FAU and its leading role in digital innovation. She focused on current projects related to artificial intelligence in education, particularly KIKomp and TaLAI, which aim to develop AI literacy and responsible integration in teaching.
Key themes discussed included:
The importance of critical thinking when using generative AI tools.
Regulatory guidelines for AI use, based on data classification (from free use to highly restricted).
Suggestions for transparent and responsible use of AI by students, including citing prompts and AI tools used.
Challenges in assessment: how to design assignments that encourage learning processes rather than relying on automated results.
Sónia emphasized the need for teachers to guide students in understanding what AI can and cannot do, and to help them become responsible and reflective users. She also shared insights from the Fürth Manifesto on AI in Education, a call to rethink outdated teaching practices and align them with the digital age.
We also had the pleasure of meeting and sharing an informal coffee break with Prof. Svenja Bedenlier, a warm and inspiring conversation that allowed us to gain a deeper understanding of the university's projects and teacher training efforts.
In the evening, we enjoyed the German beer and the traditional food.
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