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In our blog, we regularly publish articles, opinion pieces, good practices and much more on the future of academic education. Would you also like to publish something with us? Then contact us at kommunikation@hochschulforum.org.

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ChatGPT and Co. in university teaching – perspectives from students and teachers

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ChatGPT and Co. in university teaching – perspectives from students and teachers

The release of ChatGPT in November 2022 has led to the wider use of artificial intelligence (AI) reaching into the mainstream. AI tools have long since found their way into colleges and universities. But how do students and teachers actually view this change? What are the opportunities and challenges of using AI tools in university teaching? Lukas Erle, Thomas Hoss and Prof. Dr. Sabrina Eimler (Department of Human Factors & Gender Studies at the Institute of Computer Science at the Ruhr West University of Applied Sciences in Bottrop) put these and other questions to students and teachers at various German colleges and universities.

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Lukas Erle, Sabrina Eimler
09.07.24

Editor’s Pick: 5 Must-see Keynotes in English at the University:Future Festival 2024

Editor’s Pick: 5 Must-see Keynotes in English at the University:Future Festival 2024

The University:Future Festival (U:FF) provides such an opportunity for critical reflection, sharing of best practice and key insights into what's working at the cutting edge by bringing together educators, staff and students, as well as policy makers from across Germany and Europe. To broaden your perspective, here are my 5 must-see keynotes in English from the festival's stellar line-up:

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Channa van der Brug
29.05.24

Academic Integrity and a New Assessment Culture in the Age of AI: an interview with Edward Palmer

Academic Integrity and a New Assessment Culture in the Age of AI: an interview with Edward Palmer

(Generative) AI has turned the examination system on its head. The fear of students trying to cheat still dominates the discussion. But at the University of Adelaide in Australia, the focus has shifted towards academic integrity and student support. In this interview, Edward Palmer, Professor and Director of the Unit of Digital Education and Training in the School of Education, explains the impact of AI on assessment and how attitudes to assessment need to change. 

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Dr. Jannica Budde
22.05.24

The provision of generative AI in universities: What is possible and what is desirable?

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The provision of generative AI in universities: What is possible and what is desirable?

German universities are facing the challenge of making tools based on generative artificial intelligence (AI) accessible for research, teaching and administration. The focus is currently on the accessibility of commercially available tools such as ChatGPT. However, the issue of non-commercial, open source-based solutions is also increasingly coming to the fore in the discussions. What options are there, what are the advantages and disadvantages and what role does cross-university cooperation play here?

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Dr. Peter Salden, Jonas Leschke, Dr. habil. Malte Persike
28.02.24
In der oberen Bildhälfte sind zu dekorativen Zwecken Server abgebildet. Titel des Blogbeitrags: "DIE BEREITSTELLUNG GENERATIVER KI IN HOCHSCHULEN: WAS IST MÖGLICH UND WAS WÜNSCHENSWERT?" Untertitel: Ein

Towards an Interoperable Higher Education Landscape

Towards an Interoperable Higher Education Landscape

Are you eager to access comprehensive student performance data across multiple platforms? Keen on collaborating seamlessly with fellow educators across various institutions? Do you envision a single platform to log in as a student? As an administrator, are you looking for more efficient academic recognition processes? Good news: The European Digital Education Hub is making strides with a key initiative that responds to these wishes – by developing a European higher education interoperability framework. We spoke to Channa van der Brug, who has been closely monitoring the progress of this initiative since its launch in September 2023, informed by insights from the HFD study “Making Interoperability Work”. She will unveil the progress made and its relevance to you!

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Channa van der Brug
20.02.24

Neurodiversity in digital university teaching

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Neurodiversity in digital university teaching

University teaching that promotes or perhaps even celebrates diverse styles of thinking and learning not only creates an inclusive environment, but also offers added value for all teachers and students. In this article, we explore why neurodiversity is crucial in the digital world of higher education and how to practically address the different needs of neurodivergent people in higher education. Individual self-efficacy and a sense of community can be promoted through freedom of choice in dealing with technology and mutual empathy.

Dr. Judith Rommel
Judith Rommel
31.01.24
In der oberen Bildhälfte ist eine Grafik zu dekorativen Zwecken abgebildet. Titel des Blogartikels: "Neurodivrrsität in der digitalen Hochschullehre". Untertitel: "Ein Gastbeitrag von Dr. Judith Rommel". Logo rechts unten: Hochschulforum Digitalisierung.

The campus of tomorrow? An HFD delegation trip to the Netherlands

The campus of tomorrow? An HFD delegation trip to the Netherlands

What do innovative approaches and effective solutions for the further development of digital learning and teaching look like? And what are the success factors? Five selected HFD-funded delegation teams took up the challenge of designing a "Peer Learning Journey" to gather information abroad, network with international partners and share good practices in Germany. In November 2023, Bonn-Rhine-Sieg University of Applied Sciences (H-BRS) undertook a pioneering delegation to gain inspiration for the design of its future campus in St. Augustin.

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Prof. Dr. Marco Winzker
18.01.24
In der oberen Bildhälfte ist ein VW-Bus auf einer Weltkugel abgebildet. Titel des Blogartikels: "CAMPUS VON MORGEN?". Untertitel: "Eine HFD-Delegationsreise der Hochschule Bonn-Rhein-Sieg (H-BRS) in die Niederlande". Logo rechts unten: Hochschulforum Digitalisierung.

Yes, we can. – Seven thoughts and impulses from the garden EDEN

Yes, we can. – Seven thoughts and impulses from the garden EDEN

At the last annual conference of EDEN, the European Network for Digital Education, the motto was “Yes, we can” – Digital Education for a Better Future. Johannes Schleiss was in Dublin for us and draws seven important lessons from the presentations. “Yes, we can” was this year’s motto of the annual conference of EDEN, the […]

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Johannes Schleiss
31.08.23
Cover of the blog post: "YES, WE CAN. - 7 thoughts and impulses from the garden of EDEN". Subtitle: "A blog post by Johannes Schleiss". Photo on the left shows a galaxy in space. Logo on the bottom right: Hochschulforum Digitalisierung.

Working together to increase cybersecurity at universities: Good Practices from France

Working together to increase cybersecurity at universities: Good Practices from France

The digital transformation of higher education has revolutionized the way universities operate and engage with their stakeholders. However, it brings new challenges, for example in the area of cybersecurity. The increasing number of Cyberattacks on universities – as does Hans Pongratz, an expert at the Center for Higher Education (zhb) at TU Dortmund University, at […]

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Channa van der Brug, Pierre Boulet
15.08.23

Raising Cyber Security in Higher Education through Coordinated Efforts: Good Practices from France

Raising Cyber Security in Higher Education through Coordinated Efforts: Good Practices from France

The digital transformation of higher education has revolutionised how universities operate and engage with their stakeholders. However, it also brings about new challenges, for instance in the realm of cybersecurity. The increase of the number of cyber attacks on universities – as Hans Pongratz, expert at the Zentrum für HochschulBildung (zhb) of TU Dortmund, pointed out […]

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Pierre Boulet, Channa van der Brug
15.08.23
Cover image of blog entry "RAISING CYBER SECURITY IN HIGHER EDUCATION." Subtitle: "A blog post by Channa van der Brug and Pierre Boulet. Good Practices from France. Image at right shows a lock on a keyboard. Logo on bottom right: Hochschulforum Digitalisierung.
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