Effective Higher Education Teaching: A Workshop on Contemporary Didactic Concepts

This workshop offers a deep look at teaching methods for university classes. It is for new lecturers and experienced teachers. The program helps you learn new teaching skills and think about your role as an educator in today's university classes.
You will learn about new teaching methods, how to use AI in education, and how to create student-centered learning environments. You will also have the chance to try out new teaching techniques and create your own teaching ideas based on current research.
This workshop will challenge you to think differently about teaching and give you new ways to improve your teaching. Join us to improve your teaching and help us improve teaching at our institution.

Key Points:

• Modern teaching methods in higher education
• Designing courses focused on students and using the 3Z planning method
• Using interactive teaching techniques and technology
• How AI can be used in teaching
• Understanding how students learn
• Blended learning and using Virtual Campus tools

Learning Outcomes:

• You develop a strong foundation in contemporary teaching techniques, including interactive methods and technology integration, to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
• You’ll create effective and engaging course designs focused on student needs and learning styles, utilizing the 3Z planning technique to ensure comprehensive and adaptable lesson plans.
• You explore practical applications of artificial intelligence in academic instruction to streamline administrative tasks, personalize learning experiences, and support student success.

Organizational Notes:

• Kick-off session: October 2, 2024, 9:00-13:15 (online)
• Self-study phase: Approximately 3 hours of asynchronous learning (videos, quizzes, texts) and development of a teaching concept
• Final session: October 16, 2024, 9:00-12:30 (synchronous hybrid meeting) at the University of Bamberg. Participants can join either in person or online
• Working language: English
• Platform: Moodle (Virtual Campus)
• Participants should have access to a computer with a stable internet connection for the online sessions and the asynchronous learning phase
• In many situations we'll be using artificial intelligence applications as a set of tools to create learning environments. Therefore participants should have access to a Large Language Model (like claude.ai, chatgpt.com, gemini.google.com or copilot.microsoft.com with your university account). A free plan will do
• For the final session, participants should bring their developed teaching concepts for discussion and practical application. Please also bring your laptop