I had the opportunity to participate for three days at the EDEN Conference 2026 in Porto. The theme “Beyond Technology: Human-AI Collaboration for Learning and Teaching” initially seemed more broad than deep. However, as it turned out, media-didactic and higher education practitioners and researchers navigate reflectively and carefully in an educational landscape that appears to be characterized primarily by uncertainty and pressure to act
Navigating the AI Universe: Educational Issues as a Compass
AI Discourse in Education: Navigating Between Urgency and Overwhelm. AI is, however, above all, the magnifying glass for the all-too-common problems of the education system. There are no simple answers to these questions. But that should not stop us from asking them. Perhaps it is not the answers that can help us with orientation, but clarity about the tasks that need to be solved.
Empowering Educators: GenAI for ITI Teachers in Arunachal Pradesh
9. Oktober 2025 On September 25–26, 2025, we had the privilege to facilitate an immersive, hands-on workshop on generative AI (genAI) for 22 […]
Artificial Intelligence in Education – Insights from the International Conference AI in Education for Viksit Bharat @2047
Global Perspectives on AI in Education: A Shared Set of Challenges.
How can artificial intelligence transform education – and what does that transformation look like in practice? A recent conference in India brought together educators, policymakers, researchers, and students to explore the promise and pitfalls of AI in classrooms, curricula, and campus life. The discussions offered valuable perspectives that go far beyond the local context – pointing to global tensions between digital ambition, institutional readiness, and the social fabric of learning.
Let’s Talk ANT!
With Actor-Network Theory (ANT), we can take a new look at phenomena in educational digitalization. ANT calls for understanding things, technologies, and concepts as equal actors. This post describes how this perspective can be applied to generative AI, teaching materials, and didactic models—and how it helps to make complex networks of effects visible.
Micro-credentials for South Asia. New learning in new formats
Review of the DS2S Regional Meeting in Bangalore: International colleagues from Asia and Germany discussed the development of future skills in higher education. The focus was on learner-centered approaches, cooperation on equal terms, and the opportunities offered by micro-credentials. Companies and universities are seeking new qualification pathways – synergies for higher education are emerging worldwide.
How do you discover blog posts? – Analysis of my poll at Mastodon (Sept. 2024)
How do you discover blog posts? – Analysis of my poll September 10, 2024 I started a poll on Mastodon to find out […]
The Concept of Educational Technology as a Kaleidoscope of Digital Education
Educational technology is a central concept when it comes to the digitalization of education. The contradictions and isomorphisms it contains shape the development […]
Inspiration from the STRENGTH project workshop in Dresden
Innovative methods for developing digital skills for migrant women were presented at the STRENGTH project workshop in Dresden. The focus was on targeted media use, self-learning and collaboration. The LASLLIAM concept for literacy in the second language, which promotes an organic image of skills, was particularly exciting.
(Un)common Grounds for Higher Education
Our workshop at the UFFestival brought together higher education experts from six non-European countries to share their views and experiences on improving the quality and access of higher education. The discussions covered topics such as didactic innovations, racism, inequality, and hybrid teaching methods that ensure access in times of crisis.