Why you should still write yourself at university

Artificial intelligence means that previous teaching and examination methods as well as competence expectations at universities need to be renegotiated. Why should students even bother with a laborious writing process when the AI can generate texts on command? We shed light on writing at universities as a learning object and tool for thinking and demonstrate…

3. April 20240Comments 19 minRead time

Artificial intelligence

AI 101 – An introduction to the world of artificial intelligence

Everybody is talking about artificial intelligence and its applications. We are currently in a phase of exploration. Despite a critical attitude towards AI technologies, they can fuel innovation and open up new scope for action to promote sustainable development as well as social transformation together with students and practice partners. Let’s try to clarify the…

4. March 20240Comments 13 minRead time

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Gender diversity in university teaching

As a teacher, how can I create a teaching and learning space where everyone feels comfortable? There is certainly no universal solution to this problem. However, engaging with diverse identities and one’s own stereotypes can dismantle discriminatory structures and unconscious preconceptions. In the following article, you will learn how to ensure gender-sensitive teaching.

21. February 20230Comments 10 minRead time

Diversity

Accessible teaching

Accessibility improves your teaching! This fact is often forgotten because the focus is on the presumed additional expense. Besides, there do not seem to be any students affected in your course anyway – so the topic cannot be that important. In fact, you can create accessible conditions more easily than you might think. This will…

9. January 20230Comments 6 minRead time

Open Science

Using Open Educational Resources in Teaching

Open Educational Resources (OER) are freely available teaching materials that you may use for your events. Here you can find out where to find OER and under what conditions you can modify and use them for your purposes.

20. May 20220Comments 7 minRead time

Lesson Planning

Diversity-Conscious Teaching

Diversity and its appreciation are an essential part of the university’s self-image and thus also of the teaching and learning culture at the TH Köln. We accompany you on your way to a more diversity-conscious teaching and working environment.

8. May 20220Comments 6 minRead time