Digital Garden
A collection of growing thoughts on higher education, edtech, and the future of learning
Why Intention and AI Go Hand in Hand
The discussion about AI in education often gets bogged down in practical questions: are you allowed to use it, and how do we then ensure ownership and reliability? While relevant, these questions stem from the outdated idea that technology is a neutral tool, separate from the learning process itself.
Fueling the spark: why some highered innovations catch fire
Every truly revolutionary tool on campus has a story. Not the story of its features, but of its impact: a colleague who finally perfected their dream seminar, a team that unlocked a new way to collaborate with students. These are the moments that matter. They're the sparks that make us lean in and ask a trusted peer, “How did you do that?”
Thoughts on the Future of Higher Education in an AI-Driven World
Generative AI is no longer a futuristic dream; it is here, and it is transforming higher education as we know it. From personalised learning experiences to intelligent tutoring systems, AI is revolutionising the teaching and learning landscape, presenting both opportunities and challenges. For anyone involved in higher education, understanding these changes and adapting to them is crucial.
How to Build a $0 Online Eye Contact Device
I'm certain you have noticed as well: it is nearly impossible to make real eye contact over a virtual meeting in Zoom or Microsoft Teams.…
A 2021 crossword about TEL (technology enhanced learning)
This is a small and (hopefully) fun example of the new H5P content type 'crosswords'. Although many words in this exercise date pre-2021, they are…
Free images about education and edtech
With my love for and a background in design and 3D graphics, I decided as a side project to create images on online and educational…
Hacks for working from home
Like many of you, I have been working from home for over a week now. And like thousands all over the world our university of…
XR’s Journey into Mainstream
Bare with me. The year is 2010 and I have my first day of internship as a teacher in training. The class: Ancient History. In…
Books for Instructional Designers 2020
Need inspiration for your reading list? Here are 10 books for instructional designers, higher education professionals or anyone interested in teaching and learning in the…
The first H5P conference
Creating digital learning materials is hard. Most websites are too complex, not user friendly or simply don’t fit the needs of teachers and students. On…