1. How to integrate virtual exchange into your course 

Would you like to enable students in your course to collaborate with peers from another country and learn from different cultures and perspectives? This can be achieved without physical mobility through Virtual Exchange (VE). In VE, students work together online on course-related tasks. They develop not only subject-specific knowledge, but also skills such as collaboration, digital communication, and intercultural understanding. VE offers all students access to an international learning experience, regardless of mobility constraints. In addition, it enriches course content by introducing alternative perspectives, for example on healthcare systems, behavioural issues, or mental health. In this MicroLab, you will work on integrating VE into your own course. You will explore didactical approaches, design a first outline, and exchange experiences with colleagues. This MicroLab was developed in collaboration with UNIC, a European university alliance.

Institution: Erasmus Universiteit
Location: Online Microlab
Dates and time: April 14
Language: English
Cost: Free

2. What do we mean when we talk about quality? Five dimensions of quality for educational videos

In this workshop, we will dive into the world of educational videos together and explore what really makes these videos of high quality. We start by exploring participants' views on what defines a good educational video. Using examples, we identify criteria of quality.

We then introduce a theoretical framework in which these criteria are conveniently grouped into five dimensions. The participants use this to do further assessment of their own videos using a checklist that includes these five dimensions.

During the joint discussion of the videos, the presenters will add an extra layer to the theoretical framework which may answer the question why people sometimes judge the same product very differently in terms of quality. 

We will conclude the workshop with provocative questions that you will take home with you, so that afterwards you can reflect further on how to continue improving the quality of educational videos.

Institution: Open Universiteit
Location: Online self-study / On campus workshop
Dates and time: On request (duration: 90 minutes), starting from 6 registrations, we will contact participants to schedule a moment, participants should bring their own laptop
Language: Dutch or English
Cost: Free

3. How to Make Educational Videos

In this training you will learn how you can present yourself in front of the laptop camera and the camera in the recording studio at TU/e. The aim is to get the most out of sending the information and keep your subject interesting and engaging for students. Where can you improve your (digital) presentation skills? What are you already doing well? What works for you and can you share with your colleagues? We are going to talk about physical posture, tone of voice, focus, tension in communication and all from behind your desk, at home. We will address questions that teachers have as a result of their experiences making educational videos.

Learning Outcomes
• To determine for what purpose you make your educational video.
• To present ront of the camera at home and in the studio setting.
• Make the subject of the video interesting and engaging for students, by making a script and use visual aids (e.g. PowerPoint slides)

Institution: Eindhoven University of Technology
Location: TU Eindhoven and the first session is online
Dates and time:
• Session 1 (online): 10-04-2026, 10:00-12:00h
• Session (on campus 2 in Eindhoven): 17-04-2026, 09:00-13:00h
• Session 3 (on campus in Eindhoven): 24-04-2026, 10:00-14:00h
• Session 4 (on campus in Eindhoven): 08-05-2026, 10:00-12:00h
Language: English
Cost: Free

1. Inclusive Interaction in Education 

Among all your roles as a teacher, one of them is to create a safe and inclusive learning environment for your students. This workshop (going beyond buzzwords) is designed to empower you in creating a safe and inclusive learning environment for your students. You'll explore the inclusive interaction toolbox and explore the Universal Design for Learning model. Reflect on your teaching practices and discover actionable strategies to foster a supportive and effective learning environment. You gain practical skills to enhance communication and foster a supportive classroom atmosphere. Learn to identify and implement inclusive education elements, ensuring every student feels valued and heard.

Learning Goals and Skills
After the workshop the participant is able to:
• Explain why inclusive interaction and design is important.
• Make interaction more inclusive in terms of communication and safe learning environment.
• Identify improvements for their teaching, based on the Universal Design for Learning model

Institution: Eindhoven University of Technology
Location: TU Eindhoven
Dates and time: 13 April 2026, 09:00-12:30h
Language: English
Cost: Free

2. EQUIPPING: Inclusive Teaching in Diverse Classrooms

Join us for one or more of the five modules of the EQUiiP Continuing Professional Development programme. The modules are organized in an interactive workshop format in which participants are invited to bring and share their teaching practices. You can either register for one or more modules, which can be taken in any order. There is an option to obtain a Proof of Competence certification if more modules are taken. The target audience for these sessions are teachers and educational developers interested in building on their inclusive (teaching) practices in diverse classrooms (e.g. ethnicity, first generation student, neurodiversity, etc.). Want to learn more about Equipping? Visit our website page.

Institution: Rijksuniversiteit Groningen
Location: On-site (Groningen City Center)
Dates and time:

• Module 'The Role of Language in the Classroom', 16 February, 14:00 - 17:00
• Module 'Inclusive Assessment': 20 March, 09:00 -12:00

Language: English
Cost: Free

3. The Inclusive Teacher: e-learning for teachers

The Inclusive Teacher e-learning course offers a range of tools and tips to make student diversity a valuable asset, leading to more effective teaching and greater student success. 

Most teachers already do a lot to promote inclusion. However, sometimes it is unclear how you can add to your skills set, or why certain teaching strategies could benefit (groups of) learners. As this course shows, inclusive teaching is often about making small, practical adjustments that lead to sustainable improvement. Topics include inclusive course design, pedagogy, group work, and assessment.

The e-learning is both accessible and interactive and offers a choice of activities. Through discussion boards, you can share best practices with other course participants. 

Each course unit takes 2-3 hours to complete. If you do the Introduction and at least one other unit, you can get a Certificate of Participation. If you do all units and a reflective assignment at the end, you can gain a Proof of Competence.

Institution: Rijksuniversiteit Groningen
Location: Online
Dates and time: Start, learn and finish any time (self-paced)
Language: English
Cost: Free

4. Introduction to Dutch

Learn basic Dutch.

The course will take place over the course of three weeks, helping you to:

• Introduce yourself and connect with fellow learners;
• Talk about your family, friends, work, and study;
• Experience life in the Netherlands.

During the course, you will learn Dutch phrases, greetings, vocabulary, numbers, spelling, and grammar. By the end of the course, you will be able to recognise familiar words and phrases about yourself and your family. You will be taught to use simple sentences to describe where you live and about the people you know. Finally, you will be able to write short texts such as an email or fill in forms with personal details. The focus will be on receptive skills such as reading and listening.

This course has been ranked as one of the best online courses by online course aggregator class central.

Institution: Rijskuniversiteit Grongingen
Location: Online
Dates and time: You can start anytime (self-paced)
Language: English
Cost: Free of charge (completion within three weeks, no certificate) or €75 for participants who want a certificate or want to study longer than three weeks

5. Autism-inclusive education

The aim of this course is to give you an understanding of how the world works for someone who is autistic, and the effects this has on education. In doing so, you will develop the ability to empathise with autistic students. The course provides guidelines for making education autism-inclusive, with concrete examples of how to apply those guidelines. The guidelines become understandable as you have first gained an understanding of autism.

Institution: Open Universiteit
Location: Online
Dates and time: Start at anytime (self-paced)
Language: Dutch
Cost: Free

6. Hearing Every Voice in your class: Inclusive Participation

This workshop is to support teachers in engaging the less vocal students in classroom discussions and activities. By the end of this workshop, you will have a clear understanding of the various factors that can influence student participation, such as academic and cultural background, classroom climate, and psychological safety. You will learn how to apply targeted strategies to create a safer and more inclusive learning environment in which all students feel comfortable contributing. In addition, you will explore different techniques that encourage participation in multiple forms, allowing each student to engage in ways that suit them. Finally, you will be equipped to reflect critically on your own teaching practice and adjust it where necessary to support the diverse participation patterns within your classroom.

Institution: Tilburg University
Location: Online (via Microsoft Teams, we will share the link a few days before the session)
Dates and time: Thursday, 19 March 2026 from 12:00 – 13:30 hrs. (online)
Language: English
Cost: While we are delighted to offer this workshop free of charge, we kindly ask that if you sign up, please commit yourself to attending

7. Accessible lectures in three steps

Would you like to update an existing lecture or design a completely new one? Would you like to know what all your students need to understand lecture materials? Please attend the online module Accessible lectures in three steps and find out how to tailor your lecture to the neurodiverse group of students in your course.

Institution: Universiteit Leiden
Location: Online
Dates and time: Start at any time (self-paced)
Language: Available in Dutch and English
Cost: Free

8. Inclusive student-centred pedagogies in higher education

This online course offers scaffolding in developing inclusive pedagogies in higher education. It provides learning material that will raise awareness of inclusive teaching especially related to the design of student-centred learning. This course will empower you to make teaching practices more inclusive, disseminating your insights into a broader community of practices. Several topics are included, such as design of inclusive lessons, Assessment for learning, Lesson planning, Multimodal representation of content, Peer observation of teaching, and Educational action research.

Institution: Universiteit Leiden
Location: Online
Dates and time: Start at any time (self-paced)
Language: English
Cost: Free

1. How to use AI as a teacher (for beginners)

During this interactive session, you will learn the basics of AI and how to apply this innovative technology in your teaching. Topics that will be covered include the use of AI working methods and the use of AI in assessment. In addition, we will pay attention to prompt engineering; an essential skill for effective use of AI.
The workshop is designed to provide you with practical knowledge and tools. Together, we explore the possibilities of AI in education. Afterwards, you will have some tools to further implement AI into your educational practice. This workshop is part of a larger range of teacher professional development activities regarding AI.

Institution: Erasmus University Rotterdam
Location: Campus Woudestein
Dates and time: 

• Tuesday 10 Feb 2026 13:00 - 16:00
• Tuesday 9 Jun 2026 13:00 - 16:00

Language: English
Cost: Free

2. Two lane approach for AI-aware assessment policy Institution

Generative AI, like AI chatbots, has a significant impact on how students learn and the future of their professions. How do you navigate this? In this workshop for teachers, programme directors, and programme coordinators, discover VU Amsterdam policies and VU-CTL recommendations on deploying generative AI in teaching and learning. Gain valuable ideas on integrating it effectively and responsibly into your programme or course.
The workshop is lead by: Esther Schagen (VU CTL en FSH).

Institution: Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Location: Hybrid
Dates and time: 19 May 2026 11:00 – 12:30
Language: Dutch, unless someone cannot speak Dutch - in which case English
Cost: Free

3. Showcasing AI in practice: Episode I

In this session, we’re delighted to welcome Dave Cass, Head of Leadership and Instructional Design from the Maastricht School of Management, who will talk to us about worldbuilding with AI. Drawing on real teaching experiments, Dave will show how to use narrative design and generative tools to turn passive learners into active participants. From leadership dilemmas to clinical training, AI-powered storytelling can transform your classroom into an immersive world where students think, decide and care. Connie Drosinou from University College Venlo will share how she designs assignments that both embrace and move beyond generative AI: inviting students to critically evaluate AI-produced output while also creating AI-free tasks that give students the space to express their own ideas, creativity and personality.

Institution: Maastricht University
Location: Online
Dates and time: Monday 30 March 12:00 – 13:30
Language: English
Cost: Free

1. Activating students with formative assessment

Join this hands-on interactive workshop and learn the basics of formative assessment, as well as insights and techniques to effectively implement formative assessment in your own course design.You will leave with a deeper understanding of formative assessment for engaging students and supporting them in their learning. Upon completion of this workshop, you will be able to explain the concept and purpose of formative assessment, identify various formative assessment techniques end implement formative assessment in your course design.

Institution: Tilburg University
Location: Online (via Microsoft Teams, we will share the link a few days before the session)
Dates and time: Wednesday May 13, 10:00 - 11.00 hrs
Language: English
Cost: While we are delighted to offer this workshop free of charge, we kindly ask that if you sign up, please commit yourself to attending

2. Rubrics: Consistent grading of assignments and projects

Rubrics can become time-consuming or lose their value as tools for learning, sometimes turning into little more than a checklist for students. In this training, you will discuss and exchange ideas to improve your rubrics to ensure valid and transparent assessment and explore how rubrics can be used to support student learning. Additionally, you will learn how to align your grading approach with that of your colleagues to ensure consistency in evaluating assignments and projects.

Institution: TU Delft
Location: TU Delft Teaching Lab
Dates and time: 

• 16 March 2026 09:30 – 12:00
• 10 July 2026 09:30 – 12:00

Language: English
Cost: Free

1. Course Beyond content: how to make a real difference as a teacher

While many colleagues think of the environment and reusable cups in the canteen when they hear about sustainable development, they almost never realise that sustainability is a more holistic concept that relates to their own teaching duties and everyone's professional responsibilities. This course will give you the pointers on how to make your teaching more impactful by considering the principles of sustainable development.

Institution: Radboud University Nijmegen
Location: On campus in Nijmegen (2 meetings)
Dates and time: 

• 03 March 2026, 10:00 - 13:00
• 31 March 2026, 10:00 - 12:00

Language: English
Cost: Free

2.  Onboarding in Nature inclusive education

We will onboard you in the world of nature inclusive education in 6 meetings of 4 hours each. In between you will get homework assignments to reflect more on the topic. In this module you will learn about the value of nature inclusive education, experience nature inclusive teaching methods and reflect on the attitude and worldviews that underlie a shift towards nature inclusive learning. We will use a framework in which cognitive, physical, emotional, existential and action-oriented aspects are addressed. These are explored through experiential (outdoor) exercises, dialogue and literature. See our information page for more information on Nature Inclusive Teaching.

Institution: Wageningen University and NatureCollege
Location: On location in Wageningen
Dates and time:

• 27 March 9.00 – 13.30
• 10 April 9.00 – 13.30
• 24 April 9.00 – 13.30
• 8 May 9.00 – 13.30
• 22 May 9.00 – 13.30
• 5 June 9.00 – 13.30

Language: English
Cost: Free

1. Dealing with large student numbers: activities and assessment

Student groups are growing larger every year, making it challenging to actively engage students in their learning. In this short session, you’ll learn effective active teaching methods for large groups and practical strategies to save time when providing feedback and grading assignments.

Institution: Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Location: Hybrid
Dates and time: 15 April 2026 13:30 – 15:00
Language: Dutch, unless someone cannot speak Dutch - in which case English.
Cost: Free

2. Bringing TV techniques to teaching: how to entertain, engage and educate!

In this workshop you will receive guidance on how to enhance your teaching by using storytelling, videos, interviews, and other techniques from the TV industry. Whether being taught online or face- to-face, students learn better in a stimulating environment. It is the responsibility of the lecturer to create that environment with their performance, the course content, and the positive energy they engender from their audience.
All this can be achieved by using easy to learn techniques from the TV industry. Teaching and being taught can be much more fun, if you know how to! TV producer and media skills trainer Julian Dismore will introduce you to different ways to make your lectures and materials more engaging while maintaining the academic standard. Exercises, discussions, and role play will help you improve your approach.
There are numerous ways you can bring your lectures to life. And presenting skills like passion, body language and pacing can all be improved quickly and effectively. Julian’s career has been built on making even the driest subject matter compelling for a prime-time TV audience, so he’s confident he can help make any academic content compelling, with the right approach.

Institution: Maastricht University
Location: Online via Zoom
Dates and time:

• 26 March 2026 13:30 – 16:00
• 2 April 2026 13:30 – 16:00

Language: English
Cost: Free

3. Remote (individual) guidance of student(s)

The focus of this workshop is the successful supervision of (individual) students. A special aspect here is the role of the online tutor. After all, many teachers maintain contact with students remotely: through phone calls, e-mail and zoom or during virtual classes. 

During this workshop we will cover some theoretical aspects and practice fundamental interaction and conversation techniques, like feedback rules in role play and discussions based on sources and videoclips. We try as much as possible to connect to situations in your own teaching practice. The focus is always on optimizing each person's strengths as effectively as possible for (online) individual coaching.

Institution: Open Universiteit
Location: Online and/or Face2Face
Dates and time: On demand, starting at 5 registrations, participants will be contacted to schedule a moment
Language: Dutch and English are both available.
Cost: Free

4. Build your own online community

Have you ever considered building an online (learning) community for students, teachers, or coworkers? Creating a thriving community requires thoughtful planning and a few key considerations. This course provides the foundational tools you need to not only establish an online community but also transform it into a lively and engaging hub for collaboration and sharing. Throughout the course, you'll explore essential aspects of community building, including important design principles, behavioural management strategies, and the key factors to consider when setting up a successful community.

Institution: Universiteit Leiden
Location: Online
Dates and time: start any time (self-paced)
Language: English
Cost: Free

5. Coaching (in the PPD learning path)

Coaching individual students or small groups requires different skills from teachers than the ones you use in traditional education. During this course, we will focus on coaching skills that could be relevant for teachers within the PPD learning path. You will learn how to work effectively with students on the challenges they face and guide them toward (their own) solutions. The course will cover practical coaching tools, how to structure your coaching sessions and how to decide when a referral is necessary

Institution: Radboud University
Location: On the campus in Nijmegen (4 meetings)
Dates and time:

• 07 April 2026, 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
• 12 May 2026, 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
• 02 June 2026, 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
• 03 June 2026, 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Language: English
Cost: Free

6. Task-oriented Coaching

Many of us teach during activities in which students are engaged with a variety of tasks, such as workgroups, tutorials, workshops, or (computer) practicals. During these moments you walk around and coach students in their learning process. While these interactions are short, they hold significant educational value. This course provides you with knowledge and skills to coach students effectively during workgroups, tutorials, workshops or (computer) practicals. The focus lies on the brief, one-on-one interactions with students where coaching and teaching meet.

Institution: Radboud University
Location: On the campus in Nijmegen (2 meetings)
Dates and time:

• 27 March 2026, 10 am - 1 pm
• 17 April 2026, 10 am - 1 pm

Language: English
Cost: Free

7. Build your plan for working with tutors

In this hands-on working session, we bring together lecturers and other staff members who work or plan to work with tutors* in their courses. Whether you're seasoned in working with tutors or just starting out, this session offers a collaborative space to reflect, exchange ideas, and build a concrete plan for collaborating with your tutors. Using a co-developed checklist as our guide, you'll explore key aspects of tutor involvement, from onboarding and communication to feedback and development. No training, just a supportive environment to think, share, and shape your own approach.
*Tutors can also be called Student Assistants, Teaching Assistants, Teacher Assistants, Supervisors or Instructors

Intended Learning Outcomes
• You’ll leave with: A personalized plan for working with your tutors
• Fresh ideas from colleagues
• A clearer sense of what effective tutor collaboration can look like in your contex

Institution: Eindhoven University of Technology
Location: TU Eindhoven
Dates and time:
Dates for this session will be planned on the basis of participants’ agendas when at least six people are interested. To show your interest, please click the ‘Register’ button on the right and subscribe for “Inform me when new dates become available”.
Language: English
Cost: Free

8. Successful PhD Supervision: a shared journey (MOOC)

This course aims primarily to support both aspiring and more experienced PhD supervisors in their important and challenging role. The course may also be relevant for policymakers and trainers within scientific institutions.

Institution: Rijksuniversiteit Groningen
Location: Online
Dates and time: You can start anytime (self-paced)
Language: English
Cost: Free

9. Thesis Supervision

How do you see yourself during a supervision process: are you a delegator, expert, coach or perhaps critical friend? Are you looking for tools to better guide your students in the challenging thesis process? As a supervisor, you play a key role in student success. This course will provide you with the tools and strategies to improve your supervision skills and provide effective mentoring. Learn about different supervision roles, common challenges and how to provide valuable feedback to your student. Start now and learn how to take your supervision skills to the next level in this short module.

Institution: Leiden University
Location: Online
Dates and time: Start any time (self-paced)
Language: Available in Dutch and English
Cost: Free

1. Education days

In a world that is becoming increasingly complex due to geopolitical tensions, technological revolutions, social issues and climate challenges, education needs ideas, enthusiasm, courage and 
resilience more than ever. That is why The Education Days offers inspiring sessions that focus on personal growth, educational development and the well-being of teachers and students.
During the Education Days, we take the time to reflect, look ahead and work together to build meaningful education. Education in which we not only impart knowledge to young people, but also skills, resilience and connectedness.

Institution: Radboud University, Radboudumc, HAN University of Applied Sciences, ROC Nijmegen and Yuverta
Location: On location in Nijmegen (Experience Center Radboud UMC)
Dates and time:

• Tuesday 24 March 2026, 9 am – 5 pm
• Wednesday 25 March 2026, 9am - 5 pm

Language: Dutch or English (depending on workshop)
Cost: Free (administration costs apply for external guest)

2. Teaching Professionals: How to improve your course design

Learn how to incorporate Learning Experience Design (LED) into your education for professionals during this two-part training series, intended for anyone who has been or will be teaching professionals, independent of teaching experience. During the training, jointly hosted by Universiteit Leiden Academy (ULA) and Leiden Learning and Innovation Centre (LLInC), you will gain hands-on experience on how to design engaging teaching materials. The sessions consist of an introduction to LED, creating a blended course design with interactive working methods, followed by evaluation and intervision. You will first be asked to fill in which kind of (didactic) support you would prefer while teaching professionals, which will be taken into account during the training. 

Institution: Leiden University
Location: Op location at PLNT Leiden
Dates and time: The workshop will be held three times; each edition consists of two sessions (3 hours + 1.5 hours).
You can join the February, March, or June edition in 2026.

• 13 February 13:00 – 16:00 and 20 February 13:00 – 14:30 or
• 31 March 13:00 – 16:00 and 14 April 14:30 – 16:00 or
• 12 June 10:00 – 13:00 and 19 June 10:00 – 11:30

Language: English, unless every attendee speaks Dutch.
Cost: Free