Learning Café
The EdTech-coach Approach
Date Thursday, Nov 23 Time – RoomTiergarten
This Learning Café will explore the evolving role of an EdTech-coach in (re)designing education for the future. You will discover a comprehensive toolkit for blended education development, featuring interactive demonstrations and practical examples from the EdTech Community and the Dutch National Acceleration Plan.
The session will feature five tables, each offering diverse activities, support sessions, events, and tools. We encourage participants to explore how these tools, introduced during the session, can be implemented in their own educational institutions. Our knowledgeable EdTech-coaches will be present at each table to guide and facilitate these discussions.
Join us to gain new insights and acquire practical skills, and empower your institution to embrace the future of education.
Tim Willems
Edtech-coach, Avans University of Applied Sciences., Netherlands
Tim Willems is an English teacher, researcher and Edtech-coach. He has been involved with the Edtech-coach programme at Avans from the beginning. He works every day to help his colleagues improve their educational practice with new insights and good old didactics.
Jan Menting
Edtech-coach, Avans University of Applied Sciences, Netherlands
At the start of his career, Jan used to be an educational scientist and a University lecturer. Seeing and enjoying the rapid advancements of Edtech he decided to become an expert to show his colleagues, and everyone who wants to know, the benefits. Until now he mainly did this at his universities or when invited to other Dutch organizations, OEB is a first.
Want to know more about the subjects Jan talked about or something else? Just ask!
Ronald Spruit
Educational consultant and Facilitator Edtech-Community, Avans University of Applied Sciences, Netherlands
Ronald's three-decade career as a teacher, trainer, advisor, and facilitator in higher education has cultivated a profound grasp of effective learning strategies, complemented by his expertise in professional development. Collaborating closely with colleagues, the central mission of the EdTech Community of Avans University of Applied Sciences revolves around bridging the domains of education, innovation, and technology to elevate pedagogy through the transformative potential of educational technology.
Marjolein Schlössels-Verbeek
Edtech-coach, Avans University of Applied Sciences, Netherlands
Marjolein Schlössels-Verbeek is an EdTech Coach at Avans University of Applied Sciences. With a background in Pedagogy and Educational Sciences, she brings a wealth of knowledge to her role. Marjolein has a background as a lecturer in subjects like Excel and Digital Marketing. For the past 5 years, she has been guiding educators in designing effective blended learning experiences and seamlessly integrating educational technology in higher education. Her work inspires educators to create dynamic and engaging classrooms that harness the power of technology for impactful learning.