The Deep Learning Dilemma: Why Higher Education Needs to Rethink Thinking We don’t like to think. That may be blunt, but it’s the truth. Our brains are wired for autopilot – to take the path of least resistance and avoid cognitive overload whenever possible. That wor... Read More August 4, 2025 Industry Insights, News
The Flipped Classroom, Rewired: A Neuroeducation Perspective on Active Learning Why flipping isn’t enough The flipped classroom has become a cornerstone of modern teaching. Swapping passive lectures for active sessions sounds promising but in practice, many flipped models struggle to d... Read More July 9, 2025 Industry Insights, News
Redefining Academic Integrity: Equipping Students to Excel in the Age of AI November 22, 2024 Industry Insights, News The rise of powerful generative AI tools has prompted the education sector to reassess how to define and uphold ethical standards while supporting students in achieving them. While some principles remain steadfast – like fostering originality and provi... Read More
ChatGPT: Curse and/or Blessing for Education and Learning & Development? ChatGPT (and other generative AI-applications) has different opportunities and challenges for education, and learning and development. In this article, Wilfred Rubens describes opportunities to reduce the ... Read More November 13, 2023 Community Resources, News
AI in Education: Navigating the Fine Line Between Threat and Transformation In the kingdom of education, a new character emerged—Artificial Intelligence, a force sparking both hope and concern. Much like a protagonist in a story, AI’s role in education is a matter of debate and di... Read More November 13, 2023 Industry Insights, News
From Chalk and Talk to Algorithms and Innovation: The Pioneering Approach of H5P in the Evolution of AI-Driven Teaching November 6, 2023 Industry Insights, News Gone are the days when classrooms were solely realms of chalk, blackboards, and one-size-fits-all lessons. The school bell’s ring now heralds an era where artificial intelligence (AI) not only aids but actively reshapes education. H5P: At the Forefront... Read More
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Career Guidance: Transformation or Extinction? The Coming Age of the Robo-Careers Advisers AI is supposed to make life easier when it comes to finding information, advice and guidance (IAG) to support individuals and their decision making. Traditionally, IAG has been provided by human careers ad... Read More September 11, 2023 Community Resources, News
How to Judge Effective Use of AI in Education I am the Product Designer for BigBlueButton, an open-source virtual classroom used by millions of users world-wide in billions of minutes of online classes. I’ve had this role for fourteen years and, durin... Read More August 16, 2023 Industry Insights, News
Contact North | Contact Nord to Launch Two New AI-Powered Tools at OEB Berlin July 18, 2023 Community Resources, News As a member of the Contact North I Contact Nord technology development team, I’m eager to share the progress we are making in developing two unique AI tools that will be launched at OEB Berlin: AI Tutor Pro and AI Teaching Assistant Pro. These tools are n... Read More
The Rise of ChatGPT and Its Impact on Education ChatGPT is trending more than cats on YouTube as the new generative AI phenomenon begins to spread like wildfire. It seems that every other conversation revolves around ChatGPT. So, what exactly is ChatGPT... Read More July 18, 2023 Industry Insights, News
