Learning Café
Empowering Educators: Guiding AI Integration and Lifelong Learning
Date Friday, Nov 29 Time –
In this session, educational developers Mark Mettler (Fontys Blended Learning) and Mario Paiano (Centre of Expertise AI for Society) will guide you through a multifaceted professionalization program designed to help Fontys University teachers and support staff make the most of AI’s potential. From foundational workshops for hundreds of colleagues to in-depth sessions, hackathons, and professional development days, this program builds a supportive AI community focused on learning, development, and collaboration. Join us to explore how generative AI can be harnessed to create future-proof education, build a comprehensive AI offering, and support your colleagues in the process.
Mark Mettler
IT Teacher and education developer, Fontys University of Applied Sciences
Mark is an educator at Fontys University of Applied Sciences with a strong background in ICT. He is passionate about discovering and applying new technologies to enhance, streamline, and transform education. Focused on developing engaging courses in media, design, and ICT, Mark also leads workshops that elevate the skills of lecturers and colleagues, bringing innovative teaching methods to the forefront. His mission? To empower both educators and students to effectively leverage technology, integrating it in ways that profoundly shape their career paths.
Mario Paiano
Professionalisering Gen AI, Fontys University of Applied Sciences
Mario Paiano works at the intersection of education and emerging technologies, specializing in professional development in generative AI for teachers and support staff. He inspires colleagues and students by creating new teaching methods that integrate Generative AI, Augmented Reality, Mixed Reality, and Virtual Reality (XR). With a background in marketing and communication, Mario leverages the power of storytelling and the impact of visual tools in education. Collaborating with designers and educators, he crafts learning experiences that both inspire and inform, empowering students and teachers to engage critically and confidently with evolving technologies.