Center for Learning Sciences LEARN - EPFL

EPFL will hire a learning sciences professor! Besides the fantastic working environment generally at EPFL and the EPFL School of Computer and Communication Sciences, this new professor will be part of the Center for Learning Sciences LEARN - EPFL which opens a lot of opportunities to shape education together. We are looking forward to welcoming this new professor and their ideas, research interests and ambitions.

Candli ist ein gutes Beispiel wie innovative Technologien das Lernen bereichern können. Verena Rohrer vom Swiss EdTech Collider gibt einen Einblick, wie Candli dank der engen Zusammenarbeit zwischen Schulen und EdTech-Unternehmen im Swiss National Testbed Programm bedeutende Fortschritte erzielen konnte. https://lnkd.in/eke-F5di *** Candli est un bon exemple de la manière dont les technologies innovantes peuvent enrichir l'apprentissage. Verena Rohrer de Swiss EdTech Collider donne un aperçu de la manière dont Candli a pu réaliser des progrès significatifs grâce à une étroite collaboration entre les écoles et les entreprises EdTech dans le cadre du programme Swiss National Testbed. https://lnkd.in/ee5qiCf6

💡DEEP reading and listening recommendation Three members of the DEEP Consortium were recently interviewed about artificial intelligence in education. Each interview offers valuable insights into different facets of the topic, making them all worth reading and listening to! 👂 In the podcast ‘Bildungsreise’, Beat Döbeli Honegger talks about machine learning and its impact on schools and society, highlighting the opportunities and challenges of new technologies. He discusses with Damian Haas, the host of the podcast, how teachers and parents can teach children the necessity of learning and orientation knowledge despite digital tools and which skills will be important in the future: https://lnkd.in/esSxmaBN 👂The latest episode of the DIZH podcast ‘Schampar Digital’ examines the influence of artificial intelligence (AI) on equity in school education and the associated opportunities and risks. Guest Ken Horvath discusses the role of bias in performance assessments by humans and machines and the responsible use of AI by teachers and schools: https://lnkd.in/eMNUyW3r 💻 Educa interviewed Tobias Röhl about potential and risks of using AI in schools, such as the relief of routine tasks and the individualisation of learning, but also about challenges such as algorithmic bias and the possible overestimation of technology. The EU's 'Ethical Guidelines' emphasise the need for fairness, humanity, transparency and teacher competence in dealing with AI to ensure its responsible use in education: https://lnkd.in/eic4fSff #EquityInEducation #Digitalisation #AIineducation #DigitalEducation #ResearchConsortium #Learning #Education

Ein weiterer Project Lunch steht an: Am kommenden Mittwoch, 18. September, wird Francesco Mondada das Projekt „The Beauty and the Machine - Joining Aesthetics and Robotics in Education“ vorstellen (https://lnkd.in/dpQ4Cgb3). Dieses Projekt untersucht die Überschneidung von Ästhetik und Robotik in der Bildung. In der Vergangenheit stand die starre, mechanische Natur der Robotik in starkem Kontrast zur fliessenden Kreativität der Kunst. Die Fortschritte in der Technologie und bei Plattformen haben die Robotik jedoch zugänglicher und anpassungsfähiger für künstlerische Zwecke gemacht. Das Projekt untersucht diese Entwicklung und die Auswirkungen, wenn man sie in den Unterricht einbezieht, und erforscht die Verschiebung der Bildungsansätze von STEM zu STEAM, wo Kunst integriert wird, um Kreativität und Engagement zu fördern. Möchten Sie am Project Lunch teilnehmen? Dann melden Sie sich per E-Mail an: info@belearn.swiss. Wann: Mittwoch, 18. September, 12:00 - 13:00 Uhr Wo: BeLEARN Hub, Laupenstrasse 19 in 3008 Bern (3. Stock) Sprache: Englisch ************   Another Project Lunch is coming up: Next Wednesday, 18 September, Francesco Mondada will present the project “The Beauty and the Machine – Joining Aesthetics and Robotics in Education” (https://lnkd.in/dpQ4Cgb3). This project investigates the intersection of aesthetics and robotics applied to education. Historically, the rigid, mechanical nature of robotics has contrasted sharply with the fluid creativity of the arts. However, advancements in technology and platforms have made robotics more accessible and adaptable for artistic purposes. The project examines this evolution and the impact when bringing it into classes and explores the shift in educational approaches from STEM to STEAM, where art is integrated to foster creativity and engagement. Interested in attending? You can register for the Project Lunch via mail at info@belearn.swiss.   When: Wednesday, 18 September, 12:00 – 13:00 Where: BeLEARN Hub, Laupenstrasse 19 in 3008 Bern (3rd floor) Language: English Francesco Mondada Léa Pereyre Jean-Daniel Roth, MBA Franz Lam Eidgenössische Hochschule für Berufsbildung EHB HEFP SUFFP SFUVET, Berner Fachhochschule BFH, Pädagogische Hochschule Bern (PHBern), Universität Bern, EPFL / Center for Learning Sciences LEARN - EPFL   Fernfachhochschule Schweiz (FFHS) Swiss EdTech Collider Institut für Bildungswissenschaften der Universität Basel #projectlunch #event #robotics #steam

Many thanks to Siara Isaac, PhD and Valentina Rossi from Center for Learning Sciences LEARN - EPFL for a wonderfully inspirational day exploring tools from the 3T PLAYBOOK (https://lnkd.in/dXhxViRT) for the explicit development of skills including collaboration and delivering and receiving feedback. Thanks also to Alain Imboden and the faculty from HES-SO Valais-Wallis Sierre, for joining us in Les Roches - the exchanges between our faculties were enriching and stimulating and, I hope, will be the first of many! #highereducation #facultydevelopment #innovation

We wrapped up the #SEFI2024 conference at EPFL this last week. The warm and wonderful people who make up SEFI - European Society for Engineering Education made it an uplifting event - both intellectually, and emotionally. The EPFL team generously put in their heads, hearts, and hands to organise it while upholding our values of sustainbility and inclusion. My colleague Siara Isaac, PhD rightfully pointed out that we had some amazing partners who helped us make this event a success - especially the catering team from Compass Group (Schweiz) AG. And so as we reflect on the success of our recent conference, we wanted to take a moment to extend our heartfelt gratitude to the incredible team of caterers and servers who worked tirelessly behind the scenes. Your professionalism, attention to detail, and friendly service helped create a welcoming atmosphere and kept everything running smoothly. Whether it was the delicious meals or the seamless event execution, your hard work played a key role in making this event a true success. From early mornings to late nights, your dedication did not go unnoticed. Thank you for being such an important part of this event. Center for Learning Sciences LEARN - EPFL

Thank you so much L'écoline, and especially Marion Julia, for being such a wonderful partner during #SEFI2024. You made it so easy for us to offer this invaluable service to our parent participants, enabling them to both participate in the conference, and engage in it knowing that their little ones were safe and being cared for.

3T PLAY is looking forward to meeting higher education teachers interested in TRANSVERSAL SKILLS at our Vienna and Brussels workshops! Come get your hands dirty - with Yousef Jalali, Joelyn de Lima, Valentina Rossi, Jessica Dehler Zufferey, Marta Ruiz Cumi (She/Her), PMP®

Vinitra Swamy and Paola Mejia are the first two graduating PhDs of EPFL’s Machine Learning for Education Laboratory (ML4ED). They are aiming to bring AI-powered upskilling to adult learners. “We’re working on interpretable-by-design neural networks that don't compromise on performance or generalizability” says Swamy “From an education perspective, it's crucial to be both accurate and explainable, as both are important to making the correct learning interventions.” Together they’re founding Scholé, an AI for education #startup focused on upskilling for adult learners in the workforce. Get to the full story at the link below! - - - - - - Vinitra Swamy et Paola Mejia sont les deux premières doctorantes diplômées du Laboratoire d’apprentissage machine pour l’éducation (ML4ED) de l’EPFL. Elles ont pour ambition d’offrir aux apprenantes et apprenants adultes une mise à niveau par l’IA. «Nous travaillons sur des réseaux neuronaux interprétables par conception qui ne font aucun compromis sur la performance ou la généralisation” explique Swamy. «Du point de vue de l’éducation, il est essentiel d’être à la fois précis et explicable, car ces deux éléments sont déterminants pour effectuer les bonnes interventions d’apprentissage.» Ensemble elles ont récemment créé Scholé, une start-up spécialisée dans l’IA au service de l’éducation et axée sur la mise à niveau des apprenantes et apprenants adultes sur le marché du travail. Plus d’infos dans l’interview ci-dessous! https://lnkd.in/e2nnpC-5