Exploring Teaching for Active Learning in Engineering Education

Ignite Your Passion for Teaching & Learning!

Delve into innovative methods shaping engineering education and inspire your teaching approach.

Date:

Location:

20 - 21  November 2024

Aalborg University, Aalborg

Deadlines (New Deadline for extended abstract)

Extended abstract: September 22nd

Abstract responce: Before October 1st

Final contribution: November 1st

Registration: No later than October 11th

Contributions and Submission

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The webpage is updated with Keynotes


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About

The theme for ETALEE2024 conference is twofold:

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Interdisciplinarity

Both will be addressed by a Keynote for each of the two topics independently.


The ETALEE2024 conference aims to foster collaboration among educators, researchers, and education managers. Attendees can expect insightful keynote presentations, engaging discussions, exiciting workshops and networking opportunities. Participate to stay updated on the latest advancements in various pedagogical and didactic fields and contribute to shaping the future of Engineering Education.

The ETALEE2024 is organized by IUPN network

Program

Wednesday 20. November


Time

Activity

Location

09.00 – 09.45

Registration – Coffee and Tea

Food Hub

09.45 – 09.55

Welcome by

Auditorium

09.55 – 10.40

Keynote: Assistant Professor Sine Zambach, CBS

Titel: ”What will be the role of AI in the future of education?”

Auditorium

10.45 – 12.15

Sessions/workshops

Innovate

12.15 – 13.15

Lunch

Food Hub

13.15 – 14.45

Sessions/workshops

Innovate

14.45 – 15:00

Coffee/tea

Food Hub

15.00 – 16.00

Network group

Innovate

16.00 - 17.30

Transport to city and own time


17.30 – 19.00


Networking with snack and bobles. Touring on your own in the museum

Kunsten - Aalborg Museum of art

19.00 - 21.00

Dinner, two course dinner with coffee/tea and sweets.

Thursday 21. November


Time

Activity

Location

09.00 - 09.45

Keynote: Professor Mikael Enelund, Chalmers: "Reforming Education at Chalmers University og Technology"

Auditorium

09.45 - 10.15

Coffee/tea

Food Hub

10.15 - 11.45

Sessions/workshops

Innovate

11.50– 12.15

Closing session/evaluation

Auditorium

12.15

Lunch

Food Hub

13.00 - 13.45

Add on: Ellen Sjoer and Hans Hellendoorn.

Auditorium

Meet the Keynotes

Assistant Professor, CBS Denmark.


Sine Zambach is an Assistant Professor at Copenhagen Business school (CBS) and holds a PhD in computer science. Her primary research areas includes among others Learning Analytics, and Artificial Intelligence, and Sine is the auther of the books: "AI i Gymnasiet" and "Kvinde kend din kode".


"What will be AI’s role in future education?” Generative artificial intelligence (AI) is a technology that will significantly impact the education system. However, how do we ensure that students achieve the necessary learning, and which competencies will be crucial in the future? Sine Zambach will share insights from her book “AI in Gymnasiet” (AI in high school) and present her research on machine learning and artificial intelligence in primary schools.

She will also discuss her early experiments with AI in teaching at CBS and continuing education. 


Professor, Dynamics, Mechanics and Maritime Sciences, Dean of Education for MATS, Chalmers University of Technology


Mikael is also founder and director for Chalmers ten-year initiative Tracks to develop the education to become more flexible and responsive to changes in the society as well as to new technology, materials, and concepts. Mikael is a member of Chalmers executive committee for education in which he is responsible for internationalization in education.  Mikael obtained his PhD in 1996 from Chalmers and was appointed professor in 2012.


"Reforming Education at Chalmers University of Technology"

This presentation explores how the Tracks Initiative at Chalmers redefines education by fostering interdisciplinary skills and dynamic collaboration among students, faculty, and external partners.

In Chalmers Tracks, students are empowered to cultivate interdisciplinary competencies through individualized study paths. Students engage in elective or extra-curricular courses and projects aligned with their research, and/or societal interests, or career goals. These courses, proposed by faculty or external stakeholders, transcend traditional academic boundaries welcoming students from BSc to PhD levels, alumni, and professionals from all disciplines of engineering and related fields. Tracks also aims to swiftly adapt education to incorporate cutting-edge technologies, emerging materials, and innovative concepts. At its core, Tracks includes Fuse Innovation Lab, providing a collaborative environment for creativity and innovation among students, faculty, industry, and public sector. Finally, Tracks' broader impact on Chalmers' educational landscape fostering a culture of creativity, innovation, and collaboration is highlighted.

Add-on Keynotes

Hans Hellendoorn

Professor dr. ir. Hans Hellendoorn

Delft University of Technology


Hans is Pro Vice Rector Magnificus Joint Education Affairs, head of the Joint Interdisciplinary Project track and initiator/responsable for the project ’Streetwise learning with Society”. This innovative mode of teaching provides students with authentic transdisciplinary learning experiences.

In 2021 he implement strategic innovation on university level. In this role, he is responsible for all crossfaculty education activities – including minors, the honours program, joint degrees with Leiden and Rotterdam – as well as the TU Delft’s vision on Master Education and Teaching and Learning. Moreover, he initiated the Joint Interdisciplinary Project, a 15EC Master project, where groups of four students from different programmes and universities cooperate to solve authentic problems from industry or local authorities. Over 200 students participate yearly, and more than 60 (inter)national companies, hospitals, foundations, and local authorities are involved.



Ellen Sjoer

Professor of Sustainable Talent Development at The Hague University of Applied Sciences, the Netherlands.


Ellens research focus areas are: professional development/HRD, lifelong learning, boundary-crossing learning communities, and educational innovation. She has published books for the vocational practice and has published in various scientific journals. She participates in (inter)national networks aiming at the renewal of learning and development for complex transitions. She is a board member of the International Association for Continuing Engineering Education (IACEE).

Learning communities in practice: accelerators of innovation

In our presentation, we share experiences and findings from our research in two projects about learning communities. Streetwise and Energy in Transition: talent in learning communities (ET-TLC). In ET-TLC, learning communities are established along the value chains of sun, wind, and hydrogen, in Streetwise we work on other topics like wateradaptation, sustainable healthcare and also social topics. Students from various educational levels register for a challenge on the website 'Green Friends’ (www.evengroenevrienden.nl). Teachers and professionals from companies, government and sometimes citizens, collaborate with the students in micro learning communities to achieve innovative results. We have investigated what is necessary to promote individual and collective agency. Setting up learning communities is a journey that requires more time than one might anticipate and a step outside the comfort zone for all involved. Yet, as with many journeys, the path to creating a learning community is paved with valuable knowledge and experiences that make every step worthwhile.

Contribution


Sessions

A. Hands-on session

A 90 minutes session following the schedule:

  • 10 minutes Introduction (setting the scene)
  • 60 minutes Hands-on Activity (incl. summing-up)
  • 20 minutes Discussion & Evaluation & Conclusions


Designing a hands-on session

The author submits a proposal for an active hands-on session about how to use active learning in engineering education. The author will facilitate the session which must follow the session structure.


B. Explore session

A 90 minutes session following the schedule (based on 3 presentations per session):

  • Introduction (the chair will set the scene for each topic, 5 minutes)
  • Selected theme presentations (15 minute per presentations)
  • At the end of each presentation, each presenter pose two critical questions based on the presented topic as a starting point for the following reflection and discussion.
  • Individual reflection (5 minutes per presentation)
  • Discussion
  • Closing


Contribute to an Explore session

In the Explore Session we are in a deeper sense seeking answers to the question: Why does Active Learning support efficient learning in Engineering Education?

Each session is chaired by a session chair.

Submission

Design a Hands-on Workshop session

The author submits a proposal for an active Hands-on Workshop sessionwithin the conference topic. The author will facilitate the session which must follow the session schedule.

Contribute to an Explore session

In the Explore session we are seeking deeper answers to the question: Why does Active Learning support efficient learning in Engineering Education? Each session is run and structured by a facilitator.

Participate in an Active Poster session

You contribute by outlining your ideas and examples from AI  or in an innovative and interactive Poster session.


How to submit

If you wish to contribute to one or more of the session types, you must submit an abstract, using the abstract template.

Submit your extended abstract as a PDF via email. Deadline September 15th (New deadline).

You will receive a confirmation of receipt within 48 hours (on weekdays) stating your contribution number. Please use this number if you wish to update or change your contribution.


Deadlines:

Abstract responce: Before October 1st

Final contribution: November 1st

Registration: No later than October 11th


Pricing

Registration is open !


Standard

2125 DKK (incl VAT)

Keynote speakers, scientific paper presentations and active workshops

One day "only"

1500 DKK (Incl VAT)

Keynote speaker, scientific paper presentations and active workshops

Dinner

625 DKK (incl VAT)

Price include entrance at Kunsten, Predinner drink and snack,  2 cource dinner, coffee/tee and sweets afterwards

Visitor Guide

Where and When

Join us at Aalborg University, AAU Innovation,

Thomas Manns Vej 25, 9220 Aalborg

20. and 21. November 2024

Transportation

To reach AAU Innovation building we suggest you use "Plusbus" from railway station/centre of Aalborg to Aalborg University

Accomodations

We recommend that you use

Hotel Scandic City (discount price 995.- DKK/Night)

The hotel is close to both busterminal/Railway station and "Kunsten" where the Conference dinner will be held Wednesday evening.

If you book online, plase use booking code

BAAL191124.

Frequently Asked Questions

What topics will be covered at the ETALEE2024 Conference?

The ETALEE2024 Conference Theme is AI and Interdisiplinarity. As a Add-on Thursday Keynotes from TU Delft will present “Learning communities in practice: accelerators of innovation".

Are there any keynote speakers at the ETALEE2024 Conference?

Yes, the ETALEE2024 Conference will feature distinguished keynote speakers who are experts in their respective fields sharing valuable insights and research findings.

Will there be opportunities for networking at the ETALEE2024 Conference?

Yes, attendees at the Science And Research Conference will have ample opportunities to network with fellow researchers, scientists, and professionals during various networking sessions and social events.

Registration is open. Deadline October 11th 

Join our community of scientists and researchers! Register now for the ETALEE2024 Conference. Grow your network today.

If you have any questions, please e-mail to info@etalee.dk