Co-Designing Hybrid Learning: Bridging Physical and Virtual Learning Spaces

Co-Designing Hybrid Learning: Bridging Physical and Virtual Learning Spaces

Let's explore how we can blend traditional classrooms with online tools to create a dynamic and engaging learning experience!

By Hyb-IT-up project

Date and time

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 10:00 - 17:00 CEST

Location

MIJN-werk Heerlen Centrum

297 Promenade 6411 HT Heerlen Netherlands

Agenda

10:00 AM - 10:15 AM

Welcome by the rector of the Open University of the Netherlands

Prof. Theo J. Bastiaens

10:15 AM - 10:30 AM

An introduction of the Hyb-it-up project

Azusa Nakata

The Erasmus+ funded Hyb-IT-up project (Upgrading higher education teachers’ and students’ hybrid learning competences) supports higher education teachers’ and students’ use of digital technologies in...

10:30 AM - 11:15 AM

Keynote: Challenges of hybrid learning and competences needed to address them

Prof. Margus Pedaste

Hybrid learning is challenging but with specific benefits for both, teachers and students. Therefore, we need to understand those challenges to empower both teachers and students with competences to ...

11:30 AM - 12:45 PM

An interactive session with an expert panel

Prof. Armin Weinberger

In this interactive session, an expert panel will share their own perspectives on the potential and caveats of hybrid learning and teaching by answering a wide range of burning questions. Moderator:...

12:45 PM - 1:30 PM

Lunch

1:30 AM - 2:00 PM

X2Omedia OneRoom demo

You can participate in the X2O media’s interactive demo session of OneRoom from both onsite and online! OneRoom Classroom is an immersive hybrid and virtual learning solution designed to unite both ...

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Workshops

Assoc Prof. Ana Balula

Assoc Prof. Ellen Rusman

Assist Prof. Leen Catrysse

Option 1 (hybrid) Hybrid Buffet: designing hybrid learning by Assoc Prof. Ana Balula, University of Aveiro Option 2 (f2f) Seamless and Hybrid Learning Design by Assoc Prof. Ellen Rusman, Open Unive...

3:30 PM - 3:45 PM

Short break

3:45 PM - 4:30 PM

Keynote: Infrastructure for collaborative curriculum development

Prof. Susan McKenney

Collaborative curriculum design constitutes a rewarding yet challenging endeavor, especially when undertaken in the context of hybrid learning. While many factors influence the work of design teams, ...

4:30 PM - 5:00 PM

A wrap up / Final words

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Drinks

About this event

  • Event lasts 7 hours

Co-Designing Hybrid Learning: Bridging Physical and Virtual Learning Spaces

Join us for an exciting event where we explore the future of learning! At MIJN-werk Heerlen Centrum, we will delve into the world of hybrid learning, merging physical and virtual spaces to create engaging educational experiences. Whether you're an educator, a student, or simply curious about the evolution of learning, this event is for you. Let's collaborate, share ideas, and shape the future of education together. Don't miss out on this opportunity to be part of a transformative discussion!


For more detailed programme and about the speakers, please check our website!


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