Professional development opportunities
As part of the HealthyU project, we are implementing several training programmes. The first of these is the professional development course for higher education teachers Innovative Teaching that Inspires Good learning. Empowering Practice with GenAI. More information about the course and the application process can be found on the course webpage.
Except for the one-year professional development course, in Spring semester 2025-2026 we do a series of webinars on using GenAI in research and teaching. Most webinars are held in Slovak language but we also offer some webinars in English.
6 May 2026, 1pm-2:30 pm: Designing Classroom Simulations with GenAI. Agnes Simon, Faculty of Arts, Comenius University Bratislava
Role plays and simulations have been shown to significantly enhance student learning in higher education. However, their widespread adoption has often been limited by the time, effort, and complexity involved in designing them. In this interactive webinar, we will explore how Generative AI (GenAI) can help overcome these barriers and empower university instructors to create engaging, high-quality simulations across a wide range of disciplines. We will begin with a concise overview of the role, benefits, and key characteristics of simulations in higher education—essential foundations for effective design. From there, we will dive into how to design simulations more efficiently and creatively with GenAI. Participants will also have the opportunity to experiment with simulation design during the session, gaining hands-on experience and practical insights they can apply immediately in their teaching. To make the most of this experience, participants are encouraged to log in to their preferred GenAI platform in advance.
13. May 2026, 1pm-2:30 pm: Assessment practices in the age of GenAI. Agnes Simon, Faculty of Arts, Comenius University Bratislava
GenAI is rapidly transforming higher education and reshaping the ways students approach assessment. From essays and presentations to take-home papers and classroom activities, many students now rely heavily on artificial intelligence tools in their academic work. While these technologies offer new opportunities, they also raise important concerns for teachers, who worry that students may be developing prompting skills at the expense of critical thinking, writing, and argumentation. This interactive workshop will explore practical strategies for addressing students’ overreliance on GenAI while still engaging with the realities of AI-enhanced learning. Participants will discover approaches that promote authentic student work and strengthen writing and critical thinking skills.