Mini-job for a great future: working at ZeLL

Your Task: You should provide an introduction or share practical experiences in the application of artificial intelligence (AI) in education related to one or more of the following topics. The aim is to provide participants with the tools and knowledge to effectively integrate AI technologies into the teaching and learning process or daily work.

Possible Topics:

• Prompt Engineering for Beginners: Introduction to the fundamental concepts and technologies of AI, including efficient communication with AI tools.
• AI & Multimedia: You are familiar with one or more tools or concepts for creating videos, graphics or other multimedia materials and know the specific tools available on the market.
• Applications of AI in Education: Examples and case studies of successful AI implementation in schools and universities.
• Introduction to Personalized Learning: How AI can be used to adapt learning content to individual learners' needs and abilities, such as through intelligent tutors and chatbots.
• Automation of Administrative Tasks: Use of AI to increase efficiency and reduce the burden of administrative tasks.
• Data Privacy and Ethical Aspects: ethical challenges and data privacy issues related to the use of AI in education.

Target Audience: It is aimed at university staff, students and anyone interested in integrating artificial intelligence into the teaching and learning process.

Course Duration: Our team will work with you to determine the length of the events. In general, the duration is flexible depending on the topic, with a minimum of 45 minutes.

What we're seeking:

• LaTeX Proficiency: You have experience with LaTeX and can convey its advantages over other word processing programs.
• Practical Application: You can demonstrate effective use of LaTeX for creating academic papers, presentations, and technical documentation.
• Teaching Skills: You are capable of explaining complex content in an understandable and practical manner.

Target Audience:

• Students and Researchers: Individuals who write academic papers and want to design them professionally.
• Teachers: Lecturers and educators who use LaTeX for their own publications or to support their students.
• Technical Authors: Professionals creating technical documentation, reports, and manuals.

What we're seeking: Are you proficient in using software to create visually appealing digital content? Whether it's Adobe Captivate, e-publishing software, or even MS PowerPoint, there's more to it than meets the eye!

Your target audiences:

• Content Creators: Individuals who want to enhance their digital content.
• Teachers: Educators who want to make their web content professional and engaging.

Videobearbeitungskurse, die sich auf leicht zugängliche Software für Amateure konzentrieren. Die Kurse sollten eine spannende Möglichkeit bieten, in die Welt der Videoproduktion einzusteigen oder einen anderen thematischen Schwerpunkt auf den Einsatz von Video in einem universitären Anwendungskontext haben. 

anstelle Interview  gut ankommen würde. 

Tipps zu Hintergrund/ Licht/ Mikrofon/ externe Kamera...

Solche Kurse kann z. B. folgende Kriterien erfüllen:

• Einfache Benutzeroberfläche: Die Software sollte intuitiv und benutzerfreundlich sein, um Anfängern den Einstieg zu erleichtern.
• Umfassende Lernressourcen: Klare Anleitungen, Tutorials und Support-Optionen sind wichtig, um den Lernprozess zu unterstützen.
• KI-Integration: Kurse können auch aufzeigen, wie KI-Tools den Bearbeitungsprozess vereinfachen können:
• Praxisorientiertes Lernen: Die Möglichkeit, das Gelernte direkt anzuwenden und Feedback zu erhalten, ist für den Lernerfolg entscheidend.
• Präsentationen im Video: Videotechnik für Interviewsettings Wie rücke ich mich ins rechte Licht?  Tipps und Tricks für Online Meetings. 

Course Overview: This course covers useful PC shortcuts and command-line commands that are beneficial for both office work and academic tasks. Participants will learn how to enhance productivity and streamline their workflows.

What we're seeking:

• Experience with PC Shortcuts and Command Line: You are proficient in a variety of keyboard shortcuts and command-line instructions, understanding how to effectively use them in academic or administrative contexts.
• Application Knowledge: You can demonstrate how shortcuts and command-line commands are utilized in common programs and tools (e.g., Microsoft Office, editors) as well as operating systems.
• Pedagogical Skills: You can convey practical tips and tricks clearly and comprehensibly, helping participants optimize their work processes.

Target Audience: Students and university staff

Course Overview: This course aims to provide a comprehensive introduction to Git and GitHub or demonstrate how participants can use the tool to create their own resume or project page. The reason: Many people are NOT yet familiar with these essential tools for version control and collaboration in web projects! Participants will learn the basics of version control with Git and how to use GitHub for sharing and managing projects. The course can cover both fundamental and advanced techniques and best practices for application in academia.

What we're seeking:

• Experience with Git and GitHub: You are proficient in using Git and GitHub and understand their benefits for managing scientific projects.
• Application Knowledge: You can demonstrate how Git and GitHub are effectively used for version control, collaboration, and documentation in scientific projects.
• Pedagogical Skills: You can explain the concepts and applications of Git and GitHub clearly and lead practical exercises to help participants master these tools.

Target Audience:

• Students and Researchers: Individuals who want to efficiently manage their research projects and collaborate better with others.
• Teachers: Lecturers and educators who want to organize and track their own projects or those of their students.
• Research Staff: Professionals who regularly work on joint projects and want to use version control and collaboration tools.

What we're seeking:

• Experience with Wikis and Knowledge Databases: You have a solid understanding of creating and managing wikis and knowledge databases, recognizing their value for organizing and sharing information.
• Technical Skills: You can demonstrate how to use common platforms and software tools for creating wikis and knowledge databases, such as Wikipedia, Confluence, or Notion, or explore the relevant features in MS 365.
• Pedagogical Skills: You are capable of explaining the technical and conceptual aspects of knowledge database creation in an understandable manner and guiding practical exercises.

Target Audience:

• Students and Researchers: Individuals who want to systematically document their research work and promote knowledge exchange.
• Teachers: Lecturers and educators who aim to support their teaching through well-structured and easily accessible knowledge databases.
• Research Staff: Professionals who regularly collect, organize, and share information with colleagues.

What we're seeking: Do you have creative ideas and experiences on how to make learning more exciting and interactive? Then you're in the right place! We're looking for innovative concepts such as audio dramas, breakout rooms, board games, or gamification concepts in education—whether in face-to-face formats or through digital tools and software.

Your Target Audiences:

• Teachers: University lecturers who want to enrich their teaching methods and make their classes more dynamic.
• Learners: Participants who aim to enhance their learning processes using innovative tools and interactive methods.

Bring your ideas and help us take learning to a new level!

Course Overview: Your course should provide an introduction to potential concepts and technologies of computer-supported collaborative learning (CSCL). Participants will learn how to effectively use specific digital tools and platforms to support and optimize group work and cooperative learning processes.

What we're seeking:

• Experience with CSCL Technologies: You have experience applying digital tools and platforms for collaborative learning, understanding their potential to enhance teamwork and shared learning processes.
• Application Knowledge: You can demonstrate effective use of common CSCL tools such as Google Workspace, Microsoft Teams, Miro, Figma, or specialized learning platforms.
• Pedagogical Skills: You can explain both the theoretical concepts of collaborative learning and the practical applications of relevant technologies in an understandable manner.

Target Audience: Students and university staff

What we're seeking:

• Understanding the role of specific social media in marketing and effectively utilizing them for advertising or teaching/learning projects.
• Developing pedagogical strategies to leverage social media at various stages of the educational context.
• Recognizing the unique features of different platforms and using them purposefully.

For whom? This course is aimed at content creators, teachers, students, and anyone looking to expand their knowledge in the field of social media.

What we're seeking:

• Peer Feedback and Collaboration: We will explore how digital tools can be used to enable peer feedback and promote collaboration among students.
• Interactive Learning Materials: The course will demonstrate how to create interactive learning materials that support active learning, such as quiz questions, simulations, or interactive videos.
• Audience response systems (quizzes): Audience response systems (ARS) are mobile survey and voting systems that can be used in courses regardless of the size of the group. Various question types (e.g. multiple or single choice questions, free text questions or word clouds) can be realised and answers from all learners can be collected at the same time. The evaluation of answers can be anonymised or open.

Target Audience: Students, instructors at UdS

You are welcome to enter your own ideas and suggestions in the MS form above. Our focus: Teaching and learning in IT & media, among others