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This September, we’re heading back to the mountains – and into the future of education. ⛰ 🚀
Join us for a remarkable two-week academic adventure in the breathtaking Sarntal valley (South Tyrol)! The Ferienakademie, jointly organized by TUM, Erlangen, and Stuttgart universities, blends intensive learning with inspiring outdoor experiences, lively discussions, and meaningful connections. It’s your chance to collaborate closely with peers and professors in a relaxed yet intellectually stimulating mountain environment—truly academia at its best.
We are excited to present the course “Innovative Learning with Generative AI: Developing Intelligent Educational Applications”. This course is part of the Ferienakademie 2025 and will take place from September 21 to October 3, 2025.
Course Description
In this innovative course, students will design and build a virtual teaching avatar powered by GenAI – capable of delivering lectures that adapt to learners’ prior knowledge, preferences, and learning styles. Rather than simply automating content delivery, we’ll rethink the professor’s role as a content curator.
We’ll explore fundamental questions about the future of education:
- How can we tailor education to individuals at scale?
- What does responsible AI integration in the classroom look like?
- How can user-centered design principles shape the future of digital learning?
With guidance from Prof. Stephan Krusche (TUM) and Prof. Steffen Becker (University of Stuttgart), as well as support from Patrick Bassner and Niklas Meißner, you’ll prototype solutions, challenge assumptions, and explore how GenAI can truly empower students and educators alike.
Target audience: Informatics, Information Systems, Games Engineering (Bachelor students from 4th semester onwards and Master students)
Language: English
Prerequisites
- Basic programming experience
- Curiosity about AI, large language models, and prompt engineering
- Previous exposure to AI concepts is beneficial but not essential
Learning Objectives
- Grasp the fundamentals of generative AI
- Develop practical AI-based educational tools
- Tackle authentic educational problems with innovative solutions
- Understand ethical implications of AI in education
Application
Apply through the official Ferienakademie website:
Can’t wait to innovate and explore with you in the stunning South Tyrolean Alps! 🌄✨
We are dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusivity in our courses. Our selection process is designed to ensure fairness and identify the most qualified candidates based on experience, motivation, communication skills, and management capabilities.
We believe in the value of a diverse applicant pool and aim to support talented individuals from all demographics, fostering an inclusive environment where every student can thrive. While we actively encourage women to apply and highlight female role models, we wish to emphasize that gender is only considered when candidates have identical qualifications, ensuring that all selections are merit-based.
Schedule
We’ll hold a virtual kickoff meeting in advance, allowing participants to prepare and get to know each other before the event. Please revisit this page for the exact date and time of the kickoff meeting in a few weeks.
| Event | Date | Time | Place | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kickoff Meeting | ??.??.25 | ? | Online | Virtual meeting to introduce the course |
| Introduction | 21.09.25 | 10:00 | Sarntal, South Tyrol | Kickoff meeting and team formation |
| Project Work | 22.09.25 - 02.10.25 | - | Sarntal, South Tyrol | Collaborative development sessions |
| Final Presentation | 03.10.25 | 17:00 | Sarntal, South Tyrol | Presentation of final project outcomes |
