Blended Intensive Program: AI in Education - Innovation & Fairness
Where, when and who?
This summer course explores the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education, combining theoretical knowledge with hands-on development of AI prototypes. The program blends online learning with an on-campus intensive week in Berlin, where participants work on real-world AI applications in education.
Date: 29.09.25 – 04.10.25
Location: HTW Berlin, Germany & Online
Credits: 5 ECTS
Target Audience: Bachelor and Master students in Computer Science, Business Administration, Business Informatics, Education, and related fields
Students will work in groups to create a prototype demonstrating AI use in education, using use cases provided by partners.
Grading
Task 1 (Before Berlin): Read and present a scientific paper on AI in education (20%)
Task 2 (In Berlin): Develop an AI prototype for education (40%)
Task 3 (After Berlin): Country-specific assignment (40%)
German students: Write a homework assignment
Polish students: Create an AI-related podcast
ESSCA & ISM students: To be determined
Program
- Hands-on AI Prototypes – Develop AI applications for educational use cases.
- Expert Lectures & Workshops – Learn from researchers and industry professionals.
- Ethics & Fairness in AI – Explore AI bias, transparency, and responsible AI in education.
- Cultural Exchange & Networking – Engage with international peers and explore Berlin’s tech scene.
| 12.09.25 (Friday, Online) | Introduction to AI in education and group formation. Mixed student groups are assigned scientific papers on AI in education. After this introductory session, each group meets online (self-organized) and prepares a short poster presentation on their assigned paper before arriving in Berlin. |
| 28.09.25 (Sunday): | Travel to Berlin. |
| 29.09.25 (Monday, 9:00 – 16:00) | 9:00 Welcome to HTW Berlin, logistics 9:30 Input session: AI in education (45 min + 15 min break) 11:00 Mini presentations and poster session 12:30 Lunch at the canteen 13:30 Input: AI technologies for use in projects (e.g., OpenAI API) (45 min) 14:30 Group work (developing ideas for AI prototypes in education) Evening: Social activity (e.g., bowling) |
| 30.09.25 (Tuesday, 9:00 – 16:00) | 9:00 Check-in, sign attendance sheets, group work 9:30 Mini presentations (5 min per group) on AI prototype ideas 10:30 Group work 12:30 Lunch at the canteen 13:30 Mentor sessions 14:30 Group work Evening: Teacher dinner |
| 01.10.25 (Wednesday, 9:00 – 16:00) | 9:00 Check-in, sign attendance sheets 9:30 Input: Fairness in AI 10:30 Group work 12:30 Lunch at the canteen 13:30 Mentor sessions 14:30 Group work |
| 02.10.25 (Thursday, 9:00 – 16:00) | 9:00 Check-in, sign attendance sheets, group work 9:30 Intermediate presentations 10:30 Group work 12:30 Lunch at the canteen 13:30 Mentor sessions 14:30 Group work |
| 03.10.25 (Friday, Public Holiday) | cultural program - German reunification day! guided tour Technikmuseum work in teams |
| 04.10.25 (Saturday, 9:00 – 16:00) | Prepare final presentations and demos 11:00 Final presentations 13:00 Pizza lunch 14:00 Close-out ceremony |
| Travel back home | on Saturday evening or Sunday! |
Contact:
Meine Sprechstunde findet mittwochs von 12.00 - 13.00 Uhr in meinem Büro statt (in der vorlesungsfreien Zeit ist eine Anmeldung per Email notwendig).
Informationen zu meinen Lehrveranstaltungen finden Sie ebenfalls auf meiner Homepage: https://iug.htw-berlin.de/?page_id=239.