Teaching exchange HSZG
Upcoming Dates
Winter Semester 2026/27 – 11:45 a.m.–12:30 p.m. (online)
Friday, October 30, 2026
AI Assistance as a Course Module in OPAL: Insights into the InfraSax.KI Project
With Norbert Pengel from the Center for Open Digital Innovation and Participation (CODIP) at TU Dresden.
Friday, November 20, 2026
Preparing Instruction with AI Agents: Potential, Limitations, and Practice
Featuring AI expert and lecturer in higher education pedagogy Stefan Müller from West Saxon University of Applied Sciences Zwickau.
Friday, December 11, 2026
“Find YOUR Way”—Developing Student-Centered Learning Paths to Promote Future Skills as Part of an Innovative Teaching and Learning Project at HSZG
The speakers are David Sauer and Alin Neumann from the “Find YOUR Way” project.
January 8, 2027
Planning virtual exchanges in higher education using training and support offerings from the VE-Collab platform
The presenters are Agnes Berbée and Elisa Müller from the InfraSax.DVIB project at the University of Leipzig.
We look forward to seeing you!
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Brief Description
The “HSZG Teaching Exchange” is a cross-faculty / trans-faculty exchange format for faculty members at the Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences focused on current topics in higher education and media didactics.
The 45-minute online session focuses on brief insights from teaching practice and their joint discussion. Faculty members gain insights into proven approaches to higher education teaching and can contribute their own experiences, questions, and perspectives. The goal is to highlight practical ideas and promote the collegial exchange of good teaching practices.
This format builds on the previous “Digital Teaching Exchange” and broadens the focus to include current developments in university education and media pedagogy.
Objectives of the format
- Raising awareness of topics in higher education pedagogy
- Reflection on one’s own teaching practices through collegial exchange
- Presentation of proven practical examples from teaching
Promoting the cross-faculty / trans-faculty exchange of experiences
Key Focus Areas
The sessions address current topics in academic study and teaching, such as:
- Practical examples from higher education
- Digital and hybrid teaching formats
- Methods and tools for teaching
- Electronic exams and assessments
- Promoting digital skills
- Challenges and Solutions in Digital Teaching
Information on current developments and events
Agenda
The format follows a concise agenda:
- Short presentation based on teaching experience (approx. 10–15 minutes)
- Discussion and exchange with participants
Questions, experiences, and suggestions for one’s own teaching
Target Audience
- Faculty members at Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences
- Staff members who support classes / courses
Get Involved
This format thrives on the experiences of faculty members. If you’d like to share a practical example or a brief insight from your teaching, please send a message to Sebastian Herrmann at s.herrmann@hszg.de.
University archives
In the University archives, you’ll find an overview of past events in the “HSZG Teaching Exchange” series, including topics, speakers, and dates. You can find the archives here.
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