European Distance and E-learning Network - EDEN

European Distance and E-learning Network - EDEN The smart network for the professional community, and a professional community for smart learning.

With more than 200 institutional members and over 1200 members in the Network of Academics and Professionals (NAP), EDEN assists a wide range of institutions, networks and individuals to become involved in professional information and networking activities. It does so through the organisation of acknowledged European conferences, its publications and information services, and by taking an active r

ole in a wide range of important EU projects. EDEN has also proved successful with thematic activities such as the Open Classroom Working Group (school level distance education), and by contributing to, and promoting, ‘cutting edge’ research in the field. In addition, EDEN has also provided extensive secretarial support to the European Journal of Open, Distance and E-Learning (EURODL).

🚨 Registration is closing on June 1 — and this is your LAST chance to join us at EDEN PORTO AC 2026! 🇵🇹✨Don’t miss the o...
29/05/2026

🚨 Registration is closing on June 1 — and this is your LAST chance to join us at EDEN PORTO AC 2026! 🇵🇹✨

Don’t miss the opportunity to connect with educators, researchers, and innovators shaping the future of digital education and human-AI collaboration.

📍 Porto, Portugal
📅 14–16 June 2026

Secure your spot now before registration closes!
EDEN PORTO AC 2026 Registration & Info: https://eden-europe.eu/event/eden-2026-annual-conference/

🎤 EDEN Porto AC 2026 Spotlight Speaker AnnouncementWe are pleased to announce another spotlight speaker for the EDEN Ann...
28/05/2026

🎤 EDEN Porto AC 2026 Spotlight Speaker Announcement

We are pleased to announce another spotlight speaker for the EDEN Annual Conference 2026 in Porto:
✨ Colin Lowry
Senior Manager for Teaching and Learning, Enhancement and Digital Innovation at Ireland’s Higher Education Authority (HEA).

💡 Spotlight title:
“Supporting Higher Education Readiness for Generative AI in Teaching and Learning”

In this spotlight session, Colin Lowry will share insights from Ireland’s national approach to supporting higher education institutions in responding to the rapid emergence of Generative AI in teaching, learning, and assessment.

The session will explore how the Irish Higher Education Authority has worked collaboratively with students, educators, institutional leaders, and wider stakeholders to move beyond immediate reactions toward a more shared and evidence-informed understanding of GenAI’s implications for higher education.
The presentation will highlight how national dialogue, sectoral engagement, and practical guidance can support institutions in addressing questions related to assessment, academic integrity, inclusion, and educational values — while respecting institutional diversity and autonomy.

Drawing on Ireland’s experience, the session will offer a practical example of how collaborative approaches can help higher education institutions engage with AI in ways that are ethical, thoughtful, and responsive to local contexts.

📍 Join us in Porto for EDEN Annual Conference 2026.
⏳ Registration closes on June 1st.

https://eden-europe.eu/event/eden-2026-annual-conference/

✨ Turnitin! 🚀 Meet the EDEN Porto AC 2026 Platinum Sponsor!We are proud to welcome Turnitin as a Platinum Sponsor of the...
27/05/2026

✨ Turnitin! 🚀 Meet the EDEN Porto AC 2026 Platinum Sponsor!

We are proud to welcome Turnitin as a Platinum Sponsor of the EDEN Annual Conference 2026 in Porto.

As a global leader in academic integrity, assessment, and responsible use of AI in education, Turnitin continues to support institutions and educators in navigating the evolving landscape of digital learning and assessment.

Learn more about Turnitin here:
https://go.turnitin.com/l/45292/2026-05-19/cpyrkc

📍 Join us in Porto for EDEN Annual Conference 2026.
⏳ Registration closes on June 1st.

🎤 EDEN Porto AC 2026 Spotlight Speaker AnnouncementWe are delighted to announce another spotlight speaker for the EDEN A...
26/05/2026

🎤 EDEN Porto AC 2026 Spotlight Speaker Announcement

We are delighted to announce another spotlight speaker for the EDEN Annual Conference 2026 in Porto:

✨ Cristina Díaz de la Cruz
Academic Vice-Rector at Universidad Técnica Particular de Loja (UTPL), Ecuador, Full Professor in Business Sciences, and researcher in business ethics, organizational behavior, and digital humanism.

💡 Spotlight title:
“Human AI Collaboration in Higher Education: A Human-Centered Educational Model for the AI Era”

In this spotlight session, Cristina Díaz de la Cruz will explore how higher education can move beyond technology-driven approaches toward meaningful and responsible human–AI collaboration.

The presentation will introduce a human-centered educational framework grounded in transformative learning, competency development, and human wellbeing. It will highlight the importance of cultivating uniquely human capacities — including critical thinking, ethical judgment, creativity, and relational intelligence — in a world increasingly shaped by Artificial Intelligence.
Drawing on an integrated vision of learning focused on knowing, doing, being, and living together, the session will examine how universities can create inclusive and engaging learning environments that strengthen student agency and prepare learners for complex AI-mediated futures.

With extensive expertise in digital transformation, competency-based education, and ethical approaches to emerging technologies, Cristina Díaz de la Cruz brings a valuable perspective on the future role of higher education in the AI era.

📍 Join us in Porto for EDEN Annual Conference 2026.
⏳ Registration closes on June 1st.

https://eden-europe.eu/event/eden-2026-annual-conference/

🎤 EDEN Porto AC 2026 Spotlight Speaker AnnouncementWe are pleased to announce another spotlight speaker for the EDEN Ann...
26/05/2026

🎤 EDEN Porto AC 2026 Spotlight Speaker Announcement

We are pleased to announce another spotlight speaker for the EDEN Annual Conference 2026 in Porto:

✨ Anne Anthonissen
Higher education specialist at Turnitin, working with universities across Europe in the fields of academic integrity and digital assessment.

💡 Spotlight title:
“Navigating the Future: Innovation and Integrity in the Age of AI”

In this spotlight session, Anne Anthonissen will explore how the rapid rise of AI and emerging technologies is transforming assessment practices in higher education — creating both exciting opportunities and significant challenges for educators and institutions.

As questions around academic integrity, assessment design, and transparency become increasingly complex, institutions are being called to rethink how learning outcomes are assessed and supported in an AI-influenced environment.

Drawing on Turnitin new global research report, Crossroads: Navigating the Intersection of AI and Academia, the session will focus on how educators and institutions can:
• drive meaningful student outcomes through innovative solutions
• rethink assessment strategies
• integrate responsible AI and technology practices

With extensive experience collaborating with higher education institutions across Europe, Anne brings valuable practical insights into building trust, integrity, and effective learning experiences in the digital age.

📍 Join us in Porto for EDEN Annual Conference 2026.
⏳ Registration closes on June 1st.
https://eden-europe.eu/event/eden-2026-annual-conference/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

🎤 EDEN Porto AC 2026 Spotlight Speaker AnnouncementWe are excited to announce another featured speaker for the EDEN Annu...
25/05/2026

🎤 EDEN Porto AC 2026 Spotlight Speaker Announcement

We are excited to announce another featured speaker for the EDEN Annual Conference 2026 in Porto:

✨ Maxim Jean-Louis
President and Chief Executive Officer of Contact North | Contact Nord, Canada, and EDEN Digital Learning Europe Fellow.

💡 Spotlight title:
“Shaping AI, or Being Quietly Redesigned by It?”

In this thought-provoking spotlight session, Maxim Jean-Louis will challenge participants to rethink the questions we are currently asking about Artificial Intelligence in education.

As AI increasingly becomes part of the learning environment, the traditional relationship between teachers and students is evolving into something more complex. AI is no longer simply a tool — it learns, adapts, and subtly reshapes the way people think, act, and make decisions.

The session will explore critical questions surrounding human agency, dependency, and the invisible shifts taking place in education:
• What are we already letting go of without noticing?
• What becomes easier?
• What becomes unnecessary?
• What becomes invisible?

Rather than offering simple answers, this session invites reflection, dialogue, and critical engagement with the future of education in an AI-infused world.

📍 Join us in Porto for EDEN Annual Conference 2026.
⏳ Registration closes on June 1st.
https://coms.app/eden2026/welcome.html

🎤 EDEN Porto AC 2026 Keynote Speaker AnnouncementWe are pleased to announce another keynote speaker for the EDEN Annual ...
22/05/2026

🎤 EDEN Porto AC 2026 Keynote Speaker Announcement

We are pleased to announce another keynote speaker for the EDEN Annual Conference 2026 in Porto:

✨ Inge de Waard
Award-winning learning innovator, researcher, and activist, currently serving as AI & Learning Lead for Masters+ at InnoEnergy.

🧠 Keynote title:
“The quest for our own humanity in light of AI”

In her keynote, Inge de Waard will explore how Artificial Intelligence is reshaping education, research, work, and society — and why these rapid transformations require us to reconsider what it means to be human.

The presentation will examine the evolving role of universities in a world increasingly influenced by AI and automation, where intelligent systems can draft, assess, and design educational content, while students themselves turn to AI tools for independent learning. At the same time, the keynote raises important questions about human sense-making, ethical responsibility, inclusion, and the future of meaningful learning and work.

Drawing on her extensive international experience in AI-driven education, blended learning, and innovation ecosystems, Inge de Waard will discuss how universities can help cultivate uniquely human capacities such as judgment, ethical imagination, creativity, and responsibility for one another in an AI-infused world.

We look forward to welcoming her to Porto for what promises to be a thought-provoking and inspiring keynote.

Prof. Luis Paulo ReisAssociate Professor with Habilitation at the University of Porto and Director of LIACC – Artificial...
21/05/2026

Prof. Luis Paulo Reis
Associate Professor with Habilitation at the University of Porto and Director of LIACC – Artificial Intelligence and Computer Science Laboratory.

🧠 Keynote title:
“From Tools to Teammates: Agentic AI and the Future of Human–AI Collaboration in Education”

In this keynote, Prof. Reis will explore how the rapid evolution of Artificial Intelligence is transforming education through new forms of collaboration between humans and intelligent systems. Moving beyond AI as a passive tool, the presentation will examine the emerging paradigm of Agentic AI — intelligent systems capable of planning, decision-making, adaptation, and goal-oriented action.

The keynote will highlight how agentic architectures can support learner-centred pedagogies, adaptive learning design, and more inclusive educational environments, while emphasising the importance of keeping human values, creativity, and connection at the core of education.

Prof. Reis is an internationally recognised expert in Artificial Intelligence, Intelligent Robotics, Multi-Agent Systems, and Educational Games, with more than 500 scientific publications, over 60 scientific awards, and extensive experience leading European and international research projects.

We look forward to welcoming him to Porto for an inspiring discussion on the future of Human–AI collaboration in education.

As partners in the WINDEE project, we’re sharing insights from a recent assessment where WINDEE analysed 103 EdTech tool...
14/05/2026

As partners in the WINDEE project, we’re sharing insights from a recent assessment where WINDEE analysed 103 EdTech tools across 5 European countries.

The findings show promising progress — but also some important blind spots.

✅ 89% include socio-emotional features
✅ 77% are GDPR compliant
✅ 83% require active (not passive) use

But at the same time:
⚠️ Only 18% encourage breaks or healthy use
⚠️ Only 14% monitor for algorithmic bias
⚠️ Only 2% don’t collect personal data at all

What this tells us is simple: many of the digital tools students use every day are designed to maximise engagement — but very few are designed with digital wellbeing and healthy use in mind.

For schools and education leaders selecting digital platforms, these are critical questions to raise with vendors.

Not only “does it work?” — but also “does it know when to stop?”

What’s one feature you believe today’s EdTech tools are still missing?

🔍 Full WINDEE D2.2 assessment:https://windee.eu/kic-publication/assessment-of-digital-tools-and-technologies/

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