JTELSS Level of Relevance

Tailored for all PhD candidates, irrespective of their specific research area. Ideal for participants seeking a comprehensive understanding and foundational skills crucial to their PhD journey. Examples of general PhD topics: “Academic writing”, “Academic publishing”, “Data visualization”, “Quantitative data analysis”, “PhD mental health”, “Research ethics”, etc.

These workshops delve into the foundational aspects of TEL, offering a comprehensive exploration of key concepts and practices that are universally relevant to all PhD candidates in the field of TEL. TEL Core workshops are ideal for those seeking a holistic perspective on the TEL field itself, broadening awareness, and getting into the field. Examples of TEL Core topics: “What is TEL?”, “Methodologies in TEL research”, “Interdisciplinarity of TEL research”, “Historical perspective of TEL research”, “TEL research across the world”, etc.

These workshops offer introductions to the key sub-topics of TEL. Participants are offered to deepen their understanding of a chosen sub-topic or method, gaining valuable expertise that aligns with their research interests.  Examples of the TEL Introductions: “Introduction to learning analytics”, “Latest trends in AI in education”, “Gamification in TEL”, “Introduction to Open educational resources”, etc.

Workshops that go into details of specific topics and can be highly relevant to some participants. They provide focused insights into a particular aspect of the TEL field, a specific approach or technology. Examples of TEL ‘deep dives’: “A new approach to apply learning analytics in higher education”, “Better AI in education: experience from our project”, “How to design better feedback with technology in schools: results of a study”, etc.