The latest news about Radboud University.
Employees and students can find news in the news overview for staff and news overview for students.
NOLAI white papers
NOLAI publishes white papers on AI in education on a regular basis. Grading with AI, handling data responsibly, sustainable energy consumption, or the importance of educational AI above general. This is an overview of the most recent white papers.
Open call: business partner for the development of an AI-supported practice environment for teacher education (closed)
Teacher education students find it challenging to meaningfully interpret data from dashboards and student monitoring systems (SMS) when making teaching decisions. That’s why teachers wish to develop a practice environment that helps students learn.
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Open call: business partner fort he development of a virtual practical training environment (closed)
VMBO schools are finding it increasingly difficult to provide pupils with practical experience in animal care and livestock farming. Teachers are seeking a way to let pupils learn within a safe, motivating and realistic learning environment.
Open call: research partner for the development of a virtual practical training environment (closed)
NOLAI is looking for a research partner to collaborate on the development of an interactive, lifelike VR prototype for the ‘Groen’ programme, in which pupils can experience realistic practical situations relating to animal care and livestock farming.
From theory to impact: publications that matter
NOLAI researchers regularly publish interesting studies offering new insights into responsible AI in education. Below you will find an overview of the most recent publications.
Learning how to present: AI supports students with presentation skills
Giving presentations is an essential skill for the future of students, but youths in secondary education are struggling. The project Learning to present with AI seeks to change that.
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Open call: generating teaching materials for vocational education using AI (closed)
A vocational school wants to use AI to support teachers witch creating teaching materials. NOLAI is looking for scientists and a company to jointly develop and research a responsible prototype of educational AI.
Whitepaper | Educational AI and general AI
NOLAI develops, researches and implements educational AI, which supports learning and teaching. But what exactly is educational AI? And how does it compare to general AI and generative AI? You will read all about it in this new whitepaper.
Open call for EdTech companies
Will you become a NOLAI partner and collaborate with primary school De Venen in Reeuwijk, Stichting Klasse and Radboud University to develop a new prototype of educational AI focused on technical reading? We’d love to hear from you!
Smart Math Feedback with AI: From Misconception to Tailored Support
A math teacher noticed that students in her classes often get stuck on multi‑step problems. The teacher attended a NOLAI workshop, and then the ball started rolling. Today the co‑creation project Smart Math Feedback with AI is a reality.
Energy Consumption of AI in Schools: Know What You’re Doing!
Bernard van Gastel spoke at the IPON conference about how much energy this technology actually costs us. He believes it can—and must—be made more sustainable. AI in education is homework for both the ICT sector and schools. Food for thought!
Three New Project Proposals Approved
During the spring holidays our steering committee examined three new project proposals, two of which focus on special education. Good news: all three projects received the green light from the committee!
Educational AI works better with teachers!
In this article we will translate the results of the rapport to your educational practice. Educational technology is too important to just leave to companies. Also, they cannot do it alone.
mAIchart PO and the importance of companies in co-creation
A smart dashboard for teachers is a longstanding wish in education! However, reality turned out to be unruly. The first NOLAI project will stop. Not because the dashboard is impossible, but because these first lessons ask for reconsideration.
Teachers Are Like ‘Aaierballs’: Why AI Won’t Take Over Education
During her keynote at IPON, Kim Brandes, Director of Co-creation at NOLAI, presented a nuanced and realistic view of AI in education. “It certainly offers opportunities, but it is only one piece of the complex puzzle that is our education system."
State secretary Becking visits AI pilot at school
Koen Becking, State secretary of Education, Culture and Science visited Christelijke Basisschool De Vijverhof in Den Haag last Monday. The school is part of a co-implementation pilot for sustainable implementation of AI in primary education.
Building a Future-Proof EdTech Ecosystem
How does the Dutch EdTech ecosystem function, where does it stall, and what is needed to move from fragmented innovation to evidence-based impact at scale? NOLAI investigated this together with the Erasmus Centre for Entrepreneurship.
Schools Wanted: Offer Students a Personalized Learning Path in Computer Science and Join the Test!
A new prototype of educational AI has been developed and researched that enables students in grade 10 (havo 4 or vwo 4) to learn Computer Science more independently. NOLAI is looking for secondary schools to test this prototype.
NOLAI is looking for Teachers in Residence
Are you a teacher in primary, secondary, or special education and looking to deepen your expertise? Your knowledge of classroom practice is essential to NOLAI. We are looking for Teachers in Residence!.
NOLAI is coming to IPON
On Thursday, February 12, NOLAI will be at IPON 2026 in the Jaarbeurs Utrecht. Are you interested in education and AI? Visit IPON and attend the keynotes by Inge Molenaar and Bernard van Gastel, or one of the many other sessions hosted by NOLAI.