Projecttekening Persoonlijk leerpad in informatica.
Projecttekening Persoonlijk leerpad in informatica.

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 in practice between February 2026 and May 2026.

Why this prototype?

Computer Science is a subject with a severe teacher shortage. Many schools therefore do not offer it, even though it is highly relevant in today’s society. Gemeentelijk Gymnasium Hilversum, Metis Montessori Lyceum, Universiteit Utrecht and Numworx have joined forces in the project Personalized Learning Path in Computer Science to develop and research a solution. The central question: Can educational AI support learning and teaching Computer Science in havo and vwo so that more students can master the subject?

Ready to Test!

Learning materials for programming and databases have been expanded with a smart, personalized learning path for students. The online platform provides insight into progress and suggests next steps through a so-called recommender system.

Will Your School Join?

  1. Students get free access to learning materials for Python and/or SQL to learn the subject more independently.
  2. Teachers gain insights into what AI can concretely mean for them and their students.
  3. A unique opportunity to actively contribute to responsible educational AI that truly works for our education—where the focus is not on technology, but on students and teachers!

Conditions

  1. Participation between February 2026 and May 2026.
  2. Python module: 8 lessons plus a test; SQL module: 3 lessons plus a test.
  3. An entire class participates in one or both modules.
  4. A teacher must be available to guide the class.
  5. Assignments will be graded by a student assistant from Utrecht University.

Help Improve the Prototype 

Would you like to help test the recommender system? Do you have students interested in Computer Science and are you curious about the possibilities? Contact s.vanborkulo [at] uu.nl (Sylvia van Borkulo)!

Contact information

Organizational unit
National Education Lab AI (NOLAI)
Theme
Artificial intelligence (AI)