How E-Learning Units & Digital Tools support Internationalization in Higher Education
Hosted by Prof. Dr. Mahsa Fischer, Dr. phil. Kerstin Steimle, David Flaig, M.Sc., Hanna Völzke, M.A.
Description
The Staff Week "How E-Learning Units & Digital Tools Support Internationalization in Higher Education" is aimed at academic and professional staff interested in digital learning, educational technologies, innovation and internationalization in higher education. Participants will explore how e-learning and digital tools can support internationalization through interactive workshops, Design Thinking activities and professional exchange. They will share experiences, discuss current challenges and contribute their perspectives to the development of usercentred digital concepts. The program also includes visits to innovative learning and technology environments as well as networking opportunities with international colleagues, university staff, students and external stakeholders. The Staff Week aims to foster knowledge exchange, provide hands-on experience with collaborative innovation methods and strengthen international cooperation between participating institutions.

Programme
Sunday, 1st Nov
05:30 pm
Restaurant Lehners
Welcome Dinner at Lehners, Bahnhofstraße 1, 74072 Heilbronn
Registration until October 23rd 2026 via email: jana-ayla.breuninger@hs-heilbronn.de
Monday, 2nd Nov
8:30 - 10:15 am
Bildungscampus,
Foyer N-building
Registration and Grouping
10:30 - 10:45 am
Bildungscampus,
Foyer N-building
Welcome Speech by Prof. Dr. Ruth Fleuchaus
11:00 - 12:00 pm
TechCampus,
A.1.06
Relocating to TechCampus all together
12:00 - 1:30 pm
TechCampus,
Campus Canteen
Lunch break
1:30 - 5:00 pm
TechCampus,
A.1.06
Part 1&2: Introduction to Design Thinking , Digital Tools & eLearning and a visit of the Campus labs
5:30 - 7:00 pm
Bildungscampus,
Building 1, Arena
Leadership event & book reading of BOLDER by Birgit Hermann (optional)
Tuesday, 3rd Nov
8:30 - 12:00 pm
TechCampus,
A.1.06
Workshop part 1: Introduction to Design Thinking and Understanding User Needs
Focus Groups about buddy-matching, learning modules and case study platform
12:00 - 1:30 pm
TechCampus,
Campus Canteen
Lunch break
1:30 - 4:00 pm
TechCampus,
A.1.06
Workshop part 2: Generating Ideas & create Prototypes
Wednesday, 4th Nov
8:30 - 12:00 pm
Bildungscampus,
S.0.11
Developing and Showcasing Digital Concepts
Final Preparation, Prototype Showcase , Feedback, Final Iteration with coffee break
12:00 - 1:00 pm
Bildungscampus,
Campus Canteen
Lunch break
1:00 - 5:00 pm
CampusFounders
Connect: Coffee&Careers
- Welcome at Connect: Coffee&Careers
- Keynote Isabell Steidel, EUonAIR
- Panel discussion: “Human-AI Collaboration in Practice: Perspectives from Higher Education and Business”
- Q&A
- Reception at Connect: Coffee&Careers
Thursday, 5th Nov
8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Aldi Süd parking,
behind Bildungscampus
Cultural trip to IPAI Heilbronn and Heidelberg castle, old town and University
Registration until October 19th 2026 via email: jana-ayla.breuninger@hs-heilbronn.de
Friday, 6th Nov
08:30 - 11:00 am
TechCampus,
A.1.06
Reflection, Future Cooperation & Closing Session
11:00 - 12:00 pm
tba
Issuance of certificates
12:00 - 1:30 pm
Campus Canteen
Lunch
Location
The workshops will take place at TechCampus in room A.1.06 and at Bildungscampus in room S.0.11





