Modern Academic Teaching: Student Engagement, Gamification, Tutoring and Artificial Intelligence
Course Type: Blended Intensive Programme (BIP)
Dates: On-site component — 7–11 September 2026, Medical University of Gdańsk, Poland · Schedule: online and on-site
Certification: Certificate of attendance
Funding: Financed under the Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange programme “Support for European Universities” — participants receive a lump-sum allowance to cover travel and accommodation costs
How can we increase student engagement, support their independence and use new technologies responsibly? The Blended Intensive Programme “Modern Academic Teaching: Student Engagement, Gamification, Tutoring and Artificial Intelligence” is an intensive professional development programme for academic teachers interested in implementing modern teaching methods.
Organised by: Medical University of Gdańsk, Poland
Partners: Universidad Francisco de Vitoria (UFV), Santarém Polytechnic University (IPSantarém)
The programme combines on-site classes with online workshops. Participants will explore practical student engagement methods, the principles of gamification design, academic tutoring tools and opportunities for the responsible use of artificial intelligence in higher education.
The programme will include: short theoretical introductions · individual and group exercises · analysis of examples and case studies · simulations of teaching situations · testing of methods and tools · designing participants’ own solutions · consultations with trainers · feedback from trainers and other participants · international exchange of experience and good practices.
Upon completion of the programme, participants will be able to:
- select engagement methods appropriate to the objectives, content and format of classes
- design classes that increase student engagement and responsibility
- use peer learning, metaplan, mind maps and other engagement techniques
- introduce gamification mechanisms into academic classes
- design a tutoring process and build a partnership-based relationship with a student
- support students in setting goals and planning their development
- select artificial intelligence tools for specific teaching tasks
- assess the opportunities and limitations of AI use in higher education
- apply principles for the safe, ethical and lawful use of AI
- evaluate and improve the teaching solutions they design
The programme is intended primarily for:
- academic teachers and lecturers
- staff delivering practical classes, tutorials, seminars and lectures
- course and study programme coordinators
- staff involved in designing or modernising educational activities
- staff interested in student engagement and the personalisation of learning
- staff wishing to use digital tools and artificial intelligence in teaching
No previous experience in gamification, tutoring or the use of AI tools is required.
Registration deadline: 24 August 2026
Participants must attend the full session and contribute to collaborative tasks. A certificate of attendance will be provided.
ACE²-EU Alliance Office — Medical University of Gdańsk
Telephone: +48 58 349 90 71 / +48 58 349 90 59
Email: ace2-eu@gumed.edu.pl