SURF Onderwijsdagen 2024

“AI-ify Brightspace” Leveraging AI to support teachers and students
12-11-2024 , Jazz 2

Emerging technologies like generative AI are rapidly advancing and changing the higher education landscape for educators and students. We will discuss the future potential of AI and how it is currently being utilised by D2L Brightspace and Avans Hogeschool, specifically through the lens of the creative innovation of “Mr Bright”. Roel Steendijk will speak to the inspiration behind his virtual AI assistant, Mr Bright.


Emerging technologies like generative AI are rapidly advancing and changing the higher education landscape for educators and students.

We will discuss the future potential of AI and how it is currently being utilized by D2L Brightspace and Avans Hogeschool, specifically through the lens of the creative innovation of “Mr Bright”. Roel Steendijk will speak to the inspiration behind his virtual AI assistant, Mr Bright, and how this innovation will help reduce educator workload, increase efficiencies and organize knowledge management within Avans Hogeschool.

We look forward to and insightful discussion around the future of AI in higher education.