Inspiration Lunch workshops (2025-2026)

The Inspiration Lunch Workshops are events organized for educational staff to get inspired in topics related to Technology Enhanced Learning, Blended Learning Design Approaches, Didactic Concepts, Diversity, and Inclusion. The workshops take place on campus from 12:00 – 13:30 on weekdays.

Period 5

How to make feedback effective 

Date: Tuesday, 24 March 2026 | 12:00 - 13:30hrs

Facilitator: Marca Gresnigt

In this inspiration workshop we will provide a framework for effective feedback, share some examples and tips and discuss how the focus of feedback is shifting to the student taking an active role.

 

Studying with a disability at WUR

Date: Tuesday, 7 April 2026 | 12:00 - 13:30hrs

Facilitators: Olav Wissink & Hella Snoeren (studentdeans)

According to the ECIO (Expert Centre on Inclusive Education) 3 out of 10 students in higher education experience barriers due to a study disability. Over 10 % students at WUR need some form of special arrangement or extra support because they have dyslexia, a functional impairment a chronic illness or other impediments that can hinder their studies, making studying more difficult and consuming more time and energy.

In this workshop you gain insight in

1) What’s the role of studentdeans?

2)What facilities does WUR offer?

3)What procedures need to be followed to request facilities à some practical hints.

4) What can teachers/course-coordinators do to be (more) inclusive?

 

How to make your lab practical more effective 

Date: Tuesday, 14 April 2026 | 12:00 - 13:30hrs

Facilitator: Aranka van der Burgh

Are you teaching a lab or field practical? Do you want to make your lab or field practical more effective, but don't know where to start? Or can you use some inspiration to get started? Then you are in the right place! Small adjustments can make a big difference.

During this workshop, you will discover the (sometimes) hidden steps in lab education. You will get tips that you can use to adjust your practical manual to support students to become researchers.

 

Accessible way to deal with emotions in teaching settings  

Date: Thursday, 16 April 2026 | 12:00 - 13:30hrs

Facilitator: Elisabet Rasch

Are your students overwhelmed by course content? Impacted by eco-anxiety? Experiencing existential dread? Suffering from feelings of guilt? And are you wondering how to deal with that without “becoming a therapist”? In this workshop, we explore small and simple ways to engage effectively and take students’ emotions seriously in teaching settings where students respond emotionally to course contents.

 

Presentation skills for video  

Date: Tuesday, 21 April 2026 | 12:00 - 13:30hrs

Facilitator: Pim van Schöll

Are you looking to create educational videos, and want to get the most out of your performance? In this session, we’ll give you actionable tips and time to practice. From body language to expression to finding your comfort zone, you’ll leave this workshop as a better presenter!  

 

Facilitating discussions on polarized topics

Date: Thursday, 7 May | 12:00 - 13:30hrs

Facilitator: Elisabet Rasch

Do you struggle to facilitate discussions on polarized topics? In this experiential and reflective workshop, we explore practical tools for recognizing polarization, working with tension and emotion, and developing practical interventions for challenging teaching moments. 

 

Period 6

Activating teaching methods

Date: Tuesday, 19 May 2026 | 12:00 - 13.30hrs

Facilitator: Marca Gresnigt

In this workshop you will become acquainted with > 10 activating teaching methods to facilitate formative learning experiences. Most of the examples can also be used as formative assessments in class. Don’t sit back and relax, prepare to be activated! 

Recording podcasts at WUR

Date: Thursday, 28 May 2026 | 12:00 - 13.30hrs

Facilitator: Pim van Schöll

Discover WUR's podcast production facilities! In this hands-on workshop, you'll first discover how (not) to use podcasts in your education. Then, you'll find out how to format your podcasts to sound professional and purposeful. And after a little preparation, you'll put on your headphones, hear that sweet WUR intro jingle and channel your radio voice to record a mini-podcast with your colleagues.  

 

Recording educational videos at WUR  

Date: Tuesday, 16 June 2026 | 12:00 - 13:30hrs

Facilitator: Jesse van de Hulsbeek

Discover WUR's video production facilities! In this hands-on workshop, you'll first discover how the educational media team helps you make awesome learning materials. Then, you'll explore the ins and outs of effective educational videos. And after a quick onboarding exercise, it's studio time. Feeling a bit anxious? Your studio operator will be there for you with coffee, a snack and some actionable presentation tips. You'll go home with a short video and an urge to book a spot for a follow-up session!  

 

Work session: script writing for knowledge clips 

Date: Thursday, 9 July 2026 | 12:00 - 13:30hrs

Facilitator: Jesse van de Hulsbeek

Are you excited to create knowledge clips but worried it might take too much time? Get a head start in this work session! Educational and media experts will guide you towards a script with corresponding visuals on the topic you would like to address. Providing tools, tricks and shortcuts for both words and images, we’ll get you as close to the finish line as possible.