Contact and advice
The Expertise Centre for Teaching and Learning (ECOLe) is the go-to place for support for all faculty members at the Faculty of Humanities. We provide assistance with all questions related to didactics, professional development, and the use of digital tools in teaching.
Do you have questions or need advice about your teaching? Feel free to contact ECOLe. Whether it’s for advice, quick questions, or help with complex issues, we are here to assist you.
- Email: ecole@hum.leidenuniv.nl
- Phone: 071 - 527 2773
Meet the teams
Using IT (tools) in education - Femke Janssen, Ferdinand Harmsen, Anna Benjamins, Annebeth Simonsz, Minke Jonk-Thuong
We can help you get started using Brightspace and its integrated tools, AI in education or other IT application in your teaching. From Gradebook, peer review to portfolio tools, we’re happy to show you how different elements of the university’s digital learning environment can be used to support your educational needs.
(Digital) assessment - Esther Anderson, Nathalie Muffels, Lisa ten Berge, Ferdinand Harmsen, Jiske Angenent, Annebeth Simonsz, Katja Ouwerkerk, Victor van Doorn, Maarten Bergwerff
We work together with lecturers on ensuring that the entire examination process goes smoothly. We can help you design and digitalise your exam and show you the ins and outs of the (new) assessment platform Ans. We are happy to answer all your questions concerning (digital) examination.
Video and podcast- Thomas Vorisek, Nova Brouns
Do you want to use videos and/or podcasts in your education? We’d love to help you get started! You can contact us for video registration of lectures, advice on using our studios (podcast and film) and information on how to use various audio-visual tools in your education. Not sure yet? Check out our videotoolkit!
BKO - Nina Jongejan, Jeanine Rosheuvel, Annebeth Simonsz
The BKO team in ECOLe support lecturers in obtaining their University Teaching Qualification (UTQ/BKO). We support the entire process, from the intake interview and compilation of the BKO portfolio to the final qualification. This way, we make the BKO process clear and accessible for all lecturers at the Faculty of Humanities and the African Studies Centre.
Didactics, teacher development and education innovation - Marlous Dekker, Anna Benjamins, Ferdinand Harmsen, Annebeth Simonsz, Minke Jonk-Thuong
Are you planning to innovate your education with or without IT? We’re here to advise! In some cases we can provide project support and funding. We also organise the annual Education Parade and other activities for lecturers. Do you want to share your experience with colleagues or would you like to know how other tackle common educational challenges, get in touch!
Education and Student Affairs Office
Do you have questions about practical and administrative affairs, such as questions on course registrations, timetables, study advise or recording grades? You can contact Education and Student Affairs Office (OSZ) directly.