Invitation to participate in the Course “Teaching Artificial Intelligence and Sustainability Issues through Game-Based Learning”
As part of the EUniWell Alliance activities, the University of Konstanz invites students enrolled in the following educational programmes to participate in the course “Teaching Artificial Intelligence and Sustainability Issues through Game-Based Learning”:
- Secondary Education (Geography)
- Secondary Education (Mathematics)
- Secondary Education (Physics and Computer Science)
Course description
The course introduces the game-based teaching and learning concept Sust-AI-nability, which combines key questions of sustainable artificial intelligence (AI) with gamification and digital mini-challenges. In a strategic, turn-based board game, players make decisions regarding the development, use, and regulation of AI systems, experiencing real-world conflicts of interest and dilemmas between ecological, economic, and social dimensions of sustainability.
Students first gain an understanding of sustainability in relation to and enabled by AI. They then take on the roles of gamers and game developers under guidance. The focus is on fostering critical thinking, systems thinking, and ethical reflection in the context of AI and sustainability. In addition, students gain insight into how AI can be incorporated into science lab courses.
Schedule
Monday: Introduction to AI and Sustainability + Testing of the game
Tuesday: An Introduction to AI in High School Lab Courses
Wednesday: Development of mini-challenges
Thursday: Presentation and Feedback
General Information
Host university: University of Konstanz
Teacher, lecturer: Gina Blick, Sandra Berber, Lars-Jochen Thoms, Johannes Huwer and Liane Platz
Topic: Environmental Change and Well-Being, Teacher Education and Well-Being
Target group: Bachelor’s, Master’s (first year of studying)
Teaching format: On Campus
Teaching language: English
Dates: 12 – 15 Oct 2026
Academic year: 2026-2027
ECTS –
Deadline for application: September 21, 2026 (included)
List of documents to be submitted in English:
- CV in EUROPASS format
- Motivation letter (up to 1 page), which should explain:
- How will participating in the course contribute to achieving your life goals?
- What knowledge do you expect to gain and what skills would you like to develop?
3. Certificate of proficiency in English not lower than B2 level. Certificate of language proficiency from Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv is acceptable as well (link for downloading Certificate template).
4. Copy of the 1st page of international passport.
5. Please complete the following Application form
Please send the documents in electronic form to , in one PDF file (documents in other formats will not be considered) in the same order as above, the name of the file must contain the name of the University and the surname of the applicant: EUniWell-spring-2027-Ivanenko.
*Candidates will be selected on a competitive basis.
Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the International Relations Office: (044) 239 31 50
