When information is everywhere, then where is knowledge? And how do we as learners make sense of stuff in times when faking it has become normalized? At our last conference, in Dubrovnik, we took a closer look at artificial intelligence and the challenges posed by “Generative AI”. We could not at that time foresee what would happen through the change of presidential administrations in the United States, but one year later there is good reason to link reflections on the digital transformation of learning and education with political pressures on educational institutions. The challenge does not only refer to the United States. What happens there, echos everywhere — and we are all reminded of it as soon as we make phone call, search on the internet, open our Microsoft programs and our learning Management Systems.

Our learning eco system is global. “Making sense of things” locally in the context of global challenge, is a timely call for attention work in the interest of defending and cultivating the future of open, transparent learning society.

While this is focal theme for WLS 2025, there will be ample opportunity to pursue other themes, as well. Projects, panel suggestions and presentations on education and learning, designs and approaches, are welcome. Thematic focus on issues of peace and conflict, history, stories and memory, are welcome. Please check out the more extensive invitation HERE.

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