Building a Truly Learner-First Platform: Let the Learner Take the Drivers Seat
Day: Thursday 29th of October
Time: 09:00-10:00 CET
Platform ZOOM
Speaker: Egui Zhu, Founder, ForgeU https://forgeu.net/
Registration:
SVERD Academy welcomes you to a webinar exploring what it takes to build an EdTech
platform designed around the learner.
EdTech has seen many waves of tools aimed at improving education, yet learner autonomy
remains a persistent challenge. ForgeU is one attempt to approach this differently: an AI-
powered personal learning management system built around how an individual learns, chooses,
and progresses.
During the webinar you will get:
● An overview of the gap between institution-first and learner-first EdTech design
● A walkthrough of ForgeU's core functions: library, community (personal badges, learning
groups, mentorship), learning activities, schedule, and profile (goals, skills, learning
outcome proof)
● A moderated conversation led by Mats Brenner, vice chair of SVERD
● Time for open discussion and questions with the audience
Reference material: https://forgeu.net/
Learning objectives
After the webinar, participants will be able to:
● Understand the difference between institution-first and learner-first EdTech design
● Identify the practical challenges of building a genuinely personalized learning tool
● Recognize the core functions of a personal learning environment (PLE) and how they
support learner autonomy
● Reflect on how these principles could apply to their own organization or projects
Micro-credential
Participants who meet the following criteria will receive a micro-credential from SVERD
Academy:
● Active attendance for at least 80% of the webinar
● Completion of a short reflection task afterward
● Registration with correct name and email address
Zoom link will be sent out to registered participants one week before the 29 of October.
Frågor skickas till mail Mats Brenner Vice ordf SVERD mats.brenner@gmail.com
