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Hi, I’m Marnix Jacobs, a student at the TU Delft. This interactive notebook, created in collaboration with the Technology Policy and Management faculty, explores integrating generative AI in education. Free and open to the public, this book aims to empower teachers with the knowledge to unlock the potential of AI in the classroom.

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About the author#

This book was created by Marnix Jacobs in collaboration with the faculty of Technology, Policy and Management at TU Delft. It serves as a guide to help educators understand and effectively integrate generative AI into their teaching practices. Given the rapid evolution of these tools, this book focuses on establishing a shared understanding of fundamental principles that remain relevant despite constant technological updates.

Acknowledgements#

The author thanks all reviewers who provided feedback on the initial version of this book. Special thanks to Ofke Teekens for supervising this project throughout its development.

Sources#

All sources and external references are hyperlinked throughout the book for easy access. For a complete overview of all sources referenced check the bibliography.

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Unless otherwise specified, all images were created by the author.

Disclosure of AI Use#

While creating this book, AI was used for:

  • Editing and improving draft texts

  • Setting up and working with Jupyter Book

  • Brainstorming ideas

  • Assisting in personaling content for the reader (through the AI companion)

Model used:

  • Anthropic. (2025). Claude (Free Version). Large Language Model. https://claude.ai

  • Google. (2025a). Gemini (Free Version). Large Language Model. https://gemini.google.com/app

  • Google. (2025b). NotebookLM (Free Version). Large Language Model. https://notebooklm.google

  • OpenAI. (2025). ChatGPT (Plus Subscription). Large Language Model. https://chat.openai.com/chat

Last Updated#

While this guide emphasizes fundamental principles, the AI tools and approaches discussed are subject to change due to the rapidly evolving nature of the field. This edition was published on October 15, 2025.

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