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Barend Last

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Leraar basisonderwijs at Stichting SKOPOS
📍 ’s-Hertogenbosch, North Brabant, Netherlands

Barend Last is a multifaceted professional working as an author, speaker, teacher, and educational consultant through his company, Buro Mindshift. His expertise spans AI in education, blended learning, and instructional design. People often describe him as enthusiastic, nuanced, and humorous. He holds a Master of Science from the University of Amsterdam.

Beyond his work in education, Barend is a prolific childrens book author, with several award-nominated titles. He has a passion for music, having studied electronic music production, and is an avid storyteller. His early career included four years in the Royal Netherlands Navy, which shaped his formative years.

Unique fact: Before becoming a leader in educational innovation, Barend served in the Dutch Royal Navy as a refrigeration technician.

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Leraar basisonderwijs
Location
’s-Hertogenbosch, North Brabant, Netherlands
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AI in Education
He runs a course for teachers on AI, has authored the book "Chatten met Napoleon" on the topic, and frequently speaks about the impact of generative AI on learning.
Blended Learning
A core area of his expertise, he has written multiple books and articles on blended learning design and its practical implementation in educational settings.
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Career

Work history

5-2025
Leraar basisonderwijs
Stichting SKOPOS
1-2023
Oprichter en onderwijsmaker
Buro Mindshift
6-2025
Schrijver
Uitgeverij Unieboek | Het Spectrum bv
10-2022
Schrijver
Park Uitgevers
9-2022
Schrijver
De Vier Windstreken
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Education
2015 - 2017
Master of Science (MSc)
University of Amsterdam
2009 - 2013
Bachelor of Education (BEd)
HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht (Hogeschool Utrecht)
2005 - 2006
Koeltechniek
Koninklijke Marine
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