As multimedia gradually becomes more and more an integrated part of video conferencing systems, the use of multimedia integrated desktop video conferencing technology (MIDVCT) will open up new educational possibilities for synchronous learning. However, the possibilities and limitations of this technology must be clearly understood so that it can be used to maximize possible pedagogical benefits and reduce possible pedagogical limitations. This paper analyses the process of integrating MIDVCT in a first-year English language course, and offers insights into theoretical underpinnings of multimedia learning from two perspectives: the generative theory of multimedia learning and the cognitive overload theory. The data discussed in this paper have been drawn from a study which took place in a cross institutional setting at Fontys University of Applied Sciences, The Netherlands. The data were collected and analyzed according to a qualitative approach.
This article describes the relation between mental health and academic performance during the start of college and how AI-enhanced chatbot interventions could prevent both study problems and mental health problems.
Deze uitgave is een eerste verkenning van de mogelijkheden om learning analytics in te zetten bij open en online onderwijs en de Grand Challenges die daarbij spelen. Vijf experts uit de special interest groups Open Education en Learning Analytics identificeerden daartoe de uitdagingen in één van beide gebieden. Per uitdaging is een literatuurstudie uitgevoerd en is onderzocht welke concrete vragen er bestaan, welke nationale en internationale voorbeelden er zijn en welke punten nader onderzoek verdienen.
Aiming for a more sustainable future, biobased materials with improved performance are required. For biobased vinyl polymers, enhancing performance can be achieved by nanostructuring the material, i.e. through the use of well-defined (multi-)block, gradient, graft, comb, etc., copolymer made by controlled radical polymerization (CRP). Dispoltec has developed a new generation of alkoxyamines, which suppress termination and display enhanced end group stability compared to state-of-art CRP. Hence, these alkoxyamines are particularly suited to provide access to such biobased nanostructured materials. In order to produce alkoxyamines in a more environmentally benign and efficient manner, a photo-chemical step is beneficial for the final stage in their synthesis. Photo-flow chemistry as a process intensification technology is proposed, as flow chemistry inherently leads to more efficient reactions. In particular, photo-flow offers the benefit of significantly enhancing reactant concentrations and reducing batch times due to highly improved illumination. The aim of this project is to demonstrate at lab scale the feasibility of producing the new generation of alkoxy-amines via a photo-flow process under industrially relevant conditions regarding concentration, duration and efficiency. To this end, Zuyd University of Applied Sciences (Zuyd), CHemelot Innovation and Learning Labs (CHILL) and Dispoltec BV want to enter into a collaboration by combining the expertise of Dispoltec on alkoxyamines for CRP with those of Zuyd and CHILL on microreactor technology and flow chemistry. Improved access to these alkoxyamines is industrially relevant for initiator manufacturers, as well as producers of biobased vinyl polymers and end-users aiming to enhance performance through nanostructuring biobased materials. In addition, access in this manner is a clear demonstration for the high industrial potential of photo-flow chemistry as sustainable manufacturing tool. Further to that, students and professionals working together at CHILL will be trained in this emerging, industrially relevant and sustainable processing tool.
Hbo-studenten doen tijdens hun opleiding werkervaring op, bijvoorbeeld door stage te lopen. Wij onderzoeken op welke manier technologie het leerproces van studenten op de werkplek kan ondersteunen. We ontwikkelen ontwerpprincipes en de daarop gebaseerde Stage-App.Doel Studenten leren op de werkplek heel anders dan op de hogeschool. Het leren gebeurt vaak onbewust en impliciet. De Stage-App helpt studenten bewuster te worden van dit leerproces en hier actiever mee bezig te zijn, om uiteindelijk meer uit hun stage te halen. Resultaten Dit onderzoek loopt. We hebben de resultaten tot nu toe gedeeld via posters, presentaties en artikelen. Gepubliceerde artikelen Exploring Design Principles for Technology-Enhanced Workplace Learning Design Propositions for Technology-Enhanced Workplace Learning Design & Implementation of Technology-Enhanced Workplace Learning Learning Analytics voor Stages en Werkplekleren Workplace Learning Analytics in Higher Engineering Education Automated Feedback for Workplace Learning in Higher Education De open-source Stage-App is beschikbaar via Github.com. Looptijd 01 november 2015 - 31 december 2020 Aanpak In het eerste deel van onderzoek hebben we uitgezocht wat er nodig is om een app voor het leerproces te ontwerpen. Vervolgens hebben we de Stage-App ontwikkeld. Daarin kunnen studenten registreren wat ze hebben geleerd en dit koppelen aan de leerdoelen die ze vanuit hun opleiding meekrijgen. We ontwikkelen de app zoveel mogelijk vanuit het perspectief van de student. Om de app aan te laten sluiten op de wensen en eisen van studenten houden we interviews, enquêtes, gebruikerstesten en co-design-sessies. Tegelijkertijd baseren we de functionaliteiten op literatuuronderzoek over werkplekleren en 'technology enhanced learning', om te zorgen dat de app het leerproces zo goed mogelijk ondersteunt.
