Learning teams in higher education executing a collaborative assignment are not always effective. To remedy this, there is a need to determine and understand the variables that influence team effectiveness. This study aimed at developing a conceptual framework, based on research in various contexts on team effectiveness and specifically team and task awareness. Core aspects of the framework were tested to establish its value for future experiments on influencing team effectiveness. Results confirmed the importance of shared mental models, and to some extent mutual performance monitoring for learning teams to become effective, but also of interpersonal trust as being conditional for building adequate shared mental models. Apart from the importance of team and task awareness for team effectiveness it showed that learning teams in higher education tend to be pragmatic by focusing primarily on task aspects of performance and not team aspects. Further steps have to be taken to validate this conceptual framework on team effectiveness.
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Haalbaarheidsonderzoek Communication & Multimedia Design in het kader van het strategisch project Verbreding aanbod informaticaopleidingen.
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The aim of this review was to explore which factors influence nurses' adoption of information and communication technology. A systematic review was conducted using qualitative and quantitative studies. The authors performed the search strategy in the databases of PubMed, CINAHL, and IEEE and included articles published between January 2011 and July 2021. This review explores the following factors: collaboration, leadership, and individual and team factors—that, according to qualitative and quantitative research, seem to influence nurses' adoption of information and communication technology. A gradual implementation process of the information and communication technology, involvement from care professionals in the implementation process, and team functioning are important factors to consider when adopting information and communication technology. In addition to these, individual factors such as age, experience, attitude, and knowledge are also influencing factors. The review suggests that collaboration is important within the implementation of information and communication technology in care and that it positively influences nurses' adoption of it. Individual factors are researched more extensively than collaboration, leadership, and team factors. Although they also appear to influence the adoption of information and communication technology, there is insufficient evidence to convincingly substantiate this.
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“Empowering learners to create a sustainable future” This is the mission of Centre of Expertise Mission-Zero at The Hague University of Applied Sciences (THUAS). The postdoc candidate will expand the existing knowledge on biomimicry, which she teaches and researches, as a strategy to fulfil the mission of Mission-Zero. We know when tackling a design challenge, teams have difficulties sifting through the mass of information they encounter. The candidate aims to recognize the value of systematic biomimicry, leading the way towards the ecosystems services we need tomorrow (Pedersen Zari, 2017). Globally, biomimicry demonstrates strategies contributing to solving global challenges such as Urban Heat Islands (UHI) and human interferences, rethinking how climate and circular challenges are approached. Examples like Eastgate building (Pearce, 2016) have demonstrated successes in the field. While biomimicry offers guidelines and methodology, there is insufficient research on complex problem solving that systems-thinking requires. Our research question: Which factors are needed to help (novice) professionals initiate systems-thinking methods as part of their strategy? A solution should enable them to approach challenges in a systems-thinking manner just like nature does, to regenerate and resume projects. Our focus lies with challenges in two industries with many unsustainable practices and where a sizeable impact is possible: the built environment (Circularity Gap, 2021) and fashion (Joung, 2014). Mission Zero has identified a high demand for Biomimicry in these industries. This critical approach: 1) studies existing biomimetic tools, testing and defining gaps; 2) identifies needs of educators and professionals during and after an inter-disciplinary minor at The Hague University; and, 3) translates findings into shareable best practices through publications of results. Findings will be implemented into tangible engaging tools for educational and professional settings. Knowledge will be inclusive and disseminated to large audiences by focusing on communication through social media and intervention conferences.
Inclusief User Experience (UX)-ontwerpen is het creëren van digitale diensten die toegankelijk zijn voor zoveel mogelijk mensen, ongeacht hun fysieke of mentale beperkingen, gezondheidsproblemen, leeftijd, achtergrond of gebruikscontext. Niet alleen is er de afgelopen jaren steeds meer aandacht voor digitale inclusie en toegankelijkheid, er komen ook nieuwe wetten die de digitale inclusie en toegankelijkheid verplicht stellen. Toch zijn digitale inclusie en toegankelijkheid vaak slechts een bijzaak in het ontwerpproces. Meestal wordt een digitale dienst in eerste instantie ontworpen en ontwikkeld voor een gemiddelde gebruiker en pas daarna uitgebreid met toegankelijkheidsfuncties voor andere gebruikersgroepen. Er zijn veel normen, richtlijnen en methoden voor toegankelijk en inclusief ontwerpen, maar vereisen vaak tijdrovend gebruikers- en contextonderzoek, specialistische kennis en veranderingen in de ontwerpprocesorganisatie. UX-ontwerpbureaus en UX-ontwerpopleidingen ontberen beproefde best-practices om een inclusief ontwerp van digitale diensten te kunnen garanderen. Daardoor kunnen ze te weinig inspelen op maatschappelijke behoeften en zijn ze niet voldoende voorbereid op de aanstaande wetgeving. Met het voorgestelde onderzoek willen we een beter begrip ontwikkelen van factoren die de ontwerpers en ontwerpprocessen belemmeren bij het creëren van toegankelijke en inclusieve UX-ontwerpen. Daarmee willen we ook de basis leggen voor verder praktisch onderzoek naar welke combinaties van tools, methoden en ontwerpbenaderingen het beste werken voor het bereiken van inclusieve ontwerpresultaten in alledaagse ontwerppraktijkomstandigheden. Het project is opgedeeld in drie fasen. Het eerste deel van het project is een verkennend onderzoek binnen UX-ontwerponderwijs. De tweede fase omvat onderzoek naar processen van betrokken UX-ontwerpbureaus en vergelijking van procesobstakels in ontwerponderwijs en professionele ontwerpprocessen. In de derde fase worden de resultaten van fase één en twee vertaald naar richtlijnen, tool- en methode-ideeën en gezamenlijke vervolgonderzoeksagenda. De resultaten worden uiteindelijk ook benut voor verbetering en actualisatie van de curricula van digitale (ontwerp)opleidingen, zoals Communication and Multimedia Design (CMD), teneinde meer inclusieve ontwerpers op te leiden.
Electronic Sports (esports) is a form of digital entertainment, referred to as "an organised and competitive approach to playing computer games". Its popularity is growing rapidly as a result of an increased prevalence of online gaming, accessibility to technology and access to elite competition.Esports teams are always looking to improve their performance, but with fast-paced interaction, it can be difficult to establish where and how performance can be improved. While qualitative methods are commonly employed and effective, their widespread use provides little differentiation among competitors and struggles with pinpointing specific issues during fast interactions. This is where recent developments in both wearable sensor technology and machine learning can offer a solution. They enable a deep dive into player reactions and strategies, offering insights that surpass traditional qualitative coaching techniquesBy combining insights from gameplay data, team communication data, physiological measurements, and visual tracking, this project aims to develop comprehensive tools that coaches and players can use to gain insight into the performance of individual players and teams, thereby aiming to improve competitive outcomes. Societal IssueAt a societal level, the project aims to revolutionize esports coaching and performance analysis, providing teams with a multi-faceted view of their gameplay. The success of this project could lead to widespread adoption of similar technologies in other competitive fields. At a scientific level, the project could be the starting point for establishing and maintaining further collaboration within the Dutch esports research domain. It will enhance the contribution from Dutch universities to esports research and foster discussions on optimizing coaching and performance analytics. In addition, the study into capturing and analysing gameplay and player data can help deepen our understanding into the intricacies and complexities of teamwork and team performance in high-paced situations/environments. Collaborating partnersTilburg University, Breda Guardians.
