The recent advancements in machine learning (ML) techniques have significantly improved the performance in various natural language processing (NLP) tasks, particularly in deep learning with the transformer architecture. Despite their promising applications in different domains, these innovations have …

The definition of ‘Assistive Technology’ (AT) includes both assistive products and the services or actions necessary for safe and effective provision of the assistive products to people who need them. International standards and product specifications exist for assistive products. Despite huge unmet …

Opinieartikel over naschoolse muziekeducatie gepubliceerd in Dagblad van het Noorden en Leeuwarder Courant

Wynand Alkema vertelt over het gebruik van ChatGPT in het ontwikkelen van nieuwe medicijnen. Een samenvatting van het praatje is hieronder weergegeven:The FAIR use of Large Language Models in the drug development pipeline.With the emergence of applications that are based on large language models (LLMs), …

Presentation for EPARM conference 2023

Background Interprofessional collaborative practices (IPCP) are considered to be a crucial factor in the optimal support of young children (3–6 years) with speech, language and communication needs (SLCN) in inclusive early childhood education and care (ECEC). Aims To investigate IPCP in interventions …

Bilingual education using a Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) approach is widespread in secondary education throughout Europe and also found further afield. In many contexts CLIL seems to select or attract the more able and more academically-inclined pupils, or only be available to pupils …

Introduction: The notion of autonomy in Self-Determination Theory is at the core of intrinsically motivated learning, and fulfilment of the need for autonomy is essential for thriving at school. Therefore teacher-provided autonomy support has grown into a key concern in educational research. In the present …

Samenhang taal en motoriek bij kinderen met ontwikkelingsstoornissen in taal en motoriek. Praatje voor werkgroep logopedie-DCD

The UN SDG Action Campaign aims to raise awareness and mobilize action around the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through effective communication strategies. The goal of this project was to analyze the current communication strategies of the campaign and provide recommendations for …