Many studies report changes taking place in the field of higher education, changes which present considerable challenges to educational practice. Educational science should contribute to developing design guidance, enabling practitioners to respond to these challenges. Design patterns, as a form of design …

This study investigates what pupils aged 10-12 can learn from working with robots, assuming that understanding robotics is a sign of technological literacy. We conducted cognitive and conceptual analysis to develop a frame of reference for determining pupils' understanding of robotics. Four perspectives …

Entrepreneurship stands high on the political European agenda. Its meaning is twofold: entrepreneurship as a career opportunity, or as a competency. Following the statement made in Europe, national governments have defined an urgent need to stimulate entrepreneurial talent and motivate students to become …

In het onderwijs zijn verschillende trends waar te nemen: de doorlopende leerlijn, het CGO, E-learning, arbeidsparticipatie en loopbaanontwikkeling. Onderwijsinstellingen spelen in op deze trends met o.a. nieuwe huisvestingsvormen zoals het Multifunctioneel Schoolgebouw (hierna MFSG). Facilitaire organisaties …

Educational programs teaching entrepreneurial behaviour and knowledge are crucial to a vital and healthy economy. The concept of building a Communities of Practice (CoP) could be very promising. CoP’s are formed by people who engage in a process of collective learning in a shared domain of human endeavour …

The propagandization of a Net Generation adds nothing to our understanding of the digital behaviour of young people. Indeed, it is becoming increasingly obvious that the whole concept of a Net Generation rests on incorrect assumptions. Hence, arguments based on a Net Generation are not only irrelevant …

The sources of productivity have always been the main subject of economic debate because they are the main determinants of profitability and competitiveness. In order to improve productivity we should be able to identify the sources of productivity. This article presents a method for measuring the sources …

In this chapter I would like to introduce the knowledge management concept known as communities of practice (CoPs) and show a direct link between CoPs and human resource development (HRD). CoPs are a proven way to effectively manage knowledge as well as promote organizational learning, so it is a logical …

In april 2007 heeft Avans Hogeschool nieuwe portalsoftware in gebruik genomen. Het doel van deze portalsoftware is het integreren van de verschillende ict-systemen binnen de hogeschool. De toegang tot deze systemen is geoptimaliseerd door een enkelvoudige login. Om de vindbaarheid van de vele duizenden …