Conclusion: Digital care technologies to cope with dementia can become a valuable part of care practices in the lives of older adults with a migration background. Involving older adults in the development of technology, acknowledging their expertise and needs, and working together in short iterations …

Research work on robots in the context of neurodevelopmental disorders and psychology has traditionally been developed by researchers with a background primarily in engineering and computer science. As psychology is getting ready to play a more prominent role, there is a chance to apply specific psychological …

The Dutch research project “Wijs met techniek” (Tech-Wise) explores ethics education from a tool-based, practical perspective. Especially if and how practical tools for ethical deliberation on the impact of technology can be helpful in ethics education for engineering students. The approach is first …

In this track we therefore welcomed papers that investigate or show how incorporating ethical reflection in the design process can foster creative solutions for future use of technology. Or the other way around: how design can cater for a creative approach to ethical deliberation. Completely in line …

In the context of the designers responsibility for the impact of technology, ethical considerations are important. However, these considerations are often seen as limiting innovation and the freedom of the designer. Is it possible, on the contrary, that ethics can also foster creativity in design? The …

De hoeveelheid beschikbare data is groter dan ooit en blijft razendsnel groeien. Tegelijkertijd is de technologie vandaag de dag zo ver gevorderd dat computers krachtig genoeg zijn om deze gegevens snel te verwerken en dat biedt oneindig veel mogelijkheden. Al deze nieuwe technische mogelijkheden roepen …

As a teacher in ICT and Media Design at Fontys University of Applied Sciences I know but all too well what many of my students want. They are part of a makers community. Most of them just want to build cool stuff with whatever (new) technology may be relevant. My students are by grosso modo millennials …

Mens en technologie zijn sterk met elkaar verweven in alle geledingen van de maatschappij. Ook bij alle Fontys opleidingen speelt technologie een steeds grotere rol, reden waarom Fontys TEC for Society als zwaartepunt voor de komende jaren heeft gedefinieerd. Bij FHICT leren we onze studenten ICT-producten …