This paper presents a mixed methods study in which 21 first-year student teachers took part that investigated learning outcomes of a modified learning by design task. The study is part of a series of studies that aims to improve student learning, teaching skills and teacher training. Design-based science …

Learning by Design (LBD) is a project-based inquiry approach for interdisciplinary teaching that uses design contexts to learn skills and conceptual knowledge. Research around the year 2000 showed that LBD students achieved high skill performances but disappointing conceptual learning gains. A series …

From the article: Abstract—By using agent technology, a versatile and modular monitoring system can be built. In this paper, such a multiagentbased monitoring system will be described. The system can be trained to detect several conditions in combination and react accordingly. Because of the distributed …

We studied 12 smart city projects in Amsterdam, and –among other things- analysed their upscaling potential and dynamics. Here are some of our findings: First, upscaling comes in various forms: rollout, expansion and replication. In roll-out, a technology or solution that was successfully tested and …

Deze scriptie beschrijft een onderzoek naar het implementeren van high impact learning in het technisch hoger algemeen onderwijs. In dit onderzoek is een lesplan geschreven aan de hand van het high impact learning en op kleine schaal uitgetest. Dit lesplan is getoetst aan de hand van experts, cijfers …

From the article: "Abstract, technology-enhanced learning can be used to replicate existing teaching practices, supplement existing teaching or transform teaching and/or learning process and outcomes. Enhancing workplace learning, which is integrated into higher professional education, with technology, …

The modest use of Web 2.0 technologies in teaching is in contrast with its promises to meet 21st century educational demands and to support social constructivist learning. In order to develop successful interventions to elevate its use in higher education, more insight is needed about factors that …

This paper presents a mixed methods study in which 77 students and 3 teachers took part, that investigated the practice of Learning by Design (LBD). The study is part of a series of studies, funded by the Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research (NWO), that aims to improve student learning, teaching …

Presentatie op netwerkbijeenkomst over HAVO-didactiek, ITS-Academy, Amsterdam. Ontwikkelingen in samenleving en onderwijs, verkenning van de leerprocessen in het hbo, (onderzoek) naar effectieve inzet van technologie in het leerproces, herontwerp onderwijs.