Capturing the Impact of Challenge-Based Learning: A Week of Innovation and Collaboration in Braganca
My name is Francel Eggink and this semester I was working as a communication intern at IGNITION. At the beginning of June, I joined the face-to-face week of the Blended Intensive Program (BIP) of IGNITION partners in Bragança, Portugal. IGNITION’s project leader Madelon van Oostrom had invited me to document this immersive week of innovation …
An Inspiring Week: IGNITION’s Digital Challenge-Based Learning Activity in Portugal ☀️
Two weeks ago was the Face-to-Face week of IGNITION’s partners’ Blended Intensive Program! After several weeks of online collaboration, the students and facilitators finally met in person in #Bragança to continue their teamwork. Throughout the week, students participated in various talks and workshops that enhanced their learning experience. Melissa Selzener’s presentation on “Creativity in Groups” …
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Event #2 : Generative AI for Inclusive Education: opportunities and issues (NOVEMBER 7TH)
The School of Education and Lifelong Learning at SETU Waterford recently hosted our 3rd IGNITION Community of Practice event, which focused on the dynamic intersection of Generative AI and inclusive education. Held on November 7th, this online gathering brought educators from different universities. Keynote speaker Professor Mike Sharples, Emeritus Professor of Educational Technology at the …
Stars EU Participation
A few weeks ago, our Project Leader, Dr. Madelon Van Olstroom participated in an event organised by Stars EU Thematic Interest Group (TIG) on Digital Transition. Starts EU is a #collaboration between nine European universities, and its aim is to promote the exchange of ideas, innovate in research and education, and look into the role of …
Promoting digital equity
In our latest Community of Practice (CoP) online event, we welcomed Dr. Catherine Cronin. The Online IGNITION European Project Community of Practice event featured Dr. Catherine Cronin, who delved into critical digital literacies and emphasized the importance of amplifying their effectiveness through collaboration across roles, institutions, and geographic boundaries. This event was skillfully organized by …
Challenged-based education at tu delft
Dr. Renate Klaassen told us about their experience at TU Delft. Dr. Renate Klaassen is a programme coordinator and researcher working at the 4 TU Centre for Engineering Education at TU Delft. She is also a Senior Research at the Delft Institute of Applied Mathematics for the PRIME research programme. Over the years, she has …
Challenge-based Learning for social Innovation.
Dr. Roisin Lyons shared her experiences during our Learning Teaching and Training Activity in Waterford, Ireland, earlier this year. Dr. Roisin Lyons is a lecturer of Innovation and Entrepreneurship in the Kemmy Business School, University of Limerick. She has lectured for over 10 years, in Ireland and internationally, including a number of years in Riyadh, …
Challenge based learning, the experience at Hanze UAS.
During day 2 of our Learning Teaching Training Activity, our project Leader, Madelon van Oostrom, PhD. told us about their experience when things go well in research… and the learning we get when they don’t!
Creating social presence
Colm Dunphy and Eamonn DeLeastar from SETU. Our colleagues Colm and Eamonn told us more about creating a successful online presence in an online programe. Colm Dunphy holds a Master’s in Education, and an Honours Degree in Applied Computing. He is co-programme leader, and coordinator for final projects for the Higher Diploma in Computer Science, …