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… using the city of Maastricht and its surroundings as a learning landscape? That's precisely what was discussed at the latest Teach-Meet session hosted by EDLAB on 25 October 2023. During this event, Maastricht University teaching staff shared personal experiences and perspectives in moving the learning environment beyond the traditional classroom. In turn, Emilie Sitzia (FASoS), Phil Klahs (FSE), Jessica Nelson (FSE), Fleurie Nievelstein (FPN) and Nico Randeraad (FASoS/SHCL) gave lively visual … public square, or even a courtroom!” The article continues below the photo gallery. Photo impression Vorige dia Volgende dia EDLAB's Teach-Meet sessions are convivial moments for the Teaching & Learning at Maastricht University to present and exchange experiences around teaching practices. In her sense-based projects, Emilie Sitzia, Associate Professor in Cultural Education at FASoS, asks students to go into the streets and observe the urban environment by tracking the sounds of car wheels. Jessica … sounds like trains passing by or the destruction of the St. Servaas Church during a fire in 1955. These stories of teaching practices from fellow teachers encouraged many to consider stepping out of the classroom and creating a more engaging learning experience for their students. “I realise that there are always possibilities to push the boundaries of traditional education beyond the classroom,” a teacher said at the end of the event. Moss and marlstone When people hear about teaching outside, the …
… 9 september 2023 Zoekresultaten Do you teach at UM? Do you know that making educational videos can actually be a more fun, less frustrating and less time-consuming experience? In this article, Stefan Maubach explains how he makes videos and tells you what works for him. Perhaps his tips will also help you create your own videos! During the COVID-19 pandemic, many faculty members were forced to learn how to make educational videos quickly. How this video-making was experienced ranges from "traumatic" via "meh, it's ok to do it" to "enthusiastically accepting new methods". Regardless of where one was located on this spectrum, and now that the pandemic is (hopefully forever) over, many have said goodbye to making videos. The reason often given is that making good videos is time-consuming and sometimes frustrating. In this article, I want to provide some inspiration that may help you turn this into a more fun experience based on my own practice. I will do this by explaining how I make videos, and thus, I simply want to tell you what works for me. Perhaps my approach also works for you, or maybe some of the things you read, see or hear in this article are …
… 12 maart 2024 Zoekresultaten In this article, Carolina Cicati, a teacher at the Law Faculty of Maastricht University, explores how crucial trust is for effective Problem-Based Learning (PBL), even over brief periods. Drawing on her own experiences as both a student and a tutor, she discusses the challenges of building a collaborative learning environment when groups change frequently. The article encourages both students and educators to actively consider ways to create a more trusting and inclusive learning experience for everyone involved. Feeling lonely in PBL During my bachelor's programme at Maastricht University, it was customary for tutors and tutorial groups to switch every eight weeks. At first, I was delighted to meet new people from diverse … the exam week, made it challenging to develop trustworthy relationships with my tutor and classmates. I quickly learned that people come and go, but my academic progress must remain consistent. I moved on, but I felt something was missing in my study experience, that had to do with working with my fellow students, as fellow learners. From student to student-tutor My perspective changed in my third year of studies when I was selected to become a student-tutor. I joined a small, tight-knit group of …
… Zoekresultaten For the second time, Maastricht University will organise an app challenge for students and employees. This time, the challenge will consist of inventing and building a prototype for the next UM app to enhance the teaching or learning experience at Maastricht University. All ideas are welcome! Sign up for the AppChallenge@UM 2023! For whom : Students, staff or mixed teams. For every skill level! Each team will consist of a minimum of 2 up to a maximum of 5 members. What : Each team will propose an idea that can be further developed with a Low-Code Application Platform* available at Maastricht University. It's for all skill levels. The app can be anything you miss or want to improve your teaching or learning experience at UM. At the end of the challenge, the winning team will deliver a functioning app (or a mock-up of a functioning app) related to Maastricht University education. There will be workshops to guide you and give you advice along the way. When … your idea! … For the second time, Maastricht University will organise an app challenge for students and employees. This time, the challenge will consist of inventing and building a prototype for the next UM app to enhance the teaching or learning experience at Maastricht University. All ideas are welcome! … For the second time, Maastricht University will organise an app challenge for students and employees. This time, the challenge will consist of inventing and building a prototype for the next …
… digital museum project in the halls of Centre Céramique, Maastricht's city library and centre for art, culture and education. Initially a mandatory course requirement, the Maastricht Collection project evolved from a challenging task into a valuable experience in client work and teamwork while engaging with Maastricht's local history. Digitising history at Centre Céramique "This project aimed to involve international students in making Maastricht's history more accessible and increasing the … For Nada, the interview with Sjoerd presented a unique opportunity to understand the project's origins and objective to create a digitised platform showcasing the city's history, accessible to everyone. "The interview was definitely the most memorable experience for me," she recalls. "I felt like going back to my Journalism Bachelor's days, where I learned about interviewing and podcasting, but this time, I had the chance to adapt these skills in a different context." Lost in translation Throughout … beyond. "Many of us didn't speak Dutch, so it was a lot of back-and-forth, translating and piecing information together," Nada says. "A lot of students come to Maastricht for a year or three; they live in the city and immerse themselves in the student experience, but they miss out on local history." One of the advantages of Centre Céramique's new digital collection is that it contributes to breaking this barrier and allows everyone to access the region's history online in English from the comfort of …
… 23 oktober 2023 Zoekresultaten We are pleased to announce that five teams have been selected to compete in the 2023 edition of the AppChallenge@UM dedicated to enhancing the teaching or learning experience at Maastricht University. (H)appy! A little bit nervous, we sat by the mailbox on the deadline date, but one proposal after another dropped in. We received proposals from several faculties, including student, staff, and mixed teams. It's … with us on Instagram to get to know the participating teams and jury members soon! … We are pleased to announce that five teams have been selected to compete in the 2023 edition of the AppChallenge@UM dedicated to enhancing the teaching or learning experience at Maastricht University. … Five teams have been selected to compete in the 2023 edition of the AppChallenge@UM dedicated to enhancing the teaching or learning experience at Maastricht University. We received proposals from several faculties and it's interesting to see the variety of ideas the teams came up with for designing the app! … 5 teams entering AppChallenge@UM 2023 …
… Education Innovation Project: Education That Moves You Zoekresultaten At EDLAB, we're making Maastricht University more active with our Education That Moves You project. By encouraging you to stand up during tutorials, we aim to make your learning experience more dynamic, enhance your concentration, and stimulate creative thinking. Sitting for extended periods has been linked to various health risks, such as depression and diabetes, so incorporating more standing into your daily routine is a … the generation of innovative ideas and also promotes better health. … At EDLAB, we're making Maastricht University more active with our Education That Moves You project. By encouraging you to stand up during tutorials, we aim to make your learning experience more dynamic, enhance your concentration, and stimulate creative thinking. … At EDLAB, we're making Maastricht University more active with our Education That Moves You project. By encouraging you to stand up during tutorials, we aim to make your learning experience more dynamic, enhance your concentration, and stimulate creative thinking. … Education That Moves You – The DIY Edition …
… ago, we already wrote about The End of Sitting , an installation designed by architects RAAAF together with visual artist Barbara Visser, as it was introduced at VU Amsterdam . Now, the innovative installation has moved to Maastricht and can now be experienced at Maastricht University’s UNS40 at the Randwyck faculty! The installation aims to offer an alternative to traditional sitting or standing. As EDLAB is promoting in its Education That Moves You project, we should move more to beat … ago, we already wrote about The End of Sitting , an installation designed by architects RAAAF together with visual artist Barbara Visser, as it was introduced at VU Amsterdam . Now, the innovative installation has moved to Maastricht and can now be experienced at Maastricht University’s UNS40 at the Randwyck faculty! … The End of Sitting installation designed by architects RAAAF together with visual artist Barbara Visser, has moved to Maastricht and can now be experienced at Maastricht University’s UNS40 at the Randwyck faculty! … The End of Sitting @ UNS40 …
… 1 april 2023 Zoekresultaten EDLAB 's latest Teach-Meet session focused on Maastricht University's culture of evaluation. Staff members and students shared views and experiences in evaluation practices in various contexts of learning at Maastricht University. The key takeaway? To be effective, evaluation needs to be inclusive and collaborative. Matthis Krooi, Policy Advisor & Quality Assurance, Academic Affairs … a focus on engaging participants in reflection and dialogue to shape continuing professional development. She also said that the faculty offers training courses and runs a community of practice for tutors and coordinators to help them learn from their experiences and improve the quality of education for students. Dominik Mahr, Head of Department Marketing & Supply Chain Management, SBE Strive for progress, not perfection Dominik Mahr , Head of the Department of Marketing & Supply Chain Management at … , a medical student at FHML, recommended including the student voice in the evaluation process. Her insights underscored once again the importance of continued collaboration and feedback in the evaluation of education. Drawing from her previous work experience at ENQA (European Association for Quality Assurance in Higher Education) in Latvia, Iveta highlighted the differences that can arise in evaluation practices within the same organisation. “Course evaluations can vary between faculties and are …
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… to support student collaboration and discussion, organise tutor and peer feedback, and implement and assess various types of assignments. This will help you build a natural online extension of your PBL classroom in Canvas, enriching the learning experience. This activity will be offered at various times on-site at EDLAB. About the trainers The Canvas Implementation Team consists of Master’s students who will help teachers to optimise their use of the Canvas digital platform. Iveta Dzivite is a biomedical student with a background in education. The student-assistants at EDLAB possess academic and professional experience in education. They are committed to providing teaching staff with the support they need regarding the use of Canvas or external tools within Canvas. They can be reached at teachingsupport@maastrichtuniversity.nl . EDLAB Tapijnkazerne 23, …