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… 25 augustus 2016 EDLAB Education Innovation Project: Education That Moves You Zoekresultaten EDLAB’s Education That Moves You project has shared many research sources showing the disadvantage of sitting and the ways in which you could change your habits for the better. But what exactly are the straight up facts? Thanks to Natura Foundation , we can give you the quick facts on what research has shown so far. People who sit too much... … are 112% more susceptible to developing diabetes … are 147% more likely to get heart and vascular diseases … have a 49% more chance of overall mortality … more often have high cholesterol, lower back pain, … to take full advantage of these benefits, while sitting more than 10 hours a day makes benefits vanish in thin air Do these statistics convince you to take a fresh look at your sitting behaviour? Go to EDLAB's Education That Moves You project page. Did you know that people who work standing up are 46% more productive? … EDLAB’s Education That Moves You project has shared many research sources showing the disadvantage of sitting and the ways in which you could change your habits for the better. But …
… tablets and computers . Technology has become ingrained in our daily routine, and it’s no surprise that it’s also made its way into higher education. Gone are the days when students simply submitted papers and handwrote tests. A recent event at EDLAB showcased the creative ways that teachers at Maastricht University (UM) leverage digital technologies in their educational practice. Escape the ordinary: Unleashing the potential of digital classrooms , 19 April 2023, EDLAB Research and presentation skills Did you know that the UM library possesses a unique collection of books that are over a century old? Seems like an odd place to start when talking about technology but reading primary sources can be just as critical as reading about them. These old … via video. Noah Moonen explained how Virtual Reality can be used to enhance student engagement. Under Noah Moonen's guidance, participants practised giving feedback with VR-glasses. Matthias Gögelein, Iveta Dzivite, and Munshya Mupela (in the picture) showed how teachers can get the most out of UM's digital education platform Canvas. The participants gave a huge thumbs-up to the event! The digital classroom Lena Gromotka explained how she helped create and implement a digital escape room in the …
… 18 januari 2016 EDLAB Education Innovation Project: Education That Moves You Zoekresultaten A study by Julianne van der Berg and colleagues at Maastricht University has shown that each extra hour of sitting is associated with a 22% increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes. The health risks associated with prolonged sitting are becoming increasingly evident, and recent research has shown a connection between sedentary time and the development of type 2 diabetes. A study conducted by Julianne van der Berg and her colleagues at Maastricht University revealed that each additional hour of sitting is linked to a 22% increased risk of …
… reported less fatigue, tension, confusion, and depression, and more vigour, energy, focus, and happiness.” Although research in the field is lacking, there are clear signs that standing improves your cognitive abilities. Participants in studies showed improved memory and attention. Go to EDLAB's Education That Moves You project page. Sitting less improves your mood! Participants reported "less fatigue, tension, confusion, and depression, and more vigour, energy, focus, and happiness." … With …
… 11 januari 2017 EDLAB Education Innovation Project: Education That Moves You Zoekresultaten Did you know a healthy lifestyle does not require you to head to the gym daily? Just moving more in your daily life can already do the job! At EDLAB, we have been paying much attention to the negative consequences of our daily sitting habits. Recent research showed that sitting for more than 7 to 8 hours a day increases the risk of death. However, extreme exercise, in return, does not seem to be the answer. Instead, moderate-intensity activity can create a balance, which can diminish the negative effects … work, and many more simple activities will help you achieve this score. Try to balance out your sitting hours with these MET minutes, and you're on the right track! Go to EDLAB's Education That Moves You project page. Many everyday activities can provide you with enough physical activity to enjoy a healthy life. From cooking to cleaning your house, these simple tasks make you move around to support a more dynamic lifestyle. … Did you know a healthy lifestyle does not require you to head to the gym …
… research methods skills course, such as the Bachelor's course "Doing Ethnography", can effectively embrace PBL principles, particularly collaborative learning. Alexandra illustrates how this course encourages students to collaborate while making individual research progress through shared methodological reflection. “This is a skills training, so we don’t really do problem-based learning”. I have lost count of the number of times that I’ve heard variations of this statement, from students and … rather than take extra chances that have the potential to lead to more insightful results (e.g. by drawing on additional research by others), but which also take additional time and increase complexity. By sharing these reflections, I want to show how research methods or skills training courses provide a context that can be highly conducive to collaborative learning, even if the assessment takes an individual format. Throughout our skills training, ‘collaboration’ is implemented in a way … , the Maastricht University online magazine on Teaching & Learning. Alexandra Supper and her students practise collaborative learning in the Doing Ethnography Bachelor's course in Arts and Culture. Alexandra: "By sharing these reflections, I want to show how research methods or skills training courses provide a context that can be highly conducive to collaborative learning, even if the assessment takes an individual format ." Interested in more Teaching & Learning insights? Visit edUMinded, …
… in 2015 to focus almost entirely on teaching. I wanted to teach, and in my case, teach math, as we can all agree that math is beautiful – and if you don't believe it, I'll convert you :-) Faculty of Science and Engineering Stefan Maubach, recording a video for his algebra course. This article is connected to another article, How to quickly make videos that get "The Job Done" . Diagrams vs direct contact with students I was not interested in education theory, and my experience with "researchers in education" was mainly that they showed big diagrams of related education concepts, which were far away from my actual teaching. It felt similar to spending hours optimising how to play basketball using Excel sheets and calculators, only to discover that none of this matters when … All in all, the experience of making videos changed my view of PBL and CCCS from some theoretical concepts into something very practical and hands-on. If you have to write down these concepts in a general theoretical framework, the description doesn’t show how it really feels to work with them. And perhaps that’s what I want to say here: education theory doesn’t live for you unless you have truly felt it by putting it into practice in your own way. By Stefan Maubach, Teacher, Department of Advanced …
… 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 cultural engagement of Maastricht's residents with their city," Nada explains. The project was two-fold. First, students selected a historical artefact from the Maastricht Museum collection and were tasked with researching their chosen object, drafting a detailed description and creating a 3D model. They captured 360-degree images of the artefact, ensuring thorough coverage from all angles and using computer software to prepare the 3D model. Then, students collaboratively developed web pages for this collection, with each team assigned to work on a specific page, such as a Theme page or the About Us page. "The process itself was quite complex but also a lot of fun," Nada reflects. Vorige dia Volgende dia The Maastricht … collection manager at Centre Céramique, and transformed their conversation into an engaging podcast . 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 …
… 16 oktober 2023 Zoekresultaten In the ever-evolving world of education, one buzzword that has stood out in the past year is Artificial Intelligence (AI). Generative AI and Large Language Model technologies, such as ChatGPT, are rapidly reshaping the education landscape. Speaking at EDLAB's Continuing Professional Development Kick-Off event on 26 September 2023, Prof. Mairéad Pratschke , Chair in Digital Education at The University of Manchester, encouraged Maastricht University … education," she cautioned. "Prof. Pratschke’s speech was an eye-opener for people who are sceptical towards AI, like myself." Event participant Dr. Michał Natorski, UNU-MERIT "My takeaway thought from this event is that this topic deserves university-wide attention. We need to educate not only the students but, equally importantly, the educators themselves." Event participant Liesbet Goossens, Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences "AI is both terrifying and wonderful" Pratschke elaborated on … of perspectives. Participants reflected on the lecture’s key insights and how these related to their own teaching experiences. Educators shared their encounters with AI, voiced their concerns, and explored the boundless possibilities brought forth by Web 4.0. Many participants seemed to concur that AI is an invaluable ally for educators, capable of addressing some of the most difficult challenges in higher education. The discussion naturally delved around our immediate environment, Maastricht …
The VR-enhanced PBL project report produced by EDLAB and DEXLab explores the benefits of integrating VR technology into PBL classrooms.