Re-usable learning objexts in context

Allard Strijker

International Journal on E-Learning

**Invited as a paper from ED-MEDIA 2002** While the idea of reusing educational software is not new, a new wave of interest is occurring based on the idea of reusable learning objects. A major trend in company training settings is to think of...

Topics: Pedagogy

Using metadata for re-using material and providing user support tools

Allard Strijker

World Conference on Educational Media and Technology 2001 (2001) pp. 1823–1824

The reuse of learning content in educational technology attracts much attention. This is mainly caused by recent initiatives for standardization of learning technology, but also by the necessity of a more efficient usage of valuable learning ...

Re-usability problems in large-scale content management of database driven Web based environments

Allard Strijker

World Conference on Educational Media and Technology 2000 (2000) pp. 1753–1754

The use of databases involves assigning resources to users with changing access rights. How will the information be presented to the right users? How can resources be reused for different audiences and how should access rights be provided. Who has ...

Topics: Change

Using ICT for personalized and adaptive learning, the case of Linked Data

Petra Fisser; Allard Strijker

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2014 (Mar 17, 2014) pp. 1243–1247

The opportunities for adaptive and personalized learning are promising. The project "Linked Data", which was carried out in 2013, combines the common core curriculum for several subjects, the items from the national final secondary school...

Topics: New Possibilities with Information Technologies, Technological, Pedagogical Content Knowledge

Strategies for Reuse of Learning Objects: Context Dimensions

Allard Strijker; Betty Collis

International Journal on E-Learning Vol. 5, No. 1 (2006) pp. 89–94

Based on research in ten projects in a university, corporate learning, and military context, a set of dimensions is found that can help decision makers to develop strategies for reuse (Strijker, 2004). This article describes how these dimensions and ...

Topics: Internet, Software, Educational Technology, Standards, Culture, Curriculum, Distance Education, Integration, Instructional Design, Learning Objects, Communication, Leadership, eLearning, Instructional Materials, System Configurations, Personality, Socialization, Social Sciences, Behavior, Learning Management Systems, Human Computer Interaction, Databases, Information Communication Technologies, Information Sciences

A future-proof curriculum with Digital Literacy

Petra Fisser; Allard Strijker

EdMedia + Innovate Learning 2019 (Jun 24, 2019) pp. 499–504

In November 2014, the State Secretary for Education, Culture and Science of the Netherlands officially launched an online country-wide consultation about the future of Dutch education. Based on the outcomes and the ongoing debate, the Netherlands...

Topics: Government initiatives and programs

New Pedagogies and Re-Usable Learning Objects: Toward a Different Role for an LMS

Allard Strijker; Betty Collis

World Conference on Educational Media and Technology 2002 (2002) pp. 334–339

While the idea of reusing objects in digital learning environments is not new, continual strides are being made toward improving the prospects of reusability. A major trend in company training settings is to think of reusability in terms of a LMS ...

Topics: Learning Objects, Learning Management Systems

Re-Usable Learning Objects in Context

Betty Collis; Allard Strijker

International Journal on E-Learning Vol. 2, No. 4 (2003) pp. 5–16

While the idea of reusing educational software is not new, a new wave of interest is occurring based on the idea of reusable learning objects. A major trend in company training settings is to think of reusability in terms of externally produced...

Designing Learning Trajectories for Computational Thinking

Allard Strijker; Petra Fisser

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2017 (Mar 05, 2017) pp. 80–82

In 2015 a curriculum framework for Computational Thinking was developed for lower secondary education in the Netherlands. The framework is based on ISTE and CSTA, translated for the curriculum in the Netherlands and validated by experts, teachers,...

Topics: Computational Thinking

A new curriculum for the Netherlands including Computational Thinking

Allard Strijker; Petra Fisser

EdMedia + Innovate Learning 2019 (Jun 24, 2019) pp. 515–520

In 2018 the Netherlands started the development of a new curriculum framework for primary, lower and upper secondary education. New themes in curriculum are Digital Literacy, citizenship and a strong focus on 21st century skills. Digital Literacy is ...

Topics: Education reform with technology, Government initiatives and programs

Authentic integration of Digital Literacy in education: development of a new curriculum and assessment tool

Petra Fisser; Maaike Heitink; Allard Strijker

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2020 (Apr 07, 2020) pp. 1221–1231

The Netherlands started the development of a new curriculum framework for primary and secondary education in 2018. One of the new themes in this curriculum is Digital Literacy, which is defined as a combination of ICT skills, media literacy,...

Topics: Computational Thinking, Technology Policy and Practice, Information Literacy Education, Library & Media Science

Learning management Systems: One Size Fits All?

Ron Oliver; Barry Harper; Tom Reeves; Allard Strijker; Duan vd Westhuizen

World Conference on Educational Media and Technology 2002 (2002) pp. 1498–1499

Learning management systems such as WebCT and Blackboard are rapidly becoming the principal systems behind institutions' moves to technology-based learning settings. In settings where lecturers have had no or limited exposure to ICT as a teaching...

Topics: Information Communication Technologies, Learning Management Systems, Learning Objects, Assessment

Computational Thinking in Education

Miroslava Černochová; Diane van der Linde; Allard Strijker; Erik Bolhuis; Wim Trooster; Kevin Oliver; Jennifer Houchins; Joke Voogt

EdMedia + Innovate Learning 2019 (Jun 24, 2019) pp. 449–452

Computational Thinking has been given an important place in education. Embedding computational thinking in curricula or attainment levels requires attention for this subject in teacher training programmes, as well as in the design of teaching...

Topics: Education reform with technology

Learning and Teaching Computational Thinking – Challenges for Teacher Education

Joke Voogt; Birgit Eickelmann; Amelie Labusch; Aman Yadav; Anne Leftwich; Allard Strijker; Kathryn Rich; Jon Good; Phil Sands

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2018 (Mar 26, 2018) pp. 57–60

Computational Thinking is increasingly considered a key competency in the 21st century. Many countries have initiatives that are aimed to give Computational Thinking skills a proper place in the curriculum. However, since Computational Thinking is a ...

Topics: Computational Thinking, Research & Evaluation

Challenges for IT-Enabled Formative Assessment of Complex 21st Century Skills

Mary E. Webb; Doreen Prasse; Mike Phillips; Djordje M. Kadijevich; Charoula Angeli; Allard Strijker; Ana Amélia Carvalho; Bent B. Andresen; Eva Dobozy; Hans Laugesen

Technology, Knowledge and Learning Vol. 23, No. 3 (2018) pp. 441–456

In this article, we identify and examine opportunities for formative assessment provided by information technologies (IT) and the challenges which these opportunities present. We address some of these challenges by examining key aspects of...

TPACK in language teaching: Implications for teacher education

Joke Voogt; Susan McKenney; Bas Trimbos; Daniela Fasoglio; Petra Fisser; Allard Strijker; Shu-Ju Diana Tai; Anneke Smits; Roland Bruijn; Henk la Roi; Floor van Renssen; Denise Crawford-Schmidt

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2016 (Mar 21, 2016) pp. 3116–3120

From the perspective that a teacher’s TPACK depends on the subject domain, the students and the ecology of the school and the classroom, this symposium intends to contribute to a better understanding of TPACK in language teaching. We present four...

Topics: Technological, Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK)

Part 1: Rethinking Learning in the Digital Age – Implications for Teacher Education

Joke Voogt; Kwok Wing Lai; Gerald Knezek; Rhonda Christensen; Alona Forkosh Baruch; Vadim Grinshkun; Sergey Grigoryev; Miri Shonfeld; Anneke Smits; Danah Henrikson; Michael Henderson; Alexander Uvarov; Mike Philips; Mary Webb; Dale Niederhauser; Punya Mishra; Margaret Leahy; Deirdre Butler; Allard Strijker

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2018 (Mar 26, 2018) pp. 1075–1079

The International Summit on Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in Education (EDUsummIT) met in Borovets, Bulgaria in September 2017 This community of 80 leading scholars, policy makers and educators discussed the theme Rethinking...

Topics: Technology Leadership, Research & Evaluation

TPACK in language teaching: Implications for teacher education

Joke Voogt; Susan McKenney; Bas Trimbos; Daniela Fasoglio; Petra Fisser; Allard Strijker; Shu-Ju Diana Tai; Anneke Smits; Roland Bruijn; Henk la Roi; Floor van Renssen; Denise Crawford-Schmidt

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2016 (Mar 21, 2016) pp. 3121–3125

From the perspective that a teacher’s TPACK depends on the subject domain, the students and the ecology of the school and the classroom, this symposium intends to contribute to a better understanding of TPACK in language teaching. We present four...

Topics: Technological, Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK)