In this essay, the smartphone as a new technology and medium is analysed with regards to its effects on individuals and society. McLuhan’s tetrad serves as a framework for analysis, consisting of a set of four effects to examine media in their historical context and present environment as well as the …

Smart homes, home automation and ambient-assisted living are terms used to describe technological systems that enrich our living environment and provide means to support care, facilitate well-being and improve comfort. This handbook provides an overview of the domain from the perspective of health care …

The use of robots as educational tools provides a stimulating environment for students. Some robotics competitions focus on primary and secondary school aged children, and serve as motivation for students to get involved in educational robotics activities. Although very appealing, many students cannot …

In de zeevaart vindt er al jaren een schaalvergroting plaats en ook een capaciteitstoename. De rederijen bouwen steeds grotere schepen en door de groeiende wereldeconomie zijn er ook steeds meer schepen. Havens moeten voortdurend inspelen op deze ontwikkelingen. Als havens concurrerend willen blijven …

This chapter presents an overview of the developments and potentials of mobile technologies and their major impact on society and the daily activities of individuals. The increase of sensors embedded in everyday objects enable these objects to sense the environment and communicate. This creates new possibilities …

The quality of mentoring in teacher education is an essential component of a powerful learning environment for teachers. There is no single approach to mentoring that will work in the same way for every teacher in each context. Nevertheless, most mentor teachers hardly vary their supervisory behaviour …

De noordelijke samenlevingen van zowel Nederland als Duitsland willen graag hun mobiliteit vergroenen. In dit kader is er een wens naar elektrische mobiliteit. Op het gebied van elektrische mobiliteit vinden momenteel zeer veel ontwikkelingen plaats. Niet alleen op het gebied van voertuig en de laadinfrastructuur …

The use of robots as educational tools provide a stimulating environment for students. Some robotics competitions focus on primary and secondary school aged children, and serve as a motivation factor for students to get involved in educational robotics activities. But, in most competitions students are …