This study investigates the degree to which children anthropomorphize a robot tutor and whether this anthropomorphism relates to their vocabulary learning in a second-language (L2) tutoring intervention. With this aim, an anthropomorphism questionnaire was administered to 5-year-old children (N = 104) …

This paper will present a digital solution for an efficient recruitment process for people with disabilities. The proposed solution is an e-recruitment app that will be designed based on the Universal design principles. The project addresses to people with disabilities that fall under the next categories: …

Background: For a stress-management app to be persuasive and impactful, designers and developers should obtain a clear perspective of the value proposition according to key stakeholders before development. However, this is often not the case. In order to increase the chance of creating an impact by means …

Co-teaching is een pedagogisch onderwijsconcept waarin het waarderen van diversiteit van leerlingen het uitgangspunt vormt. Het welbevinden van zowel leerlingen als leraren in co-teachinggroepen is hoog, waarbij de leerresultaten van leerlingen verbeteren. Voorwaardelijk is dat leraren begrijpen hoe …

#archtivism is a movement that strives for a world where the building industry positively impacts our society, economy and environment. To tackle the main challenges of this globalisation era, homogeneity and the climate crisis in particular, #archtivism introduces the Place Responsive Design Method, …

When engaging in social interaction, people rely on their ability to reason about unobservable mental content of others, which includes goals, intentions, and beliefs. This so-called theory of mind ability allows them to more easily understand, predict, and influence the behavior of others. People even …

For successful project management, it is essential to adopt a suitable project management approach. This approach must be based on a thorough understanding of the project characteristics in its context. In this paper we present a diagnostic model that aims to advance this understanding. We distinguish …

Background: A large part of the communication cues exchanged between persons is nonverbal. Persons with a visual impairment are often unable to perceive these cues, such as gestures or facial expression of emotions. In a previous study, we have determined that visually impaired persons can increase their …

In Nederland loopt ongeveer een derde van de Bachelor studenten in het HBO studievertraging op. Sinds 2012 is dit percentage licht gestegen en gestabiliseerd rond de 37%. Oorzaken van studievertraging zijn divers: werken naast de studie, lichamelijke en/of psychische beperkingen, niet optimale onderwijskwaliteit, …

Drones and drone-related technologies were initially developed for military purposes. Their adaptability as universal platforms for sensing and payload transportation has driven their increasing proliferation in the civilian domain. This paper investigates the ethical aspects of dual-use of drones …