http://dspace.ou.nl The DSpace digital repository system captures, stores, indexes, preserves, and distributes digital research material. Search the Channel search http://dspace.ou.nl/simple-search http://hdl.handle.net/1820/2381 Title: Social media research at CELSTEC <br/> <br/>Authors: Kalz, Marco; Westera, Wim <br/> <br/>Abstract: The slides go with a presentation/workshop for a meeting with external visitors. <br/> <br/>Description: Kalz, M., & Westera, W. (2010). Social media research at CELSTEC. Workshop for external vistors of the CELSTEC Lab. March, 8, 2010, Heerlen, The Netherlands: Open University of the Netherlands. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 21:18:31 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/1820/2376 Title: The role of values in sustainability evaluation: insights from three Dutch approaches <br/> <br/>Authors: De Kraker, Joop; Cörvers, Ron J. M. <br/> <br/>Abstract: This paper reviews three recent approaches to sustainability evaluation by Dutch scientists. Conclusions are drawn with respect to the possibility and desirability of excluding normative and subjective elements from the evaluation of sustainability. Suggestions are given on how such elements can best be handled by sustainability scientists supporting policy makers. Sun, 29 Oct 2006 22:58:59 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/1820/2375 Title: Crossing boundaries – competence-based learning for sustainable development in a virtual mobility setting <br/> <br/>Authors: De Kraker, Joop; Cörvers, Ron; Ivens, Wilfried; Lansu, Angelique; Van Dam-Mieras, Rietje <br/> <br/>Abstract: To contribute effectively to sustainable development, professionals should have the competence to communicate and collaborate across the traditional boundaries of, for example, discipline, nation, or culture. Important ingredients of competence-based learning environments for sustainable development are therefore cross-boundary contexts and group work, with international student mobility as a prerequisite. An alternative to costly physical mobility schemes in higher education is ‘virtual mobility’, using e-learning environments that allow time and place independent communication and collaboration at low cost. Two successful examples of competence-based learning environments for sustainable development in a virtual mobility setting are presented and their perspectives discussed. Thu, 28 Jun 2007 22:58:59 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/1820/2374 Title: Virtual campus development on the basis of subsidiarity: the EVS approach <br/> <br/>Authors: Cörvers, Ron; De Kraker, Joop <br/> <br/>Abstract: The main objective of this chapter is to highlight the importance of subsidiarity in the development of a virtual campus. Subsidiarity is the principle that matters ought to be handled by the lowest competent authority. In our view, subsidiarity is crucial to sustainable approaches in virtual mobility. We support this view by two case descriptions: the development and implementation of a very successful virtual course - European Virtual Seminar on Sustainable Development (EVS) and the project to expand from this single course to a virtual campus - Virtual Campus for a Sustainable Europe (VCSE). We conclude that the factors determining the viability and uptake of international online learning initiatives, such as virtual campuses, are a bottom-up approach enabled by the availability of inexpensive ICT, an educationally driven need for virtual mobility, and interdependence within the international partnership. Wed, 29 Oct 2008 22:58:59 GMT