Case studies

In 6 use cases, researchers share their knowledge about FAIR data policy (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable) in the Netherlands.

Of course, fieldwork should not be missing from an earth sciences study. Yet that very subject has been under pressure for years due to a shortage of lecturers with a field geology background and an increase in student numbers. Utrecht University therefore developed an app that supports students in supervising fieldwork, allowing the lecturer to focus on the complex questions and reflection.

In the master phase, medical students are no longer taught medical imaging (radiology) and there is no longer guidance from a radiologist. Co-assistants and medical students do need education in imaging, as it is an important part of diagnostics. Thanks to the open and online education incentive scheme, the Radiology Education Clinic was created.

Biomedical science, health science and medicine students have all had chemistry in their subjects. With that knowledge, they should be able to make simple lab calculations. The reality is that their basic knowledge lags behind what is needed in practice. Maastricht University developed an online tool that allows students to practise their lab calculation skills.

Instead of doing cases on paper, law students at Maastricht University are now assisting a couple in a complex divorce.

Collaborative learning or collaborative learning focuses not only on developing one's own knowledge and person, but also on helping others move forward. Educators and researchers at the Open University (OU) conceived and developed the Frocole app to support the feedback and reflection process of groups working together.

With a background as an engineer and product developer, Ivo Kothman knows better than anyone that innovation does not come without a struggle.

Saxion University of Applied Sciences developed a MOOC on Business Analytics in which students can get hands-on with fictional data from real companies.