Author: Olof Bälter

Olle Bälter is an Associate Professor in Human-Computer Interaction and head of the research group for Technology Enhanced Learning at KTH-Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm, Sweden. He has been running online courses since 2006 and his research interests are technology enhanced learning and interface design. Since his research visit to Stanford University 2015-2016 he has been working in cooperation with Open Learning Initiative to enable more efficient learning.

Next Generation Learning conference – making learning possible (NGL2017)

On the 18-19 of October the conference Next Generation Learning (NGL2017) will take place in Falun. The conference aims at researchers, teachers or developer in the education sector. The topics of interests are design for learning, collaborative learning and teaching, and Internet of things. One of the keynote speaker at the conference is Pernilla Josefsson … Continue reading “Next Generation Learning conference – making learning possible (NGL2017)”

Gender neutrality improved completion rate for all

This study investigated if we could improve retention by redesigning an online programming course from a gender perspective, while maintaining the focus on preferable and sustainable learning approaches. Three principles for course material design were identified; gender neutral and non–biased messages, emphasize the interdisciplinary approach and link to everyday examples. The probability to … Continue reading “Gender neutrality improved completion rate for all”