Current projects and news from Dept. of Learning in Engineering Sciences
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“Learning glass” a boost for video lectures
Frida Svelander teaches mathematics and records a video using learning glass. Photo: Amir Mehdi Rezaei Published Aug 14, 2020In a studio at KTH, a team is elaborating video recordings where the speaker make notes on a glass screen. With an air of magic, "Learning glass" lifts distance education to new heights.
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Humanists most critical of performance measurement
Published Aug 14, 2020Johan Söderlind and Lars Geschwind have published the article Disciplinary Differences in Academics ’Perceptions of Performance Measurement at Nordic Universities.
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Evaluation of the title Excellent teacher at SLU
Published Aug 14, 2020Lars Geschwind and Kristina Edström have, on behalf of SLU's president, made an evaluation of the title Excellent teacher, which was introduced at the university in 2014.
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Analysis of the input to the research proposition
Published Aug 14, 2020Lars Geschwind and Stefan Lundborg have, on behalf of SUHF, made an analysis of the input to the research proposition.
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Dissertation on the impact of industry on engineering education
Published Aug 14, 2020On June 5, Per Fagrell defended his doctoral dissertation. Change and inertia in the development of Swedish engineering education: The industrial stakeholder perspective.
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KTH project will improve maths skills among girls
Photo: Technological University Dublin Published Jun 09, 2020A KTH project on enhancing spatial ability to help close the gender gap in engineering subjects, secures over a €4M in Horizon 2020 funding.
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Swedish increasingly important to KTH
Charlotte Hurdelbrink and Rebecca Hincks are language planners at KTH. Published Jan 28, 2020Being Sweden's second most international university is a privilege, but it also has its challenges. With fewer and fewer Swedish-speaking employees, KTH risks its role as an important participant in s...
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Flying start for GRADE
Photo: Franck V. on Unsplash Published Jun 18, 2019The national doctoral school GRADE (Graduate school for digital technologies in education) started in autumn 2018. A scientific advisory group is already in place, and recently a paper on Artificial I...
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Presentation to the Higher Education Authority (UKÄ)
Published May 28, 2019Malin Ryttberg was recently invited to The Swedish Higher Education Authority (UKÄ) to present her research on the roles of professional support staff in higher education institutions (HEIs). With the...
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Erasmus+ project INGDIVS
Published May 28, 2019Erasmus+ project INGDIVS Increasing Gender Diversity in STEM initiative aims to address the gender imbalance in Engineering and Technology by offer high school students the opportunity to familiarize ...
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KTH knowledge sharpens African universities
In March, teachers from African universities participated in a workshop on Student-centered learning at KTH. Here they visit the Visualization Studio at KTH. (Photo: Sara Nyberg) Published May 27, 2019The ITM School helps five African universities to excel in entrepreneurship and teaching methods. Together with a handful of European universities, KTH will increase their competence in various fields...
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Lunch n’ learn – seminars for the digital teacher
Published May 02, 2019Teachers of today are expected to use digital methods when teaching. There are plenty of effective tools and many teachers are eager to develop their digital knowledge. With the concept Lunch n' learn...
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New publication: Reforms, Organizational Change and Performance in Higher Education
Published Apr 26, 2019A book entitled "Reforms, Organizational Change and Performance in Higher Education: A Comparative Account from the Nordic Countries" was recently published.
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Digital Champions documentary series
Published Apr 18, 2019Are you interested in finding out how other faculty colleagues use E-learning in their classroom? Do you want to be inspired with ideas on what tools to use in your teaching for activating those tired...
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New E-learning website
Published Apr 17, 2019Are you a teacher at KTH? Want to know more about using e-learning your courses? Here is a brand newly developed website from E-learning management object, with tips on course design, digital tools to...
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HEOS participation at the APIKS conference
Published Apr 17, 2019Lars recently attended the Academic Profession in the Knowledge Based Society (APIKS) conference in Hiroshima.
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Call for papers for a Special Issue of the European Journal for Engineering Education
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Listen to the “Hej Framtid!” podcast
Published Oct 15, 2018Wondering what technologies will be needed in 50 years? Who will use them? Will the world be a better place because we develop our technical know-how? In the “Hej Framtid!” podcast, Lena Gumaelius, an...
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Collaboration with Berättarministeriet published in KTH Magazine
Stefan Stenbom in an article from KTH Magazine about KTH and Berättarministeriet Published Oct 08, 2018In collaboration with Berättarministeriet, Stefan Stenbom investigates how digital technology can be used as part of the learning environment and how storytelling can be used to support the developmen...
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Presentation Design and Video Production for Education and Teaching Online
Published Mar 07, 2018What do you need to think about in getting the best effect when you make filmed lectures online? A new user guide in the form of an e-handbook from KTH provides the advice for teachers. The producer o...
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