Dr A. Walraven (Amber)

As a researcher I am interested in both students and teachers and how they can 'make the most' of education, teaching and learning together. What is the role of a teacher, or a student, how do their views on learning impact teaching and learning, what is the role of the curriculum? How do you help students and teachers to take a look at 'today' and use that to shape their next lesson, course, project? I firmly believe education is 'on the move' and we can improve it by asking and answering the right questions, together. I have an extra interest in the role of ict in this whole process.

My research focuses on (often togheter with teachers) the design, development, implementation and evaluation of ICT-rich learning environments. ICT does not only refer to learning with ICT, but also to learning of ICT. Examples of the first: use of iPads in education, mobile learning. Examples of the latter: measuring and improving Internet information literacy of students. Integrating ICT in education, and supporting teachers is the main part of my research.