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Alternative Presents for Dynamic Fabric

In this paper we investigate how a combination of "speculative" design methods can be used to generate theoretical understandings for dynamic, colour-changing fabrics for garments. Specifically, we combine a first-person, autobiographical, research through design (RtD) approach that draws strategies from speculative design. We call this approach alternative presents, inspired by the work of James Auger, and explore it as a way to generate theoretical propositions for dynamic fabric that emphasize the lived experience over technological innovation. The contributions of this framing are twofold. Firstly, we offer a theoretical contribution to the literature on dynamic fabric. Secondly, we make a methodological contribution for how autobiographical design and RtD can be oriented speculatively to generate intermediate knowledge, with particular emphasis on social-technical aspects.

Management Consulting Practice on Intellectual Capital

Today, Intellectual Capital plays a principal role in the delivery of corporate performance. This importance is reflected in the fact that companies, without the force of any regulations, start to produce intellectual capital statements to communicate their performance; accounting guidelines are being developed and standards are being questioned and reviewed; software companies such as SAP, Hyperion, Oracle, or Peoplesoft are developing applications to address this, and even governments are beginning to measure the intellectual capital of cities, regions, and countries. Accenture writes that today's economy depends on the ability of companies to create, capture, and leverage intellectual capital faster than the competition. Cap Gemini Ernst & Young believes that intangibles are the key drivers for competitive advantage. KPMG states that most general business risks derive from intangibles and organizations therefore need to manage their intangibles very carefully. PricewaterhouseCoopers writes that in a globalized world, the intellectual capital in any organization becomes essential and its correct distribution at all organizational levels requires the best strategy integrated solutions, processes and technology. Even though the leading management consulting firms recognize the importance of intellectual capital – they seem to suffer from the same predicament as the field as a whole. Intellectual capital is defined differently and the concept is often fuzzy. In this special issue of the leading journal in the field we would like to bring together the definitions, approaches, and tools offered by the leading management consulting firms. It will be a unique opportunity to disseminate your understanding of this critical area of management and allow you to illustrate your approaches and tools.

Evaluating the value of persuasive technology and the role of teachers in a blended learning course for social work students

Introduction: In this study, a blended learning course, designedusing a participatory design approach and Persuasive Technology(PT), was evaluated by students and teachers. The use ofa participatory design and PT may help facilitate a blended learningcourse that motivates students and supports teachers in this relativelynew field. Method: Students received the blended course aspart of their regular curriculum. Subsequently, interviews with students(N = 10) and teachers (N = 3), as well as a survey amongstudents (N = 35) were held to evaluate the blended course. Results:Most of the PT which was implemented motivated the students toparticipate in the online course. The techniques suggestions, similarity,reduction, self-monitoring and tunneling seemed to specificallymotivate students. According to the students, their teacherssufficiently integrated the online course with the Face to FaceClasses. Teachers stated that they stimulated intrinsic motivation,supported students to complete their tasks and facilitated theblended learning process (integrating the different elements ofa blended learning course). Discussion/Conclusion: The use of PTmotivated students. Teachers played a crucial role in mergingdifferent aspects of the blended learning course. Future challengeswould be the implementation of social support online. What do you want to do ?New mail

Rethinking dynamic fabric through wearing and designing

Ontwikkeling van een online leeromgeving ‘kritisch reflecteren’ ten behoeve van het kritisch reflecteren van stagiaires middels een dialogisch feedbackproces tussen stagiaires, stagebegeleiders en doc

Kritisch reflecteren is een van de belangrijkste competenties die professionals dienen te bezitten (Geenen, 2017; SER, 2015). Reflecteren ondersteunt niet alleen de groei van de professional maar ook de ontwikkeling van de beroepsgroep en de professie (Engelbertink, 2021; Geenen, 2017; Meijers & Mittendorff, 2017). Om studenten optimaal te kunnen ondersteunen in hun leerproces tot kritisch reflecterende professional is een dialogisch feedbackproces met meerdere feedbackmomenten een hulpmiddel. De mogelijkheden voor zo’n dialogisch feedbackproces kan worden vergroot middels een online leeromgeving (Ajjawi & Boud, 2018; Yang & Carless, 2013). In dit artikel wordt ingegaan op de ontwikkeling en uitvoering van een online leeromgeving die het kritisch reflectieproces van stagiaires in een dialogisch feedbackproces vorm geeft met hun begeleiders van zowel hun opleiding (zoals supervisors, studieloopbaanbegeleiders en andere docenten) als buiten hun opleiding (zoals stagebegeleiders). Ervaringen van 3e jaar social work stagiaires met dit online dialogisch feedbackproces ter versterking van hun reflectievaardigheden zijn onderzocht via een experimentele setting in twee condities (experimentele groep versus controle groep).