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What’s the impact of technology on education
Disruptive or not: new technologies have great impact on society and education. At the 2018 Educause Conference in Denver, higher education met with technology industry. ... Keep reading
NEW! Library Vlog #1: Wooclap
The UM Library has started a new way of communicating with you, the UM community. Follow our brand new vlog series about news on events, information about library services and all trending topics in research and education ... Keep reading
Wooclap Pilot: A new live voting/audience response tool
The University Library is piloting a new live voting/audience response tool called Wooclap. Therefore, we call for participants to take part in this pilot ... Keep reading
Become a FeedbackFruits user
You can organise student feedback in EleUM, starting now! Read how … ... Keep reading
How readers discover content in scholarly publications
The findings of this study can be useful for UM faculty teachers, in teaching students to become more information literate. They can also help UM Library for building library collections and improving the discovery service ... Keep reading
How students engage with news
In times where topics like disinformation, filter bubble, fake news and misinformation are high on the agenda, it is important to address these in the classroom and in information literacy workshops and assignments. Five takeaways and six recommendations for your students. ... Keep reading
The value of Student Generated Video
Read how student video assignments relate to the core principles of PBL in an article by UM e-learning specialist Ilse Sistermans ... Keep reading
Who wants to be a movie maker?
UM Library is looking for an enthusiastic (recently graduated) student with filmmaking and editing qualities, savvy with IT tools for learning . We offer you the opportunity to join our Education & Support team, with special attention for video in education ... Keep reading
Follow up on the SURF Call Open and Online Education – inspiration and background information
UM teachers with a good project idea for Open and Online Education: Don’t miss out on the chance to receive a substantial grant by submitting your proposal before the end of 2018. Need help to pass all steps to be taken? ... Keep reading
Ontdek één van onze schatten in Kasteel Hoensbroek
De bijzondere Mercator-Hondius renaissance-atlas maakt van 27 september tot en met 13 januari in Kasteel Hoensbroek deel uit van de tentoonstelling Heers & Verdeel als onderdeel van het najaarprogramma LIMBURG, ONBEGRENSD?. ... Keep reading
Upgrade Mediasite to version 7.2
Mediasite, the video platform used by Maastricht University, is upgraded. Read about the main changes and new features ... Keep reading
Roadmap for submitting proposals for Open and Online Education
UM teachers with a good project idea for Open and Online Education: Don’t miss out on the chance to receive a substantial grant by submitting your proposal before the end of 2018. Need help to pass all steps to be taken? Here is some information on UM’s EduGrant Community and UM roadmap. ... Keep reading
New and easy LibSearch login
Logging in to LibSearch has become more convenient for employees and students of Maastricht University. You can now simply log in with your UM account. ... Keep reading
Get the most out of LibSearch
The University Library made a short introduction video about how to search in our discovery tool LibSearch. Curious? Take a look for yourself! ... Keep reading
Library information for new students
Our dedicated staff is ready to welcome all newly arrived students. For your first library landing we offer you this handy webpage with information about the library locations, facilities and services, our communication channels and contact options ... Keep reading
Call for proposals on Open and online education 2019 has been launched
Is your institution ready for experiment with different types of open and online education? Submit your project proposals and apply for financing. The deadline for submitting is Monday 17 December 2018 ... Keep reading
Special Collections in education
UM Library stimulates, supports and facilitates the use of UM's Special Collections and the thoughtful integration of digital technology to advance education and research. Think about the added value using these books can have in some of your courses ... Keep reading
Next steps in digital assessment
In the new academic year large scale facilities will be realised for digital assessment. The work is expected to be ready by the end of 2018. As from early 2019 the first digital assessments may take place in the MECC ... Keep reading
UM Library offers ISBN registration
Ask the UM Library to register an ISBN for your thesis or other UM publication now! ... Keep reading
Study places within UM campus
Preparing for your exams? Busy in the University Library? Check out all learning spaces available during the whole academic year at UM Campus, mapped by UM Library. ... Keep reading
