{"id":33156,"date":"2024-10-23T10:57:56","date_gmt":"2024-10-23T08:57:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nr.no\/en\/?post_type=bc_area&#038;p=33156"},"modified":"2024-11-05T08:12:25","modified_gmt":"2024-11-05T07:12:25","slug":"diglearning","status":"publish","type":"bc_area","link":"https:\/\/nr.no\/en\/areas\/ict\/digital-inclusion\/diglearning\/","title":{"rendered":"Learning technology, e-learning and easy-to-read information"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><strong>At NR, we research various aspects of digital learning and develop e-learning tools to facilitate positive and effective learning experiences<\/strong>. <strong>While learning is often associated with formal education settings, such as schools, courses and seminars, it can also take place informally \u2014 through self-study, in museums and science centres, at the workplace, or during rehabilitation. Our primary focus is to ensure that digital teaching aids are universally designed and accessible to all users.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/nr.no\/content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/alexander-grey-learning-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"The image shows a young woman with blonde hair and a green top sitting at her laptop in a casual, home learning environment. She is patting her pet dog on the head and she looks very concentrated.\" class=\"wp-image-33215\" style=\"width:750px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nr.no\/content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/alexander-grey-learning-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nr.no\/content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/alexander-grey-learning-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nr.no\/content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/alexander-grey-learning-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nr.no\/content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/alexander-grey-learning-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/nr.no\/content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/alexander-grey-learning-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>We work to ensure that digital teaching aids are universally designed and accessible to all users regardless of ability.<\/em> Image: Unsplash.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Accessible digital learning environments<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, the digitalisation of learning brings distinct challenges. Digital teaching aids that are universally designed and accessible requires robust technical accessibility and optimal usability. We leverage our extensive experience in universal design of ICT and expertise in digital inclusion to identify key issues and propose effective solutions. Personalisation is central to the solutions we develop, which ensures learning tools that can be adapted to suit individual needs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Innovative learning technologies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We explore innovative learning methods and technologies that extend beyond traditional approaches, including social robots, serious games, gamification, and microlearning. We also look at immersive experiences like augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), mixed reality (MR), and extended reality (XR) to enhance learning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Informal learning environments<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We have significant experience with learning in museums and science centres. These environments present exciting opportunities to optimalise visitor engagement and learning outcomes through multimodal experiences that stimulate multiple senses at once, and interactive exhibits that encourage active participation. We also explore the benefits of shared learning experiences, such as group activities like games and competitions. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/nr.no\/content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/xrmuseum-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"The image shows a teenage boy wearing a VR headset at a museum. The room is dark but there are bright lights in the background. The boy has dark hair and is wearing a baseball shirt with an illustrated hamburger on the front.\" class=\"wp-image-33218\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nr.no\/content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/xrmuseum-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/nr.no\/content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/xrmuseum-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/nr.no\/content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/xrmuseum-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nr.no\/content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/xrmuseum-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nr.no\/content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/xrmuseum-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/nr.no\/content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/xrmuseum-scaled.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>We explore innovative learning methods and technologies, including the use of extended reality (XR). <\/em>Image: Unsplash.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Evaluating learning effectiveness and user engagement<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Learning takes many forms, making it essential to measure and evaluate the effectiveness of teaching methods and tools. We use a range of evaluation techniques, including measuring user engagement and motivation, utilising machine interpretation to assess individuals&#8217; moods based on facial expressions in videos, and implementing specialised educational frameworks, such as SCERTS (Social Communication, Emotional Regulation, and Transactional Support), for people on the autism spectrum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">NR&#8217;s services in learning technology<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We offer a range of services and solutions in learning technology, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Technology consulting.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mapping learning needs and prerequisites, developing functional system requirements, and recommending educational tools and strategies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Implementing prototypes and producing relevant learning content.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Evaluating and testing prototypes using appropriate methodologies, and measuring learning experience and impact.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Conducting follow-up research, documenting findings, and publishing in peer-reviewed channels.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Current projects<\/h3>\n\n\n\t\t<div id=\"post-type-multi-block_bfb6f3eb63ce5b85697f040f670e47f8\" class=\"wp-block-post-type-multi type-manual style-card-bc_project-sm t2-grid\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"t2-grid-item-col-6\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nr.no\/en\/projects\/competence-enhancement-in-universal-design-of-xr-technology\/\" class=\"card-post card-project\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nr.no\/content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/pexels-julia-m-cameron-4144293.jpg\" alt=\"The image shows a girl wearing VR goggles at a desk. She is smiling and pointing in the air. She is wearing an orange t-shirt with a maroon sweatshirt draped over her shoulders.\">\n\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card-post__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"card-post__categories\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>Digital inclusion<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>Universal design (UD)<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>Learning technology, e-learning and easy-to-read information<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"card-post__title\">Forum for universal design of XR technology<\/h3>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"t2-grid-item-col-6\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nr.no\/en\/projects\/robot-supported-education-for-children-with-asd-rosa\/\" class=\"card-post card-project\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nr.no\/content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/10\/robot_rosa.jpg\" alt=\"\">\n\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card-post__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"card-post__categories\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>Digital inclusion<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"card-post__title\">Robot-supported education for children with autism (ROSA)<\/h3>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Other projects<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/prosjektbanken.forskningsradet.no\/en\/project\/FORISS\/270969\">ALerT \u2013 Awareness learning tools for data sharing everywhere<\/a> (2017-2022) <\/strong>(external link to the Project Bank).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ALeRT investigated why and how people share personal data with companies, and how these data can be used and misused. The project developed a learning game that raises awareness about privacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/nr.no\/en\/projects\/the-school-of-the-future-inclusive-use-of-extend-reality-xr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The School of the Future \u2013 Inclusive use of eXtended reality (XR)<\/a><\/strong> <strong>(2021-2023).<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The School of the Future mapped opportunities and barriers of extended reality and related technologies such as augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), and mixed reality (MR) for students with varying abilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/nr.no\/en\/projects\/universal-design-of-robots\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UD-Robots \u2013 Universal design of robots<\/a> (2022).<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>UD Robots examined how social robots can be designed and evaluated to ensure they meet the principles of universal design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/nr.no\/en\/projects\/visitor-engagement-in-science-centres-and-museums\/\" target=\"_blank\">VisitorEngagement<\/a> (2017-2018). <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>VisitorEngagement utilsed sensor and camera technology to measure engagement, user experience, and learning outcomes in museums and science centres. <a href=\"https:\/\/prosjektbanken.forskningsradet.no\/en\/project\/FORISS\/228737?Kilde=FORISS&amp;distribution=Ar&amp;chart=bar&amp;calcType=funding&amp;Sprak=no&amp;sortBy=date&amp;sortOrder=desc&amp;resultCount=30&amp;offset=90&amp;TemaEmne.2=Reiseliv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">External link to the Project Bank.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/prosjektbanken.forskningsradet.no\/en\/project\/FORISS\/245623\" target=\"_blank\">PLA \u2013 Personal mobile learning arena<\/a> (2015-2018)<\/strong> (external link to the Project Bank).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The PLA project developed a mobile app that functioned as a personalised and adaptive learning platform with microlearning, aimed at students in schools and adult education who were at risk of dropping out.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">To learn more about learning technology, e-learning and easy-to-read information, please contact:<\/h3>\n\n\n\t\t<div id=\"post-type-multi-block_9e67d8c5377f78970cc7c27e0a6dabda\" class=\"wp-block-post-type-multi type-manual style-card-small t2-grid\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"t2-grid-item-col-12\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nr.no\/en\/employees\/till-halbach\/\" class=\"card-post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nr.no\/content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/05\/till-halbach-23.jpg\" alt=\"\">\n\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card-post__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"card-post__title\">Till Halbach<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"t2-grid-item-col-12\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nr.no\/en\/employees\/joschua-thomas-simon-liedtke\/\" class=\"card-post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nr.no\/content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/joschua-thomas-simon-liedtke-1.jpg\" alt=\"\">\n\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card-post__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"card-post__title\">Joschua Thomas Simon-Liedtke<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-background\" style=\"background-color:#cdf1f1\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The UN&#8217;s Sustainable Development Goals<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull\">\n<p>Our work aligns with several of the UN&#8217;s sustainability goals. Goal 4: <em>Quality Education<\/em> and Goal 10: <em>Reduced Inequalities<\/em> are particularly central, as we are committed to promoting  inclusive and equitable learning opportunities, ensuring equal opportunities for all, and reducing discrimination. Additionally, Goal 17: <em>Partnerships for Goals<\/em> is relevant, especially the points focused on adaptive technology and ICT.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/nr.no\/content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/Sustainable_Development_Goal_04QualityEducation.svg-1.png\" alt=\"The images shows a red and white graphic of the UN's sustainability goal 4. It features the number 4, &quot;Quality Education&quot; in white font and a simple graphic of an open book and a white pencil.\" class=\"wp-image-33275\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nr.no\/content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/Sustainable_Development_Goal_04QualityEducation.svg-1.png 1024w, https:\/\/nr.no\/content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/Sustainable_Development_Goal_04QualityEducation.svg-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/nr.no\/content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/Sustainable_Development_Goal_04QualityEducation.svg-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/nr.no\/content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/Sustainable_Development_Goal_04QualityEducation.svg-1-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/nr.no\/content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/Sustainable_Development_Goal_04QualityEducation.svg-1-400x400.png 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/nr.no\/content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/Sustainable_Development_Goal_10ReducedInequalities.svg-1.png\" alt=\"The image is a graphic of the UN's sustainbility goal 10: Reduced Inequalities. It features the number 10 and &quot;Reduced Inequalities&quot; in white font and a simple white graphic of four arrows going in different directions and two horizontal white lines in the middle. The background of the entire graphic is bright pink.\" class=\"wp-image-33276\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nr.no\/content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/Sustainable_Development_Goal_10ReducedInequalities.svg-1.png 1024w, https:\/\/nr.no\/content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/Sustainable_Development_Goal_10ReducedInequalities.svg-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/nr.no\/content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/Sustainable_Development_Goal_10ReducedInequalities.svg-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/nr.no\/content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/Sustainable_Development_Goal_10ReducedInequalities.svg-1-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/nr.no\/content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/Sustainable_Development_Goal_10ReducedInequalities.svg-1-400x400.png 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/nr.no\/content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/Sustainable_Development_Goal_17Partnerships.svg-1.png\" alt=\"The image is a graphic of the UN's Sustainable Development Goal 17: Partnership for the Goals, which is written in white font on a dark blue background. 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