Research & Experiences

The case studies utilise ‘CIMO logic’. Based on a specific context (C), an intervention (I) is formulated and implemented. The idea is that the intervention should activate specific mechanisms (M), which should result in specific outcomes (O). The concept behind this is that lecturers should think carefully about why they would like to implement a certain innovation or tool in their teaching practice, with an eye towards improving the students’ learning results and study habits.

Educate-it then uses a fixed system to evaluate the use of teaching tools in education. Students and teachers each fill in questionnaires to identify the (didactic) added value offered by the teaching tools. 

When Educate-it was created, a longitudinal research project was set up to study the programme’s results each year, and to monitor teachers’ willingness to change.

Would you as a teacher like to conduct research into your own education innovation? Or do you need a sparring partner? If so, feel free to contact de Quality & Research project coordinator via Teaching Support. We would also love to hear from you if you’re already conducting research into education innovation. We would be happy to help think about how the results can be shared, and are interested if the results can be applied in our own research. You can also contact the Centre for Academic Teaching and Learning for support if you want to develop your knowledge and skills in the area of evaluative design for education, see Scholarship of Teaching and Learning.