How can elearning enhance study success at THUAS? Executive summary

Below is the executive summary of my MICM Masters "How can elearning enhance study success at The Hague University of Applied Sciences?". Research was conducted at THUAS from January-June 2017 and you can read more about that here.  Would you like to know more?  Please contact me. Renee ------- Learning has always been about capturing … Continue reading How can elearning enhance study success at THUAS? Executive summary

Google Digital Workshops Offline: Joining the How and Knower Team

After spending the last 2 years juggling working part time at The Hague University of Applied Sciences and also completing my Masters there part-time, I've had limited availability for freelance work via Zestee.  However now I've graduated from my Masters, I'm excited to start a new freelance project: presenting the Google Digital Workshop at universities … Continue reading Google Digital Workshops Offline: Joining the How and Knower Team

What is Periscope and Meerkat and why should I care?

I've been a social media specialist for many years now and Periscope is a brand new social platform that has all of my peers and I super excited.  Here are a few of my notes: "I've not been so excited about a social platform in....forever" says Kim Garst from Boom Social. It's something that allows … Continue reading What is Periscope and Meerkat and why should I care?

A list of Cloud Storage Tech Tools

Not so long ago, storage options for your digital files looked like this. Are you old enough, like me, to remember floppy discs?! Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com Then we moved on to CDs, and USB's and external hard drives. Now, it's probably the most common to use cloud storage. Here's a list of a … Continue reading A list of Cloud Storage Tech Tools

2017 The Hague Awards

Yesterday, I attended The Hague Awards, which even further enhanced the pride I have of settling in this great city. This "city of three names", (also known as Den Haag and 's Gravenshage in Dutch) continues to grow as a world-class international city, and is a fantastic place to visit, live and work.  The awards recognised … Continue reading 2017 The Hague Awards

Weekend Special (1- 3 September 2017)

Here’s a summary of highlighted events for the upcoming   weekend in The Hague and surrounds.  Click on the links for more details. Please check the websites of the organisers for the most up to date information and any last minute changes. Have a great weekend. Open Air Theatre – The Comedy of Errors (31 August & 1 September) … Continue reading Weekend Special (1- 3 September 2017)

Weekend Special (25 – 27 August 2017)

Here’s a summary of highlighted events for the upcoming   weekend in The Hague and surrounds.  Click on the links for more details. Please check the websites of the organisers for the most up to date information and any last minute changes. Have a great weekend. Jazz Festival Delft 2017 (24- 27 August) This coming weekend from  24 -27 … Continue reading Weekend Special (25 – 27 August 2017)

My MICM Masters: Valedictorian speech

Yesterday was graduation day. : 2017 THUAS Masters Graduation Day I was awarded valedictorian for the part-time MICM class, meaning that I had the highest grade point average (GPA).  Here is my speech: https://youtu.be/qFwfMDMOr34 This is the original text I wrote, which I changed only slightly... The moment I heard I would have the opportunity … Continue reading My MICM Masters: Valedictorian speech

Weekend Special (18 – 20 August 2017)

Here’s a summary of highlighted events for the upcoming   weekend in The Hague and surrounds.  Click on the links for more details. Please check the websites of the organisers for the most up to date information and any last minute changes. Have a great weekend. Jazz in de Gracht Festival 2017 (17 - 19 August) During the  … Continue reading Weekend Special (18 – 20 August 2017)

Teaching teaching and understanding understanding

Around three years ago, I began teaching part time at The Hague University of Applied Sciences (THUAS).  I began as a freelancer and have just finished two temporary contracts.  This month I begin as a permanent lecturer.  I've always been interested in educational theory and am currently following two courses aimed at those teaching in … Continue reading Teaching teaching and understanding understanding

Weekend Special (11 – 13 August 2017)

Here’s a summary of highlighted events for the upcoming   weekend in The Hague and surrounds.  Click on the links for more details. Please check the websites of the organisers for the most up to date information and any last minute changes. Have a great weekend. International Fireworks Festival Scheveningen 2017 announces participating countries 38th edition  (11 - … Continue reading Weekend Special (11 – 13 August 2017)

Weekend Special (4 – 6 August 2017)

Here’s a summary of highlighted events for the upcoming   weekend in The Hague and surrounds.  Click on the links for more details. Please check the websites of the organisers for the most up to date information and any last minute changes. Have a great weekend. Varend Corso: Westland Floating Flower Parade 2017  (4-6 August)   The 20th … Continue reading Weekend Special (4 – 6 August 2017)

Registering a one person business in the Netherlands

Zestee has been operating in the Netherlands as a one person business (eenmanszaak) since 1 January 2013. I've just come across some English information I was given by the KVK (Kamer van Koophandel or Chamber of Commerce in English) back in 2012. I'm sharing this as general information and for my own notes, for the … Continue reading Registering a one person business in the Netherlands

Weekend Special (27 – 30 July 2017)

Here’s a summary of highlighted events for the upcoming   weekend in The Hague and surrounds.  Click on the links for more details. Please check the websites of the organisers for the most up to date information and any last minute changes. Have a great weekend. Milow @ Zuiderpark theater (27 July) It’s safe to say that Milow is … Continue reading Weekend Special (27 – 30 July 2017)

Weekend Special (21 – 23 July 2017)

Here’s a summary of highlighted events for the upcoming   weekend in The Hague and surrounds.  Click on the links for more details. Please check the websites of the organisers for the most up to date information and any last minute changes. Have a great weekend. The Hague Open – Top tennis in The Hague  (17 -  23 … Continue reading Weekend Special (21 – 23 July 2017)