Thera Jonker on LinkedIn: Happy to be part of this adventure. I strongly believe that international… (2024)

Discover how Dordt University experienced a game-changing transformation with CampusESP! 🚀Before implementing CampusESP, Dordt's average yield rate for students stood at 32%.But with the communication strategies powered by CampusESP, students with family members engaged in the platform achieved an impressive 45% yield rate — a remarkable 13% increase! 📈💥Read how the team supercharged engagement: https://lnkd.in/gtBGTbd2

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"You don't have to be a genius; find a scenius." This profound idea, coined by musician and artist Brian Eno, underscores the value of collaborative environments over individual brilliance. In today's world, where complex challenges require multifaceted solutions, relying solely on the genius of a single person is often insufficient. Instead, a "scenius",a scene of collective genius can foster innovation and creativity far more effectively.A scenius thrives on the interplay of diverse talents and perspectives. It is a vibrant ecosystem where ideas are freely exchanged, refined, and implemented. This collaborative dynamic leverages the strengths of individuals while mitigating their weaknesses. By working together, a group can achieve breakthroughs that might be impossible for an individual working in isolation.Examples of scenius are abundant in history. The Renaissance in Florence, the early tech culture of Silicon Valley, and the collaborative atmosphere of open-source software development all highlight the power of collective creativity. These environments nurtured not just geniuses but communities of passionate, curious, and driven individuals who propelled each other to greater heights.In essence, finding a scenius means immersing oneself in a community that fosters innovation and supports shared learning. It emphasizes that extraordinary achievements are often the product of collective effort rather than solitary brilliance. So, don't stress about being a lone genius; instead, seek out and contribute to a scenius where your unique skills can shine and be amplified by the talents of others.#Scenius

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📚🎓 Check out the top courses for international students in Germany! 🇩🇪 From engineering to art, there's a program for every passion. 🌟🔥 #StudyAbroad #GermanyCalling #InternationalStudents #EducationGoals #Edmissions #Edmissionsconsultants #counsellingsession #studyabroad

If you're interested in our Keti Koti dialogue table as a method to respond to 'hot moments in class', you can join tomorrow, Thursday March 7, 12.00-13.30 (CET), an online session "Embracing Diversity in Dialogue: Navigating Sensitive Topics in Academic Communities". Mercedes Zandwijken and I will present on our Keti Koti Tafel dialogue method as an effective method for addressing these tensions and topics. We will also facilitate an online, brief version this personal dialogue between audience members. The webinar starts with VU colleagues Lucho Rubio Repáraz and Wouter Buursma who will present their "Mixed Classroom Educational Model and the concept of 'hot moments' in the classroom". We will together share our experiences with effectively managing sensitive topics in educational settings, and explore how different responses are possible (see figure with 3 options: Direct; Delay; and Dialogue). Confrontational discussions or personal dialogue can broaden perspectives and enhance the educational journey, instead of stifling classroom conversations and impeding teaching & learning. For info and registration: https://lnkd.in/dtmF2aTq #diversityequityinclusion #centraldiversityoffice University of Amsterdam #dialogue #hotmoments#highereducation

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We made it into the student council!Leadership can be seen as a chain of embarrassing events and your reaction to them. And there were plenty this campaign:- Going class to class to pitch is nerve-wrecking- Students smirking at me(maybe I am that funny)- Literally stopping people in the corridor and them circling around me- Going public and facing the consequences in a public mannerBut "embarrassment is the cost to entry". I see the above processes as constructive for what I will do in life, because it amounts to over 1k cold approaches/calls. I honed my selling skills. And of course, you can only sell convincingly if you believe in the product. In this case, it was me. Looking ahead, I will represent students by listening to their problems and feedback, hoping to integrate the input into the Faculty of Science (BETA).This is where the actual leadership comes into play.SRVU Studentenbond is the association who backed me, together with our members: Sylke van Kempen, Bart Dylan Verkerk, Yannick, Berfin Baran, Noah Chan whose efforts did not go unnoticed. Same goes for the members of the previous board of FSR. Aziza Filal, Yusuf Ziya Yokus, Derk Beemer, @David Congratulations! Let's use our positions to make a difference in Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU Amsterdam). Let's see where this path leads us, what problems we encounter and the solutions we find.

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Launch Meeting Held for 2024 International Academic Marathon (Qualifying Round) Question Setting! 🚀 The launch meeting for the question setting process of the 2024 International Academic Marathon (Qualifying Round) took place yesterday. All subject question setters have been briefed on the question requirements and are ready to dive into their tasks. With only 35 days remaining until the qualifying round, anticipation is building up! Are you ready for the challenge?#InternationalAcademicMarathon #AM2024 #QuestionSetting

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Registrations have started for the #Businet #Student #conference .Check out what Stuart Moss has to say about this event for students. If you want to register your students, please send an email to me 😊#notimetowaste #employability #experientialLearning

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Knowledge is life. When you learn something, you live.I strongly believe that we are to learn, that is why we live, that we need to learn from our life and from events that happen in our life and lives of others.#knowledge #Göttingen #studying #forumwissen

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Many leaders defer vision to the President/CEO. Great leaders also have a vision for their organization. Jaci Lee Lederman is a great example.What’s your vision for your team/organization?

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Attention teachers... Guess what? Storytelling in the classroom is a thing. Apply to The Moth Teacher Institute and learn how to connect with your class through stories.

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