Unleashing the Potential

Unleashing the Potential

Digital Teaching Tools and their Impact on Education Digital teaching tools have become indispensable for educators seeking to enhance student engagement and facilitate effective learning experiences. As part of the Nudging 360 project, which focuses on digital transformation in higher education, an interview with Robert from Twente University provided valuable insights into the benefits, challenges,…

Navigating the Ethics of Nudging in Higher Education

Navigating the Ethics of Nudging in Higher Education

A Closer Look The concept of nudging, popularized by Thaler and Sunstein (2008) in their book “Nudge”, has sparked debates on its ethical implications. Critics argue that nudging, rooted in libertarian paternalism, manipulates individuals by exploiting their cognitive biases to guide them towards decisions the nudgers think are rational. In simpler terms, it’s like steering…