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Judith ter Vrugte serves as Assistant Professor at the University of Twente with dual appointments in the Digital Society Institute and Instructional Technology group. Her research focuses on educational technology innovations for vocational and mathematics education, particularly through game-based and collaborative learning frameworks.
Her primary research domains include game-based learning, collaborative learning mechanisms, and reflection scaffolding in digital environments. She investigates how gamification elements, teacher dashboards, and self-generated concept maps impact knowledge acquisition and student engagement. Key specialties encompass proportional reasoning development, self-regulated learning strategies, and the integration of feedback systems in vocational contexts.
Analysis of her 2022-2023 publications reveals strong emphasis on collaborative learning dynamics, reflection techniques, and gamified expectation management. Her work consistently targets practical applications in vocational mathematics education, examining how digital tools enhance student outcomes through structured feedback, teacher support systems, and collaborative problem-solving frameworks.
Her principal recognition includes:
- Tiele Fellow 2022
Ter Vrugte has supervised one PhD thesis at the University of Twente. Her research portfolio indicates active involvement in educational technology development projects, though specific grant details remain undisclosed in source materials. She maintains regular contributions to international learning sciences conferences through invited presentations.
She operates within the Instructional Technology research group and the interdisciplinary Digital Society Institute, both central to the University of Twente's educational innovation ecosystem. These affiliations facilitate cross-departmental collaboration on digital learning solutions with societal impact.
