About Me
Ton de Jong studied cognitive psychology at the University of Amsterdam and received a PhD in technological science from the Eindhoven University of Technology on the topic ‘problem solving and knowledge representation in physics for novice students.
Currently he is full professor of the section Instructional Technology at the University of Twente, Faculty of Behavioral Sciences where he acts as head of the section Instructional Technology. In 2001/2002 he has also been (part-time) full professor at the Institute for Knowledge Media at the University of Tübingen (Germany). He has also worked for the Eindhoven University of Technology, Delft University of Technology, and the University of Amsterdam. He has coordinated eight EU-funded projects including the Go-Lab project.
He is (co-)author of over 100 journal papers and over 90 book chapters and was the (co-) editor of a number of books. He has three publications in Science.
He is former associate editor for Instructional Science and the Journal of Engineering Education. He is on the Editorial Boards for Contemporary Educational Psychology, International Journal of Artificial Intelligence in Education, International Journal of Science Education, Journal of Computers in Education, and Smart Learning Environments. He has been on the Editorial Boards of the International Journal of Educational Research, Educational Technology Research & Development (ETR&D), Journal of Research in Science Teaching, Educational Psychologist, Learning & Instruction, the Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, and Educational Research Review.
Ton de Jong is a fellow of AERA and the ISLS and is appointed member of the Academia Europaea.
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Memberships
- Netherlands Educational Research Association (VOR)
- Inter-university Centre for Educational Research (ICO)
- The EU Network of Excellence Kaleidoscope
- American Educational Research Association (AERA)
- European Association for Research on Learning and Instruction (EARLI)
- The International Society of the Learning Sciences (ISLS)
Expertise
Organisations
Ancillary Activities
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NWO/NRO
Chair of the Program Committee (PROWO) of NRO -
NWO/NRO
Voorzitterschap Programmaraad OnderwijsOnderzoek (PROWO)
Research
- problem solving in science
- inquiry (computer-simulation based) learning environments
- learners’ cognitive processes
- instructional design
- man-machine interfaces
Publications
SELECTED (ONLY RECENT) PUBLICATIONS
Eshuis, E., ter Vrugte, J., & de Jong, T. (in press). Supporting reflection to improve learning from self-generated concept maps. Metacognition & Learning
Maureen, I., van der Meij, H., & de Jong, T. (in press). Evaluating storytelling activities for early literacy development. International Journal of Early Years Education.
Kuang, X., Eysink, T., & de Jong, T. (2022). Effects of providing domain information on facilitating hypothesis generation in inquiry learning. The Journal of Educational Research,115, 285–297.
Dmoshinkaia, N., Gijlers, H., & de Jong, T. (2022). Giving feedback on peers’ concept maps as a learning experience: does the quality of the reviewed concept maps matter? Learning Environments Research, 25, 823-840.
Hovardas, T., Zacharia, Z.C., Xenofontos, N., de Jong, T., de Jong (2022). How many words are enough? Investigating the effect of different configurations of a software scaffold for formulating scientific hypotheses in inquiry oriented contexts? Instructional Science, 50, 361-390
Dmoshinkaia, N., Gijlers, H., & de Jong, T. (2022). Does learning from giving feedback depend on the product being reviewed: concept maps or answers to test questions? Journal of Science Education and Technology, 31, 166-176.
Eshuis, E., ter Vrugte, J., Anjewierden, & de Jong, T. (2022). Expert examples and prompted reflection in learning with self-generated concept maps. Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 38, 350-365.
van Riesen, S.A.N., Gijlers, H, Anjewierden, A., & de Jong, T. (2022). The influence of prior knowledge on the effectiveness of guided experiment design. Interactive learning Environments, 30, 17-33.
Rodríguez-Triana, M.J., Prieto, L.P., Ley, T., Gillet, D., & de Jong, T. (2021). ADA for IBL: Lessons learned in aligning learning design and analytics for inquiry-based learning orchestration. Journal of Learning Analytics, 8, 22-50.
Kroeze, K., Van den Berg, S., Veldkamp, B., & de Jong, T. (2021). Automated assessment of and feedback on concept maps during inquiry learning. IEEE Transactions on Learning Technologies, 14, 460-473.
Dmoshinkaia, N., Gijlers, H., & de Jong, T. (2021). Giving feedback on peers’ concept maps in an inquiry learning context: the effect of providing assessment criteria. Journal of Science Education and Technology, 30, 420-430.
Dmoshinkaia, N., Gijlers, H., & de Jong, T. (2021). Learning from reviewing peers’ concept maps in an inquiry context: commenting or grading, which is better? Studies in Educational Evaluation, 68, 100959.
de Jong, T., Gillet, D., Rodríguez-Triana, M. J., Hovardas, T., Dikke, D., Doran, R., Dziabenko, O., Koslowsky, J., Korventausta, M., Law, E., Pedaste, M., Tasiopoulou, E., Vidal, G. Zacharia, Z.C. (2021). Understanding teacher design practices for digital inquiry-based science learning: the case of Go-Lab, Educational Technology Research & Development, 69, 417-444.
Rodríguez-Triana, M. J., Prieto, L.P., Ley, T., de Jong, T., & Gillet, D. (2020). Social practices in teacher knowledge creation and innovation adoption: a large-scale study in an online instructional design community for inquiry learning. International Journal of Computer Supported Collaborative Learning, 15, 445-467.
Rodríguez-Triana, M.J., Prieto, L.P., Ley, T., Gillet, D., & de Jong, T. (2020) Combining the Knowledge Appropriation Model and epistemic networks to understand co-creation and adoption of learning designs using log data. Revista Electrónica de Tecnología Educativa, 74, 190-205.
Vilarta Rodriguez, L., van der Veen, J.T., Anjewierden, A., van der Berg, E., & de Jong, T. (2020). Designing inquiry-based learning environments for introductory quantum physics education. Physics Education, 55.
Xenofontis, N. Hovardas, T., Zacharias, Z., & de Jong, T. (2020). Inquiry-based learning and retrospective action: Problematizing student work in a computer-supported learning environment. Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 36, 12-28.
van der Graaf, J., Segers, E. & de Jong, T. (2020). The effect of integration and signaling on inquiry learning and knowledge acquisition. Contemporary Educational Psychology, 62, 101890
Eysink, T.H.S., Van Dijk, A., & de Jong, T. (2020). BE COOL!: A digital learning environment to challenge and socially include gifted learners. Educational Technology Research & Development, 68, 2373-2393.
Ozgur Kapici, H., Akcay, H., & de Jong, T. (2020). How do different laboratory environments influence students’ attitudes towards science courses and laboratories? Journal of Research on Technology in Education, 52, 534-549.
Steinrücke, J., Veldkamp, B.P.M., & de Jong, T. (2020). Information literacy skills assessment in digital crisis management training. Frontiers in Education, 5.
Kuang, X., Eysink, T., & de Jong, T. (2020). Effects of providing partial hypotheses as a support for simulation-based inquiry learning. Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 36, 487-501.
Maureen, I., van der Meij, H., & de Jong, T. (2020). Enhancing storytelling activities to support early (digital) literacy development in early childhood education. International Journal of Early Childhood, 52, 55-76.
Van Dijk, A., Eysink, T.H.S., & de Jong, T. (2020). Supporting cooperative dialogue in heterogeneous groups in elementary education. Small Group Research, 51, 464-491
Steinrücke, J., Veldkamp, B.P.M., & de Jong, T. (2019). Determining the effect of stress on analytical skills performance in digital decision games: Towards an unobtrusive measure of experienced stress in gameplay scenarios. Computers in Human Behavior, 99, 144-155.
Kroeze, K., van den Berg, S.M., Lazonder, A.W., Veldkamp, B., & de Jong, T. (2019). Automated feedback can improve hypothesis quality. Frontiers in Education, 3(116)
Eshuis, E., ter Vrugte, J., Anjewierden, A., Bollen, L., Sikken, J., & de Jong, T. (2019). Improving the quality of vocational students’ collaboration and knowledge acquisition through instruction and joint reflection. International Journal of Computer Supported Collaborative Learning, 14, 53-76.
Ozgur Kapici, H., Akcay, H., & de Jong, T. (2019). Using hands-on and virtual laboratories alone or together―which works better for acquiring knowledge and skills? Journal of Science Education and Technology, 28, 231-250.
de Jong, T. (2019). Moving towards engaged learning in STEM domains; there is no simple answer but clearly a road ahead. Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 35, 153-167.
Sergis, S., Sampson, D.G., Pelliccione, L., Rodríguez-Triana, M.J., Gillet, D., de Jong, T. (2019). Using educational data from teaching and learning to inform teachers’ reflective educational design in inquiry-based STEM education. Computers in Human Behavior, 92, 724-738.
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Courses Academic Year 2022/2023
Courses Academic Year 2021/2022
Projects
Current Projects
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GO-GA
A European Commission funded collaborative project under the Horizon 2020 Research and Innovation Funding Scheme. It’s main objective is to adapt and implement the successful Go-Lab Learning Ecosystem in Africa, first piloting in 3 countries and then scaling up to more users and countries. GO-GA will accelerate the adoption of richer learning environments and improved learning outcomes in science and technology, by deploying contextually engaging digital content as well as the capacity development of teachers across Africa. Duration: 2018-2020
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Data2Game
The Data2Game project investigates how, and to what extent, the efficacy of computerised training games can be enhanced by tailoring the training scenarios to the individual player. The research is performed in close collaboration with serious-game developers at Thales/T-Xchange and with Brandweer Twente for the purpose of enhancing the training efficacy of firefighters. Duration: 2018-2021
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Learning quantum physics; learning impossibilities the experiential way
Quantum physics was recently added as a new and required subject in the central examination for pre-university students in the Netherlands who select physics as part of their curriculum. Students, however, have deep conceptual problems with quantum physics because its phenomena are counterintuitive, applications are unknown, and earlier acquired classical physics knowledge is often no longer valid. In this project, we develop a new method for teaching quantum physics that starts from inquiry learning with interactive virtual laboratories that visualise quantum physics phenomena. This inquiry phase is followed by a peer tutoring phase and a class discussion in which key situations from the inquiry phase are further discussed and explained. Duration: 2019-2021
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21st century skills for vocational technical students; a high-tech approach
There is a growing need in our society for highly qualified vocational technicians who not only possess traditional professional skills, but also are able to be reflective and to work in teams on complex problems. The current project focuses on the acquisition of these additional (21st century) skills for students in secondary vocational technical education, specifically skills such as critical thinking, collaboration, and reflection (i.e., metacognition). Students will acquire these skills in the context of engaging in inquiry learning with virtual science laboratories, and they will be supported in acquiring these skills by a set of dedicated, technology-based, cognitive tools. Duration: 2016-2021
Finished Projects
Contact Details
Visiting Address
University of Twente
Faculty of Behavioural, Management and Social Sciences
Cubicus
(building no. 41), room B228
De Zul 10
7522NJ Enschede
The Netherlands
Mailing Address
University of Twente
Faculty of Behavioural, Management and Social Sciences
Cubicus
B228
P.O. Box 217
7500 AE Enschede
The Netherlands