The Dutch School is a community of innovative Dutch Edu tech startups with one ambition:
Showing the world what the Dutch can bring with tech innovation in education (….and conquer the world)
In the Dutch School you can find innovative solutions for all aspects of teaching and learning. These range from remote examinations to language revision and from maths to general knowledge.
Dutch startups showcase new technologies to use in both traditional and creative teaching methods in primary, secondary and higher education.
The Education Sector has the responsibility to teach children the knowledge and skills in order for them to develop into self-reliant and happy citizens of the world. Within these ever changing times open borders and rapid innovations in technology are a major challenge for Dutch Education. Therefore consistent improvement and development in Education is not merely required but necessary if we are to fulfil our mandate.
Netherlands is a country that always looks beyond its borders. We are a body never at rest but always moving. The Dutch are Global citizens which is proudly reflected in our education. Ours is a bilingual education, our country host to many international schools and within many classes attention is paid to the larger world that engages with us. We are a country of diversity, tolerance and freedom. This freedom is embodied by our schools that organize their teaching according to their own norms and values. We believe that every student deserves the education that suits them best. We consistently strive to apply this flexibility, adaptivity and progressiveness in the education our students receive.
The Dutch School is a living reflection of that mentality in Dutch Education. The companies behind the Dutch School reflect this mentality, individually and collectively building the future so that the unique and innovative character of Dutch Education not only grows but thrives.
The Dutch School can come to you for a summit or conference about innovation in tech education. We will endeavor to bring several Dutch Edu tech startups. The Edu tech startups will decide for themselves who is going to which country/region.
This decision is based on:
BETT Asia which is held at the beginning of November 2016 in KL has asked to bring The Dutch School to this conference. www.asia.bettshow.com
The following Edu Tech startups has expressed an interest in going to the BETT Asia in KL to represent the Netherlands and showcase new technologies to use in both traditional and creative teaching methods:
IamProgrez was asked to speak at the BETT Asia 2015 in Singapore and got nominated as finalist for the BETT Tech Excellence Award. Their presence in Singapore (which included speaking time and a stand) resulted in opening a network in Asia, a pilot with an Asian Tech company and a possible partnership.
Largely thanks to Lieke Conijn, the BETT2016 was the birth of The Dutch School, with huge success ! 14 Edu Tech Startups where there all week, the embassy organised a very succesfull network drink at our stand. As we speak, we are busy organizing our presence at the BETT London 2017. Read more...
The Dutch School is built upon three pillars that exemplify modern Dutch Education.
Innovative education is imperative if we are to properly prepare students for life. Providing this innovative education however is a challenging task for schools, teachers, administrators and policy makers. The Dutch School directly contributes to innovative education through our stakeholders that are inspiring and facilitating learning resources, programs and platforms based on the latest technologies and best practices. Thus they and the Dutch School aid teachers and help students through these developments to achieve their goals and succeed.
Entrepreneurship represents independence, freedom and opportunity. The Dutch educational system is geared for this by raising pupils and students not only equipped with general knowledge but also delivering specific training in skills that are vital for future entrepreneurship. The Dutch School and its Stakeholders distinguish themselves through innovative entrepreneurship while endeavouring to equip educators with the tools they need to teach pupils and students these vital skills. In addition to this The Dutch School encourages communication between students and their future labor market.
The capacity for Problem solving and Creativity go hand in hand. Thinking 'outside the box' doesn't happen in a vacuum: It demands a degree of creativity. The big problems of our time require creative and innovative forwarding thinking, with a view to create sustainable solutions for future generations. The Dutch School encourages creative thinking with its solutions, tools and platforms: This is as important for both teachers and trainers as well as pupils and students.
Online kennis- en carrièreplatforms voor onderwijs. Slimme software laat student, docent, bedrijf en alumni matchen. Ontmoeten, delen, samenwerken, co-creëren en participeren. Een gemeenschap rond de thema’s kennis, talent en werk. Zo vinden studenten opdrachten, projecten, stages en banen. Bedrijven vinden met één klik de door hen gezochte talenten van de toekomst, de nieuwste kennis en onderzoeksresultaten.
De slimme Online Campus realiseert de regionale en internationale aansluiting tussen onderwijs en bedrijf, online, op één plek, in één klik.
Als initiatiefnemer heeft IamProgrez onderzoek gedaan naar zowel de arbeidsmarkt, kennisinstellingen als de jongere generatie en vervolgens een game-platform gebouwd, waarop nu twee games draaien. Talantquest gaat hierbij om het ontdekken van talent als onderdeel van het onderwijs, zodat er een meer gefundeerde beroeps- en studie vervolgkeuze kan worden gemaakt en Ready4work is een game ter voorbereiding op het werkende leven en het ontwikkelen van soft skills naast en als aanvulling op het onderwijs. Verder wordt er gewerkt aan games die aansluiten en aanvullend zijn op het vakonderwijs, in combinatie met het aanbieden van meer praktijkopdrachten en ervaringen.
JTTWOK Project and Challenge Based Learning materials are designed to engage students in critical thinking and problem-solving activities. The projects promote a growth mindset and support a dynamic approach to teaching. JTTWOK connects the pedagogy of learning and teaching with the technology of modern day schools.
Met Learnbeat werken leerlingen op interactieve wijze aan theorie en opgaven. De docent heeft altijd inzicht in de voortgang en resultaten en kan eenvoudig zelf bronnen en opgaven toevoegen.
Learnbeat bestaat uit theorie en interactieve opgaven, toetsen, presentaties en inzicht in voortgang en leerresultaten van de leerling.
LessonUp is een digitale tool die past bij het lesgeven van nu. De tool helpt leraren bij het voorbereiden en geven van hun lessen. Ze combineren materialen van het internet met eigen gemaakte materialen tot een interactieve en actuele les, die aansluit bij de belevingswereld van leerlingen. Het internet biedt steeds meer mogelijkheden om te leren en verdient daarom een vaste plek in de les. Zo faciliteert LessonUp leraren om het maximale uit hun les, en vooral ook uit hun leerlingen te halen.
SOWISO offers interactive and adaptive solutions for math and science education. We help students get a truly personalized learning experience.
Our advanced algorithm guides students as they solve problems, providing hints and feedback. Learning analytics help teachers and learners drill down and identify weaknesses, providing targeted support. Educators have access to our easy-to-use authoring environment, or can use SOWISO’s interactive curriculum.
Our software is used in higher education institutions in the Netherlands, Belgium, Norway, Denmark, Sweden, South-Africa and India.
Revisely offers teachers an application that makes it easier to correct texts and give students insightful feedback.
Revisely is an online tool teachers can use to correct texts such as papers and essays. The application supports the teacher during the entire process of writing assignments, from creating the assignment thru checking originality and giving feedback to monitoring the hand-in and correction process. Providing detailed and relevant feedback to students is now an easy task thanks to the built-in comments database. Both students and teachers benefit from the insights and overviews provided by Revisely. Revisely stores all texts online in one organised place, supports English, Dutch, Spanish, French and German, works online, needs no installation and can be used on tablets, iPads, desktops and laptops. More than 90,000 users started using Revisely in secondary and higher education.
Send an e-mail to info@thedutchschool.com and we will be in touch.
Lieke Conijn (Dutch Embassy London) with whom we organised the first Dutch School at the BETT London 2016, with 14 Dutch Edu Tech startups.
