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July 21, 2026

Introduction to Stochastic Hydrology

Hydrologic systems are both complex and extremely heterogeneous in time and space. As hydrological models are simplified versions of reality, their predictions are by definition subject to uncertainty. The field of stochastic hydrology focuses on quantifying this uncertainty along with prediction. This book aims to present an overview of the field of stochastic hydrology at an introductory level. A wide range of topics and methods will be treated, while each topic and method is only treated at a basic level: descriptive statistics; probability and random variables; hydrological statistics and extremes; random functions; time series analysis; geostatistics; forward stochastic modeling; and state prediction and Kalman filtering. The book can be used for a 10-15-week course at third-year undergraduate or first-year graduate level.

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Marc F.P. Bierkens

May 12, 2026

[ENG] Pressure cooker Transdisciplinarity – A practical approach

What – This pressure cooker is a practical approach to the how of transdisciplinary education. You’ll learn how you can embed transdisciplinary education. For whom – The format can be used (and adjusted) for a class of students (all levels; any group size) as well as a team of educational developers or teachers. Why – Guided training in, for instance, transdisciplinary education improves the actual working with, or teaching of, it. How long – In-class activities take two hours. Preparation at home takes up to 40 minutes. Please go to the pressure cooker about the theoretical approach (the why & what) if you first want to know more about the theory.

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Yvette Baggen, Anke Swanenberg

May 12, 2026

[ENG] Pressure cooker Transdisciplinarity – A theoretical approach

What – This pressure cooker is an introduction to the theory of the why and what transdisciplinary education. You’ll learn why transdisciplinary education can be useful and what it means. For whom – The format can be used (and adjusted) for a class of students (all levels; any group size) as well as a team of educational developers or teachers. Why – Guided training in, for instance, transdisciplinary education improves the actual working with, or teaching of, it. How long – In-class activities take under one hour. Preparation at home takes up to 40 minutes. Our practical approach (the how), which you can take after this pressure cookers takes op two hours.

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Anke Swanenberg, Yvette Baggen, Programma Interdisciplinair Onderwijs

March 24, 2026

Set up your Meta Quest Device

Main concepts Basic MetaQuest controller interactions and input methods Using menus, pointers, triggers, and grab buttons in VR Optional hand tracking for controller-free interaction Wi-Fi setup for MetaQuest functionality Play space configuration and Guardian safety boundaries Learning goals After this lesson, learners will be able to: Navigate the MetaQuest menu using the controller Select UI elements and interact with objects in VR Explain the difference between trigger and grab interactions Connect the MetaQuest headset to a Wi-Fi network Set up a safe play space using stationary or room-scale modes Key takeaways The Meta button opens the main menu when it is not visible Pointing and triggering are the primary methods for selecting UI elements Hand tracking can replace controllers when enabled in settings Wi-Fi is required for setup, updates, and some PC VR features Guardian boundaries help ensure user safety and activate pass-through when crossed Further exploration Search terms: MetaQuest controller buttons and inputs MetaQuest hand tracking setup MetaQuest Guardian boundary MetaQuest room-scale vs stationary mode Next steps: Practice switching between stationary and room-scale play spaces Test hand tracking and compare it with controller interaction Explore project-specific input configurations for research applications

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Lucia M Rabago Mayer, Jordi Weldink, Amanda Poulin

March 24, 2026

Meta Quest Components and Headset Fit

Main concepts Basic MetaQuest controller interactions and input methods Using menus, pointers, triggers, and grab buttons in VR Optional hand tracking for controller-free interaction Wi-Fi setup for MetaQuest functionality Play space configuration and Guardian safety boundaries Learning goals After this lesson, learners will be able to: Navigate the MetaQuest menu using the controller Select UI elements and interact with objects in VR Explain the difference between trigger and grab interactions Connect the MetaQuest headset to a Wi-Fi network Set up a safe play space using stationary or room-scale modes Key takeaways The Meta button opens the main menu when it is not visible Pointing and triggering are the primary methods for selecting UI elements Hand tracking can replace controllers when enabled in settings Wi-Fi is required for setup, updates, and some PC VR features Guardian boundaries help ensure user safety and activate pass-through when crossed Further exploration Search terms: MetaQuest controller buttons and inputs MetaQuest hand tracking setup MetaQuest Guardian boundary MetaQuest room-scale vs stationary mode Next steps: Practice switching between stationary and room-scale play spaces Test hand tracking and compare it with controller interaction Explore project-specific input configurations for research applications

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Lucia M Rabago Mayer, Jordi Weldink, Amanda Poulin

March 19, 2026

ShareXR : Challenge-Based Learning with XR (BMS Lab, University of Twente)

ShareXR introduces a challenge-based learning (CBL) approach for integrating research, design, and development in engineering education through extended reality (XR). Developed at the University of Twente’s BMS Lab, the model addresses the increasing need for multidisciplinary collaboration by teaching students to speak a shared language across research, design, and technical development. Even for those without an engineering, scientific or STEM background. This course offers a hands-on, multidisciplinary learning experience where students take real research ideas and transform them into innovation projects within a complete and validated open learning XR ecosystem. With reusable multimedia course content, the course enables students to understand interdisciplinary collaboration, while each module focuses on one of the four pillars: Research, Design, Development, and Project Management — guided by principles of balance, iteration, and collaboration. By working with different tools like one-page project canvases, students will learn how to translate research ideas into structured user stories, requirements, and project management tasks, while exploring how XR tools can act as a human-centered medium for prototyping, testing, and validating ideas without requiring coding skills.

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Lucia M Rabago Mayer, Jordi Weldink, Amanda Poulin, Luca Frösler, Peter Slijkhuis, Mirjam Galetzka, Benno Pals, Jan-Willem van 't Klooster

2026

Assessment Portfolio Boundary Crossing & Personal Leadership

This assessment portfolio is developed for use in a BSc Marine Sciences Course on Boundary Crossing and Personal Leadership (BSc Year 1). This document contains three assignments showing students' development in their boundary crossing and personal leadership skills throughout the course and the learning goals they set for themselves for the rest of the BSc program. It contains instructions for students on what to include for their assessment portfolio. This document has a supplementary document called 'Development Portfolio Boundary Crossing & Personal Leadership'. Students can use (elements of) their development portfolio (formative) for this assessment portfolio (summative).

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Judith Gulikers, Camilla Ramezzano

2026

Development Portfolio Boundary Crossing & Personal Leadership

This development portfolio is used in a BSc Marine Sciences 3ECTS course on "Boundary Crossing and Personal Leadership" (BSc Year 1 course). It serves as a logbook with daily prompts for students to reflect on the activities they have undertaken while in class. This document is used alongside another document titled 'Assessment Portfolio Boundary Crossing & Personal Leadership'. Students can use this Development Portfolio (formative) for their Assessment Portfolio (summative).

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Judith Gulikers, Camilla Ramezzano

October 24, 2025

Measure Sustainability: LCA

In this video, Angelica Rota explains the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) methodology and its specific application to glass products. The LCA is a standardized process that evaluates a product's environmental impact from raw material extraction ("cradle") to final disposal ("grave"). The assessment follows four phases: defining the goal and scope, conducting a life cycle inventory, assessing the environmental impacts, and interpreting the results. For construction products like glass, the life cycle is divided into modules covering production, use, end-of-life, and potential benefits from recycling. The findings of an LCA are often published in an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD), a verified document that communicates transparent environmental data. For flat glass, the manufacturing stage is the most environmentally intensive, contributing the vast majority to its global warming potential due to the high energy required to melt raw materials. Increasing the use of recycled glass cullet is a key strategy for reducing this impact, as it significantly lowers the energy consumption and associated CO2 emissions of the melting process. Understanding LCA is crucial for identifying environmental hotspots and driving more sustainable practices in glass production and use. The video was produced by the Open GLASSroom project. Special thanks to Angelica Rota for contributing to the Open GLASSroom OER collection. The creation of these resources has been (partially) funded by the ERASMUS+ grant program of the European Union under grant no. 2022-1-DE01-KA220-HED-000089750. Neither the European Commission nor the project's national funding agency DAAD are responsible for the content or liable for any losses or damage resulting of the use of these resources.

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Angelica Rota

October 12, 2025

Effective Thickness Method

In this video Martina Eliášová explains how the polymer interlayer between glass panes influences the performance of structural elements like floors and roofs. The key property is the interlayer's shear modulus, which is highly dependent on temperature and load duration. At high temperatures or under long-term loads, the shear modulus is low, and the glass panes behave more independently. At low temperatures or under short-term loads, the shear modulus is high, causing the panes to act as a single, monolithic unit. This variable behavior must be considered in design to accurately calculate stress and deflection. The video mentions that modern standards, like the effective thickness method in EN 16612, provide simplified analytical models to account for this partial shear interaction, leading to more economical and accurate designs than older, more conservative practices. The video was produced by the Open GLASSroom project. Special thanks to Martina Eliášová for contributing to the Open GLASSroom OER collection. The creation of these resources has been (partially) funded by the ERASMUS+ grant program of the European Union under grant no. 2022-1-DE01-KA220-HED-000089750. Neither the European Commission nor the project's national funding agency DAAD are responsible for the content or liable for any losses or damage resulting of the use of these resources.

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Martina Eliasova