A Joint Interest – InCITIES Project

Diverse Minds, Shared Goals – Why Diverse Learning Environments Matter

Text: Terhi Kylliäinen, Noora Nikula, Anna-Elina Sirkka, Siiri Vatanen As the world becomes more aware of the complexities of the human brain, students in higher education with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) are increasingly finding themselves receiving the help and support they need to navigate the demands of student life. Laurea University of Applied Sciences […]

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Three stories and a few more about lack of belonging to a student community as an online student

We are online while hanging out with friends, working and studying. The amount of time we spend in digital spaces requires us to contemplate what the effects of it are. Studying online can be a freeing experience that allows us to better combine work, family and studying. On the other hand, it can lead to

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A sense of belonging – does age really matter?

Text: Laura Jokela, Michael Järvinen, Emma Lindroos, Saana Mannerhovi, Katri Sulin In Laurea University of Applied Sciences’ online studies, students are randomly divided into small groups. Working with strangers may seem uneasy, but the purpose is to facilitate sparring and to create a sense of community. (Hämäläinen & Pohjanoksa 2024.) Connecting strangers who are working

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