About Me
I am an educational technology researcher, currently finalising my PhD on technology adoption in higher education. With a background in psychology I have spent the last four years researching how to design and implement emerging technologies at scale in complex educational environments. I have extensive experience in data driven technology evaluation, as well as working with stakeholders to support technology adoption. I am a strong communicator and researcher with a passion for supporting the digitalisation of institutions in the modern world.
- Age29
- ResidenceNetherlands
- e-mail[email protected]
My Research Interests
Resume
I am an educational technology researcher, currently finalising my PhD exploring the implementation of innovative data-driven technologies in higher education. With a background in psychology I have spent the last four years researching how to design and implement emerging technologies at scale in complex educational environments. I have extensive experience in data driven technology evaluation, as well as working with stakeholders to support technology adoption. I am a strong communicator and researcher with a passion for supporting the digitalisation of institutions in the modern world.skills who is passionate about leveraging technology to create education for the modern world.
Work Experience
Sep 2020-Present
Erasmus University RotterdamPhD Candidate in Learning Analytics
Project: Using a Conversational Agent to Support Self-Regulated Learning and Performance
Expected Defence: 2025
During this project I designed, developed, and evaluated a conversational agent, built to improve self-regulation and performance in higher education settings. In this project I carried out multiple research studies, collecting and analysing data from a large range of sources. I have collaborated with experts from various disciplines, published several papers on this topic, and extensively presented my work both inside and outside of the academic industry.
Oct 2024-Present
Utrecht UniversitySocial Data Science Fellow
Project Title: LLM Assisted Text-Mining to Understand and Support Students SRL Processes
A 4-month full-time fellowship in the ODISSEI Social Data Science Team of the Methodology & Statistics Department at Utrecht University. In this project I conceptualised and tested an approach to using a large language model as a deductive coding tool for textual data. This project focuses on open science and reproducible methods, and an on-going repository can be found online: https://github.com/GabrielleMVJ
May 2022 - May 2024
Erasmus University RotterdamLecturer & Program Coordinator
A 2-year position as a lecturer and program coordinator of the MSc Psychology of Digital Media program, a fully online interdisciplinary degree offered by Erasmus University. I taught 10 courses across 2-years covering the impact that technology has had on the fields of organisational, cognitive, and educational psychology. I supported in the process of preparing, updating, and evaluating the course content during and between cohorts to ensure constructive alignment, and effective delivery of online education. I also supervised several Master's theses on the topic of conversational agents in education.
May 2022-May 2024
Community for Learning InnovationErasmusU Online Fellow
A 2-year position running parallel to my teaching position. During this project I led a multidisciplinary team as we carried out an evaluation of the fully online MSc Psychology of Digital Media program, with a focus on the digital format of the program in a post-covid environment. This project aimed to evaluate the implementation and adoption of digital educational tools, by examining the effects and performance of students, educators, and administrative staff. We finalised this project with a report on how, and the extent to which this technology had been adopted, alongside recommendations for future innovative technology projects.
Education
2019-2020
Erasmus University RotterdamMSc Clinical Psychology
Research Track
2016-2019
Erasmus University RotterdamBSc Psychology
Specialisation: Brain and Cognition
Publications
Martins van Jaarsveld, G., Wong, J., Baars, M., Specht, M., Paas, F. (2024). Scaling goal-setting interventions in higher education using a conversational agent: Examining the effectiveness of guidance and adaptive feedback. Manuscript submitted for publication.
Loh, H. sen, Martins van Jaarsveld, G., Mesutoglu, C., & Baars, M. (2024). Supporting social interactions to improve MOOC participants’ learning outcomes: a literature review. Frontiers in Education, 9, 1345205. https://doi.org/10.3389/FEDUC.2024.1345205
Martins van Jaarsveld, G., Wong, J., Baars, M., Paas, F., & Specht, M. (2021). Learning analytics supported goal setting in online learning environments. Proceedings of the Doctoral Consortium of Sixteenth European Conference on Technology Enhanced Learning.
Martins Van Jaarsveld, G. (2020). The effects of COVID-19 among the elderly population: A case for closing the digital divide. Frontiers in Psychiatry, 11, 577427. https://doi.org/10.3389/FPSYT.2020.577427
Grants & Awards
Social Data Science Fellowship (1fte – 4months)
ODISSEI, Utrecht University
2021 Best Presentation Award
Graduate Research Day, Erasmus University Rotterdam
ErasmusU Online (0.3fte – 2 years)
Community for Learning Innovation
2023 Best Presentation Award
Graduate Research Day, Erasmus University Rotterdam
Certifications & Courses
Skills
- English (native), Dutch (A2-B1)
- Data analysis & visualisation (SPSS, Excel, Python, Atlas.ti. Familiar with R & SQL)
- Knowledge about workplace technology such as Microsoft 365, Adobe Suite, and Canva
- Quantitative and qualitative research methodologies
- Ability to translate scientific knowledge for lay audiences
- Academic level of writing
- Experience supporting end users with the adoption of new technologies
- Knowledgeable about supporting technology transformations in diverse and complex organisations
- Experience with multiple LMSs
- Experience writing user manuals and creating learning materials
- Strong communicator and presenter
- Ability to collaborate with large multidisciplinary teams
- Familiarity with writing research and funding proposals