When I decided to deactivate my LinkedIn account some time ago I first went through the privacy settings. There are so many grounds on which you can be tracked. So it made me wonder: am...
In my post on digital skills I introduced the European Digital Competence Framework for Citizens. The European Commission has recently updated the Framework which now has version 2.2. What is new: The DigComp 2.2 integrates...
I’d like to pick up here where I left off in my blog post on Data Career with a non-technical background, which has so far turned out to be my most-read blog. There are a...
Digital tools are changing the way we learn. Lectures are delivered remotely, digital whiteboards are replacing the traditional chalkboard, BYOD (bring your own device) has entered the curriculum. Digital tools complement traditional learning as well...
For many of us scheduling an appointment online, downloading a new app on our smartphone, or booking an online service are all part of our daily routine. We undertake these activities as they are a...
Does a degree in engineering automatically make you future-proof? Especially in countries that pioneer in the technical field, like Germany. This question cannot be answered so clearly. And there are at least two reasons for...
Whenever I talk about the future of work, I often hear the following: “Can I transition into a Data Career? I don’t come from the field of engineering and informatics.”. My short answer to this...
I have been writing this blog for one year. I actually started writing it shortly before the Corona Virus reached Europe and governments took the first lock-down measures. As one year is a milestone it’s...
Have you been wondering lately if IT specialists will soon be the only job-seekers in demand everywhere, while all other professions lose significance? Will jobs only be created in the technology sector? Must we therefore...
Hacking is a familiar concept – we often hear about security breaches happening through the internet in order to “steal” valuable data from individuals or companies. Many of these cyberattacks become known after the damage...