Ester Van Laar
Biographic Data
| ID | 310391 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Ester Van Laar |
| GIVEN NAMES | Ester |
| FAMILY NAME | Van Laar |
| SIGNATURE | VAN LAAR E |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Twente |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-3521-4634 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 10 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 6 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 10 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2017 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Cocreating support: Toward a digital inclusion intervention for parents in poverty
As digital inclusion support is not one-size-fits-all, one should consider the implementation context and include stakeholder perspectives. Using cocreation, a digital inclusion intervention is designed for Dutch parents in poverty. An integral intervention approach is taken, considering barriers in all internet appropriation phases (attitude & motivation, material access, skills, and usage). This study holds two phases: a cocreation workshop and…
Developing Performance Tests to Measure Digital Skills: Lessons Learned From a Cross-National Perspective
This article discusses the development of task-based performance tests designed to measure digital skills among children aged between 12 and 17 years old. The tasks reflect authentic everyday situations to evaluate skill levels. The primary objective is to design performance tests that provide a comprehensive understanding of children’s digital skills. The tests cover three distinct skill dimensions: (a) information navigation and processing; (b)…
The role of social work in digital inclusion: A systematic literature review
In promoting equal digital inclusion, formal support is a main contributor. One of the most accessible formal support structures available are community centres and social workers. Yet, it is unclear how formal digital inclusion support is or can be offered by social workers. The aim of this research is to survey the existing studies on how social workers support digital inclusion. We conducted a systematic review following the PRISMA protocol. A…
Internet appropriation barriers in the lives of Dutch parents living in poverty: A qualitative study
As poverty and digital exclusion go hand in hand, knowing what hinders parents in poverty from profiting from internet opportunities is crucial. This study identifies barriers in the four internet appropriation phases – attitude and motivation, material access, skills, usage – and their connections with life domains – economic, social, cultural, personal. We conducted 18 semi-structured interviews with Dutch parents in poverty. The findings highl…
Exploring Barriers to and Outcomes of Internet Appropriation Among Households Living in Poverty: A Systematic Literature Review
While poverty can be regarded as an issue with many different causes and dimensions, research indicates that enhancing digital inclusion may positively contribute to alleviating poverty. Therefore, it is of great importance to better understand the factors that may hinder internet appropriation for households facing poverty. However, no clear overview exists of the barriers to and outcomes of internet appropriation for this exact target audience.…
Developing policy aimed at 21st-century digital skills for the creative industries: An interview study with founders and managing directors
The creative industry is a sector where digitisation inevitably changes work practices and the skill requirements are high. The rapid digitisation makes it imperative for workers to acquire digital skills beyond mere technical use. The aim of this study is twofold: (1) to offer a deeper analysis of the nature and level of 21st-century digital skills and (2) to explore the roles of both individual workers and organisations in skill development. In…
Determinants of 21st-Century Skills and 21st-Century Digital Skills for Workers: A Systematic Literature Review
This study brings attention to the determinants of 21st-century skills and 21st-century digital skills. The following skills are investigated: technical, information, communication, collaboration, critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills. To understand differences in the level of these skills among workers, we need to know the factors that determine an individual’s skill level. A systematic literature review was conducted to prov…
Measuring the levels of 21st-century digital skills among professionals working within the creative industries: A performance-based approach
Twenty-first century digital skills for the creative industries workforce: Perspectives from industry experts
The creative industries workforce requires employees that use ICT applications to solve the knowledge related tasks at work. The aim of this research is twofold: (1) to see if previously cited twenty-first century digital skills are suited to the creative industries workforce and (2) to investigate the extent to which skill development get attention in current organizational practices. In-depth interviews were conducted with a sample of 24 manage…
The relation between 21st-century skills and digital skills: A systematic literature review
The relation between 21st-century skills and digital skills: A systematic literature review
Twenty-first century digital skills for the creative industries workforce: Perspectives from industry experts
The creative industries workforce requires employees that use ICT applications to solve the knowledge related tasks at work. The aim of this research is twofold: (1) to see if previously cited twenty-first century digital skills are suited to the creative industries workforce and (2) to investigate the extent to which skill development get attention in current organizational practices. In-depth interviews were conducted with a sample of 24 manage…
Determinants of 21st-Century Skills and 21st-Century Digital Skills for Workers: A Systematic Literature Review
This study brings attention to the determinants of 21st-century skills and 21st-century digital skills. The following skills are investigated: technical, information, communication, collaboration, critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills. To understand differences in the level of these skills among workers, we need to know the factors that determine an individual’s skill level. A systematic literature review was conducted to prov…
Measuring the levels of 21st-century digital skills among professionals working within the creative industries: A performance-based approach
Developing policy aimed at 21st-century digital skills for the creative industries: An interview study with founders and managing directors
The creative industry is a sector where digitisation inevitably changes work practices and the skill requirements are high. The rapid digitisation makes it imperative for workers to acquire digital skills beyond mere technical use. The aim of this study is twofold: (1) to offer a deeper analysis of the nature and level of 21st-century digital skills and (2) to explore the roles of both individual workers and organisations in skill development. In…
Exploring Barriers to and Outcomes of Internet Appropriation Among Households Living in Poverty: A Systematic Literature Review
While poverty can be regarded as an issue with many different causes and dimensions, research indicates that enhancing digital inclusion may positively contribute to alleviating poverty. Therefore, it is of great importance to better understand the factors that may hinder internet appropriation for households facing poverty. However, no clear overview exists of the barriers to and outcomes of internet appropriation for this exact target audience.…
Developing Performance Tests to Measure Digital Skills: Lessons Learned From a Cross-National Perspective
This article discusses the development of task-based performance tests designed to measure digital skills among children aged between 12 and 17 years old. The tasks reflect authentic everyday situations to evaluate skill levels. The primary objective is to design performance tests that provide a comprehensive understanding of children’s digital skills. The tests cover three distinct skill dimensions: (a) information navigation and processing; (b)…
The role of social work in digital inclusion: A systematic literature review
In promoting equal digital inclusion, formal support is a main contributor. One of the most accessible formal support structures available are community centres and social workers. Yet, it is unclear how formal digital inclusion support is or can be offered by social workers. The aim of this research is to survey the existing studies on how social workers support digital inclusion. We conducted a systematic review following the PRISMA protocol. A…
Internet appropriation barriers in the lives of Dutch parents living in poverty: A qualitative study
As poverty and digital exclusion go hand in hand, knowing what hinders parents in poverty from profiting from internet opportunities is crucial. This study identifies barriers in the four internet appropriation phases – attitude and motivation, material access, skills, usage – and their connections with life domains – economic, social, cultural, personal. We conducted 18 semi-structured interviews with Dutch parents in poverty. The findings highl…
Cocreating support: Toward a digital inclusion intervention for parents in poverty
As digital inclusion support is not one-size-fits-all, one should consider the implementation context and include stakeholder perspectives. Using cocreation, a digital inclusion intervention is designed for Dutch parents in poverty. An integral intervention approach is taken, considering barriers in all internet appropriation phases (attitude & motivation, material access, skills, and usage). This study holds two phases: a cocreation workshop and…
Computer Science (6 works) · Psychology (5 works) · Sociology (5 works) · Appropriation (4 works) · Political science (4 works) · Creativity (3 works) · Digital literacy in education (3 works) · Poverty (3 works) · Technology Use by Older Adults (3 works) · The Internet (3 works)