• Language and Metamorphosis Supervising Computer Science Students diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome 

      Ribu, Kirsten (NIK: Norsk Informatikkonferanse;, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2012-11-01)
      Many, although not all people with autistic disorders like Asperger Syndrome, (AS), experience social hindrances and learning difficulties, although they have average or above average intelligence. They interpret the spoken ...
    • Research-Based Educational Support of Undergraduate Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders 

      Ribu, Kirsten (Studies in Health Technology and Informatics;Volume 256: Transforming our World Through Design, Diversity and Education, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)
      The numbers of college and university students with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are steadily rising, but research on their academic performance reports mixed results. The diversity of the population makes it necessary ...
    • SYSTEMATIC INTEGRATION OF PROJECT-BASED LEARNING IN AN UNDERGRADUATE HUMAN-COMPUTER INTERACTION COURSE: A CASE STUDY 

      Ribu, Kirsten; Patel, Tulpesh (Proceedings of E&PDE 2018 - 20th International Conference on Engineering and Product Design Education, Diversity or Conformity, Dyson School of Engineering, Imperial College, London. 6th - 7th September 2018;, Chapter; Chapter; Peer reviewed, 2018)
      Project-based learning (PjBL) is a well-known student-centred methodology for engineering design education that encourages student-active learning through enhanced participation in the learning process and the development ...
    • Teaching Computer Science to Students with Asperger’s Syndrome 

      Ribu, Kirsten (Norsk Informatikkonferanse;2010, Chapter; Peer reviewed, 2010)
      As more young people enter higher education, there will be an increasing number of students with physical and mental disabilities. Hidden disabilities like dyslexia, Attention Deficit (Hyperactive) Disorders, (ADD and ...
    • Teaching Universal Design : How and Why 

      Ribu, Kirsten (The proceedings of Unitech : International Conference on Universal Technologies;2010, Chapter; Peer reviewed, 2010)
      Universal design is a product design philosophy that strives to give freedom to all; the freedom of mobility, the freedom to work, to enjoy entertainment, and to use ones’ physical and mental abilities without encountering ...
    • Visualization and Pedagogical Patterns in Support of Undergraduate Students With Autism Spectrum Disorders 

      Ribu, Kirsten (NIK: Norsk Informatikkonferanse;2018: Norsk Informatikkonferanse, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018-08-09)
      Undergraduate students with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), who are overrepresented on IT degree programs, experience significant and unique challenges that require specific interventions and support mechanisms. Research ...