As developers of training material for the Vocational Education and Training (VET) sector we realise the value of an object approach to design and development. Creating reusable content objects offers reduced development costs and more flexible delivery options. However, VET training packages place a very strong emphasis on workplace contextualisation of learning content. The more contextual co...

Ajax, as one of the technological pillars of Web 2.0, has revolutionized the way that users access content and interact with each other on the Web. Unfortunately, many developers appear to be inspired by what is technologically possible through Ajax disregarding good design practice and fundamental usability theories. The key usability challenges of Ajax have been noted in the research literatu...

New types of human capacities will be needed to achieve sustainable futures within our planet's limited boundaries. The capability thinking, i.e., literacy is among the required proficiencies. This research explores how engaging in studies methods develops upcoming city developers. Four student test groups, with altogether 373 participants, took part lectures and workshop activities two countri...