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Els Stronks is a Professor in Early Modern Dutch Literature at Utrecht University. Her research interests lie in literacy education and the digital analysis of early modern Dutch texts. She focuses on the impact of multimedia educational platforms and explores the literacy levels of the Low Countries during early modern Europe, particularly the challenges faced in reading and writing skills within the Netherlands. Stronks has developed various digital research initiatives, including a digital laboratory for literature research (litlab.nl) and experimental writing education initiatives (schrijflab.nl). Additionally, she leads online masterclasses and has been involved in the national discourse surrounding literacy and education. Her current involvement includes a project starting in January 2024, titled 'Becoming Literate in the Digital Age', where she serves as project leader. Stronks's work has significantly contributed to the field of humanities education, focusing on the influences of digitalization on traditional educational methods.
Department of Psychology