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coding for kids: digital literacy to become key in the curriculum


Digital literacy is increasingly recognised as a vital component of future education. As the Dutch government seeks to update both the primary and secondary curricula, teaching coding is set to become compulsory. Esther O´Toole takes a closer look at the current state of coding for kids.




Bo Boekelman and Hilde Verschuren, two primary school pupils at De Harlekijn school in Cuijk, Noord Brabant are exploring coding at Expedition Robot, one of the extracurricular courses on offer as part of the Techlab scheme at their local library.

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getting to grips with virtual reality


Last month, hundreds of XR aficionados got together in Amsterdam for the fourth edition of VRDays Europe. Esther O’Toole went along to find out what other realities are taking shape.




It’s still unusual and we’re not quite used to it: watching people with strange contraptions on their heads, flailing their arms about, as if in the dark. But step into the seeming darkness and you´ll be surprised at how immersive it really is, how quickly you forget where you are and imagine yourself somewhere completely different. It remains true: with VR – you have to try it to understand it.

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HYPERLOOP is on track


Really exciting to get the chance to speak to HARDT Hyperloop and their partners about their plans to bring the Hyperloop to Europe.




As part of the prep for their first Hypersummit event in September, Counter Content and HARDT Hyperloop asked Esther to write four, original English language features for the accompanying magazine: covering HARDT´s partners´ contributions to planning of construction, materials, and its urban design.

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GET A TASTE OF THE SOUTH IN VENLO


Profiling another interesting spot to visit as part of the Dutchnews Destinations series, this time Venlo in Limburg.




Venlo’s strategic position on the river Maas, right on the border of Germany and the Netherlands, has made it a travellers’ and merchants’ crossroads since Roman times, and a central point in the final battles of WW2...

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EXPLORE 2,000 years of history in nijmegen


Nijmegen, the oldest city in The Netherlands, started life as a Roman military encampment. Esther O'Toole spent a weekend exploring.




Politically Nijmegen has been a progressive stronghold in The Netherlands, so much so that it's sometimes referred to as 'Havana on the Waal'. Its liberalism is tangible in the laid-back terrace culture...

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European women in tech conference


As the year drew to a close over 1,000 women (and a few men) piled into the RAI exhibition centre in Amsterdam to take part in the specialist European Women In Tech conference. Esther O’Toole was among the delegates.




ING economists forecast that the Dutch technology sector will need to recruit a massive 120,000 workers over the next 12 years if it is to maintain current growth trends.


Between 20% and 25% of companies in the sector say staff shortages are now becoming a problem - a statistic making it even more crucial that ambitious women wake up to the opportunities that the technology sector presents.

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HOLLOW - BEST VR FILM & BEST SCRIPT NOM AT A'DaM 48 HRS FIlm PROJECT


YES! Esther was on the 3 person writers team for WeMakeVR's 48 HR Film this year and not only did they get a Best Script Nom but won Best VR Film too!




That was a first, gathering with a great bunch of like minded VR enthusiasts at 7pm on a Friday evening and, after crowdsourcing concepts, working through the night to create an original VR script for production over the next 2 days! WeMakeVR were the tech brains behind Ashes to Ashes (the cinematic experience from Submarine Channel) and a fine bunch of talented folks they are too! Keep an eye on their website & app for the release of Hollow.

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who, what, why?



ESTHER O'TOOLE





WRITING


A Native English playwright, feature writer, copywriter/editor and translator Esther's interested in storytelling that is relevant, fresh and connects. She writes for web, promo, VR/AR/XR, performance and the sheer joy of it! She is a regular feature writer for Dutch News, as well as being preferred partner for copy work and translation at Objekt International Magazine, Tulp Festival Amsterdam, Expat Fair, Counter Content, Whello.nl and Voicebooking.com among others. Always happy to hear about new projects be they content creation/articles, copy, VO, XR scripts or drama in any medium.​


CREATIVE DEVELOPMENT


Back in the UK Esther worked for many years in arts development and delivery, with great companies like Chickenshed Theatre, Bigfoot Educational Theatre and The Arvon Foundation; for whom she co-directed the Devon centre. There's a large part of her heart still reserved for helping other artists pursue their passions and make a living from what they love. That's why we also have Quint Collective - a group of talented and hard working folks that we enjoy working with and think you will too. If you'd like to find out more about that, be it joining yourself or contacting an artist then drop us a line.


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who, what, why?



ESTHER O'TOOLE





VOICE OVER & PERFORMANCE


A professionally trained actor, with years of voice over experience, she also provides regular voice over work for the likes of SDI Media, Warner Bros., Lukkien B.V., Big Orange and Blonk Film. She is able to provide high quality, raw audio recording from our home studio at great rates. Drop us a line or have a listen to her voice demos (link below).


Lastly, Esther regularly writes and performs with English language groups in Amsterdam; such as surreal sketch comedy group, The Big Ideas Show and Orange Theatre (with whom she has worked as performer and playwright since 2012). She has had her writing showcased and performed at VR Days Europe for the last two years and worked with the imaginative folks at WeMakeVR on their winning 48 hour VR Film script Hollow (2017). She is always happy to hear from folks looking for writer/performer collaborators.


WHAT'S SHE LIKE?


Open-hearted, broad minded and curious, she loves working with a wide variety of people, has a flexible approach to collaboration, great eye for detail and works

well to deadline.


LIKES: Graffiti art, drawing cartoons, philosophy, new music, crazy ass futurism.


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" it´s a pleasure working with quint, esther and huib both bring unique and complementary experience. how they do it is beyond me."



Ed Cremers, CEO, Bizzbeats



"reliable and enthusiastic, with a good eye for a story"



Robin Pascoe, Editor, Dutch News



" o´tOOLe´s characters are utterly believable. strong personalities who dominate the stage creating the impression you´ve known them for years"



Left Lion, Nottingham on The Crossing



"Huib is a motivational, innovative team leader who tirelessly engages with his colleagues...both effective and inspirational."



Stuart Youngson, previously of Euro RSCG



"really understands the creative process and what our client needs"



Els Boskemper, Voicebooking.com



" huib is charismatic, intelligent and insightful as well as being a great people person who was well liked by the team. He has a proven track record of managing global accounts with particular expertise in technology and mobile and would be an asset to any digital or integrated agency."



Wesley Hogg, E3 Media



"her translations read natural, professional and accurate. the tone of voice is always well adapted to the target audience. it´s a pleasure working with esther."



Femme Kiers, Tolq



"Esther has helped me in many ways! From helping me connect with so many relevant contacts... to helping me find focus as a starting photographer."



Bas Niemans, Photographer, Quint-Collective member



"the ability to function as an unlimited source of original ideas."



Anne Korff de Gidts, Professional Cellist, Quint-Collective member



THERE'S MORE, THERE'S MORE...



HUIB BOEKELMAN





TEACHING & WORKSHOPS


Huib's fascination with the digitised future has led him to a role as Lecturer, Coach and Lead Developer at IBIS (the International Business arm of Hogeschool InHolland) where the collaborative way of working suits him down to the ground


CONSULTING/FUTURE PROOFING


His enthusiasm for tech innovation and the social implications of it, is infectious. He uses this daily in his coaching and teaching at IBIS but also when working with businesses or engaged in public speaking.


BRANDING, STRATEGY & CAMPAIGNS


With over 15 years of digital marketing experience, working in international ad agencies Huib has been regularly responsible for large 'blue chip' accounts with multi million dollar budgets (think, Nokia, Intel, IBM, Kraft and Danone). These days he also puts that experience to use as a strategist for smaller creative entrepreneurs and start ups.


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THERE'S MORE, THERE'S MORE...



HUIB BOEKELMAN





WHAT'S HE LIKE?

Enormously curious about pretty much everything, and someone who loves working with a wide variety of people. Huib is in his element taking large and complex problems or ideas, burrowing down to the heart of them then thinking up and tailoring the best possible solutions for any given situation. He's a coach who really listens, a teacher who excites and inspires, and he does it all without meaningless corporate blah-blah jargon.


LIKES: American politics, good food and fervent debate (you really will always find him in the kitchen at parties).


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QUINT- COLLECTIVE



wordaholics & artophiles



Since we started Quint in 2013, we've been lucky enough to work with some fascinating, unique and inspiring people. We believe in a Quint-pro-quo way of working where we'll do our damndest to help individual collective members out with contacts, development and collaboration, and vice versa. This year we hope to be doing more group projects but in the meantime we continue to spread the word and share the love about great folks doing beautiful work.


If you're a creative professional who'd like to join, we're keen to hear from you, don't worry it's free! If you're interested in potential collaboration with a Qc artist, we're happy to put you in touch, just drop us a line.



contact us at:
info@quint-creative.com