News Archives - National Forum for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education

Partnership Launched between National Forum and HEA Introducing Erasmus+ DELTA Scholarships

NewsBy Colin November 5, 2018

Pictured, L-R: Mr Gerry O’Sullivan, Head of International Programmes, HEA, Dr Terry Maguire, National Forum Director A partnership has been launched between the International Section of the Higher Education Authority (HEA) and the National Forum. The partnership focuses on supporting the professional development of staff through international mobility and recognising disciplinary excellence in learning, teaching…

Consultation on National Forum Strategy 2019-2021 now open

NewsBy Colin October 25, 2018

The National Forum is currently developing its strategy to the end of 2021. This strategy will determine where our resources and attention are focused over the next three years. The work arising from the strategy will inform teaching and learning policy and practice in the years to come. It is crucial that our strategy is…

National Symposium Focused on Using Data to Support Student Success

NewsBy Colin October 23, 2018

Prof Dragan Gašević, Professor of Learning Analytics, Monash University, Australia delivers his presentation at the recent National Forum-hosted symposium on Using Data to Support Student Success Learning Analytics in Higher Education is about Embracing Complexity Prof Dragan Gašević, Professor of Learning Analytics, Monash University, Australia Download Slides Analytics in Revenue Mr. Daniel Sinnott, Chief Analytics…

Forum-Funded report on the Use of Technology in Assessment Published Today by Minister for Higher Education

NewsBy Colin October 10, 2018

Pictured at the launch of the Forum-Funded report on the Use of Technology in Assessment are:Prof. Chris Morash, Vice Provost, TCD, Prof David Nicol, Adam Smith Business School, University of Glasgow, Minister for Higher Education, Mary Mitchell O’Connor, T.D., Prof Jane Ohlmeyer, Chair, Irish Research Council, Dr Terry Maguire, Director, National Forum for the Enhancement…

Forum to host National Symposium on ‘Institutional Approaches to Using Data for Enhancing Student Success’

NewsBy Colin October 2, 2018 Leave a comment

A National Symposium on ‘Institutional Approaches to Using Data for Enhancing Student Success’ will be hosted by the Forum on Tuesday 23 October 2018 in the Royal Irish Academy, Dublin from 9.30am. This high-level symposium is aimed at higher education institutional managers and focuses on national and international best practice in developing effective strategies for…

Registration Open for the 2019 European Learning & Teaching Forum, Warsaw, 14-15 February 2019

NewsBy Colin September 28, 2018 Leave a comment

The 2019 European Learning & Teaching Forum ‘Towards successful learning: Controversies and common ground’ will take place at the University of Warsaw, Poland, on 14-15 February 2019. Paper proposals are currently open until 12 October 2018. The 2019 Forum builds on the recognition that there is no one-size-fits-all solution for successful learning and teaching. Following…

Fond Farewells to Prof Sarah Moore as she Steps Down as Chair of the National Forum

News, Press ReleaseBy Colin September 14, 2018 Leave a comment

Following the completion of her second term as inaugural chair of the National Forum for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning, Professor Moore stepped down as chair this week. Sarah’s extraordinary impact as the first Chair of the Board was acknowledged by many across the sector at her farewell dinner on September 12th 2018. Deputy…

New Forum Insight on Enabling Policies to Support Assessment OF/FOR/AS Learning in Irish Higher Education

NewsBy Colin July 27, 2018 Leave a comment

The National Forum is pleased to present a new insight on Enabling Policies to Support Assessment OF/FOR/AS Learning in Irish Higher Education. The aim of the insight is to inform and encourage discussion around assessment policies in Irish higher education. This Forum Insight draws on the National Forum’s 2016-18 Enhancement Theme focused on Assessment OF/FOR/AS…

Vacancies: Part-Time Student Internship Opportunities

NewsBy Colin July 20, 2018 Leave a comment

The National Forum, in partnership with the Union of Students in Ireland (USI), is currently looking to recruit two Student Associate Interns focussing on the areas of ‘Strategy & Communications’ and ‘Student Digital Capacity’. These student interns will play a key role in bringing the student voice to the Forums work and communications. Click here…

Forum publishes ‘A Review of the Existing Higher Education Policy Landscape for Digital Teaching and Learning in Ireland’

NewsBy Colin July 17, 2018 Leave a comment

The National Forum is delighted to present, ‘A Review of the Existing Higher Education Policy Landscape for Digital Teaching and Learning in Ireland’. This review maps the policy landscape for digital teaching and learning across higher education in Ireland, describing existing perspectives and practices and explaining how policies can enable excellent practice. The review is available…

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