Bringing research closer to practice. A one day symposium on creative practice and posgraduate research approaches.

Sligo

Learning Outcomes: Learn about the current modules of Creative Practice Research in Ireland Develop skills in preparation, supervision and examination of postgraduate research through Creative Practice Enhance Interdisciplinary thinking in Creative Practice Research in the Institute Prepare Level 8 Honours students for possible Level 9 paths of Creative Practice Enquiry

Morning Session: The Balanced Researcher. Afternoon Session: Presenting your Research with Confidence.

Sligo

Learning Outcomes: "The Balanced Researcher": How to develop effective strategies to be effective with your time Specific strategies for coping with email overload Picking the right things to work on; how to prioritise Dealing with Distractions and interruptions How to say ‘NO’ gracefully; setting boundaries & Looking after me. "Presenting your research with confidence": How…

Developing an understanding and relevance of open badges for social work learning

Sligo

Learning Outcomes: Preparing staff to learn in digital settings Develop an understanding of how effective our guidance and support is to learners’ use of digital technology Understanding of how we are embedding digital experiences into learning programmes Consider how we engage learners in developing the digital environment How well are we approaching these issues at…

Giving online a go: Reflections on developing a new academic discipline programme using technology – enhanced learning, teaching and support

Sligo

Learning Outcome Acquire insights into persuading colleagues with traditional teaching and learning experiences to agree to and transition to a new discipline programme and a new technology led delivery model Recognise the external and internal alliances and partnerships required to establish successful blended, online and technology enhanced programmes Consider the steps to creating an effective…

Free Resources for Courses

Institute of Technology Sligo , Ireland

Learning Outcomes Look at how Open Educational Resources (OER) can work for higher education Explain the use of Creative Commons Licenses and how they work Understand and relate to how OER resources are created and maintained for wider reuse Understand how OER can create a suite of degree programmes to enable more people access to…

Climbing the UDL ladder: Building a Culture of Inclusion in Higher Education

Institute of Technology Sligo , Ireland

This CUA Universal Design for Learning (UDL) conference will investigate a myriad of approaches to UDL through an exploration of shared best inclusive practice. Through creating an awareness of a cross-campus approach to implementing a culture of inclusion and diversity, the Institute of Technology Sligo (IT Sligo) has made significant strides in climbing the UDL…

ILTA EdTech Conference 2024

Atlantic Technological University Ash Lane, Sligo

ILTA organises an annual EdTech national conference with partner educational institutions across Ireland. Each year, EdTech is held in a different Irish Higher Education Institution. Our upcoming EdTech 2024 conference event will be held in ATU Sligo, on May 30 & 31, 2024 You can find more information here: ILTA EdTech Conference 2024 - ILTA