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February 2019
Revisiting “research-led teaching”: Integrating teaching and research activities with open science framework
Learning Outcomes Explore definitions of “research-led teaching” and examine one’s own teaching activities through the lens of research (and vice versa) Identify programme-level opportunities for integration of teaching and research within one’s own discipline(s), including opportunities for inter-institutional collaboration Demonstrate basic proficiency with key features of Open Science Framework mapped on to core research skills acquired at undergraduate level (e.g., development of a research question and/or hypothesis, conducting literature reviews, and dissemination activities).
Find out more »Innovative teaching across subjects with digital photographs: An inquiry graphics method
Learning Outcome Develop new skills in visual literacy and the use of visual resources in teaching Learn about the latest innovative and engaging approach to visual teaching and learning in higher education termed "Inquiry Graphics", ahead of the Inquiry Graphics book publication Understand how to explore difficult concepts with students and colleagues via graphic resources such as photographs, videos, and illustrations Able to design and develop personal teaching to incorporate visual resources more effectively for teaching and learning purpose
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Arena blended connected learning design (ABC to VLE)
Learning Outcomes: Worked with colleagues in teams to review the curriculum design of their programmes Reviewed the design of their face-to-face programmes and apply a new design for blended delivery in a VLE Applied the ABC to VLE design method to their programme and modules to enhance student learning Identified new activities and collaborations to include into the blended design to improve the student engagement and learning Eventbrite registration link will be available soon, in the interim please contact the…
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Digi-tech: Digital teaching tools for mathematics in higher education
Learning Outcome Confidently integrate digital tools and technologies into the mathematics education environment to enhance their teaching and learning practices in academically relevant ways Reflect on their digital skills and capacities Engage in a collaborative dialogue around the use of digital technology within a mathematics education community of practice Appraise the value of using education technology in their educational context while becoming cognisant of its limitations Champion educational technology in mathematics education in their home institution.
Find out more »Promoting 21st century learning: The use of technology to enhance problem-design, collaboration, feedback and assessment in PBL
Learning Outcomes: Illustrate the skills for future work environments Examine how PBL can address emerging skills gaps Explore how technology can be utilized to enhance PBL Recommend different technologies that can be used to enhance the PBL experience for students Eventbrite registration link will be available soon, in the interim please contact the organiser directly for further information.
Find out more »Developing Wikipedia as an innovative teaching tool in medieval and early modern studies in Ireland
Learning Outcomes: Facilitate knowledge exchange about the use of Wikipedia in the university classroom Identify best practice of integrating Wikipedia as an assessment, learning and teaching tool Develop a network dedicated to teaching and learning for scholars of medieval and early modern studies in Ireland Eventbrite registration link will be available soon, in the interim please contact the organiser directly for further information.
Find out more »Giving online a go: Reflections on developing a new academic discipline programme using technology – enhanced learning, teaching and support
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 induction and support system for parttime learners in an innovative online learning environment Identify the challenges and strategies to being an effective online teacher in…
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