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2 events,
1:00 pm - Street Law at LYIT: Student-Led Public Legal Education For All
1:00 pm - Street Law at LYIT: Student-Led Public Legal Education For All
This webinar will comprise an introductory overview in the potential of Street Law as a sustainable form of public legal education for school and other community organisations. Public legal education includes all activities which provide opportunities for the education of members of the public on the law and legal issues of concern to them. In…
7 events,
9:30 am - Teagasc agus Foghlaim na Gaeilge in DCU (event open to DCU staff only)
9:30 am - Teagasc agus Foghlaim na Gaeilge in DCU (event open to DCU staff only)
This face to face one-day event will enable Irish language lecturers at DCU to share their teaching experiences with their colleagues and facilitate internal strategic discussions on how teaching and learning can be strengthened and valued in Fiontar agus Scoil na Gaeilge. One of Ireland’s leading Irish language curriculum-development experts, Éamonn Ó Dónaill will give a…
11:00 am - Learning in action learning – Q before P
11:00 am - Learning in action learning – Q before P
The workshop is an opportunity to explore learning in action learning and to develop a thriving community of practice to support our collective practice and learning. The principle aim is to bring practitioners and those interested in action learning as pedagogy together to reflect on the practice of action learning and to support each other…
12:30 pm - LIFT Leadership: Valuing teaching and learning through leadership value
12:30 pm - LIFT Leadership: Valuing teaching and learning through leadership value
LIFT leadership is a national not for profit organisation that provides training and development to all kinds of organisations nationally. Their focus is on the promotion of core leadership values across all aspects of life including education through democratically structured round table discussions. These core values align with the School of Education’s philosophy of teaching…
2 events,
10:00 am - Exploring Gender Friendly Practices with Children and Young People
10:00 am - Exploring Gender Friendly Practices with Children and Young People
Learning Objectives Interrogate the ethos of gender friendly practice, in particular in settings with children and young people Explore and challenge gender stereotypes and the associated harms Consider strategies to support students in challenging gender stereotypes in their practice Event hosted on Zoom
2:00 pm - Compassion in Groupwork
2:00 pm - Compassion in Groupwork
Learning Objectives Discuss the theoretical basis for rooting compassion into university curricula Explore how the enactment of compassion can promote inclusivity and critical thinking in groupwork Consider how the micro skills of compassion can be taught and assessed
1 event,
Part 2 – Responding to Unintentional Academic Impropriety: Teaching, Learning and Assessment Approaches
Learning Objectives Empower delegates to understand the difference between unintentional and intentional academic impropriety and some of the newer and more complex challenges to academic integrity in the 21st century such as essay mills and fake news Provide delegates with an overview of institutional initiatives and pedagogical approaches to preventing unintentional academic impropriety Provide delegates…
2 events,
12:00 pm - Promoting Inclusivity through Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
12:00 pm - Promoting Inclusivity through Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
Learning Objectives Identify the fundamental principles of universal design for learning (UDL) Explore the value of UDL in blended learning programmes in the post-COVID classroom Consider the potential of UDL as a framework to promote inclusivity in all areas of campus life Explore the contribution of the UDL framework to other areas, such as anti-racist…
12:00 pm - Learning Analytics – A Critical Issue in Higher Education
12:00 pm - Learning Analytics – A Critical Issue in Higher Education
Learning Objectives To critically explore and discuss learning analytics approaches and experiences To raise awareness of existing useful Irish and international learning analytics resources and case studies
1 event,
1:00 pm - Moodle Munch: Series 3 Webinar 03
1:00 pm - Moodle Munch: Series 3 Webinar 03
This is a recording of a MoodleMunch webinar held on 7 December 2021. In this webinar, Dublin City University and Solent University delivered presentations. DCU presented on how it aligns learning design processes and Moodle to support module development and student engagement (DigCompEdu competence 3.1 'Teaching') Solent University presented on its use of assessment plugins…
1 event,
11:00 am - Joining the (disjointed) Dots: Student Success in Language Learning in Ireland
11:00 am - Joining the (disjointed) Dots: Student Success in Language Learning in Ireland
Learning Objectives To foster an open, cross-sectoral dialogue about language learning To define student success in foreign language teaching and learning in each sector To consider how HE can support a path towards future cross-sectoral engagement in the area of foreign language learning
2 events,
11:00 am - Irish Council for International Students (ICOS) report launch on international students’ experiences in Ireland
11:00 am - Irish Council for International Students (ICOS) report launch on international students’ experiences in Ireland
Funded by the National Forum for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning, more than 760 international students from 75 countries participated in ICOS’ research. Respondents were asked about topics including immigration, medical insurance, online learning and support, employment, wellbeing, accommodation and racism. The report will set out research findings and offer a series of associated recommendations…
12:00 pm - Getting Started with the Seven Cs Digital Tool
12:00 pm - Getting Started with the Seven Cs Digital Tool
On Thursday, 9 December 2021, A National Forum webinar will demonstrate the the new Student Success ‘Taking Stock’ Digital Tool to all those identified as student success leads by their HEI. For more info contact studentsuccess@teachingandlearning.ie
1 event,
2:00 pm - Successfully Supervising Research Students Remotely
2:00 pm - Successfully Supervising Research Students Remotely
Learning Objectives How to effectively engage with remote research supervision Peer to peer learning between participants Facilitation reflection on pros and cons of remote supervision Supporting the creation of a community of practice in research supervision nationally
2 events,
11:30 am - ePortfolio Implementation: The Impact for Students, from Reflection to Ownership
11:30 am - ePortfolio Implementation: The Impact for Students, from Reflection to Ownership
Learning Objectives Understand how students are using ePortfolios in higher education Recognise the issues that students experience when using ePortfolios and evaluate the importance of student and staff support structures Participants will learn about the use for ePortfolio implementation across different disciplines Explore assessment strategies and the collaborative approach used with ePortfolios Explore the trends…
2 events,
10:00 am - Design a better 2022 – enhancing digital productivity and wellbeing for early career academics
10:00 am - Design a better 2022 – enhancing digital productivity and wellbeing for early career academics
Learning Objectives Engage in purposeful and critical reflection on everyday digital working practices as they relate to professional development and wellbeing Participate in interdisciplinary peer dialogue and cultivate a professional network that seeks to enhance digital wellbeing in the context of academic teaching and learning Identify key innovations in digital technologies to enhance learning, teaching…
2 events,
10:00 am - Using Student Feedback and Learning Analytics in your Professional Development
10:00 am - Using Student Feedback and Learning Analytics in your Professional Development
Learning Objectives Participants will amend or modify teaching/curriculum considering student evaluations Participants will amend or modify teaching/curriculum considering learning analytics Participants will consider how to close the feedback loop Participants will consider how to incorporate student feedback and learning analytics in their professional development
