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1:30 pm - Plotting your UDL journey: Getting Started and Moving Forward
1:30 pm - Plotting your UDL journey: Getting Started and Moving Forward
Learning Objectives Participants will learn to apply early steps, approaches and strategies to confidently initiate inclusive practice in their student interactions Participants will learn how to build upon these early steps iteratively over time, moving toward excellent inclusive practice Participants will learn how to approach classroom co-creation with students using UDL as a framework Participants…
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10:00 am - Developing an Ethos of Authentic Assessment
10:00 am - Developing an Ethos of Authentic Assessment
Learning Objectives To assess the role of authentic assessment in fast-moving disciplines To review the systemic supports required institutionally to support authentic assessment To capture the the student voice in design and deployment of authentic assessment
10:00 am - Student Success: Exploring Evidence-Based Academic, Emotional & Social Supports
10:00 am - Student Success: Exploring Evidence-Based Academic, Emotional & Social Supports
Learning Objectives Awareness of a newly developed model for peer-led transition and its accompanying resources for the adoption and adaptation of this model in whole or in part for HEIs Reflect on the role of the Students' Union in campaigning for holistic supports for students Identify key evidence-based tools and strategies which can be used…
4:00 pm - To Explore Authentic and Appropriate Built Environment CPD Educational Practice
4:00 pm - To Explore Authentic and Appropriate Built Environment CPD Educational Practice
Learning Objectives To explore authentic and appropriate teaching and learning for Continuous Professional Development in the Built Environment To explore authentic and appropriate assessment of, for and as learning for Continuous Professional Development in the Built Environment To consider strategies for building appropriate and fit-for-purpose capacity within existing Continuing Professional Development networks in the Built…
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9:00 am - Active Learning to Engage Students and Enhance Learning
9:00 am - Active Learning to Engage Students and Enhance Learning
Learning Objectives Discuss the role of active learning in student engagement and learning Evaluate effective student engagement strategies for your context Describe the challenges and opportunities presented by Active Learning Apply the be “ACTIVE” Learning Framework and create a structured plan to embed active learning in your own teaching and learning context Click here to…
11:00 am - Engagement and Participation Techniques in the Blended Model of Online Learning
11:00 am - Engagement and Participation Techniques in the Blended Model of Online Learning
Learning Objectives Demonstrate efficiency in using virtual learning agreements Understand the importance of visuals in the learner's journey Develop and manage informal online learning communities
11:00 am - Supporting Academic Literacies Across the Curriculum
11:00 am - Supporting Academic Literacies Across the Curriculum
Learning Objectives Provide attendees with an understanding of Academic Literacies Present learners’ experience of academic literacies development Help attendees consider how they could support academic literacies development in their own practice or higher education institution
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Power of Disability 2022
Virtual conference led by and aimed at students with disabilities AHEAD and the Union of Students in Ireland are happy to present the Power of Disability Conference 2022, taking place January 20th and 21st. This two day event will include discussions, presentations and feedback sessions encouraging students with disabilities to be leaders on their own campuses and provide information for students and Students' Union officers on the issues facing students…
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Teaching, Learning and Assessment Approaches to Support Wellbeing
Learning Objectives Understand the concept of pedagogy of care Develop an appreciation of student wellbeing issues in higher education Appraise a variety of teaching, learning and assessment approaches that support wellbeing Plan to enhance one’s own teaching, learning and assessment approaches
10:00 am - Active Learning Strategies – A Travel and Tourism Programme Perspective
10:00 am - Active Learning Strategies – A Travel and Tourism Programme Perspective
Learning Objectives To give an overview of the the current travel and tourism programmes available in Ireland To assess the viability of delivering a travel and tourism programme fully online in Ireland To recognise if there is demand to deliver such a programme in Ireland To ascertain the skill set required to teach a travel…
1:30 pm - Challenges for Learning Design & Teaching Practice Beyond the Pandemic (w/t)
1:30 pm - Challenges for Learning Design & Teaching Practice Beyond the Pandemic (w/t)
Learning Objectives Gain a solid understanding of approaches to large-scale pedagogic change in higher education Reflect on the principles underpinning active blended learning (ABL) and their application within HE institutions Consider lessons learned from the transition to emergency remote teaching (ERT) and its impact on subsequent teaching practices Identify new staff development needs as a…
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3:30 pm - The Fusion of Theory and Practice: Reflection on the Early Years & Childhood Studies Professional Practice Placement as a Community of Practice Experience – Part 2
3:30 pm - The Fusion of Theory and Practice: Reflection on the Early Years & Childhood Studies Professional Practice Placement as a Community of Practice Experience – Part 2
Learning Objectives To develop a community of practice exploring the triquetra relationship among student, placement supervisor and placement mentor with a focus on student well-being and student success To discuss the fusion of theory and practice, of the interdisciplinary degree, identifying the key components that assure student well-being and student success during professional practice placement…
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Why the Humanities Matter
Learning Objectives To gain an understanding of the scholarly importance of the humanities in our world To enhance our appreciation of the public value of studying the humanities To investigate how we can increase engagement with the humanities as an academic discipline To discuss the value of research in the humanities
1:00 pm - Moodle Munch: Series 3 Webinar 04
1:00 pm - Moodle Munch: Series 3 Webinar 04
In this webinar, Dublin City University and City of Dublin Education & Training Board will deliver presentations: DCU will present on the experiences of using Moodle Board activity to foster collaborative learning (DigCompEdu competence 3.3 'Collaborative learning') CDETB will present on reimagining Moodle; improving quality, productivity, and morale among their staff (DigCompEdu Area 1 'Professional…
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1:00 pm - ePortfolio: Enhancing Student Engagement through Reflective Writing
1:00 pm - ePortfolio: Enhancing Student Engagement through Reflective Writing
Learning Objectives Identify the challenges faced by students when they engage with ePortfolio writing Examine ways to support students in writing effective reflections on their learning and experience Critically assess some ‘case study’ examples of international best practice associated with writing reflectively for ePortfolio Reflect on how these successes and challenges might transfer to an…
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Mentoring through Head, Heart and Hands
Learning Objectives An understanding of mentoring as a two-way process of interaction between mentors and mentees Improved listening and communication skills for people engaging in mentoring spaces A broader framework for considering mentoring as both a resource and a guide for mentees
10:00 am - Using MS OneNote for Practical and Portfolio Assessment
10:00 am - Using MS OneNote for Practical and Portfolio Assessment
Learning Objectives Obtain an overview on the use of MS OneNote for practical work and portfolios Establish sustainable workflows for managing student engagement, submission, and feedback of assessment Explore student perspectives of using MS OneNote Share best practice in assessment of practical and portfolio work
10:00 am - Clinical Legal Education – Empowering Students to Explore the Law in Practice
10:00 am - Clinical Legal Education – Empowering Students to Explore the Law in Practice
Learning Objectives Interrogation of teaching approaches and impact on student learning Exploration of design and assessment approaches Exposition of student experience through dissemination of qualitative feedback Demonstrate application of Universal Design for Learning to embed accessible pedagogy Exhibit capacity for student contribution to civic engagement