The 2020/21 National Seminar Series Call, which closed on 26 June, attracted 85 applications from across 22 institutions, including universities, technological higher education institutions and private colleges. The National Seminar Series gives those working in higher education the opportunity to connect with colleagues and to focus on shared interests in both the research and practice…
A range of future-focused national research projects were announced on 1 July as Ireland’s five inaugural Teaching and Learning Research Fellows began their 18-month Fellowships with the National Forum, in partnership with the Irish Research Council. The five projects have cross-cutting themes that will underpin the implementation and development of national policies and institutional strategies…
The Director of the National Forum, Dr Terry Maguire, has been invited as a panellist at an international event hosted by the Croatian Presidency of the Council of the European Union today. The event, entitled ‘Teachers and Trainers for the Future: Towards the ‘New Normal’’ will gather European ministers and international leaders to discuss this…
As the semester draws to a close, the National Forum has just published a timely briefing paper which shares insights from members of the higher education community as they reflect on what they have learned through the move to online/remote teaching and learning in recent months. The gathering of these insights was rapid and light-touch;…
The six weeks since the launch of the Irish National Digital Experience (INDEx) Survey Report have given an indication of its early reach and impact. The launch itself, which took place online on 7 May 2020, attracted over 300 registrations, including viewers from Australia, Germany, Lebanon, Portugal, Russia, the Netherlands, the UK and the US…
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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
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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
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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
Find out more »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…
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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…
Find out more »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
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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…
Find out more »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
Find out more »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…
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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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