Prof Dragan Gašević, Professor of Learning Analytics, Monash University, Australia delivers his presentation at the recent National Forum-hosted symposium on Using Data to Support Student Success Learning Analytics in Higher Education is about Embracing Complexity Prof Dragan Gašević, Professor of Learning Analytics, Monash University, Australia Download Slides Analytics in Revenue Mr. Daniel Sinnott, Chief Analytics…
Pictured at the launch of the Forum-Funded report on the Use of Technology in Assessment are:Prof. Chris Morash, Vice Provost, TCD, Prof David Nicol, Adam Smith Business School, University of Glasgow, Minister for Higher Education, Mary Mitchell O’Connor, T.D., Prof Jane Ohlmeyer, Chair, Irish Research Council, Dr Terry Maguire, Director, National Forum for the Enhancement…
A National Symposium on ‘Institutional Approaches to Using Data for Enhancing Student Success’ will be hosted by the Forum on Tuesday 23 October 2018 in the Royal Irish Academy, Dublin from 9.30am. This high-level symposium is aimed at higher education institutional managers and focuses on national and international best practice in developing effective strategies for…
The 2019 European Learning & Teaching Forum ‘Towards successful learning: Controversies and common ground’ will take place at the University of Warsaw, Poland, on 14-15 February 2019. Paper proposals are currently open until 12 October 2018. The 2019 Forum builds on the recognition that there is no one-size-fits-all solution for successful learning and teaching. Following…
Following the completion of her second term as inaugural chair of the National Forum for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning, Professor Moore stepped down as chair this week. Sarah’s extraordinary impact as the first Chair of the Board was acknowledged by many across the sector at her farewell dinner on September 12th 2018. Deputy…
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Learning Outcomes Identify the different perspectives about student success how it is viewed by students and universities Reflect on the needs of diverse undergraduate student cohorts and how they are currently supported Consider the elements /dimensions of campus climate that contribute to and inhibit success in an diverse learning environment Develop strategies to promote campus…
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Learning Outcomes Demonstrate a greater awareness of the Professional Development Framework for all staff who teach in Higher Education Develop a clear understanding of the value of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) for library staff and the varying approaches to CPD Consider practical steps on using the framework facilitating a reconsideration of library practice and CPD…
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An online meeting is taking place on 22 April, open to all institution leads, to discuss initiatives funded under the Strategic Alignment of Teaching and Learning Enhancement Funding in Higher Education 2019. Collectively, the initiatives represent an investment of €5.57m across 22 higher education institutions, focused on ensuring that teaching and learning within and across…
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Learning Outcomes Promote engagement with, and implementation of, the Professional Development Framework in participant's institutions and across the HE sector Share experiences of different approaches to implementing the Professional Development Framework in HEI Discuss the benefits and challenges of utilising the Professional Development Framework Design or employ a user guide to facilitate the implementation of…
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Learning Outcomes Explore the perceptions of new teaching academics on student engagement Examine the concepts of ‘good teaching’ in light of the student voice Discuss the variety of approaches that can enable increased student engagement Evaluate the approaches that can be applied to improve the efficacy of your teaching practice
Find out more »Learning Outcomes: Identify key issues that impact upon teaching, learning and assessment in Higher Education when engaging with contested events and narratives in the fields of Modern Languages Applied Linguistics (MLAL) and Journalism Explore strategies used within and across disciplines towards the pursuit of best practice in the teaching, learning and assessment of contested events…
Find out more »Learning Outcomes Enabling those attending to understand the context in which their teaching practice and methods can develop to tackle the issue of climate change with reference to the perspectives of the case studies shown and through round table discussions Enabling those attending to learn from each other, share experiences and draw strength from a…
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Save the date/time: 7 May 2020, 11am The National Forum, in partnership with higher education institutions across the country, will hold an online launch of the INDEx Report on 7 May 2020 at 11am. In autumn 2019, as part of the Irish National Digital Experience (INDEx) Survey, 25,484 students and 4,445 staff who teach across…
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Learning Outcomes To identify the structures and scaffolds available across central units and academic departments to support students in securing internships or work placements To explore and develop good practice in relation to working across central units and with academic departments to support students on an internship/placement To explore and develop good practice in relation…
Find out more »Learning Outcomes: Demonstrate an understanding of how the technical work of engineers is inherently social and political Consider pedagogical approaches that might foster a deeper and more holistic student appreciation of social responsibility in the context of engineering practice Develop an appreciation of how, as educators, we might empower students to make a positive contribution…
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