The National Forum invites expressions of interest to establish a panel of people from Irish higher education on whom it can call to inform/become involved in the work of the Forum, as needs arise. This invitation for expressions of interest seeks responses from people across Irish higher education sector with experience/expertise in various aspects of teaching…
The National Forum is delighted to announce that the call for applications for the National Seminar Series 2019-20 is now open. Applications are invited from those working in higher education who would like the opportunity to connect with colleagues and to focus on shared interests in both the research and practice of teaching and learning…
The National Forum has published a new Insight, ‘Resources to Support Development of Data-enabled Student Success Strategies’, which provides those shaping policy in higher education institutions with useful guidance on the use of learner data as they develop strategies for student success. The Insight includes an overview of key considerations and stages in the strategic use of data for supporting…
Conference Sold Out But Some Sessions Live Streamed The National Forum is the national sponsor of the 10th Annual Open Educational Resources (OER) Conference which Ireland will host for the first time when it opens tomorrow Wednesday 10 April 2019 in the National University of Ireland, Galway. Themed Recentering Open: Critical and Global Perspectives, this…
Dr Terry Maguire, Director of the National Forum will address the Bologna Advisory Group on Teaching and Learning from the European Higher Education Area (EHEA) when it meets today (Tuesday, 9 April 2019) in Paris. Ireland’s National Forum has been invited by the Group as a best practice model for other European countries to strengthen…
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Learning Objectives • Demonstrate the ability to apply virtual/remote work practices in order to enhance learning and teaching delivery • Identify the environmental problems associated with virtual/remote working, and engage in problem solving strategies to provide suitable solutions • Demonstrate the ability to evaluate, integrate, and apply appropriate virtual work practices into learning and teaching…
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Learning Objectives • Discuss issues relating to quality assurance, ethics and academic integrity in the online learning environment • Identify barriers and enablers to trust for both staff and students in the online learning environment • Identify and employ resources to promote ethical practice for students and staff • Explore opportunities related to current practice…
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Learning Objectives • Understand the key issues and debates in digital professionalism in professional education • Apply concepts of digital professionalism to their own teaching, learning, and scholarly activities
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Hosted by the National Forum for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (National Forum) in partnership with Quality Qualifications Ireland(QQI), this webinar will explore what is understood as WBA in the Irish context, focus on the shared assessment challenges and opportunities across the different contexts and will discuss some key practice insights…
Find out more »Learning Objectives • Offer fresh perspectives on what it means to be fulfilled and engaged as a teacher and educational leader in contemporary Ireland • Examine the role of teachers and educational leaders in creating positive learning environments for their students both within and outside of the classroom • Debate and question what lies at…
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Learning Objectives • Inform the sector about the business model associated with contract cheating • Explore the motivation of learners who engage in contract cheating • Explore approaches to deterring academic misconduct by engaging learners
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A national webinar entitled ‘Data Literacy, Privacy and Protection in Higher Education’ is due to take place from 2-3pm on Thursday 22 October 2020. The webinar will be the first in a series of national webinars from the National Forum to take a closer look at key findings from the Irish National Digital Experience (INDEx) Survey. At…
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Learning Objectives • Implement strategies for providing writing feedback to students • Diagnose common problems that need to be resolved in the final draft • Provide support for the emotional challenges of writing up • Offer advice on writing productivity to doctoral students
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Learning Objectives • Enhance awareness amongst all those who teach of the types of plagiarism and collusion that are most prevalent • Enable debate on the evidence surrounding plagiarism, collusion and contract cheating • Encourage re-design of assessment practices to support learning and reduce possibilities for plagiarism and collusion • Embed self-reflection and create awareness…
Find out more »Learning Objectives • To discuss the experiences of Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) students in Higher Education • To explore diversity in the classroom • To explain and identify the concept of unconscious bias
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The role of the Forum is to enhance the teaching and learning for all students in higher education. Engaging with leaders, managers, teachers and students, the Forum will mobilise expertise and inputs from across the entire sector to extend and shape best practice in all institutes of higher education in Ireland.
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