The National Forum’s Dr. Catherine Cronin will deliver a keynote address and workshop today (Monday 4 March 2019) at The American University in Cairo (AUC), Egypt, as part of the Centre for Learning and Teaching’s participation in the University’s Centennial Symposium Program 2019. Dr Cronin, Strategic Education Developer at the National Forum for the Enhancement of…
The National Forum for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning, in partnership with the Union of Students in Ireland (USI), is currently looking to recruit a panel of Student Associate Interns for 2019/2020. The role will involve working with the National Forum team to support and guide the work of the National Forum in achieving…
View Document The National Forum is delighted to announce the publication of ‘Building Digital Capacity in Irish Higher Education 2013–18. National Developments and Key Perspectives’. The report was informed by an interim review of building digital capacity, conducted by Dr Catherine Deegan, and by consultations with senior managers across Irish higher education, conducted by Dr…
In recognition of the innovative and exciting work that is going on in institutions across the country and of the readiness of the sector to cooperate and collaborate for the benefit of all students, the National Forum is delighted to launch a suite of concise case studies showing how some Irish HEIs are using data to support student…
The IUA is the voice of the university sector and is committed to: clearly and publicly articulating the importance and value of university education; acting as an advocate for the university system; providing effective liaison and dialogue with the State and its agencies; ensuring the system is resourced and prepared for the challenges of the…
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Learning Objectives Identify elements of high quality video Recognise the many competing considerations in creating high quality video Discuss the requirements for creating single and multi-camera live and recorded video Compare different equipment and setups for creating video for online teaching
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Learning Objectives Explore how UDL principles can be applied to anti-racist teaching practice in the Irish Higher and Further Education context Grow their awareness of how to acknowledge, value and honour diversity in the learning environment Reflect on the diversity of learners in your institution and how to move from diversity to inclusion in your…
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Learning Objectives Increase understanding of available domains where engagement insights can be made in an online environment Increase understanding of how the above differ from traditional insights available from face-to-face interactions Increase understanding of how to design VLE environments in a way which enables engagement Increase understanding of how to pull actionable data out of…
Find out more »Learning Objectives Gain a toolkit of pedagogical strategies for delivering meaningful online delivery in the Visual Arts Understand ethical and equality concerns arising from provision of Visual Arts Education online How can embodied learning and embodied teaching be delivered online and how can tacit knowledge be captured or recognised in the online environment? How can…
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Learning Objectives Participants will acquire an understanding of definitions/theories pertaining to student self-efficacy in the context of higher education Participants will gain knowledge of the literature/key studies pertaining to student self-efficacy Participants will learn how to apply pedagogical approaches and other strategies to foster student self-efficacy to enhance the teaching and learning experience Participants will…
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Learning Objectives Demonstrate transformation in sustainability literacy as related to the Bio-Pharmaceutical Sector Explore exemplars of curriculum design, pedagogical approaches and assessment strategies for sustainability in Life Sciences Explore fundamental questions about the purpose of higher Education in building embedded pathways for lifelong sustainability
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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…
Find out more »Learning Objectives Understand the key role of metacognition in effective learning Appreciate the potential for fostering metacognitive approaches within the digital learning environment in university education Understand how tools within the virtual learning environment (VLE) may be leveraged to support metacognitive skills development in students Begin to frame metacognitive learning for blended implementation Become a…
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From 08 to 12 November 2021, the higher education community will come together through local and national events to consider how we value teaching and learning and what the future of education will look like for the students of tomorrow. Valuing Ireland’s Teaching & Learning (VIT&L) Week is for everyone. It will provide opportunities to…
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