The EUA is pleased to present “Trends 2018: Learning and teaching in the European Higher Education Area”. This flagship report gathers data from more than 300 higher education institutions in 48 European countries. Trends 2018 examines how learning and teaching at European higher education institutions evolves in the context of changing demands, technological and societal…
SHEILA (Supporting Higher Education to Incorporate Learning Analytics) is an EU-funded project that aims ‘to assist European universities to become more mature users and custodians of digital data about their students as they learn online.’ The SHEILA project team have launched a MOOC that gives an overview of the field of Learning Analytics and introduces…
The 2018 National Seminar Series has been launched and will see seminars being held across 24 higher education institutions across the sector from November 2018 to June 2019. The seminars represent a valuable opportunity for those who learn, teach and lead in Irish higher education to connect with colleagues, share examples of good practice, hear…
The National Forum is delighted to announce the publication of findings from the initial national implementation of the Professional Development Framework for All Staff Who Teach in Higher Education, which was launched in 2016 following sector-wide consultation. The central purpose of the PD Framework is to encourage all those who teach to critically reflect on…
Pictured, L-R: Mr Gerry O’Sullivan, Head of International Programmes, HEA, Dr Terry Maguire, National Forum Director A partnership has been launched between the International Section of the Higher Education Authority (HEA) and the National Forum. The partnership focuses on supporting the professional development of staff through international mobility and recognising disciplinary excellence in learning, teaching…
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Learning Objectives Identify the contribution of constructive alignment to IPE assessment of/as/for learning Identify the contribution of assessment rubrics to IPE assessment of/as/for learning Appraise the level of constructive alignment within current IPE activities and associated assessments Formulate sample rubrics items for IPE assessments Reflect on the application of constructive alignment and assessment rubrics to…
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Learning Objectives Understand what is meant by a ‘culture of academic integrity’ Relate the steps taken in another jurisdiction to build a culture of academic integrity to the Irish context Appreciate the student perspective of academic integrity Plan to adopt and adapt the approaches shared within one’s own institution or context
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Learning Objectives Empower delegates to understand the difference between unintentional and intentional academic impropriety and some of the newer and more complex challenges to academic integrity in the 21st century such as essay mills and fake news Provide delegates with an overview of institutional initiatives and pedagogical approaches to preventing unintentional academic impropriety Provide delegates…
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Learning Objectives Developing and applying virtual learning agreements Exploring issues that directly affect student engagement in a mixed model of online and in person delivery Apply appropriate teaching and learning techniques to enhance student engagement and participation
Find out more »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…
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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 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
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