Conference to be Held in Ireland for First time The National Forum is pleased to announce its national sponsorship of the Open Educational Resources Conference (OER19) which comes to Ireland for the first time when it runs in NUI Galway on 10-11 April 2019. The conference’s ‘Recentering Open: Critical and Global Perspectives’ theme will showcase…
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…
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Learning Objectives To gain an understanding of the scholarly importance of the humanities in our world To enhance our appreciation of the public value of studying the humanities To investigate how we can increase engagement with the humanities as an academic discipline To discuss the value of research in the humanities
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In this webinar, Dublin City University and City of Dublin Education & Training Board will deliver presentations: DCU will present on the experiences of using Moodle Board activity to foster collaborative learning (DigCompEdu competence 3.3 'Collaborative learning') CDETB will present on reimagining Moodle; improving quality, productivity, and morale among their staff (DigCompEdu Area 1 'Professional…
Find out more »Learning Objectives Identify the challenges faced by students when they engage with ePortfolio writing Examine ways to support students in writing effective reflections on their learning and experience Critically assess some ‘case study’ examples of international best practice associated with writing reflectively for ePortfolio Reflect on how these successes and challenges might transfer to an…
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Learning Objectives An understanding of mentoring as a two-way process of interaction between mentors and mentees Improved listening and communication skills for people engaging in mentoring spaces A broader framework for considering mentoring as both a resource and a guide for mentees
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Learning Objectives Interrogation of teaching approaches and impact on student learning Exploration of design and assessment approaches Exposition of student experience through dissemination of qualitative feedback Demonstrate application of Universal Design for Learning to embed accessible pedagogy Exhibit capacity for student contribution to civic engagement
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Learning Objectives Obtain an overview on the use of MS OneNote for practical work and portfolios Establish sustainable workflows for managing student engagement, submission, and feedback of assessment Explore student perspectives of using MS OneNote Share best practice in assessment of practical and portfolio work
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Learning Objectives Evaluate the benefits of digital collaboration approaches in higher education Demonstrate awareness of the challenges involved in embedding a collaborative platform Synthesise an understanding of the potential of digital collaboration for teacher educators Apply these insights to one’s own professional education context
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Learning Objectives Learn about the concept of digital wellbeing Understand how digital technologies can impact on your wellbeing in the workplace Develop strategies to support your digital wellbeing in the workplace context
Find out more »Learning Objectives Identify opportunities for success for all ‘at home’ students through an internationalised curriculum Assess the challenges associated with the implementation of an internationalised curriculum for all ‘at home’ students Evaluate ways to internationalise the curriculum for all through on-going curriculum review processes Reflect on ways to write internationalised learning outcomes and discuss their…
Find out more »Learning Objectives Consider the benefits and potential of VR in education in enhancing learning, teaching, and overall digital capability Identify possible VR applications for their own teaching and learning Understand the resources and requirements needed for using VR in educational contexts Consider the enhancements to the interdisciplinary learning experience using virtual and immersive technologies
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