Digital badges offer the opportunity to provide a visual representation, allowing the learner (earner) to demonstrate their proficiency and skill, in a very public manner (if required) that would otherwise…
Academic integrity in Athlone Institute of Technology (AIT) is “underpinned by the academic trust that develops between academic staff and students and is fostered by the provision of a positive,…
Students’ experiences of transition to higher education, and between key stages, have a significant impact on student success. Developing a sense of belonging is widely recognised as a key enabler…
AIT Learning Enhancement Projects – Small Scale Projects for Student Success The following Learning Enhancement Projects (LEPs) have been identified to support student engagement and learning. The outputs of these…
The fundamental principle underpinning Internationalisation at Home is that all students should be offered global perspectives within their programme of study, regardless of whether they spend time abroad. This Learning…
It is now accepted that adolescence extends from 10-24 years, and so the majority (88%, 2017/2018) of undergraduate students in higher education (HE) are therefore considered adolescents, with cognitive, social,…
This initiative is designed specifically in response to student feedback. It utilises the feedback themes outlined below from Waterford Institute of Technology survey data (studentsurvey.ie 2013-2020, QA3 2017-20) to target…
Assessment of learning is a communicative process. Learners create materials that are viewed, read or experienced by educators, who, in response, exercise judgement, provide advice and offer guidance. Ideally, learners…
This initiative addresses the student experience of innovative teaching practices in the School of Business, Waterford Institute of Technology and seeks to understand the impact of these innovative practices on…
The aim of the initiative is to promote integration through a ‘Living Lab’ model, where student ambassadors partner with faculty to develop sustainable solutions that optimise the use of physical…
