DCU Assessment Experience
This initiative will address assessment practice and policy (with a particular emphasis on programme assessment). It is driven by a number of different considerations – the impact of modularisation, an…
Challenge-based Learning at DCU
At present, the University is engaged with a comprehensive curriculum renewal project across all its faculties. As part of that renewal, we have committed to introduce innovations in pedagogy that…
Data-informed VLE Engagement
This initiative explores an evidence-based approach to engagement in online and blended learning environments and student success. Using the rich data source of engagement with our VLE, we will analyse…
Learning Enhancement Project Funding
This initiative will fund small Local Enhancement Projects (LEPs) at faculty levels across the university. A call will be issued at faculty level for expressions of interest in seed funding…
Dublin City University Local Enhancement Projects
The T&L initiative team consists of Associate Deans in Teaching and Learning (ADTLs); the Teaching Enhancement Unit (TEU); and the Students’ Union. The project team will put out a call…
From Passion to Action: Student Social Innovation (SSI)
PASSION- from Passion to Action – educating Students in Social InnovatiON, is a T&L initiative concerned with upskilling, enabling and empowering academic staff to embed social innovation and entrepreneurship in…
Training the trainers: development of school-based online and blended learning expertise
E-learning has enormous potential for enhancing teaching and learning at all levels of the education sector. However, the potential of e-learning is often undermined by academics’ lack of technical (software…
Promoting Student Engagement in Large Class Environments
The aim of this T&L initiative is to conduct a study of student engagement in large class environments (100+). The initiative will explore strategies to encourage student engagement in large…
Fostering Staff and Student Creativity
Creativity is central to our individual and collective well-being. It is a resource which has underpinned human survival and development and is key to our sustainable progress. In recognition of…
E-portfolios and reflective learning
In line with the National Forum’s strategic priority of professional development for staff, this T&L initiative focuses on augmenting educators’ skills in use of e-portfolios and the teaching of reflective…
