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SUMMARY:Online Course: Recognition of Prior Learning (October 2025)
DESCRIPTION:The National Forum for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education are delighted to announce that the fully online Open Course\, Recognition of Prior Learning\, will run from 1st October 2025. This course has been developed in partnership with the Recognition of Prior Learning in Higher Education Project\, a HCI Pillar 3 initiative\, see www.priorlearning.ie for more details. \nThis free 6 week course is available to all staff currently working in tertiary education in the Republic of Ireland\, subject to availability of places. Additional facilitator training is included so that you can become a facilitator of this course and run it in your own institution.  A further commitment of five learner hours will be required for the facilitator add-on\, in addition to attendance at two extra webinars over 2 weeks. \n\nCourse Schedule\n\n\n\nRPL Digital Badge \n\n\n\nWeek\nDate\nTime\nTopic\nFacilitator\n\n\nWeek 1\n01.10.2025\n9.30am – 11.00am\nSetting the Scene\nDr Ciara Staunton\n\n\nWeek 2\n09.10.2025\n9.30am – 11.00am\nEnabling Success\nDr Ciara Staunton\n\n\nWeek 3\n15.10.2025\n9.30am – 11.00am\nConceptual Frameworks\nDr Ciara Staunton\n\n\nWeek 4\n22.10.2025\n9.30am – 11.00am\nThe Learner Voice\nDr Ciara Staunton\n\n\n\nHalloween Break\n\n\n\n\n\nWeek 5\n05.11.2025\n9.30am – 11.00am\nPractical Approaches\nDr Ciara Staunton\n\n\nWeek 6\n12.11.2025\n9.30am – 11.00am\nThe Irish Context/Policies\nDr Ciara Staunton\n\n\nWeek 7 (Facilitator Badge)\n19.11.2025\n9.30am – 10.30am\nFacilitator Badge\nDr Ciara Staunton\n\n\nWeek 8 (Facilitator Badge)\n26.11.2025\n9.30am – 10.30am\nFacilitator Badge\nDr Ciara Staunton\n\n\n\nLearning Outcomes\n\nExplain the concept of RPL and reflect on its application within their own setting;\nReflect on the potential impact of RPL for an institution\, its staff and students;\nIdentify existing policies and consider their alignment with practice;\nAnalyse the relationship between programme and module learning outcomes and the RPL candidate.\n\nLearning Activities\n\n\n\nActivity\nPer week\nSix Weeks\n\n\nLive Webinar\n90 min\n9 hours\n\n\nTriad meeting\n60 min\n6 hours\n\n\nIndependent learning\n100 min\n10 hours\n\n\nTotal\n250 min\n25 hours\n\n\n\n Content\n\n\n\nIndicative content\nFacilitator/Guest speaker\n\n\nRPL – Setting the Scene \nRPL – Enabling Success \nRPL – Conceptual Frameworks \nRPL – The Learner Voice \nRPL – Practical Approaches \nRPL – The Irish Context/Policies\nDr Ciara Staunton; guest speakers (TBC)\n\n\nFacilitator’s Badge\nDr Ciara Staunton \nPurpose: Develop capacity for delivery of Digital Badge by institution staff for institution staff\n\n\n\n  \nRegistration\nRegistrations are closed.\n\nFor more information\, email facilitators Dr. Clare Walsh (clare.walsh@tua.ie) or Dr Ciara Staunton (Ciara.staunton@tua.ie)\, or visit www.priorlearning.ie.
URL:https://opencourses.ie/event/recognition-of-prior-learning-october-2025/
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SUMMARY:Online course: Universal Design Beyond the Classroom (October 2025)
DESCRIPTION:This course is for colleagues who interact either directly or indirectly with learners beyond the reaches of the classroom setting who wish to utilise the Universal Design for Learning framework to provide an inclusive educational experience. It will provide practical knowledge and tips to empower student support and engagement staff working beyond the classroom in further and higher education and training. This Badge is sibling to the Digital Badge for Universal Design in Teaching & Learning. Not sure which Badge is for you? Complete this quick quiz Which Badge Should I Take? to help your decision. \nThis 10-week course consists of: \n\n5 self-directed online modules\n4 peer group sessions: these meetings allow participants to engage with each other\, learn about different contexts\, and share ideas.\n3 recorded webinars\n1 redesign activity: using the Universal Design framework and a +1 approach\, participants will redesign an aspect of their work and report on findings from their implementation.\n\nA flexible programme to fit around busy schedules\, this course provides an opportunity for sustained reflection\, helps make sense of inclusion\, enhances participants’ skill sets and is a valuable piece of continuous professional development. This badge will serve to inspire you to universally design your practices\, regardless of your role\, so that all students and staff can engage with your work. \nCourse Schedule\nThe links to join the online webinars and the slides for each can be found on the online course platform. \n\n\n\nWeek\nDate\nTime\nTopic\nFacilitator\n\n\n\n\nWeek 1 \n(w/c 06/10/2025)\n06/10/25\n13:00 – 14:00\nWebinar – Orientation\nAHEAD & UCD\n\n\nWeek 1\nAnytime\nN/A\nModule 1 eLearning\nN/A\n\n\nWeek 1\nTBC\nTBC\nWelcome Session\nPeer Group Facilitator\n\n\nWeek 2 \n(w/c 13/10/2025)\nAnytime\nN/A\nModule 2 eLearning\nN/A\n\n\nWeek 2\nTBC\nTBC\n1st Peer Group Meeting\nPeer Group Facilitator\n\n\nWeek 3 \n(w/c 20/10/2025)\nAnytime\nN/A\nModule 3 eLearning\nN/A\n\n\nWeek 3\n23/10/25\n13:00 – 14:00\nWebinar – Introducing the Redesign Activity\nAHEAD & UCD\n\n\nWeek 4 \n(w/c 27/10/2025)\nAnytime\nN/A\nModule 4 eLearning\nN/A\n\n\nWeek 4\nTBC\nTBC\n2nd Peer Group Meeting\nPeer Group\n\n\nWeek 5 \n(w/c 03/11/2025)\nAnytime\nN/A\nModule 5 eLearning\nN/A\n\n\nWeek 5\nTBC\nTBC\n3rd Peer Group Meeting\nPeer Group\n\n\nWeek 6 \n(w/c 10/11/2025)\nContinuing\nN/A\nRedesign Activity Work Ongoing\nN/A\n\n\nWeek 6 onwards\nTBC\nTBC\nWeekly drop-ins with Peer Group Facilitator – confirm time with them\nPeer Group Facilitator\n\n\nWeek 7 \n(w/c 17/11/2025)\nContinuing\nN/A\nRedesign Activity Work Ongoing\nN/A\n\n\nWeek 8 \n(w/c 24/11/2025)\nContinuing\nN/A\nRedesign Activity Work Ongoing\nN/A\n\n\nWeek 9 \n(w/c 01/12/2025)\nContinuing\nN/A\nRedesign Activity Work Ongoing\nN/A\n\n\nWeek 10 \n(w/c 08/12/2025)\n08/12/25\n13:00 – 14:00\nWebinar 3 – Redesign Submission Questions and Facilitator Badge Information\nAHEAD & UCD\n\n\nWeek 10\nTBC\nTBC\nFinal Peer Group Meeting\nPeer Group Facilitator\n\n\nSubmission Date\n12/12/25\n23:59\nSubmission of Redesign activity and Peer Verification Form\nN/A\n\n\n\nw/c = week commencing \nTBC = to be confirmed \nN/A = Not applicable \nPlease note that all three online webinars will be recorded and made available for viewing afterwards. \nLearning Outcomes \n\nExplain the current context in relation to Universal Design in tertiary education\, reflecting on the diversity of your own student/learner populations;\nExplain and demonstrate understanding of the key areas of accessibility legislation which must be adhered to in an educational setting;\nEvaluate the diverse needs of learners\, identifying how learners’ circumstances can impact their experience;\nReflect on how you can remove barriers to access through Universal Design of student/learner supports and services;\nApply the principles of Universal Design to your own practice.\n\nLearning Activities\n\n\n\nActivity\nPer week\nTen Weeks\n\n\nLive Webinar\n60 min\n3 hours\n\n\nPeer Group meeting\n30-60 min\n1.5-3 hours\n\n\nIndependent learning\nN/A\n7 hours\n\n\nRedesign Activity\nN/A\n12 hours\n\n\nTotal\nN/A\n25 hours\n\n\n\n Content\n\n\n\nIndicative content\nFacilitator/Guest speaker\n\n\nIntroduction to Universal Design \nMultiple Means of Engagement \nMultiple Means of Representation \nMultiple Means of Action & Expression \nMapping the Learner Journey\nAHEAD & UCD\n\n\nFacilitator’s Badge\nDr Lisa Padden\, UCD \nPurpose: Develop capacity for delivery of Digital Badge by institution staff for institution staff\n\n\n\n  \n\nRegistration\nFor more information\, please contact UDBeyond@ahead.ie\, or our eLearning and Digital Media Officer Danielle O’Rourke – danielle.orourke@ahead.ie \nClick here to register
URL:https://opencourses.ie/event/online-course-universal-design-beyond-the-classroom-october-2025/
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SUMMARY:Online course: Universal Design for Learning (October 2025)
DESCRIPTION:Implementation of universal design principles in Teaching & Learning promotes inclusivity and equity while also ‘futureproofing’ your teaching. \nAs our classrooms and lecture theatres become increasingly diverse\, our practices must also adapt to reflect the changing landscape of higher education. Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is an educational framework based on research in the learning sciences\,  including cognitive neuroscience\, which guides the development of flexible learning environments that can accommodate individual learning differences and cater for the wide range of diversity in our lecture rooms. This CPD course will give you an introduction to the concept of Universal Design for Learning and invite you to review and update your own Teaching and Learning practice. \nThis Badge is sibling to the Digital Badge for Universal Design Beyond the Classroom. Not sure which Badge is for you? Complete this quick quiz to help your decision.” \nCourse Schedule\nThe links to join the online webinars and the slides for each can be found on the online course platform. \n\n\n\nWeek\nDate\nTime\nTopic\nFacilitator\n\n\n\n\nWeek 1 \n(w/c 06/10/2025)\n06/10/25\n13:00 – 14:00\nWebinar – Orientation\nAHEAD & UCD\n\n\nWeek 1\nAnytime\nN/A\nModule 1 eLearning\nN/A\n\n\nWeek 1\nTBC\nTBC\nWelcome Session\nPeer Group Facilitator\n\n\nWeek 2 \n(w/c 13/10/2025)\nAnytime\nN/A\nModule 2 eLearning\nN/A\n\n\nWeek 2\nTBC\nTBC\n1st Peer Group Meeting\nPeer Group Facilitator\n\n\nWeek 3 \n(w/c 20/10/2025)\nAnytime\nN/A\nModule 3 eLearning\nN/A\n\n\nWeek 3\n23/10/25\n13:00 – 14:00\nWebinar – Introducing the Redesign Activity\nAHEAD & UCD\n\n\nWeek 4 \n(w/c 27/10/2025)\nAnytime\nN/A\nModule 4 eLearning\nN/A\n\n\nWeek 4\nTBC\nTBC\n2nd Peer Group Meeting\nPeer Group\n\n\nWeek 5 \n(w/c 03/11/2025)\nAnytime\nN/A\nModule 5 eLearning\nN/A\n\n\nWeek 5\nTBC\nTBC\n3rd Peer Group Meeting\nPeer Group\n\n\nWeek 6 \n(w/c 10/11/2025)\nContinuing\nN/A\nRedesign Activity Work Ongoing\nN/A\n\n\nWeek 6 onwards\nTBC\nTBC\nWeekly drop-ins with Peer Group Facilitator – confirm time with them\nPeer Group Facilitator\n\n\nWeek 7 \n(w/c 17/11/2025)\nContinuing\nN/A\nRedesign Activity Work Ongoing\nN/A\n\n\nWeek 8 \n(w/c 24/11/2025)\nContinuing\nN/A\nRedesign Activity Work Ongoing\nN/A\n\n\nWeek 9 \n(w/c 01/12/2025)\nContinuing\nN/A\nRedesign Activity Work Ongoing\nN/A\n\n\nWeek 10 \n(w/c 08/12/2025)\n08/12/25\n13:00 – 14:00\nWebinar 3 – Redesign Submission Questions and Facilitator Badge Information\nAHEAD & UCD\n\n\nWeek 10\nTBC\nTBC\nFinal Peer Group Meeting\nPeer Group Facilitator\n\n\nSubmission Date\n12/12/25\n23:59\nSubmission of Redesign activity and Peer Verification Form\nN/A\n\n\n\nw/c = week commencing \nTBC = to be confirmed \nN/A = Not applicable \nPlease note that all three online webinars will be recorded and made available for viewing afterwards. \nLearning Outcomes\n\nReflect on the Diversity of Students in your Institution;\nGain a good understanding of the Universal Design for Learning framework and how it can support diverse learners;\nDeepen your understanding of UDL through peer engagement;\nRedesign some elements of your teaching and learning practice based on your knowledge of UDL principles;\nConsider how you will change your practice more broadly in line with a UDL approach.\n\nLearning Activities\n\n\n\nActivity\nPer week\nTen Weeks\n\n\nLive Webinar\n60 min\n3 hours\n\n\nPeer Group meeting\n30-60 min\n1.5-3 hours\n\n\nIndependent learning\nN/A\n7 hours\n\n\nRedesign Activity\nN/A\n12 hours\n\n\nTotal\nN/A\n25 hours\n\n\n\n Content\n\n\n\nIndicative content\nFacilitator/Guest speaker\n\n\nIntroduction to UDL \nMultiple Means of Engagement \nMultiple Means of Representation \nMultiple Means of Action & Expression \nReflecting on Your Practice\nAHEAD & UCD\n\n\nFacilitator’s Badge\nDr Lisa Padden\, UCD \nPurpose: Develop capacity for delivery of Digital Badge by institution staff for institution staff\n\n\n\n  \n\nRegistration\nFor more information\, please contact UDBeyond@ahead.ie\, or our eLearning and Digital Media Officer Danielle O’Rourke – danielle.orourke@ahead.ie \nClick here to register
URL:https://opencourses.ie/event/online-course-universal-design-for-learning-october-2025/
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SUMMARY:Online course: Embedding the SDGs across the Curriculum (October 2025)
DESCRIPTION:The National Forum for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education are delighted to announce that the fully online Open Course Embedding the SDGs across the Curriculum – Open Courses will run from October 2025. \nThis free 6 week course is available to all staff currently working in tertiary education in the Republic of Ireland\, subject to availability of places. Additional facilitator training is included so that you can become a facilitator of this course and run it in your own institution.  A further commitment of five learner hours will be required for the facilitator add-on\, in addition to attendance at two extra webinars over 2 weeks. \nCourse Schedule\n\n\n\nEmbedding the SDGs across the Curriculum\n\n\nDates\nTheme\nDescription\nFacilitator\n\n\n09/10/25\nIntroduction\nThursday 13.00-13.30\nFacilitated by Dr. Mark Kelly (HEA/ATU) and Dr. John Scahill (ATU) with support from Dr. Nataliya Romanyatova (SETU) and David Chernick (ATU).\n\n\n16/10/2025\nWorkshop 1 SDGs at an Institutional Scale\nThursday 13.00-14.00\nFacilitated by Dr. Mark Kelly (HEA/ATU) and Dr. John Scahill (ATU) with support from Dr. Nataliya Romanyatova (SETU) and David Chernick (ATU). \n  \nGuest Speaker: Professor Tasman Crowe (UCD)\n\n\n23/10/2025\nWorkshop 2 SDGs Curriculum Mapping\nThursday 13.00-14.00\nFacilitated by Dr. Mark Kelly (HEA/ATU) and Dr. John Scahill (ATU) with support from Dr. Nataliya Romanyatova (SETU) and David Chernick (ATU). \n  \nGuest Speaker: Dr. Cormac McMahon (TU Dublin)\n\n\n06/11/2025\nWorkshop 3 Embedding the SDGs across the Curriculum\nThursday 13.00-14.00\nFacilitated by Dr. Alma Clavin (University of Galway) and Dr. Elizabeth Hurley (University of Galway) with support from Dr. Nataliya Romanyatova (SETU) and David Chernick (ATU).\n\n\n13/11/2025\nWorkshop 4 Embedding the SDGs across the Curriculum\nThursday 13.00-14.00\nFacilitated by Dr. Alma Clavin (University of Galway) and Dr. Elizabeth Hurley (University of Galway) with support from Dr. Nataliya Romanyatova (SETU) and David Chernick (ATU).\n\n\n20/11/2025\nWorkshop 5 Best Practice Examples\nThursday 13.00-14.00\nFacilitated by Dr. Mark Kelly (HEA/ATU) with support from Dr. Nataliya Romanyatova (SETU) and David Chernick (ATU). \n  \nGuest Speaker: Dr. John Scahill (ATU)\n\n\n27/11/2025\nWorkshop 6 Collaboration for Good \nThursday 13.00-14.00\nFacilitated by Dr. Mark Kelly (HEA/ATU) and Dr. John Scahill (ATU) with support from Dr. Nataliya Romanyatova (SETU) and David Chernick (ATU). \n  \nGuest Speaker: Dr. John Barimo (UCC)\n\n\n03/12/2025\nFacilitator’s Badge Part 1 Facilitator Guidance\nThursday 13.00-14.00\nFacilitated by Dr. Mark Kelly (HEA/ATU) and Dr. John Scahill (ATU) with support from Dr. Nataliya Romanyatova (SETU) and David Chernick (ATU).\n\n\n10/12/2025\nFacilitator’s Badge Part 2 Facilitator Presentations\nThursday 12.00-14.00\nFacilitated by Dr. Mark Kelly (HEA/ATU) and Dr. John Scahill (ATU) with support from Dr. Nataliya Romanyatova (SETU) and David Chernick (ATU).\n\n\n\nLearning Objectives\n\nRaise awareness and understanding of the SDGs within an educational context with a view to catalysing action on embedding them more holistically across the curriculum\nCreate a community of practice amongst higher and further education staff through the digital and facilitator badges\, that will lead the curriculum transformation required to equip students with the necessary competences to become change agents for a sustainable future\nWhat are the SDGs and what role does HE and FE play in meeting the listed targets?\nHow can HE and FE embed the SDGs more holistically across the curriculum?\nProgramme and module design that embrace the SDGs citing international best practice examples.\nBest practice examples of teaching\, learning and assessment.\n\n\nThe main learning outcomes include: \n\nDemonstrate an ability to critically explore the SDGs and how they may apply across all disciplines.\nCritically evaluate and analyse SDG teaching\, learning and assessment approaches within the context of different disciplines.\nExplore opportunities to utilize inter- and transdisciplinary approaches to embedding the SDGs across the curriculum.\n\nLearning Activities\nThe learning activities will be a mixture of online weekly workshops\, peer triads\, and independent learning. \n\n\n\nActivity\nHours per week\nSix Weeks\n\n\nWeekly Pre-Workshop Activities\n3 hours\n18 hours\n\n\nWeekly Online Workshop 1 hour\n1 hour\n6 hours\n\n\nReflection\n1 hour\n1 hour\n\n\nTotal\n\n25 hours\n\n\n\nContent\n\n\n\nIndicative content\nFacilitator/Guest speaker\n\n\nSDGs in Higher Education\nDr. Mark Kelly\n\n\nMapping the SDGs across the Curriculum\nDr. Mark Kelly\n\n\nIntegrating the SDGs into the Curriculum\nDr. Mark Kelly\n\n\nEmbedding the SDGs across the Curriculum\nDr. Mark Kelly\n\n\nExploring Critiques of the SDGs\nDr. Mark Kelly\n\n\n\nRegistration\n \nRegistrations are now closed. \nFor more information\, please contact Dr Mark Kelly Mark.Kelly@atu.ie (Course Facilitator).
URL:https://opencourses.ie/event/online-course-embedding-the-sdgs-across-the-curriculum-october-2025/
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