BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Open Courses - ECPv6.17.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://opencourses.ie X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Open Courses REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/Dublin BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:IST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:IST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:IST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260923T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20261104T170000 DTSTAMP:20260812T090641Z CREATED:20260810T140915Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T090641Z UID:8380-1790150400-1793811600@opencourses.ie SUMMARY:Online Course: Recognition of Prior Learning (September 2026) 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 23rd September 2026. 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 or for individuals with an interest in recognition of prior learning. \nCourse Schedule\n\n\n\nRPL Digital Badge \n\n\nWeek\nDate\nTime\nFacilitator\n\n\nWeek 1\n23.09.2026\n9.30am – 11.00am\nDr Ciara Staunton\n\n\nWeek 2\n30.09.2026\n9.30am – 11.00am\nDr Ciara Staunton\n\n\nWeek 3\n07.10.2026\n9.30am – 11.00am\nDr Ciara Staunton\n\n\nWeek 4\n14.10.2026\n9.30am – 11.00am\nDr Ciara Staunton\n\n\nWeek 5\n21.10.2026\n9.30am – 11.00am\nDr Ciara Staunton\n\n\nWeek 6\n04.11.2026\n9.30am – 11.00am\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\n\nRegistration\nFor more information\, email facilitators Dr. Clare Walsh (clare.walsh@tua.ie) or Dr Ciara Staunton (Ciara.staunton@tua.ie) See www.priorlearning.ie for more information. \nRegistration closes Friday 18th September.  All applicants are guaranteed a place. Please note course enrolment information will be distributed on Monday\, 21st and the course will also become accessible on that date. \n\n\n \n \n RPL - September 2026\n \n \n Name*\n \n \n \n First Name\n \n \n \n \n Last Name\n \n \n Email Address*\n \n Institution*Atlantic Technological UniversityDublin Business SchoolDublin City UniversityDun Laoghaire Institute of Art and DesignDundalk Institute of TechnologyGriffith CollegeHibernia CollegeMarino Institute of EducationMary Immaculate CollegeMaynooth UniversityMunster Technological UniversityNational College of Art & DesignNational College of IrelandUniversity of GalwayRoyal College of Surgeons in IrelandRoyal Irish AcademySt Angela’s CollegeTU DublinTrinity College DublinUniversity College CorkUniversity College DublinUniversity of LimerickSouth East Technological UniversityTechnological University of the Shannon: Midlands MidwestOtherOther Institution*Position*Brief description on what you hope to take away from the badge.*(300 characters max)Do you require accommodations for a disability or difference?\n \n Yes\n Accessibility Requirements*e.g. captions for webinarsConsent* I agree to the privacy policy.\n Register URL:https://opencourses.ie/event/online-course-recognition-of-prior-learning-september-2026/ CATEGORIES:RPL END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260928T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20261116T170000 DTSTAMP:20260811T131643Z CREATED:20260811T105410Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T131643Z UID:8400-1790582400-1794848400@opencourses.ie SUMMARY:Online course: Learner Voice (September 2026) DESCRIPTION:The National Forum for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education are delighted to announce that the fully online Open Course Learner Voice will run from 28th September 2026 to 16th November 2026. This course has been developed in partnership with AONTAS\, The National Adult Learning Organisation – see www.aontas.com for more details. \nCourse Schedule\n\n\n\nLearner Voice Digital Badge\n\n\nWeek\nDate\nTopic\n\n\nWeek 1\n28.09.2026\nUnderstanding Learner Voice in FET\n\n\nWeek 2\n05.10.2026\nCapturing Learner Voice\n\n\nWeek 3\n12.10.2026\nSpace\n\n\nWeek 4\n19.10.2026\nVoice\n\n\nWeek 5\n26.10.2026\nReading Week\n\n\nWeek 6\n02.11.2026\nAudience\n\n\nWeek 7\n09.11.2026\nInfluence\n\n\nWeek 8\n16.11.2026\nLearner Voice Digital Badge Workbook: Design Activity\n\n\n\nLearning Outcomes\nBy the end of this course\, participants will be able to: \n\nUnderstand the main ideas and principles behind Learner Voice and why it is important.\nExplain the role of Learner Voice in Further Education and Training (FET) and how it helps improve the learning experience.\nDescribe the Lundy Model of Participation and use its four parts: Space – providing safe opportunities for learners to share their views. Voice – supporting learners to express their opinions. Audience – ensuring someone listens to learners’ views. Influence – making sure learners’ views are considered and can lead to change.\nDevelop practical ways to make Learner Voice a regular and lasting part of everyday practice.\nUse different methods to gather learners’ feedback\, understand their experiences\, and turn what they say into meaningful improvements.\nReview Learner Voice activities\n\nRegistration\nRegistration closes Friday 18th September 2026. \nFor more information\, please email Ruby Cooney (Education Projects Officer) at rcooney@aontas.com. \n\n \n \n Learner Voice - Registrations September 2026\n \n \n Name*\n \n \n \n First Name\n \n \n \n \n Last Name\n \n \n Email Address*\n \n ETB\, Organisation or Institution*Atlantic Technological UniversityDublin Business SchoolDublin City UniversityDun Laoghaire Institute of Art and DesignDundalk Institute of TechnologyGriffith CollegeHibernia CollegeMarino Institute of EducationMary Immaculate CollegeMaynooth UniversityMunster Technological UniversityNational College of Art & DesignNational College of IrelandUniversity of GalwayRoyal College of Surgeons in IrelandRoyal Irish AcademySt Angela’s CollegeTU DublinTrinity College DublinUniversity College CorkUniversity College DublinUniversity of LimerickSouth East Technological UniversityTechnological University of the Shannon: Midlands MidwestOtherOther institutionPosition*Brief description of what you hope to take away from the badge.*(200 characters max)How did you hear about the Learner Voice Digital Badge?*(200 characters max)Do you require accommodations for a disability or difference?\n \n Yes\n Accessibility Requirements*e.g. captions for webinarsConsent* I agree to the privacy policy.\n Register URL:https://opencourses.ie/event/online-course-learner-voice-september-2026/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR