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SUMMARY:Online course: Digital Leadership in Higher Education (September 2025)
DESCRIPTION:The National Forum for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education are delighted to announce that the fully online Digital Leadership in Higher Education will run from September 29th\, 2025. This course has been developed in partnership with the University of Galway and its partners in the CUTIE Erasmus+ project. \nThis free 6-week course is available to all staff currently working in tertiary education in the Republic of Ireland and to others who are interested in the EU and beyond\, subject to availability of places. \nThe materials will also be released under an appropriate Creative Commons licence for sharing and re-use after the course is completed. \nCourse Schedule\n\n\n\nDigital Leadership in Higher Education\n\n\nDates\nWeek\nActivities (self-study)\nWebinar/Live Meeting*\n\n\n29/09/25\nWeek 1\nOnline Content & Tasks\n03.10.25 (Friday) 13:00-14:00\n\n\n06/10/2025\nWeek 2\nOnline Content & Tasks\n10.10.25 (Friday) 13:00-14:00\n\n\n13/10/2025\nWeek 3\nOnline Content & Tasks\n17.10.25 (Friday) 13:00-14:00\n\n\n20/10/2025\nWeek 4\nOnline Content & Tasks\n24.10.25 (Friday) 13:00-14:00\n\n\n27/10/2025\nWeek 5\nOnline Content & Tasks\n31.10.25 (Friday) 13:00-14:00\n\n\n03/11/2025\nWeek 6\nOnline Content & Tasks\n07.11.25 (Friday) 13:00-14:00\n\n\n\n*The Webinars/Live Meetings are optional but recommended (particularly if aiming for the digital badge)\, recordings or summaries will be made available to those unable to meet at the scheduled time\, so please don’t be dissuaded by that! \n  \nLearning Outcomes\n\nBe able to use the European Framework for the Digital Competence of Educators (DigCompEdu) individually and for teams.\nDevelop confidence and knowledge of the potential and actual use of technologies in supporting teaching\, learning\, and assessment\, with the emphasis on pedagogical and curricular aspects.\nRecognise the importance of developing critical digital literacy amongst staff and students as a means of empowerment in a time of rapid technological change (particularly with regards Gen AI).\nHave skills\, techniques\, and practical tools to facilitate reflection on the current situation within their team and institutional context in terms of the digital capability of their unit or department.\nBe able to develop action plans and strategies for enhancing the use of technologies to support teaching and learning in their programmes and for the professional development of teams.\nExplore examples of practice from institutions\, research\, and other projects internationally.\n\n\nLearning Activities\n\n\n\nActivity\nIndicative time (per week)\n\n\nReading and reflecting on online lesson content\n120 min\n\n\nCompleting the tasks/questionnaires/reflections\n60 min\n\n\nWebinar/Live meeting/online discussion\n60 min\n\n\nTotal\n240 min\n\n\n\nNote that these are ‘indicative’ and depend on how on how much further reading or exploring you do. The time needed may vary per topic.   \n\nContent\n\n\n\nTopic\nIndicative content\n\n\nMapping your context\nAn overall introduction and sets the scene\, introducing DigCompEdu\n\n\nDigital resources in your programme(s)\nCovering all aspects of text\, multimedia\, interactive\, and open licensing\n\n\nUsing technology to support teaching and learning\nConsideration of the integration of pedagogy and technologies\n\n\nTechnology and assessment\nDeveloping assessment strategy and dealing with issues of validity and integrity\n\n\nUsing technology strategy for learner confidence\nEmpowering learners and developing their digital skills and competencies\n\n\nDigital Leadership & Collegiality\nHighlighting the importance of developing a team and suggestions of possible practical actions. Discussion on AI impact and challenges.\n\n\n\nNote that\, whilst DigCompEdu predates the release of Gen AI tools\, such as ChatGPT\, we will consider these in a number of the sections\, with a final section of topic 6 devoted entirely to considering the bigger picture\, context\, and strategic challenges. \nRegistration\nFor more information\, please contact Dr. Iain MacLaren at iain.maclaren@universityofgalway.ie (Course Facilitator). \nRegistration is closed
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SUMMARY:Online Course: Recognition of Prior Learning (April 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 April 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. \nCourse Schedule\n\n\n\nRPL Digital Badge \n\n\n\nWeek\nDate\nTime\nTopic\nFacilitator\n\n\nWeek 1\n02.04.2025\n9.30am – 11.00am\nSetting the Scene\nDr Ciara Staunton\n\n\nWeek 2\n09.04.2025\n9.30am – 11.00am\nEnabling Success\nDr Ciara Staunton\n\n\n\nEASTER BREAK\n\n\n\n\n\nWeek 3\n30.04.2025\n9.30am – 11.00am\nConceptual Frameworks\nDr Ciara Staunton\n\n\nWeek 4\n07.05.2025\n9.30am – 11.00am\nThe Learner Voice\nDr Ciara Staunton\n\n\nWeek 5\n14.05.2025\n9.30am – 11.00am\nPractical Approaches\nDr Ciara Staunton\n\n\nWeek 6\n21.05.2025\n9.30am – 11.00am\nThe Irish Context/Policies\nDr Ciara Staunton\n\n\nWeek 7\n28.05.2025\n9.30am – 10.30am\nFacilitator Badge\nDr Ciara Staunton\n\n\nWeek 8\n04.06.2025\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  \n\nRegistration\n\nRegistrations are now closed \n\n\nFor more information\, email Dr Ciara Staunton at ciara.staunton@thea.ie (Facilitator)\, or Dr Clare Walsh at clare.walsh@thea.ie (RPL in HE Project).  You can also visit www.priorlearning.ie for more details.
URL:https://opencourses.ie/event/online-course-recognition-of-prior-learning-april-2025/
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SUMMARY:Online course: Education for Sustainability (February 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 Education for Sustainability will run from February 2025. This course will be delivered in partnership with Atlantic Technological University\, Technological University Dublin and South East Technological University. \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\nEducation for Sustainability \n\n\nDates \nTheme \nFacilitator \n\n\n20th February\, from 1.00-2.00pm \nIntroduction \nDr. Brian Gormley (TU Dublin)\, Dr. Mark Kelly (HEA/ATU) and Dr. Nataliya Romanyatova (SETU) \n\n\n27th February\, from 1.00-2.00pm \nESD in context \nDr. Lucia Walsh (TU Dublin) \n\n\n6th March\, from 1.00-2.00pm \nThe SDG framework \nDr. Olivia Freeman (TU Dublin) and Dr. John Scahill (ATU) \n\n\n13th March\, from 1.00-2.00pm \nEmbodying Sustainability Values \nDr. Aimee Byrne (TU Dublin) \n\n\nBREAK \nBREAK \nBREAK \n\n\n27th March\, from 1.00-2.00pm \nEmbracing Complexity in Sustainability \nDr. Ken Boyle (TU Dublin) and Dr. John Scahill (ATU) \n\n\n3rd April\, from 1.00-2.00pm: \nEnvisioning Sustainable Futures \nDr. Brian Gormley (TU Dublin) \n\n\n10th April \, from 1.00-2.00pm: \nActing for Sustainability \nDr. Nataliya Romanyatova (SETU) \n\n\n1st May\, from 1.00-2.00pm \nFacilitators add-on week 1 \nDr. Mark Kelly (HEA/ATU) and Dr. Brian Gormley (TU Dublin) \n\n\n8th May\, from 1.00-2.00pm \nFacilitators add-on week 2 \nDr. Mark Kelly (HEA/ATU) and Dr. Brian Gormley (TU Dublin) \n\n\n\nLearning Outcomes\n\nReflect on the role of education for sustainability in the context of global\, national\, and local drivers.\nEngage with education for sustainability concepts\, contexts\, principles\, and practices.\nExamine the EU Sustainability Competency Framework through the lens of embodying sustainability values\, embracing complexity in sustainability\, envisioning sustainable futures\, and acting for sustainability.\nExplore how to redesign elements of your teaching and learning practice by embedding education for sustainability principles.\n\nLearning Activities\n\nThe course includes asynchronous work\, weekly live sessions\, and peer group learning.\nIndividual pre-work typically comprises short videos\, reading and quizzes to be completed ahead of the weekly live webinars.\nInteractive 1-hour live webinars focus on specific topics and include case studies\, guest speakers and group discussion.\nPeer Triads allow you to learn from\, and work with\, your peers.\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\nRegistrations are now closed \n\n\nFor more information\, email Dr Mark Kelly – Mark.Kelly@atu.ie  (Facilitator)
URL:https://opencourses.ie/event/online-course-education-for-sustainability-february-2025/
CATEGORIES:EduSust
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SUMMARY:Online course: Embedding the SDGs across the Curriculum (October 2024)
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 2024. \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\n30/10/24\nIntroduction\nWednesday 13.00-13.30\nDr. Mark Kelly\, Dr. John Scahill\n\n\n06/11/2024\nWorkshop 1\nWednesday 13.00-14.00\nDr. Mark Kelly\, Dr. John Scahill\n\n\n13/11/2024\nWorkshop 2\nWednesday 13.00-14.00\nDr. Mark Kelly\, Dr. John Scahill\n\n\n20/11/2024\nWorkshop 3\nWednesday 13.00-14.00\nDr. Mark Kelly\, Dr. John Scahill\n\n\n27/11/2024\nWorkshop 4\nWednesday 13.00-14.00\nDr. Mark Kelly\, Dr. John Scahill\n\n\n04/12/2024\nWorkshop 5\nWednesday 13.00-14.00\nDr. Mark Kelly\, Dr. John Scahill\n\n\n11/12/2024\nWorkshop 6\nWednesday 13.00-14.00\nDr. Mark Kelly\, Dr. John Scahill\n\n\n22/01/2025\nWeek 7\nFacilitator’s Badge Part 1\nDr. Mark Kelly\, Dr. John Scahill\n\n\n29/01/2025\nWeek 8\nFacilitator’s Badge Part 2\nDr. Mark Kelly\, Dr. John Scahill\n\n\n\nLearning Objectives\n\n\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\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\n\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\, Dr. John Scahill\n\n\nMapping the SDGs across the Curriculum\nDr. Mark Kelly\, Dr. John Scahill\n\n\nIntegrating the SDGs into the Curriculum\nDr. Mark Kelly\, Dr. John Scahill\n\n\nEmbedding the SDGs across the Curriculum\nDr. Mark Kelly\, Dr. John Scahill\n\n\nExploring Critiques of the SDGs\nDr. Mark Kelly\, Dr. John Scahill\n\n\n\nRegistration\nRegistrations are now closed \nFor more information\, email Dr Mark Kelly – Mark.Kelly@atu.ie  (Facilitator)
URL:https://opencourses.ie/event/online-course-embedding-the-sdgs-across-the-curriculum-october-2024/
CATEGORIES:SDGs
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SUMMARY:Online course: GenAI for Teaching and Learning: How to do it right? (October 2024)
DESCRIPTION:The National Forum for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education are delighted to announce that the fully online Open Course GenAI for Teaching and Learning: How to do it right? will run from October 2024. \nThis free 7 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\nGenAI for Teaching and Learning: How to do it right?\n\n\nDates\nTheme\nDescription\nFacilitator\n\n\n23/10/24\nIntroduction and Overview\nDiscussion board and activities\nDr Ana Elena Schalk (Trinity College)\n\n\n28/10/2024 to 01/11/24\nTheme 1\nSelf-study and some learning activities\nDr Ana Elena Schalk (Trinity College)\n\n\n04/11/2024 to 08/11/2024\nTheme 2\nSynchronous session online on Wednesday 6th November (12:00 to 13:00)\nDr Caitriona Ní Shé (Trinity College)\n\n\n11/11/2024 to 15/11/2024\nTheme 3\nSynchronous session online on Wednesday 13th November (12:00 to 13:00)\nDr Martina Crehan. (DCU)\n\n\n18/11/2024 to 22/11/2024\nTheme 4\nSynchronous session online on Wednesday 20th November (12:00 to 13:00)\nDr. Mary Fitzpatrick. (UL)\n\n\n25/11/2024 to 29/11/2024\nTheme 5\nShowcases\n\n\n\n02/12/2024 to 06/12/2024\nTheme 6\nPresentation of the PBL projects to embed GenAI in T&L + Synchronous session online on Wednesday 11th December (12:00 to 13:30)\n\n\n\n\nLearning Outcomes\n\nRecognise what is meant by the terminology used around GenAI\, with a particular focus on its use within higher education.\nEvaluate the use of AI in teaching\, learning and assessment with a focus on ‘what\, why and how’.\nExplore and reflect on pedagogical practices within the disciplines which incorporate the use of GenAI.\nDesign and embed GenAI within your teaching\, learning and assessment practices.\n\nLearning Activities\n\n\n\nActivity\nPer week\nSeven Weeks\n\n\n4 online sessions\n60 min\n4 hours\n\n\nDirected and independent learning\n180 min\n14 hours\n\n\nPBL final project\n60 min\n7 hours\n\n\nTotal\n\n25 hours\n\n\n\nContent\n  \n\n\n\nIndicative content\nFacilitator/Guest speaker\n\n\nIntroduction to GenAI and how it works\nDr Ana Elena Schalk\n\n\nUnderstanding GenAI types of tools their capabilities and limitations\nDr Caitriona Ní Shé\n\n\nChallenges of GenAI in Teaching and Learning in HE\nDr Martina Crehan\n\n\nOpportunities to embed GenAI in supporting student’s learning\nDr Mary Fitpatrick\n\n\nSome examples within the disciplines and what the early evidence shows\nSelf-Study\n\n\nTime to practice: Hands-on!\nDr Pauline Rooney\, Dr Caitriona Ní She\,  Dr Martina Crehan\, Dr Mary Fitpatrick\, Dr Ana Elena Schalk.\n\n\n\nRegistration\nRegistration is now closed \nFor more information\, email Dr Ana Schalk – SCHALKA@tcd.ie  (Facilitator)
URL:https://opencourses.ie/event/online-course-genai-for-teaching-and-learning-how-to-do-it-right-october-2024/
CATEGORIES:GENAI
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SUMMARY:Online Course: Universal Design in Teaching and Learning (Autumn 2024)
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\n  \n\n\n\nDigital Badge Dates Autumn 2024\n\n\n\nWeek\nDate\nTime\nTopic\nFacilitator\n\n\nWeek 1\n07/10/24\n13:00\nOrientation\nAHEAD & UCD\n\n\n\nWeek beg 07/10/24\nN/A\nModule 1 eLearning\nN/A\n\n\nWeek 2\nWeek beg 14/10/24\nN/A\nModule 2 eLearning\nN/A\n\n\n\nWeek beg 14/10/24\nTBC\n1st Peer Group Meeting\nPeer Group Facilitator\n\n\nWeek 3\n24/10/24\n13:00\nIntroducing the Redesign Activity\nAHEAD & UCD\n\n\n\nWeek beg 24/10/24\nN/A\nModule 3 eLearning\nN/A\n\n\nWeek 4\nWeek beg 28/10/24\nN/A\nModule 4 eLearning\nN/A\n\n\nWeek 5\nWeek beg 04/11/24\nN/A\nModule 5 eLearning\nN/A\n\n\nWeek 6\nWeek beg 11/11/24\nN/A\nRedesign Activity Work Ongoing\nN/A\n\n\nWeek 7\nWeek beg 18/11/24\nN/A\nRedesign Activity Work Ongoing\nN/A\n\n\nWeek 8\nWeek beg 25/11/24\nN/A\nRedesign Activity Work Ongoing\nN/A\n\n\nWeek 9\nWeek beg 02/12/24\nN/A\nRedesign Activity Work Ongoing\nN/A\n\n\nWeek 10\n09/12/24\n13:00\nRedesign Submission Questions and Facilitator Badge Information\nAHEAD & UCD\n\n\nSubmission Date\n15/12/24\n23:59\nSubmission of Redesign activity and Peer Verification Form\nN/A\n\n\n\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-in-teaching-and-learning-autumn-2024/
CATEGORIES:UDL
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SUMMARY:Online Course: Universal Design Beyond the Classroom (Autumn 2024)
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\n  \n\n\n\nDigital Badge Dates Autumn 2024\n\n\n\nWeek\nDate\nTime\nTopic\nFacilitator\n\n\nWeek 1\n07/10/24\n13:00\nOrientation\nAHEAD & UCD\n\n\n\nWeek beg 07/10/24\nN/A\nModule 1 eLearning\nN/A\n\n\nWeek 2\nWeek beg 14/10/24\nN/A\nModule 2 eLearning\nN/A\n\n\n\nWeek beg 14/10/24\nTBC\n1st Peer Group Meeting\nPeer Group Facilitator\n\n\nWeek 3\n24/10/24\n13:00\nIntroducing the Redesign Activity\nAHEAD & UCD\n\n\n\nWeek beg 24/10/24\nN/A\nModule 3 eLearning\nN/A\n\n\nWeek 4\nWeek beg 28/10/24\nN/A\nModule 4 eLearning\nN/A\n\n\nWeek 5\nWeek beg 04/11/24\nN/A\nModule 5 eLearning\nN/A\n\n\nWeek 6\nWeek beg 11/11/24\nN/A\nRedesign Activity Work Ongoing\nN/A\n\n\nWeek 7\nWeek beg 18/11/24\nN/A\nRedesign Activity Work Ongoing\nN/A\n\n\nWeek 8\nWeek beg 25/11/24\nN/A\nRedesign Activity Work Ongoing\nN/A\n\n\nWeek 9\nWeek beg 02/12/24\nN/A\nRedesign Activity Work Ongoing\nN/A\n\n\nWeek 10\n09/12/24\n13:00\nRedesign Submission Questions and Facilitator Badge Information\nAHEAD & UCD\n\n\nSubmission Date\n15/12/24\n23:59\nSubmission of Redesign activity and Peer Verification Form\nN/A\n\n\n\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-autumn-2024/
CATEGORIES:UDBC
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SUMMARY:Online course: Cybersecurity Awareness for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (October 2024)
DESCRIPTION:The National Forum for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education are delighted to announce that the fully online Open Course Cybersecurity Awareness for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education will run from October 2024. \nThis free 7 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\nCybersecurity Awareness for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education\n\n\nDates\nWeeks\nWebinar\nFacilitator\n\n\n04/10/24\nWeek 1\nFriday 13:00-14:30\nBrian Ahern\, Gillian O’Caroll\n\n\n11/10/2024\nWeek 2\nFriday 13:00-14:30\nDr Hazel Murray\, Dr Ashley Sheil\n\n\n18/10/2024\nWeek 3\nFriday 13:00-14:30\nDr Anila Mjeda\, Dr George O’Mahony\n\n\n25/10/2024\nWeek 4\nFriday 13:00-14:30\nDr Anila Mjeda\, Miriam Curtin\n\n\n01/11/2024\nTerm break\n\n\n\n\n08/11/2024\nWeek 5\nFriday 13:00-14:30\nBrian Ahern\n\n\n15/11/2024\nWeek 6\nFriday 13:00-14:30\nDeirde Leahy\n\n\n\nLearning Objectives\n\n\n\n\n\nUnderstand cybersecurity fundamentals in an educational context.\nRecognize and mitigate common digital teaching and learning threats\, particularly phishing and ransomware attacks.\nApply secure configuration and usage techniques for educational software tools.\nImplement cybersecurity best practices in teaching and learning.\nAnalyse and evaluate ethical considerations for establishing a secure digital teaching environment that protects educators and students.\n\n\n\n\n\nLearning Outcomes\nBy the end of the “Cybersecurity Awareness for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education” course\, educators will be able to: \n\n\n\n\n\nDemonstrate a comprehensive understanding of cybersecurity fundamentals within the context of higher education\, including the principles of data protection\, encryption\, and secure communication.\nIdentify and effectively mitigate common digital teaching and learning threats\, with a particular focus on phishing and ransomware attacks.\nApply secure configuration and usage techniques for a variety of educational software tools\, such as Zoom\, Teams\, and Virtual Learning Environments\, to safeguard instructional materials and ensure a secure learning environment for students.\nImplement cybersecurity best practices in their teaching and learning processes\, including the use of strong\, unique passwords\, multi-factor authentication\, and data encryption\, to reduce vulnerabilities and protect sensitive educational data.\nAnalyse and evaluate ethical considerations when establishing a secure digital teaching environment\, addressing issues related to privacy\, data protection\, and responsible technology use\, while fostering a addressing issues related to privacy\, data protection\, and responsible technology use\, while fostering a culture of trust and respect among educators and students.\n\n\n\n\n\nLearning Activities\n\n\n\nActivity\nPer week\nSeven Weeks\n\n\nOnline meeting\n90 min\n6 hours\n\n\nTriad meeting\n60 min\n6 hours\n\n\nIndependent learning\n100 min\n12 hours\n\n\nTotal\n250 min\n24 hours\n\n\n\nContent\n\n\n\nIndicative content\nFacilitator/Guest speaker\n\n\nIntro to cybersecurity in Higher Education\nBrian Ahern \, Gillian O’Caroll\n\n\nRecognizing and Mitigating Digital Threats (1/2)\nDr Hazel Murray\, Dr Ashley Sheil\n\n\nRecognizing and Mitigating Digital Threats (2/2)\nDr Anila Mjeda\, Dr George O’Mahony\n\n\nSecure Configuration and Usage of Educational Software Tools\nDr Anila Mjeda\, Miriam Curtin\n\n\nData Protection in Scientific Research\nBrian Ahern\n\n\nEthical Considerations in Cybersecurity\nDeirde Leahy\n\n\n\nRegistration\nRegistrations are closed \nFor more information\, email Dr Anila Mjeda – anila.mjeda@mtu.ie.
URL:https://opencourses.ie/event/online-course-cybersecurity-awareness-for-teaching-and-learning-in-higher-education-october-2024/
CATEGORIES:Cyber
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SUMMARY:Online Course: Recognition of Prior Learning (October 2024)
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 October 2024. 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. \nCourse Schedule\n  \n\n\n\nConfirmed RPL Digital Badge Dates Autumn 2024\n\n\n\nWeek\nDate\nTime\nTopic\nFacilitator\n\n\nWeek 1\n02.10.24\n9.30am – 11.00am\nSetting the Scene\nDr Ciara Staunton/TBC\n\n\nWeek 2\n09.10.24\n9.30am – 11.00am\nEnabling Success\nDr Ciara Staunton/TBC\n\n\nWeek 3\n16.10.24\n9.30am – 11.00am\nConceptual Frameworks\nDr Ciara Staunton/TBC\n\n\nWeek 4\n23.10.24\n9.30am – 11.00am\nThe Learner Voice\nDr Ciara Staunton/TBC\n\n\n\nBREAK\n\n\n\n\n\nWeek 5\n06.11.24\n9.30am – 11.00am\nPractical Approaches\nDr Ciara Staunton/TBC\n\n\nWeek 6\n13.11.24\n9.30am – 11.00am\nThe Irish Context/Policies\nDr Ciara Staunton/TBC\n\n\n\nBREAK\n\n\n\n\n\nWeek 7\n27.11.24\n9.30am – 10.30am\nFacilitator Badge\nDr Ciara Staunton\n\n\nWeek 8\n04.12.24\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  \n\nRegistration\nRegistration is closed. \nFor more information\, email Dr Ciara Staunton – c.staunton@ucc.ie  (Facilitator) or Dr Clare Walsh clare.walsh@thea.ie (RPL in HE Project).  See www.priorlearning.ie for more information.
URL:https://opencourses.ie/event/online-course-recognition-of-prior-learning-october-2024/
CATEGORIES:RPL
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SUMMARY:Online courses - Supporting a Whole Campus approach to a Healthy Campus (September 2024)
DESCRIPTION:The National Forum for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education are delighted to announce that the fully online Open Course Supporting a Whole Campus Approach to a Healthy Campus will run from September 2024. \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 three additional sessions will be required for the facilitator add-on. \nCourse Schedule\n\n\n\nSupporting a Whole Campus approach to a Healthy Campus\n\n\nDates and Times\nMaterial\nStep\nFacilitator\n\n\nSeptember 30th\nWelcome email \nMaterial for step 1 released\nAll \n1\nCuisle Forde and Katerina Drakos\n\n\nOctober 4th 1-2 pm\nOrientation webinar \nPeer triads established\nAll\nCuisle Forde and Katerina Drakos\n\n\nOctober 9th at 1 pm\nStep 1 Call to action due for submission\n1\nCuisle Forde and Katerina Drakos\n\n\nOctober 11th 1-2 pm\nStep 1 Live webinar \nStep 2 material released\n1\nCuisle Forde and Katerina Drakos\n\n\nOctober 16th at 12pm\nStep 2 Call to action due for submission\n2\nCaroline Mahon/Dr Celine Murrin/Catherine Darker\n\n\nOctober 18th 1-2pm\nStep 2 Live webinar \nStep 3 material released\n2\nCaroline Mahon/Dr Celine Murrin/Catherine Darker\n\n\nOctober 23rd at 12pm\nStep 3 Call to action due for submission\n3\nCatherine Norton\n\n\nOctober 25th 1-2pm\nStep 3 Live webinar \nStep 4 material released\n3\nCatherine Norton/\nFabian Sweeney\n\n\nOctober 30th at 12pm\nStep 4 Call to action due for submission\n4\nMartina Mullin and Cuisle Forde\n\n\nNovember 1st 1-2pm\nStep 4 Live webinar \nStep 5 material released\n4\nMartina Mullin and Cuisle Forde\n\n\nNovember 6th at 12pm\nStep 5 Call to action due for submission\n5\nSharon Ferguson and Yvonne Kennedy\n\n\nNovember 8th 1-2pm\nStep 5 Live webinar \nStep 6 material released\n5\nSharon Ferguson and Yvonne Kennedy\n\n\nNovember 13th at 12pm\nStep 6 Call to action due for submission\n6\nCuisle Forde and Katerina Drakos\n\n\nNovember 15th 1-2pm\nStep 6 Live webinar \nFacilitator material released\n6\nCuisle Forde and Katerina Drakos\n\n\nNovember 22nd 1-2pm\nFacilitator 1 live webinar\nF1\nCuisle Forde and Katerina Drakos\n\n\nNovember 29th 1-2pm\nFacilitator 2 live webinar\nF2\nCuisle Forde and Katerina Drakos\n\n\nDecember 6th 1-2pm\nFacilitator 3 live webinar\nF3\nCuisle Forde and Katerina Drakos\n\n\n\nLearning Outcomes\n\nKnow why being a “health-promoting campus” matters\nUnderstand the Okanagan Charter\nArticulate how the campus physical and social environment plays a role in becoming a health-promoting campus?\nAdvocate for a collective impact framework\, campus master plans\, and policies for creating well-being in settings\, communities\, and individuals.\n\nLearning Activities\n\n\n\nActivity – Student Training\nPer week\nSeven Weeks\n\n\nSelf-directed learning via material on learning platform (primarily case studies\, asynchronous)\n60 min\n6 hours\n\n\nSynchronous material (live webinar and other presentation forms on the platform)\n90 min\n9 hours\n\n\nPeer learning in Triads (call to action)\n60 min\n6 hours\n\n\nIndependent learning\n30 min\n3 hours\n\n\nOpen Course Orientation\n60 min\n1 hours\n\n\nTotal\n\n25 hours\n\n\n\n\n\n\nActivity – Facilitator Training\nPer week\nSeven Weeks\n\n\nSelf-directed learning via material on learning platform (primarily case studies\, asynchronous)\n60 min\n3 hours\n\n\nSynchronous material (live webinar and other presentation forms on the platform)\n90 min\n4.5 hours\n\n\nPeer learning in Triads (call to action)\n60 min\n3 hours\n\n\nTotal\n\n10.5 hours\n\n\n\nContent\n\n\n\nIndicative content\nFacilitator/Guest speaker\n\n\nWhat is healthy campus and why is it important\nCuisle Forde and Katerina Drakos\n\n\nEvidence\nCaroline Mahon\, Celine Murrin and Catherine Darker\n\n\nCommon needs\nCatherine Norton\n\n\nPlan for success\nMartina Mullin and Fabian Sweeney\n\n\nWheels in motion\nSharon Fergusen and Yvonne Kennedy\n\n\n Summary\nCuisle Forde and Katerina Drakos\n\n\n\nRegistration\nRegistrations are now closed \nFor more information\, email Dr Cuisle Forde – c.forde@tcd.ie.
URL:https://opencourses.ie/event/supporting-a-whole-campus-approach-to-a-healthy-campus-september-2024/
CATEGORIES:HC
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SUMMARY:Online course: Advancing Excellence in Evidence-Based Entrepreneurship Education (September 2024)
DESCRIPTION:The National Forum for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education are delighted to announce that the fully online Open Course Advancing Excellence in Evidence-Based Entrepreneurship Education will run from September 2024. This course has been developed in partnership with MTU’s Hincks Centre for Entrepreneurship Excellence. \nThis free 7 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\nAdvancing Excellence Schedule\n\n\nDate\nWeek\nWebinar\nFacilitator\n\n\n20.09.24 or 24/09/2024\nWeek 1\nFriday 14:00-14:30 or\nTuesday 14:00-14:30\nAna Cruz García\n\n\n27.09.24\nWeek 2\nFriday 14:00-15:00\nAna Cruz García\n\n\n04.10.24\nWeek 3\nFriday 14:00-15:00\nAna Cruz García & Niall O’Leary\n\n\n11.10.24\nWeek 4\nFriday 14:00-15:00\nAna Cruz García & Helen McGuirk\n\n\n18.10.24\nWeek 5\nFriday 14:00-15:00\nAna Cruz García & Wei Xiong\n\n\n25.10.24\nWeek 6\nFriday 14:00-15:00\nAna Cruz García & Fiacre Muller\n\n\n08.11.24\nWeek 7\nFriday 14:00-15:00\nAna Cruz García & Rebecca Robinson\n\n\n\nLearning Outcomes\n\nReflect on how entrepreneurship practices in different topics can be introduced in an educational context and how they can be best assessed.\nBuild knowledge of other non-traditional types of entrepreneurs (women\, young\, seniors)\, diverse industries/sectors (arts\, environmental sciences…) and methods of validating entrepreneurship.\nCritically assess how the research on the different entrepreneurship forms can enrich entrepreneurship educational practices.\n\nLearning Activities\n\n\n\nActivity\nPer week\nSeven Weeks\n\n\nOnline meeting\n60 min\n6 hours\n\n\nTriad meeting\n60 min\n6 hours\n\n\nDirected and independent learning\n120 min\n12 hours\n\n\nTotal\n250 min\n24 hours\n\n\n& standalone introduction (60 mins)\n\n25 hours\n\n\n\nContent\n\n\n\nIndicative content\nFacilitator/Guest speaker\n\n\nIntroduction and triad allocation\nAna Cruz Garcia\n\n\nInclusive Entrepreneurial Ecosystems\nAna Cruz Garcia\n\n\nIncreasing success rates with improved decision making tools\nAna Cruz García & Niall O’Leary\n\n\nOpportunities in the Silver Economies\nAna Cruz García & Helen McGuirk\n\n\nEntrepreneurship in the Marine Sector\nAna Cruz García & Wei Xiong\n\n\nEntrepreneurship for Creative Industries\nAna Cruz García & Fiacre Muller\n\n\nYouth Entrepreneurship\nAna Cruz García & Rebecca Robinson\n\n\n\nRegistration\nRegistration is closed. \nFor more information\, email Dr Ana Cruz Garcia – ana.cruzgarcia@mtu.ie.
URL:https://opencourses.ie/event/advancing-excellence-in-evidence-based-entrepreneurship-education/
CATEGORIES:ADV
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SUMMARY:Online course: Enabling Student Volunteering (June 2024)
DESCRIPTION:The National Forum for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education are delighted to announce that the fully online Open Course\, Enabling Student Volunteering\, will run from June 2024. This course has been developed in partnership with Student Volunteer Ireland\, see www.studentvolunteer.ie for more details. \nThis free 4-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\nEnabling Student Volunteering Badge Schedule\n\n\nDate\nWeek\nWebinar\nFacilitator\n\n\n05.06.24\nWeek 1\nWednesday  11am – 1pm\nDr Lorraine Tansey\n\n\n12.06.24\nWeek 2\nWednesday  11am – 1pm\nDr Lorraine Tansey\n\n\n19.06.24\nWeek 3\nWednesday  11am – 1pm\nDr Lorraine Tansey\n\n\n26.06.24\nWeek 4\nWednesday  11am – 1pm\nDr Lorraine Tansey\n\n\n\nBREAK\n\n\n\n\n11.07.24\nWeek 5 (Facilitator Badge)\nWednesday  11am – 1pm\nDr Lorraine Tansey\n\n\n18.07.24\nWeek 6 (Facilitator Badge)\nWednesday  11am – 1pm\nDr Lorraine Tansey\n\n\n\nLearning Outcomes\n\nExplain the concept of student volunteer management and reflect on its application within their own setting;\nReflect on the potential impact of university-community engagement for an institution\, its staff and students;\nIdentify existing policies and consider their alignment with practice;\nAnalyse and articulate your student volunteering initiatives to the Student Volunteer Ireland website to share experiences.\n\nLearning Activities\nOnline portfolio creation75 min5 hours \n\n\n\nActivity\nPer week\nSix Weeks\n\n\nLive Webinar\n120 min\n8 hours\n\n\nTriad meeting\n60 min\n4 hours\n\n\nIndependent learning\n120 min\n8 hours\n\n\nTotal\n250 min\n25 hours\n\n\n\n Content\n\n\n\nIndicative content\n Facilitator/Guest speaker\n\n\nRPL – Setting the Scene \nSV – Conceptual Frameworks \nSV – International Volunteering \nSV – Practical Approaches \nSV – The Irish Context/Policies\nDr Lorraine Tansey; guest speakers from Student Volunteer Ireland\, Volunteer Ireland; SpunOut.ie; YSI; Localise; Gaisce; Comhlámh; STAND\n\n\nFacilitator’s Badge\nDr Lorraine Tansey \nPurpose: Develop capacity for delivery of Digital Badge by institution staff for institution staff\n\n\n\n  \n\nExpression of Interest\nFor more information\, email Dr Lorraine Tansey – Lorraine.Tansey@ul.ie. \nRegistration is now closed.
URL:https://opencourses.ie/event/enabling-student-volunteering-june-2024/
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SUMMARY:Online Course: Recognition of Prior Learning (April 2024)
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 April 2024. 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. \nCourse Schedule\n\n\n\nRPL Digital Badge Schedule\n\n\nDate\nWeek\nWebinar\nFacilitator\n\n\n10.04.24\nWeek 1\nWednesday  9.30am – 11.00am\nDr Ciara Staunton\n\n\n17.04.24\nWeek 2\nWednesday  9.30am – 11.00am\nDr Ciara Staunton\n\n\n24.04.24\nWeek 3\nWednesday  9.30am – 11.00am\nDr Ciara Staunton\n\n\n01.05.24\nWeek 4\nWednesday  9.30am – 11.00am\nDr Ciara Staunton\n\n\n\nBREAK\n\n\n\n\n15.05.24\nWeek 5\nWednesday  9.30am – 11.00am\nDr Ciara Staunton\n\n\n22.05.24\nWeek 6\nWednesday  9.30am – 11.00am\nDr Ciara Staunton\n\n\n29.05.24\nWeek 7 (Facilitator Badge)\nWednesday  9.30am – 10.30am\nDr Ciara Staunton\n\n\n05.06.24\nWeek 8 (Facilitator Badge)\nWednesday  9.30am – 10.30am\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\n Facilitator/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  \n\nExpression of Interest\nFor more information\, email Dr Ciara Staunton – c.staunton@ucc.ie  (Facilitator) or Dr Clare Walsh clare.walsh@thea.ie (RPL in HE Project).  See www.priorlearning.ie for more information. \nExpressions of interest for this Open Course are now closed.
URL:https://opencourses.ie/event/online-course-recognition-of-prior-learning-april-2024/
CATEGORIES:RPL
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SUMMARY:Online Course: Recognition of Prior Learning (October 2023)
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 October 2023. 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. \nCourse Schedule\n\n\n\nRPL Digital Badge Schedule\n\n\nDate\nWeek\nWebinar\nFacilitator\n\n\n04.10.23\nWeek 1\nWednesday  9.30am – 11.00am\nDr Ciara Staunton\n\n\n11.10.23\nWeek 2\nWednesday  9.30am – 11.00am\nDr Ciara Staunton\n\n\n18.10.23\nWeek 3\nWednesday  9.30am – 11.00am\nDr Ciara Staunton\n\n\n25.10.23\nWeek 4\nWednesday  9.30am – 11.00am\nDr Ciara Staunton\n\n\n\nBREAK\n\n\n\n\n15.11.23\nWeek 5\nWednesday  9.30am – 11.00am\nDr Ciara Staunton\n\n\n22.11.23\nWeek 6\nWednesday  9.30am – 11.00am\nDr Ciara Staunton\n\n\n29.11.23\nWeek 7 (Facilitator Badge)\nWednesday  9.30am – 10.30am\nDr Ciara Staunton\n\n\n06.12.23\nWeek 8 (Facilitator Badge)\nWednesday  9.30am – 10.30am\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\n Facilitator/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  \n\nExpression of Interest\nRegistration is now closed. \nFor more information\, email Dr Ciara Staunton – c.staunton@ucc.ie  (Facilitator) or Dr Clare Walsh clare.walsh@thea.ie (RPL in HE Project).  See www.priorlearning.ie for more information.
URL:https://opencourses.ie/event/online-course-recognition-of-prior-learning-oct-2023/
CATEGORIES:RPL
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230613
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SUMMARY:Online Course: Recognition of Prior Learning
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 April 2023. 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. \nCourse Schedule\n\n\n\nRPL Digital Badge Schedule\n\n\nWk beginning\nWeek \nWebinar\nFacilitator\n\n\n17.04.23\nWeek 1\nWednesday  9.30am – 11.00am\nDr Ciara Staunton\n\n\n24.04.23\nWeek 2\nWednesday  9.30am – 11.00am\nDr Ciara Staunton\n\n\n08.05.23\nWeek 3\nWednesday  9.30am – 11.00am\nDr Ciara Staunton\n\n\n15.05.23\nWeek 4\nWednesday  9.30am – 11.00am\nDr Ciara Staunton\n\n\n22.05.23\nWeek 5\nWednesday  9.30am – 11.00am\nDr Ciara Staunton\n\n\n29.05.23\nWeek 6\nWednesday  9.30am – 11.00am\nDr Ciara Staunton\n\n\n06.06.23\nWeek 7 (Facilitator Badge)\nWednesday  9.30am – 11.00am\nDr Ciara Staunton\n\n\n12.06.23\nWeek 8 (Facilitator Badge)\nWednesday  9.30am – 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\nContent\n\n\n\nIndicative content \n Facilitator/Guest speaker \n\n\nRPL – Setting the Scene \nRPL – The European Context \nRPL – The Irish Context \nRPL – Processes e.g. assessment \nRPL – Curriculum Design \nRPL – Case studies\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\nExpression of Interest\nRegistration is now closed (31 March 2023). \nFor more information\, email Dr Ciara Staunton – c.staunton@ucc.ie  (Facilitator) or Dr Clare Walsh clare.walsh@thea.ie (RPL in HE Project).  See www.priorlearning.ie for more information.
URL:https://opencourses.ie/event/online-course-recognition-of-prior-learning/
CATEGORIES:RPL
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230520
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SUMMARY:Online Course: Fostering Excellence in Research Led Entrepreneurship Education Digital Badge
DESCRIPTION:The National Forum for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education are delighted to announce that the fully online Open Course\, Fostering Excellence in Research Led Entrepreneurship Education\, will run from April 2023. This course has been developed in partnership with Munster Technological University (MTU). \nMTU fosters excellence through research led entrepreneurship education. MTU’s Hincks Centre for Entrepreneurship Excellence has designed this course specifically for entrepreneurship educators in higher education. This free\, online\, self-directed course with a digital badge award is funded by the National Forum. \nOverview\nThis course aims to foster excellence in entrepreneurship education by guiding educators with the most effective and considered teaching and assessment methods. It draws on the National Entrepreneurship Assessment Review 2 from 2021\, the 2016 EntreComp competence framework\, and the latest research in the field. \nEntrepreneurship is recognised as a key driver positively influencing economic growth and recovery as well as improved standards of living within the economy. Fostering Entrepreneurship not only prepares and educates individuals to identify and capitalise on opportunities but also empowers them to be flexible in adapting to changing societies\, economies allowing individuals to become more innovative and financially independent. \nHigher education has a crucial role in fostering an entrepreneurial mindset\, which benefits individuals\, organisations\, communities\, and the environment. This course helps participants understand the principles and practices of entrepreneurship education\, integrate effective techniques and tools\, and enhance their assessment practices for better learning outcomes. \nParticipants can also join a network of entrepreneurship educators to exchange ideas and collaborate. By completing this course\, participants can contribute to promoting entrepreneurship education excellence and promoting economic growth and sustainability. \nWho is it for?\nThe programme will suit early-stage entrepreneurship educators and those established educators looking for new ideas\, resources and opportunity to network. The programme will also suit staff who support students in entrepreneurial learning and endeavours. Participants will also have the option to be part of a growing network of entrepreneurship educators. \nWhat is involved?\nThe course is online and is built around a series of videos\, solo and group activities\, a selection of academic and grey literature reading materials\, and facilitated group activities\, discussions\, and reflections. To complete the course and gain the nationally recognised digital badge\, you will need to commit to a total of approximately 25 learner hours\, 5 online discussion sessions and spread over 6 weeks. \nThe course will start with a half hour introductory session on Friday the 14th April at 14:00 and will conclude on Friday the 19th May from 14:00 – 15:00. During this time\, participants will guide themselves through each module\, after each module\, participants will meet in their triad groups which offers an opportunity for conversation\, sharing ideas & experiences. After triad discussions\, participants will meet online for a facilitated discussion to talk through the material from the previous session discussed in those triads. \nWhy should you take this course?\nEntrepreneurship is recognised as a key driver positively influencing economic growth and recovery as well as improved standards of living within the economy. Fostering Entrepreneurship not only prepares and educates individuals to identify and capitalise on opportunities but also empowers them to be flexible in adapting to changing societies\, economies allowing individuals to become more innovative and financially independent. \nNowadays Higher Education plays a key part in supporting learners to develop an entrepreneurial mindset that can play a major role in developing these entrepreneurial capabilities that not only benefit the individual and the economy but organisations\, communities and the environment. \nParticipants of the course will understand the key elements of developing the entrepreneurial mindset\, value creation and principles related to the purpose and practice of entrepreneurship education (EE). Participants will be able to utilise to integrate techniques and tools into their course work for greater learning outcomes and more effective assessment practices. WE also offer participants the opportunity to join a network of entrepreneurship educators. \nProgramme Learning Outcomes\n\nIncorporate entrepreneurship education into the curricula for greater impact\, capability building and learner engagement\nImplement evaluation strategies for entrepreneurship education through relevant assessment methods\nAppreciate interdisciplinary\, social entrepreneurship education and the entrepreneurial mindset\nDemonstrate an understanding of the evolving social demands linked with entrepreneurship education and approaches to deal with the changing socio-economic environment of today\n\nYou will learn\n\nHow to facilitate\, integrate and assess entrepreneurship education through examining the purpose and practice of entrepreneurship education in all disciplines eg. science\, technology\, engineering\, arts and maths education (STEAM)\nThe entrepreneurial mindset and frameworks and how it is facilitated through education and the relevance of such a mindset in today’s context\nTo enhance entrepreneurship education through useful resources\, reflection and evaluation on specific competencies to incorporate into learning/teaching\nThe relevance in supporting social and entrepreneurship education and enterprise in a modern and evolving society that demands such knowledge\nThe most recent and relevant entrepreneurship education theories in the literature\n\nSessions\nSession 1: Introductory: Introduce the course and each other. Precursor to session 2\nSession 2: The What\, Why and How of Entrepreneurship and Entrepreneurship Education\nSession 3: Entrepreneurial Competencies and Mindsets\nSession 4: Responsible Entrepreneurship and Sustainability in Entrepreneurship\nSession 5: Key Considerations and Methods in Assessing Entrepreneurship Education \nCourse details\nLearn online as part of a group at your own pace. \n\nParticipants engage with each online module in a self-directed manner and can use materials to support their own teaching\nParticipants will meet in triad online to reflect on their learnings and will be provided with topics for discussion\nFacilitators will lead 4 x 1 hour online sessions based on specific topics related to the previous module\nThe course requires a commitment of approximately 25 learner hours\nIt will take place over 6 weeks in total\nStarting: Friday 14th of April @ 14:00 – 14:30\nSecond introductory session on Tuesday the 18th of April @ 14:00-14.30 (for participants who are unable to take part in the first introductory session)\nConcluding: Friday 19th of May @ 14:00 – 15:00\nClosing date for applications: 7th of April 2023\nEmail enquiries to HincksCentre@mtu.ie\n\nExpression of Interest\nRegistration is now closed for the Open Course in Fostering Excellence in Research Led Entrepreneurship Education. For more information\, email HincksCentre@mtu.ie.
URL:https://opencourses.ie/event/online-course-fostering-excellence-in-research-led-entrepreneurship-education-digital-badge/
CATEGORIES:REE
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SUMMARY:Online Course: Education for Sustainability
DESCRIPTION:The National Forum for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education are delighted to announce that the fully online Open Course\, Education for Sustainability\, will run from February 2023. This course has been developed in partnership with Atlantic Technological University\, Dublin City University\, University College Cork and Technological University Dublin. \nThis free 6 week course is available to all staff currently working in Higher 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\, to run it in your own institution\, and as part of a national Education for Sustainability network. 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 Breakdown by Week\nWeek 1 Setting Education for Sustainability in context\, 6 Feb. 2023 \nOnline Workshop on 8 Feb. 2023\, 12.00-14.00\, facilitated by Dr. Cormac McMahon and Dr. Olivia Freeman (TU Dublin) \nWeek 2 Introducing Education for Sustainability Concepts\, Principles\, and Practices\, 13 Feb. 2023 \nOnline Workshop on 15 Feb. 2023\, 12.00-14.00\, facilitated by Dr. Dermot O’Donovan (ATU) \nWeek 3 Embodying Sustainability Values\, 20 Feb. 2023 \nOnline Workshop on 22 Feb. 2023\, 12.00-14.00\, facilitated by Dr. Maria Kirrane (UCC) \nWeek 4 Embracing Complexity in Sustainability\, 27 Feb. 2023 \nOnline Workshop on 01 March 2023\, 12.00-14.00\, facilitated by Dr. John Scahill (ATU) \nWeek 5 Envisioning Sustainable Futures\, 6 March 2023 \nOnline Workshop on 08 March 2023\, 12.00-14.00\, facilitated by Professor Charlotte Holland (DCU) \nWeek 6 Acting for Sustainability\, 13 March 2023 \nOnline Workshop on 15 March 2023\, 12.00-14.00\, facilitated by Dr. Mark Kelly (ATU) \nFacilitator Add-On \nWeek 7 Facilitator Training Part 1\, 20 March 2023 \nOnline Workshop on 22 March 2023\, 12.00-14.00\, facilitated by Dr. Mark Kelly (ATU) \nWeek 8 Facilitator Training Part 2\, 27 March 2023 \nOnline Workshop on 29 March 2023\, 12.00-14.00\, facilitated by Dr. Mark Kelly (ATU) \nExpression of Interest\nRegistration is now open for the Open Course in Education for Sustainability. Spaces are limited and shortlisting may apply. Registration will be open until 27 January 2023 or until all places are filled. \nThe Open Course will be facilitator-led. Additional facilitator training is included so that you can later facilitate your own open course as part of a national Education for Sustainability network. \nFor more information\, email mark.kelly@atu.ie \nThis call is now closed
URL:https://opencourses.ie/event/online-course-education-for-sustainability/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230130
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230311
DTSTAMP:20260422T220619
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SUMMARY:Online Course: Engaged Research & Innovation For Societal Impact: Building Capacity Across Ireland
DESCRIPTION:The National Forum for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education are delighted to announce that the fully online Open Course for Engaged Research & Innovation For Societal Impact: Building Capacity Across Ireland will run in January 2023. This course has been developed in partnership by Campus Engage\, the Irish Universities Association\, and the Higher Education Authority . \nEngaged research describes a wide range of rigorous research approaches and methodologies that share a common interest in collaborative engagement with research stakeholders and aims to improve\, understand\, or investigate an issue of public interest or concern\, including societal challenges. Engaged research is advanced with partners rather than for them. \nDownload Brochure \nCourse Breakdown by Week\nPre-Course Content \nIntroduction to the course\, the virtual learning environment and your course colleagues. \nWeek 1: Engaged Research and Innovation for Societal Impact \nLearn how to respond to engagement\, involvement\, and impact criteria across EU Horizon Europe and Irish funding agency calls. \nWeek 2: Innovative Approaches to Realising Research Impact    \nLearn how to bring research relevant stakeholders together to plan for research impact and better communicate research outcomes to research users. \nWeek 3: Methodological Approaches for Engaging Diverse Stakeholders \nIdentify and map stakeholders appropriate to the stage of the research\, then choose appropriate engaged research methods. \nWeek 4: Mobilising Research into Policy and Practice \nUnderstand how to mobilise knowledge for public policy and engage with policymakers. \nWeek 5: Monitoring and Evaluating Research Outcomes \nUndertake research evaluation to demonstrate research impact and share authentic impact stories. \nWeek 6: Campus Engage Facilitator Training  \nGood practice on facilitating Engaged Research for Societal Impact capacity-building workshops and claiming your NFETL Digital Badge. \nBadging Criteria\nThis course will be facilitated over a six-week period. To complete this badge\, you will need to commit to 30 learner hours. You will be required to attend live weekly webinars on a Friday\, between 1pm and 2.30pm\, beginning January 30 and finishing on March 10. Weekly criteria are as follows: \n\n Self-Paced Learning: \n\nRecorded presentations\, publications\, and a short assignment [1.5-hours of content each week] \n\nPeer-to-Peer Learning:\n\nPeer-to-peer learning based on the week’s topic and assignment  [1-hour of peer learning each week] \n\n Facilitated Friday Webinar:\n\nDrawing together leaders in Engaged Research for Societal Impact\, these facilitated workshops present case studies to demonstrate what works\, build skills\, and problem solve with attendees to address their work-place challenges [1.5-hours for the live webinar each week] \n\n Campus Engage Facilitator Training: \n\nFacilitated course during week six to advance good practice in facilitation so that attendees can feel confident in their abilities to share good practice and advance engaged research for societal impact  [6-hours of facilitator training in Week 6] \nExpression of Interest\nShortlisting may apply. Applications will be accepted until 12 December 2022. Applicants will be notified as to whether their EOI has been accepted in advance of 30 January 2023. \nFor more information\, email info@campusengage.ie
URL:https://opencourses.ie/event/online-course-engaged-research-innovation-for-societal-impact-building-capacity-across-ireland/
CATEGORIES:ERISI
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221003
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221213
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SUMMARY:Online Course: UDL– Participant & Facilitator Training
DESCRIPTION:The National Forum for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education are delighted to announce that the fully online Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Open Course will be running this October 2022 in partnership with AHEAD and UCD Access & Lifelong Learning. \nInformation Session: On the 30th of May\, AHEAD\, held a UDL Badge Information Session . \nKey Points: \nWhat: Free 10 week introductory course on Universal Design for Learning running groups simultaneously for Irish HE and FET staff. \nAvailable to: Staff currently working in Higher Education or Further Education and Training in the Republic of Ireland. Places allocated on a first come first served basis. Participants must have some teaching activity planned during week 5-9 (1 November – 5 December) that they can work on as part of the UDL Redesign Activity (can be individual class\, group of classes\, training session or assignment – flexible). \nWhen: The course runs from 3 October – 11 Dec 2022. General registration opens 22 August 2022 and the link will be in Eventbrite – first come\, first served. Register your interest for the course at the end of this page. We will notify you by email when general registration is open. \nRegistration\nRegistration is now open for the Digital Badge for Universal Design in Teaching and Learning. Registration will be open until September 20th or until all places are filled.
URL:https://opencourses.ie/event/online-course-udl-participant-facilitator-training/
CATEGORIES:UDL
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SUMMARY:Campus Engage - Community Engaged Learning
DESCRIPTION:The Campus Engage Community Engaged Learning course is an introductory course\, exploring the basic concepts and practical steps on how to integrate community engaged learning into any teaching curriculum. \nCommunity engaged learning is a form of experiential education with a community engagement for societal impact underpinning. Students gain academic credit for engaging and reflecting on a learning experience or piece of research in partnership with a community organisation. This allows students to explore ‘real life’ problem solving\, their future role as a professional\, and how they can contribute to address Irish\, EU and international societal challenges. \nThe course is built around a series of video tutorials\, solo and group activities\, a selection of academic and grey reading material\, and online case studies with community partners\, students and academics. \nWhy you should take this course? \n\nEnhance your teaching by providing students with practical experience of applying academic learning in a real-world setting with community-based organisations.\nContribute to students’ learning outcomes across citizenship\, team work\, effective communication\, leadership\, empathy and enhance their social capital.\nNetwork with community partners to open up new learning and research projects\, interdisciplinary funding opportunities\, or publications. No prior experience with community organisations is necessary to take this course.\nWalk away with a plan and tools to develop learning outcomes\, assessment techniques\, learning agreements\, process guides\, and case studies of successful projects.\nBecome part of a national Campus Engage network of community engaged teaching and research practitioners.\nGet recognition of your CEL activities for institutional promotional criteria\n\nPlease note we have limited capacity of 40 participants. When we reach full capacity\, we will keep your name on our waiting list and get in contact with details for subsequent courses. \nThere is no cost involved for participants. \nParticipants on this open course will: \n\nDiscuss the concept of Community Engaged Learning (what it is and isn’t).\nDevelop strategies for community partnerships.\nPrepare a plan for a Community Engaged Learning experience.\nIdentify opportunities for Community Engaged Learning.\n\nExpression of Interest\nThis call for expressions of interest is now closed. \nShortlisting may apply. Applicants will be notified as to whether their expression of interest has been accepted by 16 May 2022. \nFor more information\, email info@campusengage.ie
URL:https://opencourses.ie/event/campus-engage-community-engaged-learning/
CATEGORIES:CE
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220523
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220910
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SUMMARY:Online Course: Getting Started with Personal & Professional Digital Capacity
DESCRIPTION:23 May – 2 September (All Participants) | 5 – 9 September (To complete Facilitator training) \nThe National Forum for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education are delighted to announce that the fully online Getting Started with Personal & Professional Digital Capacity Open Course will run this summer in partnership with the IUA-led Enhancing Digital Teaching and Learning (EDTL) project team. \nFollowing a successful rollout in late 2021\, the course has been reviewed and revised\, and will be offered in a highly flexible mode\, over an extended time period\, during the summer. \nWhat: This 6 unit course is designed to place you on your digital development pathway\, by supporting you to reflect on your own strengths\, needs and goals in the digital learning environment\, as well as those of your students. Using a pedagogy-first approach\, you will identify some key areas for personal development in the digital space and use structured tools for planning technology-based learning activities. \nAvailable to: Staff currently working in Higher Education or Further Education and Training in the Republic of Ireland. Places allocated on a first come first served basis. Participants should be teaching or in a role that supports student learning\, where it is possible to plan and evaluate a digital teaching enhancement. \nWhen: The course will launch on Monday 23 May\, and will support participants to engage in their own time over the summer months\, with a deadline for completion in early September. This will give all participants an opportunity to develop and practice news skills\, and to plan a digital teaching enhancement for the new academic year. \nFor those who wish to complete the facilitator training\, this will take place in the week of 5 September. \nWorkload and Format: The workload for the course is 25 learner hours\, plus 5 for the facilitator training. There will be three scheduled synchronous webinars\, which will be recorded for anybody who can’t join live. \n\n\n\nDate (week of)\n\n\n\n23 May\nWelcome webinar and introduction to Unit 1\n\n\n30 May\nWebinar introducing Units 2 & 3\n\n\n20 June\nWebinar introducing Units 4 & 5\n\n\n\n  \nThe main content of the course (Units 1-5) will be introduced within the first 5 weeks\, and participants can spread the workload across the summer to suit their own schedule and commitments\, with a deadline for completion of 5 September. \nNote: The course is designed to support reflection on your own strengths\, needs and goals in the digital learning environment\, and to identify key areas for development in the digital space. It is light in content and does not provide technical training\, but rather imparts a structure for individual exploration and development. \nFacilitators: the course will be facilitated by members of the EDTL project team and by facilitators who completed the training in the first rollout of the course. \nFor any enquiries contact: Sharon Flynn\, sharon.flynn@iua.ie \nExpression of Interest\nThis call for expressions of interest is now closed.
URL:https://opencourses.ie/event/online-course-getting-started-with-personal-professional-digital-capacity/
CATEGORIES:GSPP
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SUMMARY:Online: PACT Commitment to Professional Development
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to announce that Dundalk Institute of Technology and Dublin City University are teaming up in partnership with the National Forum for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education to facilitate the Digital Badge for PACT in a fully online format from 20 October 2021 for six weeks. \nThis open course is designed to place you on a professional development (PD) pathway\, and is setting you up for completing a PD portfolio for the future. Professional development is something you will do every day of your life without even thinking about it; however\, being conscious of the development you undertake will allow you to record this and develop in a systematic and authentic way. This open course recognises the importance of placing PD into a demanding academic schedule\, and considers strategies for both how to embark on PD and self-manage the process. It is designed to encourage you to be proactive in order to begin the process of developing your current role\, achieving greater satisfaction and effectiveness in your current work or taking a new career direction. \nIf you would like to become a facilitator for this course\, to run it in your own institution\, a further commitment of five learner hours will be required\, in addition to attendance at two extra webinars \nAbout this Badge\nThe National Professional Development Framework has been designed to guide staff who teach in higher education to plan\, develop and engage in professional development activities. The aims of the PACT badge are to familiarise you with the PD framework\, to encourage you to use the PD framework to develop effective PD strategies\, and to develop your PD learning community. We encourage you to be proactive in developing your professional role and a Professional Development Portfolio (PD Portfolio) that documents your PD journey. \nParticipants on this course will:\n\nReflect on what is involved in making a commitment to your own Professional Development\nExplore and demonstrate familiarity with the national Professional Development Framework\nBe informed by others who have already used the PD Framework and Identify key actions from these conversations for your own PD practice\nIdentify ‘next steps’ – moving from reflecting on PD to undertaking it\n\nCourse Schedule\nThe open course involves approximately 25 hours over the 6 week period\, beginning 20 October 2021\, with an optional 5 hour add-on over a 2 week period for those interested in becoming future facilitators of the open course themselves. \nThis is a facilitator-led course and weekly live sessions will be held each week to guide you through the course and learning material. All sessions will be recorded for those who are unable to attend. The facilitators for this course are Michelle Cowley-Cunningham (DkIT) and Edel Gallagher (DCU). \n\n\nExpression of Interest\nSpaces on this iteration are limited and cannot be guaranteed. \n\n\n\n\nExpression of interest for this Open Course is now closed.
URL:https://opencourses.ie/event/online-pact-commitment-to-professional-development/
CATEGORIES:PACT
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SUMMARY:Online Course: Academic Writing Practice – Participant & Facilitator Training
DESCRIPTION:In this Open Course\, participants will explore academic writing\, specifically writing processes for themselves and their students\, and the integration of writing into teaching pedagogies across the disciplines. \nTo complete the course and gain the nationally-recognised digital badge\, you will need to commit to a total of 25 learner hours\, spread over six weeks. The course will start on Monday 11th October 2021 with an Introduction Webinar. Participants who have successfully completed the AWP open course digital badge can opt to complete the AWP Facilitator’s digital badge. \nYou will be given activities to complete during the week. Some activities will be completed individually but many will require online collaboration with other participants. You will participate in peer triad groups within which you will support each other on your journey through the Academic Writing Practice Open Course. \nWhen: This course runs from 11 October – 15 November 2021. Register your interest for the course at the end of this page. \nCourse Schedule\n\n\n\nTopics\nDate (week commencing)\nOverview\n\n\nTopic 1\nMonday 11th October\nIntroducing Course \nLive Webinar on Monday 11 October\, 4 pm\, Individual Activity and Triad meeting\n\n\nTopic 2\nMonday 18th October\nLiteracy Narrative & Processes \nExplore Tutorial\, Individual Activity and Triad meeting\n\n\nTopic 3\nMonday 25th October\nWriting to Learn \nExplore Tutorial\, Individual Activity and Triad meeting\n\n\nTopic 4\nMonday 1st November\nWriting in the Disciplines \nExplore Tutorial and Individual Activity\n\n\nTopic 5\nMonday 8th November\nRepurposing and Planning \nLive Webinar on Monday 8 October\, 4 pm\, Individual Activity and Triad meeting\n\n\nTopic 6\nMonday 15th November\nCourse Completion \nIndividual Activity and Triad meeting\n\n\n\n*The AWP Facilitators course will continue for two weeks following the above schedule. \nThis fully online course with will be delivered in partnership with University of Limerick\, Maynooth University\, Letterkenny Institute of Technology\, Hibernia College and TU Dublin. The Academic Writing Practice facilitator team are Ide O Sullivan (UL)\, Alison Farrell (MU)\, Adeline Cooney (MU)\, Deirdre McClay (LyIT)\, Irene O’Dowd (Hibernia)\, Maria-Jose Gonzalez (TU Dublin) and Tara Giddens (UL). \nExpression of Interest\nExpression of interest for this Open Course is now closed.
URL:https://opencourses.ie/event/online-course-academic-writing-practice-participant-facilitator-training/
CATEGORIES:AWP
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SUMMARY:Online: The L2L Joint Digital Badge – PACT Commitment to Professional Development for Librarians
DESCRIPTION:To complete the course and gain the nationally-recognised joint digital badge\, you will need to commit to a total of 25 learner hours\, spread over six weeks. The course will start with a lunchtime webinar at 12.30-1.30 on Monday 4th October 2021. During this webinar you will meet the facilitators who will outline how the course will be supported over the following six weeks. You will be given activities to complete during the week and every Monday between 12.30 and 13:30 a webinar will take place to reflect on the week’s activities and introduce the topics for the following week. \nSome activities will be completed individually but many will require online collaboration with other participants. You will form peer groups to support each other on your journey to achieve the L2L Joint PACT badge. \nThere is no need to worry if you have never used the online tools before\, facilitators will be on hand with tips and support throughout the course. \nThe final webinar will be held on Monday 8th November\, after which you will complete the course\, in collaboration with your peer group\, and achieve the nationally-recognised joint digital badge. \nHow can I become a facilitator? \nIf you would like to become a facilitator for this course\, to run it in your own institution or library\, a further commitment of five learner hours will be required\, in addition to attendance at two extra webinars\, on Mondays [Dates tbc] at 12.30 to 1.30pm. \nHow do I sign up? \nThis course is fully booked at present\, however we  are operating a waiting list here \n\n\n\n  \nWebinars \n \n  \nDate  \n(12.30-1.30pm)\n  \nOverview\n\n\n  \nIntroduction Webinar\n  \nMonday 27th September\n  \nIntroductions and preparations \n \n\n\nWeek 1\nMonday 4th October\nReflection on previous PD and current digital skills \n \n\n\nWeek 2\nMonday 11th October\nTriads & ePortfolios \n \n\n\nWeek 3\nMonday 18th October\nUnderstanding PD Frameworks: National Forum & PK&SB \nReflective practice for librarians \n \n\n\nWeek 4\nMonday 25th October\nGetting to grips with the NF PD Framework. Cycle of evidence based reflection & learning types \n \n\n\nWeek 5\nMonday 1st November\nTaking stock of the frameworks & Community of Practice \n \n\n\nWeek 6\nMonday 8th November\nCollaborating with your triad/ ePortfolio & \nClaiming your badge \n \n\n\nFacilitator Webinar\nMonday 15th November\n‘Paying it forward’ Obtaining a PACT Facilitator’s Badge \n 
URL:https://opencourses.ie/event/the-l2l-joint-digital-badge-pact-commitment-to-professional-development-for-librarians/
CATEGORIES:PACTL2L
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