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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
URL:https://opencourses.ie/event/online-course-digital-leadership/
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SUMMARY:Online Course: Recognition of Prior Learning (October 2025)
DESCRIPTION:The National Forum for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education are delighted to announce that the fully online Open Course\, Recognition of Prior Learning\, will run from 1st October 2025. This course has been developed in partnership with the Recognition of Prior Learning in Higher Education Project\, a HCI Pillar 3 initiative\, see www.priorlearning.ie for more details. \nThis free 6 week course is available to all staff currently working in tertiary education in the Republic of Ireland\, subject to availability of places. Additional facilitator training is included so that you can become a facilitator of this course and run it in your own institution.  A further commitment of five learner hours will be required for the facilitator add-on\, in addition to attendance at two extra webinars over 2 weeks. \n\nCourse Schedule\n\n\n\nRPL Digital Badge \n\n\n\nWeek\nDate\nTime\nTopic\nFacilitator\n\n\nWeek 1\n01.10.2025\n9.30am – 11.00am\nSetting the Scene\nDr Ciara Staunton\n\n\nWeek 2\n09.10.2025\n9.30am – 11.00am\nEnabling Success\nDr Ciara Staunton\n\n\nWeek 3\n15.10.2025\n9.30am – 11.00am\nConceptual Frameworks\nDr Ciara Staunton\n\n\nWeek 4\n22.10.2025\n9.30am – 11.00am\nThe Learner Voice\nDr Ciara Staunton\n\n\n\nHalloween Break\n\n\n\n\n\nWeek 5\n05.11.2025\n9.30am – 11.00am\nPractical Approaches\nDr Ciara Staunton\n\n\nWeek 6\n12.11.2025\n9.30am – 11.00am\nThe Irish Context/Policies\nDr Ciara Staunton\n\n\nWeek 7 (Facilitator Badge)\n19.11.2025\n9.30am – 10.30am\nFacilitator Badge\nDr Ciara Staunton\n\n\nWeek 8 (Facilitator Badge)\n26.11.2025\n9.30am – 10.30am\nFacilitator Badge\nDr Ciara Staunton\n\n\n\nLearning Outcomes\n\nExplain the concept of RPL and reflect on its application within their own setting;\nReflect on the potential impact of RPL for an institution\, its staff and students;\nIdentify existing policies and consider their alignment with practice;\nAnalyse the relationship between programme and module learning outcomes and the RPL candidate.\n\nLearning Activities\n\n\n\nActivity\nPer week\nSix Weeks\n\n\nLive Webinar\n90 min\n9 hours\n\n\nTriad meeting\n60 min\n6 hours\n\n\nIndependent learning\n100 min\n10 hours\n\n\nTotal\n250 min\n25 hours\n\n\n\n Content\n\n\n\nIndicative content\nFacilitator/Guest speaker\n\n\nRPL – Setting the Scene \nRPL – Enabling Success \nRPL – Conceptual Frameworks \nRPL – The Learner Voice \nRPL – Practical Approaches \nRPL – The Irish Context/Policies\nDr Ciara Staunton; guest speakers (TBC)\n\n\nFacilitator’s Badge\nDr Ciara Staunton \nPurpose: Develop capacity for delivery of Digital Badge by institution staff for institution staff\n\n\n\n  \nRegistration\nRegistrations are closed.\n\nFor more information\, email facilitators Dr. Clare Walsh (clare.walsh@tua.ie) or Dr Ciara Staunton (Ciara.staunton@tua.ie)\, or visit www.priorlearning.ie.
URL:https://opencourses.ie/event/recognition-of-prior-learning-october-2025/
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SUMMARY:Online course: Universal Design Beyond the Classroom (October 2025)
DESCRIPTION:This course is for colleagues who interact either directly or indirectly with learners beyond the reaches of the classroom setting who wish to utilise the Universal Design for Learning framework to provide an inclusive educational experience. It will provide practical knowledge and tips to empower student support and engagement staff working beyond the classroom in further and higher education and training. This Badge is sibling to the Digital Badge for Universal Design in Teaching & Learning. Not sure which Badge is for you? Complete this quick quiz Which Badge Should I Take? to help your decision. \nThis 10-week course consists of: \n\n5 self-directed online modules\n4 peer group sessions: these meetings allow participants to engage with each other\, learn about different contexts\, and share ideas.\n3 recorded webinars\n1 redesign activity: using the Universal Design framework and a +1 approach\, participants will redesign an aspect of their work and report on findings from their implementation.\n\nA flexible programme to fit around busy schedules\, this course provides an opportunity for sustained reflection\, helps make sense of inclusion\, enhances participants’ skill sets and is a valuable piece of continuous professional development. This badge will serve to inspire you to universally design your practices\, regardless of your role\, so that all students and staff can engage with your work. \nCourse Schedule\nThe links to join the online webinars and the slides for each can be found on the online course platform. \n\n\n\nWeek\nDate\nTime\nTopic\nFacilitator\n\n\n\n\nWeek 1 \n(w/c 06/10/2025)\n06/10/25\n13:00 – 14:00\nWebinar – Orientation\nAHEAD & UCD\n\n\nWeek 1\nAnytime\nN/A\nModule 1 eLearning\nN/A\n\n\nWeek 1\nTBC\nTBC\nWelcome Session\nPeer Group Facilitator\n\n\nWeek 2 \n(w/c 13/10/2025)\nAnytime\nN/A\nModule 2 eLearning\nN/A\n\n\nWeek 2\nTBC\nTBC\n1st Peer Group Meeting\nPeer Group Facilitator\n\n\nWeek 3 \n(w/c 20/10/2025)\nAnytime\nN/A\nModule 3 eLearning\nN/A\n\n\nWeek 3\n23/10/25\n13:00 – 14:00\nWebinar – Introducing the Redesign Activity\nAHEAD & UCD\n\n\nWeek 4 \n(w/c 27/10/2025)\nAnytime\nN/A\nModule 4 eLearning\nN/A\n\n\nWeek 4\nTBC\nTBC\n2nd Peer Group Meeting\nPeer Group\n\n\nWeek 5 \n(w/c 03/11/2025)\nAnytime\nN/A\nModule 5 eLearning\nN/A\n\n\nWeek 5\nTBC\nTBC\n3rd Peer Group Meeting\nPeer Group\n\n\nWeek 6 \n(w/c 10/11/2025)\nContinuing\nN/A\nRedesign Activity Work Ongoing\nN/A\n\n\nWeek 6 onwards\nTBC\nTBC\nWeekly drop-ins with Peer Group Facilitator – confirm time with them\nPeer Group Facilitator\n\n\nWeek 7 \n(w/c 17/11/2025)\nContinuing\nN/A\nRedesign Activity Work Ongoing\nN/A\n\n\nWeek 8 \n(w/c 24/11/2025)\nContinuing\nN/A\nRedesign Activity Work Ongoing\nN/A\n\n\nWeek 9 \n(w/c 01/12/2025)\nContinuing\nN/A\nRedesign Activity Work Ongoing\nN/A\n\n\nWeek 10 \n(w/c 08/12/2025)\n08/12/25\n13:00 – 14:00\nWebinar 3 – Redesign Submission Questions and Facilitator Badge Information\nAHEAD & UCD\n\n\nWeek 10\nTBC\nTBC\nFinal Peer Group Meeting\nPeer Group Facilitator\n\n\nSubmission Date\n12/12/25\n23:59\nSubmission of Redesign activity and Peer Verification Form\nN/A\n\n\n\nw/c = week commencing \nTBC = to be confirmed \nN/A = Not applicable \nPlease note that all three online webinars will be recorded and made available for viewing afterwards. \nLearning Outcomes \n\nExplain the current context in relation to Universal Design in tertiary education\, reflecting on the diversity of your own student/learner populations;\nExplain and demonstrate understanding of the key areas of accessibility legislation which must be adhered to in an educational setting;\nEvaluate the diverse needs of learners\, identifying how learners’ circumstances can impact their experience;\nReflect on how you can remove barriers to access through Universal Design of student/learner supports and services;\nApply the principles of Universal Design to your own practice.\n\nLearning Activities\n\n\n\nActivity\nPer week\nTen Weeks\n\n\nLive Webinar\n60 min\n3 hours\n\n\nPeer Group meeting\n30-60 min\n1.5-3 hours\n\n\nIndependent learning\nN/A\n7 hours\n\n\nRedesign Activity\nN/A\n12 hours\n\n\nTotal\nN/A\n25 hours\n\n\n\n Content\n\n\n\nIndicative content\nFacilitator/Guest speaker\n\n\nIntroduction to Universal Design \nMultiple Means of Engagement \nMultiple Means of Representation \nMultiple Means of Action & Expression \nMapping the Learner Journey\nAHEAD & UCD\n\n\nFacilitator’s Badge\nDr Lisa Padden\, UCD \nPurpose: Develop capacity for delivery of Digital Badge by institution staff for institution staff\n\n\n\n  \n\nRegistration\nFor more information\, please contact UDBeyond@ahead.ie\, or our eLearning and Digital Media Officer Danielle O’Rourke – danielle.orourke@ahead.ie \nClick here to register
URL:https://opencourses.ie/event/online-course-universal-design-beyond-the-classroom-october-2025/
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SUMMARY:Online course: Universal Design for Learning (October 2025)
DESCRIPTION:Implementation of universal design principles in Teaching & Learning promotes inclusivity and equity while also ‘futureproofing’ your teaching. \nAs our classrooms and lecture theatres become increasingly diverse\, our practices must also adapt to reflect the changing landscape of higher education. Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is an educational framework based on research in the learning sciences\,  including cognitive neuroscience\, which guides the development of flexible learning environments that can accommodate individual learning differences and cater for the wide range of diversity in our lecture rooms. This CPD course will give you an introduction to the concept of Universal Design for Learning and invite you to review and update your own Teaching and Learning practice. \nThis Badge is sibling to the Digital Badge for Universal Design Beyond the Classroom. Not sure which Badge is for you? Complete this quick quiz to help your decision.” \nCourse Schedule\nThe links to join the online webinars and the slides for each can be found on the online course platform. \n\n\n\nWeek\nDate\nTime\nTopic\nFacilitator\n\n\n\n\nWeek 1 \n(w/c 06/10/2025)\n06/10/25\n13:00 – 14:00\nWebinar – Orientation\nAHEAD & UCD\n\n\nWeek 1\nAnytime\nN/A\nModule 1 eLearning\nN/A\n\n\nWeek 1\nTBC\nTBC\nWelcome Session\nPeer Group Facilitator\n\n\nWeek 2 \n(w/c 13/10/2025)\nAnytime\nN/A\nModule 2 eLearning\nN/A\n\n\nWeek 2\nTBC\nTBC\n1st Peer Group Meeting\nPeer Group Facilitator\n\n\nWeek 3 \n(w/c 20/10/2025)\nAnytime\nN/A\nModule 3 eLearning\nN/A\n\n\nWeek 3\n23/10/25\n13:00 – 14:00\nWebinar – Introducing the Redesign Activity\nAHEAD & UCD\n\n\nWeek 4 \n(w/c 27/10/2025)\nAnytime\nN/A\nModule 4 eLearning\nN/A\n\n\nWeek 4\nTBC\nTBC\n2nd Peer Group Meeting\nPeer Group\n\n\nWeek 5 \n(w/c 03/11/2025)\nAnytime\nN/A\nModule 5 eLearning\nN/A\n\n\nWeek 5\nTBC\nTBC\n3rd Peer Group Meeting\nPeer Group\n\n\nWeek 6 \n(w/c 10/11/2025)\nContinuing\nN/A\nRedesign Activity Work Ongoing\nN/A\n\n\nWeek 6 onwards\nTBC\nTBC\nWeekly drop-ins with Peer Group Facilitator – confirm time with them\nPeer Group Facilitator\n\n\nWeek 7 \n(w/c 17/11/2025)\nContinuing\nN/A\nRedesign Activity Work Ongoing\nN/A\n\n\nWeek 8 \n(w/c 24/11/2025)\nContinuing\nN/A\nRedesign Activity Work Ongoing\nN/A\n\n\nWeek 9 \n(w/c 01/12/2025)\nContinuing\nN/A\nRedesign Activity Work Ongoing\nN/A\n\n\nWeek 10 \n(w/c 08/12/2025)\n08/12/25\n13:00 – 14:00\nWebinar 3 – Redesign Submission Questions and Facilitator Badge Information\nAHEAD & UCD\n\n\nWeek 10\nTBC\nTBC\nFinal Peer Group Meeting\nPeer Group Facilitator\n\n\nSubmission Date\n12/12/25\n23:59\nSubmission of Redesign activity and Peer Verification Form\nN/A\n\n\n\nw/c = week commencing \nTBC = to be confirmed \nN/A = Not applicable \nPlease note that all three online webinars will be recorded and made available for viewing afterwards. \nLearning Outcomes\n\nReflect on the Diversity of Students in your Institution;\nGain a good understanding of the Universal Design for Learning framework and how it can support diverse learners;\nDeepen your understanding of UDL through peer engagement;\nRedesign some elements of your teaching and learning practice based on your knowledge of UDL principles;\nConsider how you will change your practice more broadly in line with a UDL approach.\n\nLearning Activities\n\n\n\nActivity\nPer week\nTen Weeks\n\n\nLive Webinar\n60 min\n3 hours\n\n\nPeer Group meeting\n30-60 min\n1.5-3 hours\n\n\nIndependent learning\nN/A\n7 hours\n\n\nRedesign Activity\nN/A\n12 hours\n\n\nTotal\nN/A\n25 hours\n\n\n\n Content\n\n\n\nIndicative content\nFacilitator/Guest speaker\n\n\nIntroduction to UDL \nMultiple Means of Engagement \nMultiple Means of Representation \nMultiple Means of Action & Expression \nReflecting on Your Practice\nAHEAD & UCD\n\n\nFacilitator’s Badge\nDr Lisa Padden\, UCD \nPurpose: Develop capacity for delivery of Digital Badge by institution staff for institution staff\n\n\n\n  \n\nRegistration\nFor more information\, please contact UDBeyond@ahead.ie\, or our eLearning and Digital Media Officer Danielle O’Rourke – danielle.orourke@ahead.ie \nClick here to register
URL:https://opencourses.ie/event/online-course-universal-design-for-learning-october-2025/
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SUMMARY:Online course: Embedding the SDGs across the Curriculum (October 2025)
DESCRIPTION:The National Forum for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education are delighted to announce that the fully online Open Course Embedding the SDGs across the Curriculum – Open Courses will run from October 2025. \nThis free 6 week course is available to all staff currently working in tertiary education in the Republic of Ireland\, subject to availability of places. Additional facilitator training is included so that you can become a facilitator of this course and run it in your own institution.  A further commitment of five learner hours will be required for the facilitator add-on\, in addition to attendance at two extra webinars over 2 weeks. \nCourse Schedule\n\n\n\nEmbedding the SDGs across the Curriculum\n\n\nDates\nTheme\nDescription\nFacilitator\n\n\n09/10/25\nIntroduction\nThursday 13.00-13.30\nFacilitated by Dr. Mark Kelly (HEA/ATU) and Dr. John Scahill (ATU) with support from Dr. Nataliya Romanyatova (SETU) and David Chernick (ATU).\n\n\n16/10/2025\nWorkshop 1 SDGs at an Institutional Scale\nThursday 13.00-14.00\nFacilitated by Dr. Mark Kelly (HEA/ATU) and Dr. John Scahill (ATU) with support from Dr. Nataliya Romanyatova (SETU) and David Chernick (ATU). \n  \nGuest Speaker: Professor Tasman Crowe (UCD)\n\n\n23/10/2025\nWorkshop 2 SDGs Curriculum Mapping\nThursday 13.00-14.00\nFacilitated by Dr. Mark Kelly (HEA/ATU) and Dr. John Scahill (ATU) with support from Dr. Nataliya Romanyatova (SETU) and David Chernick (ATU). \n  \nGuest Speaker: Dr. Cormac McMahon (TU Dublin)\n\n\n06/11/2025\nWorkshop 3 Embedding the SDGs across the Curriculum\nThursday 13.00-14.00\nFacilitated by Dr. Alma Clavin (University of Galway) and Dr. Elizabeth Hurley (University of Galway) with support from Dr. Nataliya Romanyatova (SETU) and David Chernick (ATU).\n\n\n13/11/2025\nWorkshop 4 Embedding the SDGs across the Curriculum\nThursday 13.00-14.00\nFacilitated by Dr. Alma Clavin (University of Galway) and Dr. Elizabeth Hurley (University of Galway) with support from Dr. Nataliya Romanyatova (SETU) and David Chernick (ATU).\n\n\n20/11/2025\nWorkshop 5 Best Practice Examples\nThursday 13.00-14.00\nFacilitated by Dr. Mark Kelly (HEA/ATU) with support from Dr. Nataliya Romanyatova (SETU) and David Chernick (ATU). \n  \nGuest Speaker: Dr. John Scahill (ATU)\n\n\n27/11/2025\nWorkshop 6 Collaboration for Good \nThursday 13.00-14.00\nFacilitated by Dr. Mark Kelly (HEA/ATU) and Dr. John Scahill (ATU) with support from Dr. Nataliya Romanyatova (SETU) and David Chernick (ATU). \n  \nGuest Speaker: Dr. John Barimo (UCC)\n\n\n03/12/2025\nFacilitator’s Badge Part 1 Facilitator Guidance\nThursday 13.00-14.00\nFacilitated by Dr. Mark Kelly (HEA/ATU) and Dr. John Scahill (ATU) with support from Dr. Nataliya Romanyatova (SETU) and David Chernick (ATU).\n\n\n10/12/2025\nFacilitator’s Badge Part 2 Facilitator Presentations\nThursday 12.00-14.00\nFacilitated by Dr. Mark Kelly (HEA/ATU) and Dr. John Scahill (ATU) with support from Dr. Nataliya Romanyatova (SETU) and David Chernick (ATU).\n\n\n\nLearning Objectives\n\nRaise awareness and understanding of the SDGs within an educational context with a view to catalysing action on embedding them more holistically across the curriculum\nCreate a community of practice amongst higher and further education staff through the digital and facilitator badges\, that will lead the curriculum transformation required to equip students with the necessary competences to become change agents for a sustainable future\nWhat are the SDGs and what role does HE and FE play in meeting the listed targets?\nHow can HE and FE embed the SDGs more holistically across the curriculum?\nProgramme and module design that embrace the SDGs citing international best practice examples.\nBest practice examples of teaching\, learning and assessment.\n\n\nThe main learning outcomes include: \n\nDemonstrate an ability to critically explore the SDGs and how they may apply across all disciplines.\nCritically evaluate and analyse SDG teaching\, learning and assessment approaches within the context of different disciplines.\nExplore opportunities to utilize inter- and transdisciplinary approaches to embedding the SDGs across the curriculum.\n\nLearning Activities\nThe learning activities will be a mixture of online weekly workshops\, peer triads\, and independent learning. \n\n\n\nActivity\nHours per week\nSix Weeks\n\n\nWeekly Pre-Workshop Activities\n3 hours\n18 hours\n\n\nWeekly Online Workshop 1 hour\n1 hour\n6 hours\n\n\nReflection\n1 hour\n1 hour\n\n\nTotal\n\n25 hours\n\n\n\nContent\n\n\n\nIndicative content\nFacilitator/Guest speaker\n\n\nSDGs in Higher Education\nDr. Mark Kelly\n\n\nMapping the SDGs across the Curriculum\nDr. Mark Kelly\n\n\nIntegrating the SDGs into the Curriculum\nDr. Mark Kelly\n\n\nEmbedding the SDGs across the Curriculum\nDr. Mark Kelly\n\n\nExploring Critiques of the SDGs\nDr. Mark Kelly\n\n\n\nRegistration\n \nRegistrations are now closed. \nFor more information\, please contact Dr Mark Kelly Mark.Kelly@atu.ie (Course Facilitator).
URL:https://opencourses.ie/event/online-course-embedding-the-sdgs-across-the-curriculum-october-2025/
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SUMMARY:Online course: Education for Sustainability (February 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 Education for Sustainability will run from February 2026. 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\n12th February\, from 1.00-1.30pm \nIntroduction to Open Course\nDr. Mark Kelly (ATU)/Dr. Brian Gormley (TU Dublin)\n\n\n19th February\, from 1.00-2.00pm \nOverview of ESD \nDr. Mark Kelly (ATU) \n\n\n26th March\, from 1.00-2.00pm \nESD and the SDGs \nDr. Olivia Freeman (TU Dublin) and Dr. John Scahill (ATU) \n\n\n5th March\, from 1.00-2.00pm \nEmbodying Sustainability Values \nDr. Lucia Walsh (TU Dublin)\n\n\n12th March\, from 1.00-2.00pm \nEmbracing Complexity in Sustainability \nDr. Ken Boyle (TU Dublin)  \n\n\n19th March\, from 1.00-2.00pm: \nEnvisioning Sustainable Futures \nDr. Brian Gormley (TU Dublin) \n\n\n23rd March \, from 1.00-2.00pm: \nActing for Sustainability \nDr. Mark Kelly (ATU)/Dr. Nataliya Romanyatova (SETU)\n\n\n23rd April\, from 1.00-2.00pm \nBecoming a Facilitator\nDr. Mark Kelly (HEA/ATU) and Dr. Brian Gormley (TU Dublin) \n\n\n7th May\, from 1.00-2.00pm \nFacilitator Presentations \nAll facilitators \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\nRegistration\nREGISTRATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED \nFor more information\, email facilitator Dr. Mark Kelly (Mark.Kelly@atu.ie).
URL:https://opencourses.ie/event/online-course-education-for-sustainability-february-2026/
CATEGORIES:EduSust
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SUMMARY:Online Course: Recognition of Prior Learning (March 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 25th March 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. 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\nWeek\nDate\nTime\nFacilitator\n\n\nWeek 1\n25.03.2026\n9.30am – 11.00am\nDr Ciara Staunton\n\n\nWeek 2\n01.04.2026\n9.30am – 11.00am\nDr Ciara Staunton\n\n\n\nEASTER BREAK\n\n\n\n\n\nWeek 3\n15.04.2026\n9.30am – 11.00am\nDr Ciara Staunton\n\n\nWeek 4\n22.04.2026\n9.30am – 11.00am\nDr Ciara Staunton\n\n\nWeek 5\n29.04.2026\n9.30am – 11.00am\nDr Ciara Staunton\n\n\nWeek 6\n06.05.2026\n9.30am – 11.00am\nDr Ciara Staunton\n\n\nWeek 7 (Facilitator Badge)\n13.05.2026\n9.30am – 10.30am\nDr Ciara Staunton\n\n\nWeek 8 (Facilitator Badge)\n20.05.2026\n9.30am – 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\nFacilitator/Guest speaker\n\n\nRPL – Setting the Scene \nRPL – Enabling Success \nRPL – Conceptual Frameworks \nRPL – The Learner Voice \nRPL – Practical Approaches \nRPL – The Irish Context/Policies\nDr Ciara Staunton; guest speakers (TBC)\n\n\nFacilitator’s Badge\nDr Ciara Staunton \nPurpose: Develop capacity for delivery of Digital Badge by institution staff for institution staff\n\n\n\n\nRegistration\nRegistrations are closed. \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 details. \n\n\n                \n                        \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.
URL:https://opencourses.ie/event/online-course-recognition-of-prior-learning-march-2026/
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SUMMARY:Open Course: Embedding Global Citizenship Education (GCE) into Higher Education (April 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 Embedding Global Citizenship Education (GCE) into Higher Education will run from April 2026. \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. \nCourse Schedule\n\n\n\nEmbedding Global Citizenship Education (GCE) into Higher Education\n\n\nDates\nTopic\nFacilitator\n\n\nTues 14th April\, 1-1.30pm\nCourse Orientation: Aims\, expectations and how we will learn together\nCaitriona Rogerson and Charlotte Bishop (STAND)\n\n\nThurs 16th April\, 1-2pm\nWhat is Global Citizenship Education? Foundations and Context\nDr Brighid Golden (Mary Immaculate College)\n\n\nThurs 23rd April\, 1-2pm\nKey Concepts and Debates in Global Citizenship Education\nDr Eilish Dillon (Maynooth University)\n\n\nThurs 30th April\, 1-2pm\nTeaching Global Citizenship: Creative and Participatory Methodologies\nDr Eilish Dillon (Maynooth University) and Charlotte Bishop (STAND)\n\n\nThurs 7th May\, 1-2pm\nIntegrating a Global Justice Lens across disciplines & curricula\nDr Gertrude Cotter (UCC) and Dr David Nyaluke (UCC)\n\n\nThurs 14th May\, 1-2pm\nGlobal Citizenship Beyond the Lecture Hall: Co-curricular and Community Learning Opportunities\nCharlotte Bishop (STAND) and Caitriona Rogerson (STAND)\n\n\nThurs 21st May\, 1-2pm\nFrom Ideas to Practice: Next Steps\nDr Brighid Golden (Mary Immaculate College)\n\n\n\nLearning Outcomes\n\nIdentify the key principles\, pedagogies\, and frameworks of Global Citizenship Education (GCE)\nDistinguish how GCE relates to and differs from complementary fields such as Education for Sustainable Development (ESD)\, development education\, human rights education\, anti-racism education\, social justice education and intercultural education\nLocate and reflect on examples of good practice in embedding GCE within higher education\, both in Ireland and internationally\nExplore opportunities for integrating GCE values\, perspectives\, and methodologies into your own professional or institutional contexts\nDevelop and present an actionable activity\, plan\, resource\, or pedagogical approach that demonstrates how GCE can be embedded or strengthened within your own context.\n\nLearning Activities\n\n\n\nActivity\nPer week\nSeven Weeks\n\n\n7 online sessions\n1 hour\n7 hours\n\n\n6 Peer triads (peer to peer call)\n1 hour\n6 hours\n\n\nIndependent learning\n1 hour\n7 hours\n\n\nAssignments towards achievement of badge (5 weeks)\n1 hour\n5 hours\n\n\nTOTAL\n\n25 hours\n\n\n\nBreakdown of Learning Activities    \n\nThe course includes weekly live online sessions (1 hour per week);  individual learning (1 hour per week) and peer group learning (1 hour per week).\nInteractive 1-hour live webinars focus on specific topics and include case studies\, guest speakers and group discussion.\nIndividual learning typically comprises of readings\, short videos\, and activities to be completed following the weekly live sessions.\nPeer Triads allow you to learn from\, and work with\, your peers on the course. You will be assigned to a triad with other course participants and you will meet weekly for 1 hour to discuss course materials and share learnings\nYou will be asked to submit short weekly assignments in order to be awarded the Digital Badge\nTotal learning hours: 25 hours\n\nRegistration\nRegistrations are closed. \nFor more information\, email Caitriona Rogerson (caitriona@stand.ie).
URL:https://opencourses.ie/event/open-course-embedding-global-citizenship-education-gce-into-higher-education-april-2026/
CATEGORIES:GCE
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SUMMARY:Online course: Leading from within: capacity-building for ESD leadership (April 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 Leading from within: capacity building for ESD leadership will run from April 2026.  \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.  \nCourse Schedule\n\n\n\nLeading from within: capacity building for ESD leadership\n\n\nDates \nTheme \nFacilitator \n\n\n29th April\, 1-2pm \nOnline Introductory Session (30-45 mins) for participants to introduce them to the Open Course\, the platform\, peer triads.\nÚna McInerney & Jennifer Farrell (UL)\n\n\n6th May\, 1-2pm\nESD Leadership in Higher Education: Broadening our understanding of leadership and the role of creative arts and humanities.\nÚna McInerney (UL) & Mark Kelly (ATU)\n\n\n13th May\, 1-2pm\nThe Inner Development Guide (IDGs).\nTUD\n\n\n20th May\, 1-2pm\nSustainability Mindset.\nDeirdre Garvey (ATU)\n\n\n27th May\, 1-2pm\nRegenerative Leadership\nLucia Walsh (TUD)\n\n\n3rd June\, 1-2pm\nThe Role of the Creative Arts and Humanities\nRónán O’Muirthile (IADT) & Hazel Farrell (SETU)\n\n\n10th June\, 1-2pm \nLinking to Practice and Call to Action.\nEileen Hoffler\, UL\n\n\n\nLearning Outcomes\nBy programme end\, participants will be able to:   \n\nIdentify personal values\, actions and leadership styles as they relate to the development of a sustainability mindset.\nExamine institutional and societal challenges and opportunities using a cross-disciplinary lens to foster strategic insight.\nIntegrate insights with creative approaches to address real campus or community challenges. \nApply learning to action in ESD leadership and advocacy.\n\n  \n\n\n\nLearning Activities\n\n\n\nActivity\nPer week\nSix Weeks\n\n\nLive Webinar\n1\n7 hours\n\n\nTriad meeting\n1\n6 hours\n\n\nIndependent learning\n2\n12 hours\n\n\nTotal\n\n25 hours\n\n\n\nRegistration\nRegistrations are closed. For any additional information\, please contact Una McInerney at Una.McInerney@ul.ie or Dr Mark Kelly at mark.kelly@atu.ie
URL:https://opencourses.ie/event/online-course-leading-from-within-capacity-building-for-education-for-sustainability-may-2026/
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