BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Open Courses - ECPv6.17.4.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Open Courses X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://opencourses.ie X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Open Courses REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20250101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/Dublin BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:IST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:IST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:IST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260923T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261216T170000 DTSTAMP:20260908T093027Z CREATED:20260831T091750Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T093027Z UID:8327-1790150400-1797440400@opencourses.ie SUMMARY:Open Course: Developing Intercultural Awareness (September 2026) DESCRIPTION:The National Forum for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education are delighted to announce that the fully online Open Course Developing Intercultural Awareness – Open Courses will run from September 2026. \nThe purpose of this course is to enhance the multicultural experiences of both staff\, teachers and students within higher education. Higher education has evolved into a multicultural phenomenon with HEIs re-orientating to an outward facing trajectory which embraces new cultures along with the opportunities and learning this brings. Many HEIs are actively pursuing an International strategy which involves completing applications for the funding of transnational projects and recruiting international students. In particular\, an increase in cultural awareness can encourage educational communities to appreciate the richness of diverse culture\, to challenge prejudice and discrimination as well as promote equality. This awareness can also change the perceptions of interactions among those of different cultures and enrich the educational experiences of all involved. This course has been developed with these factors in mind and aims to equip HEI staff with skills and competencies necessary to appreciate the benefits and challenges of embracing interculturalism. The essence of this process is to become good communicators. \nThis free course is available to all staff currently working in Higher Education\, subject to availability of places. \nCourse Schedule\n\n\n\nDate and Time\nTitle of Session\nFacilitator\n\n\n23/09 at 6pm (Irish Time)\nWorkshop on Definition and awareness of culture and stereotype\nKristin Brogan\n\n\n25/09 at 11am (Irish Time) \n \nWorkshop on Definition and awareness of culture and stereotype\nKristin Brogan\n\n\n25/09 at 1.30pm (Irish Time) \n \nWorkshop on Definition and awareness of culture and stereotype\nKristin Brogan\n\n\n29/09 at 1pm (Irish Time)\nWorkshop on Cultural Dimension and Ethnocentrism\nHelen Braund\n\n\n30/09 at 5pm (Irish Time)\nWorkshop on Cultural Dimension and Ethnocentrism\nHelen Braund\n\n\n01/10 at 9am (Irish Time)\nWorkshop on Cultural Dimension and Ethnocentrism\nHelen Braund\n\n\n06/10 at 12pm (Irish Time) \n \nWorkshop on Intercultural Sensitivity and Critical Incidents\nKristin Brogan\n\n\n07/10 at 6pm (Irish Time) \n \nWorkshop on Intercultural Sensitivity and Critical Incidents\nKristin Brogan\n\n\n09/10 at 11am (Irish Time) \n \nWorkshop on Intercultural Sensitivity and Critical Incidents\nKristin Brogan\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n30/11 to 16/12\nFacilitator Badge\nN/A\n\n\n\nPlease note that the Facilitators Course will not include an MTU facilitator. Participants will receive guidance and instructions on how to access and conduct their peer teaching activities. An online evening Q&A session will also take place prior to the commencement of peer teaching to provide support and answer any queries. \nLearning Objectives\n\n\n\nDefine the concept of culture and how the cultural model of the Iceberg relates to it. What implications has this\, for example\, to the workplace?\nIdentify how stereotypes can influence our behaviour.\nEvaluate how useful the application of “cultural dimensions” is to your relationship with students and colleagues.\nIdentify how ethnocentrism and ethnorelativism can influence our behaviour.\nReflect on the exercises and evaluate one’s own cultural sensitivity at work and effectiveness of your communication skills.\n\n\n\nIndicative Content\n\n\n\nActivity 1.1: Definition and awareness of culture (Exercise A)\n\n\nActivity 1.2: Cultural Model: The Iceberg (Exercise B).\n\n\nActivity 2: Other culture and stereotypes (Exercise C)\n\n\nActivity 3.1: Cultural Dimension (Exercise D)\n\n\nActivity 3.2: Group exercise on elements of culture\, creating a positive culture and social norms (Exercise E).\n\n\nActivity 3.3: Ethnocentrism (Exercise F)\n\n\nActivity 4.1: DMIS Model (Exercise G)\n\n\nActivity 5.1: Intercultural sensitivity\n\n\nActivity 5.2: Critical Incidents\n\n\n\nRegistration\nFor more information\, email Dr Louise Nagle (Louise.Nagle@mtu.ie). \n\n\n \n \n Interculture Awareness - Registration September 2026\n \n \n Name*\n \n \n \n First Name\n \n \n \n \n Last Name\n \n \n Email Address*\n \n Institution*Atlantic Technological UniversityDublin Business SchoolDublin City UniversityDun Laoghaire Institute of Art and DesignDundalk Institute of TechnologyGriffith CollegeHibernia CollegeMarino Institute of EducationMary Immaculate CollegeMaynooth UniversityMunster Technological UniversityNational College of Art & DesignNational College of IrelandUniversity of GalwayRoyal College of Surgeons in IrelandRoyal Irish AcademyTU DublinTrinity College DublinUniversity College CorkUniversity College DublinUniversity of LimerickSouth East Technological UniversityTechnological University of the Shannon: Midlands MidwestOtherOther Institution*Position*Do you require accommodations for a disability or difference?\n \n Yes\n Please let us know which Badge you are registering for:\n \n Select All\n \n \n Badge 1 - Interculture Awareness\n \n \n Badge 2 - Interculture Awareness “Train the Trainer” (Facilitator)\n Accessibility Requirements*e.g. captions for webinarsConsent* I agree to the privacy policy.\n Register URL:https://opencourses.ie/event/open-course-developing-intercultural-awareness-september-2026/ CATEGORIES:IC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260928T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20261116T170000 DTSTAMP:20260918T075421Z CREATED:20260811T105410Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T075421Z UID:8400-1790582400-1794848400@opencourses.ie SUMMARY:Online course: Learner Voice (September 2026) DESCRIPTION:The National Forum for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education are delighted to announce that the fully online Open Course Learner Voice will run from 28th September 2026 to 16th November 2026. This course has been developed in partnership with AONTAS\, The National Adult Learning Organisation – see www.aontas.com for more details. \nCourse Schedule\n\n\n\nLearner Voice Digital Badge\n\n\nWeek\nDate\nTopic\n\n\nWeek 1\n28.09.2026\nUnderstanding Learner Voice in FET\n\n\nWeek 2\n05.10.2026\nCapturing Learner Voice\n\n\nWeek 3\n12.10.2026\nSpace\n\n\nWeek 4\n19.10.2026\nVoice\n\n\nWeek 5\n26.10.2026\nReading Week\n\n\nWeek 6\n02.11.2026\nAudience\n\n\nWeek 7\n09.11.2026\nInfluence\n\n\nWeek 8\n16.11.2026\nLearner Voice Digital Badge Workbook: Design Activity\n\n\n\nLearning Outcomes\nBy the end of this course\, participants will be able to: \n\nUnderstand the main ideas and principles behind Learner Voice and why it is important.\nExplain the role of Learner Voice in Further Education and Training (FET) and how it helps improve the learning experience.\nDescribe the Lundy Model of Participation and use its four parts: Space – providing safe opportunities for learners to share their views. Voice – supporting learners to express their opinions. Audience – ensuring someone listens to learners’ views. Influence – making sure learners’ views are considered and can lead to change.\nDevelop practical ways to make Learner Voice a regular and lasting part of everyday practice.\nUse different methods to gather learners’ feedback\, understand their experiences\, and turn what they say into meaningful improvements.\nReview Learner Voice activities\n\nRegistration\nRegistrations are closed. \nFor more information\, please email Ruby Cooney (Education Projects Officer) at rcooney@aontas.com. URL:https://opencourses.ie/event/online-course-learner-voice-september-2026/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261005T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261214T170000 DTSTAMP:20260903T135603Z CREATED:20260610T134614Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T135603Z UID:8325-1791187200-1797267600@opencourses.ie SUMMARY:Online course: Universal Design Beyond the Classroom (October 2026) 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 Universal Design in Teaching and Learning. Not sure which Badge is for you? Complete this quick quiz to help your decision. \nCourse Schedule\nBelow is the schedule for the 2026 national iteration of the digital badge courses in Universal Design for Teaching & Learning and Universal Design for Learning Beyond the Classroom. \n Your Peer Group Facilitator will be in touch once the course has started to introduce you to your Peer Group\, where you can then agree on times to meet them. \n  \n\n\n\nWeek #\nActivity\nDate\nTime\n\n\n\n\n1\n(beginning 5th Oct)\nWebinar 1 – Introduction and Orientation\nMonday 5th October 2026*\n1pm – 2pm\n\n\n1\nSelf-paced eLearning Module 1\nAnytime during week 1\nN/A\n\n\n1\nWelcome Session with Peer Facilitator\nAnytime during week 1\nConfirm with your peer group facilitator\n\n\n2 \n(beginning 12th Oct)\nSelf-paced eLearning Module 2\nAnytime during week 2\nN/A\n\n\n2\nPeer Group Meeting 1\nAnytime during week 2\nConfirm with your peer group\n\n\n3 \n(beginning 19th Oct)\nWebinar 2 – Introducing the Redesign Activity\nThursday 22nd October 2026*\n1pm – 2pm\n\n\n3\nSelf-paced eLearning Module 3\nAnytime during week 3\nN/A\n\n\n4 \n(beginning 25th Oct)\nSelf-paced eLearning Module 4\nAnytime during week 5\nN/A\n\n\n4\nPeer Group Meeting 2\nAnytime during week 4\nConfirm with your peer group\n\n\n5 \n(beginning 2nd Nov) \nSelf-paced eLearning Module 5\nAnytime during week 5\nN/A\n\n\n5\nPeer Group Meeting 3\nAnytime during week 5\nConfirm with your peer group\n\n\n6 \n(beginning 9th Nov)\nWeekly drop-ins begin\n–\nConfirm with your facilitator \n\n\n7 \n(beginning 16th Nov)\nWork on redesign\n–\n \n\n\n8 \n(beginning 23rd Nov)\nWork on redesign\n–\n \n\n\n9 \n(beginning 30th Nov) \nWork on redesign\n–\n \n\n\n10 \n(beginning 7th Dec) \nFinal Peer Group Meeting\nAnytime during week 10 before the submission date\nConfirm with your peer group\n\n\n10\nWebinar 3 – Submission & Verification / Future Facilitator Activity\nMonday 7th December 2026*\n1pm – 2pm\n\n\n10\nSubmission Deadline\nFriday 18th  December\n11:59pm\n\n\n\n *Please note that webinars will be recorded and made available on the course platform. \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-beyond-the-classroom-october-2026/ CATEGORIES:UDBC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261005T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261214T113000 DTSTAMP:20260903T105647Z CREATED:20260610T133512Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T105647Z UID:8324-1791205200-1797247800@opencourses.ie SUMMARY:Online course: Universal Design for Learning (October 2026) 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\nBelow is the schedule for the 2026 national iteration of the digital badge courses in Universal Design for Teaching & Learning and Universal Design for Learning Beyond the Classroom. \nYour Peer Group Facilitator will be in touch once the course has started to introduce you to your Peer Group\, where you can then agree on times to meet them. \n  \n\n\n\nWeek #\nActivity\nDate\nTime\n\n\n\n\n1\n(beginning 5th Oct)\nWebinar 1 – Introduction and Orientation\nMonday 5th October 2026*\n1pm – 2pm\n\n\n1\nSelf-paced eLearning Module 1\nAnytime during week 1\nN/A\n\n\n1\nWelcome Session with Peer Facilitator\nAnytime during week 1\nConfirm with your peer group facilitator\n\n\n2 \n(beginning 12th Oct)\nSelf-paced eLearning Module 2\nAnytime during week 2\nN/A\n\n\n2\nPeer Group Meeting 1\nAnytime during week 2\nConfirm with your peer group\n\n\n3 \n(beginning 19th Oct)\nWebinar 2 – Introducing the Redesign Activity\nThursday 22nd October 2026*\n1pm – 2pm\n\n\n3\nSelf-paced eLearning Module 3\nAnytime during week 3\nN/A\n\n\n4 \n(beginning 25th Oct)\nSelf-paced eLearning Module 4\nAnytime during week 5\nN/A\n\n\n4\nPeer Group Meeting 2\nAnytime during week 4\nConfirm with your peer group\n\n\n5 \n(beginning 2nd Nov) \nSelf-paced eLearning Module 5\nAnytime during week 5\nN/A\n\n\n5\nPeer Group Meeting 3\nAnytime during week 5\nConfirm with your peer group\n\n\n6 \n(beginning 9th Nov)\nWeekly drop-ins begin\n–\nConfirm with your facilitator \n\n\n7 \n(beginning 16th Nov)\nWork on redesign\n–\n \n\n\n8 \n(beginning 23rd Nov)\nWork on redesign\n–\n \n\n\n9 \n(beginning 30th Nov) \nWork on redesign\n–\n \n\n\n10 \n(beginning 7th Dec) \nFinal Peer Group Meeting\nAnytime during week 10 before the submission date\nConfirm with your peer group\n\n\n10\nWebinar 3 – Submission & Verification / Future Facilitator Activity\nMonday 7th December 2026*\n1pm – 2pm\n\n\n10\nSubmission Deadline\nFriday 18th  December\n11:59pm\n\n\n\n *Please note that webinars will be recorded and made available on the course platform. \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-2026/ CATEGORIES:UDL END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261008 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261211 DTSTAMP:20260917T220201Z CREATED:20250908T094107Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T220201Z UID:8074-1791417600-1796947199@opencourses.ie SUMMARY:Online course: Embedding the SDGs across the Curriculum (October 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 the SDGs across the Curriculum – Open Courses will run from October 2026. \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\nEmbedding the SDGs across the Curriculum\n\n\nDates\nTheme\nDescription\nFacilitator\n\n\n08/10/2026\nOpen Course Introduction\nThursday 13.00-13.30\nFacilitated by Dr. John Scahill (ATU) with support from Dr. Nataliya Romanyatova (IADT) and David Chernick (ATU). The team may also be introduced\, subject to availability.\n\n\n15/10/2026\nWeek 1 SDGs at an Institutional Scale\nThursday 13.00-14.00\nFacilitated by Dr. Mark Kelly (ATU) with support from Dr. Nataliya Romanyatova (IADT) and David Chernick (ATU).\n\n\n22/10/2026\nWeek 2 SDGs Curriculum Mapping\nThursday 13.00-14.00\nFacilitated by Dr. John Scahill (ATU) with support from Dr. Nataliya Romanyatova (IADT) and David Chernick (ATU).\n\n\n26-30/10/2026\nMid-Term Break\nNo workshop\n\n\n\n05/11/2026\nWeek 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 (IADT) and David Chernick (ATU).\n\n\n12/11/2026\nWeek 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 (IADT) and David Chernick (ATU).\n\n\n19/11/2026\nWeek 5 Best Practice Examples\nThursday 13.00-14.00\nFacilitated by Barry Peak with support from Dr. Nataliya Romanyatova (IADT) and David Chernick (ATU).\n\n\n26/11/2026\nWeek 6 Moving from Intention to Action\nThursday 13.00-14.00\nFacilitated by John Scahill (ATU) and Dr. Brian Gormley (TU Dublin) with support from Dr. Nataliya Romanyatova (IADT) and David Chernick (ATU).\n\n\nFacilitator Add-on\n\n\n03/12/2026\nWeek 7 Facilitator Guidance\nThursday 13.00-14.00\nFacilitated by Dr. John Scahill (ATU) with support from Dr. Nataliya Romanyatova (IADT) and David Chernick (ATU).\n\n\n10/12/2026\nWeek 8 Facilitator Presentations\nThursday 13.00-14.00\nFacilitated by Dr. Mark Kelly (ATU)\, Dr. John Scahill (ATU)\, Dr. Brian Gormley (TU Dublin)\, Barry Peak (DCU)\, Dr. Alma Clavin (University of Galway)\, and Elizabeth Hurley (University of Galway)\, with support from Dr. Nataliya Romanyatova (IADT) and David Chernick (ATU).\n\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\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\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\n\nContent\n\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\n\nRegistration\n \nFor more information\, please contact Dr Mark Kelly Mark.Kelly@atu.ie (Course Facilitator). \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 AcademyTU DublinTrinity College DublinUniversity College CorkUniversity College DublinUniversity of LimerickSouth East Technological UniversityTechnological University of the Shannon: Midlands MidwestOtherOther Institution*Position*Do you require accommodations for a disability or difference?\n \n Yes\n Accessibility Requirements*e.g. captions for webinarsConsent* I agree to the privacy policy.\n Register URL:https://opencourses.ie/event/online-course-embedding-the-sdgs-across-the-curriculum-october-2026/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20261012T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20261227T170000 DTSTAMP:20260917T093142Z CREATED:20260916T143129Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T093142Z UID:8543-1791792000-1798390800@opencourses.ie SUMMARY:Online Course: Open Educational Resources (OER) and Open Educational Practices (OEP) - October 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 Open Educational Resources (OER) and Open Educational Practices (OEP) – Open Courses will run from 12th October 2026 to 27th November 2026. \nThis free 6-week course is available to all staff currently working in Higher Education\, subject to availability of places. \nCourse Schedule\nThe course will have just three webinars in total – Week 1\, 3 and 5. The other weeks we will have drop-in sessions to manage queries only. \n\n\n\nWeek\nDate\nFocus/topic\nWebinars/live drop-in sessions\n\n\nWeek 1\nOctober 12th – 16th\nGetting started and understanding open\nOctober 12th 1pm – 2pm\n\n\nWeek 2\nOctober 19th – 23rd\nFinding and evaluation Open Educational Resources (OER)\nDrop-in support time tbc\n\n\nBank holiday break tbc\n\n\n\nWeek 3\nNovember 2nd – 6h\nUsing\, reusing and remixing OER\nNovember 3rd 1pm – 2pm\n\n\nWeek 4\nNovember 9th – 13th\nCreating and sharing OER\nDrop-in support time tbc\n\n\nWeek 5\nNovember 16th – 20th\nUsing Open Educational Practice (OEP)\nNovember 17th 1pm – 2pm\n\n\nWeek 6\nNovember 23rd 27th\nFinal steps and future practice\nDrop-in support time tbc\n\n\n\n*Please note that all webinars will be recorded and you can review in your own time from Moodle if necessary. \n  \n\nLearning Outcomes\nUpon successful completion of the course\, participants will be able to: \n\nDescribe Open Educational Resources (OER) and Open Educational Practices (OEP) and their relevance to quality\, equity and sustainability in Irish higher education.\nEvaluate appropriate OER and OEP approaches to support teaching\, learning and assessment considering quality\, accessibility\, equity and legal/ethical dimensions.\nIdentify the practical and ethical considerations of using OER and OEP for teaching and learning in the context of established and emerging technologies (e.g. GenAI).\nAppropriately integrate OER and OEP into teaching\, learning and assessment in their own context in alignment with institutional\, national\, and international priorities.\nContribute to a culture of critical openness to develop\, share\, and sustain open practices and to contribute to relevant policy development (e.g. OER policies).\n\n\nLearning Activities  \n\nWebinars: weeks 1\, 3 & 5 (indicative time – 3 hours)\nSelf-directed online content including independent investigation/research and reflective activities: Weeks 1- 6 (indicative time – 16 hours)\nPeer group activities (indicative time – 6 hours; 4 hours of meetings online plus follow up activities)\nOptional Facilitator training: Self-directed content\, peer group activity  (5 additional hours)\n\nRegistration\nFor more information\, please email Dr Suzanne Stone at STONES@tcd.ie. \n\n \n \n Registrations: Open Educational Resources (OER) and Open Educational Practices (OEP) - October 2026\n \n \n Name*\n \n \n \n First Name\n \n \n \n \n Last Name\n \n \n Email Address*\n \n Institution*Atlantic Technological UniversityDublin Business SchoolDublin City UniversityDun Laoghaire Institute of Art and DesignDundalk Institute of TechnologyGriffith CollegeHibernia CollegeMarino Institute of EducationMary Immaculate CollegeMaynooth UniversityMunster Technological UniversityNational College of Art & DesignNational College of IrelandUniversity of GalwayRoyal College of Surgeons in IrelandRoyal Irish AcademyTU DublinTrinity College DublinUniversity College CorkUniversity College DublinUniversity of LimerickSouth East Technological UniversityTechnological University of the Shannon: Midlands MidwestOtherOther Institution*Position*Do you require accommodations for a disability or difference?\n \n Yes\n Accessibility Requirements*e.g. captions for webinarsConsent* I agree to the privacy policy.\n Register URL:https://opencourses.ie/event/online-course-open-educational-resources-oer-and-open-educational-practices-oep-october-2026/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR