BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Open Courses - ECPv6.17.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://opencourses.ie X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Open Courses REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/Dublin BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:IST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:IST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:IST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20250101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260923T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20261104T170000 DTSTAMP:20260812T090641Z CREATED:20260810T140915Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T090641Z UID:8380-1790150400-1793811600@opencourses.ie SUMMARY:Online Course: Recognition of Prior Learning (September 2026) DESCRIPTION:The National Forum for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education are delighted to announce that the fully online Open Course\, Recognition of Prior Learning\, will run from 23rd September 2026. This course has been developed in partnership with the Recognition of Prior Learning in Higher Education Project\, a HCI Pillar 3 initiative\, see www.priorlearning.ie for more details. \nThis free 6-week course is available to all staff currently working in tertiary education in the Republic of Ireland or for individuals with an interest in recognition of prior learning. \nCourse Schedule\n\n\n\nRPL Digital Badge \n\n\nWeek\nDate\nTime\nFacilitator\n\n\nWeek 1\n23.09.2026\n9.30am – 11.00am\nDr Ciara Staunton\n\n\nWeek 2\n30.09.2026\n9.30am – 11.00am\nDr Ciara Staunton\n\n\nWeek 3\n07.10.2026\n9.30am – 11.00am\nDr Ciara Staunton\n\n\nWeek 4\n14.10.2026\n9.30am – 11.00am\nDr Ciara Staunton\n\n\nWeek 5\n21.10.2026\n9.30am – 11.00am\nDr Ciara Staunton\n\n\nWeek 6\n04.11.2026\n9.30am – 11.00am\nDr Ciara Staunton\n\n\n\nLearning Outcomes\n\nExplain the concept of RPL and reflect on its application within their own setting;\nReflect on the potential impact of RPL for an institution\, its staff and students;\nIdentify existing policies and consider their alignment with practice;\nAnalyse the relationship between programme and module learning outcomes and the RPL candidate.\n\nLearning Activities\n\n\n\nActivity\nPer week\nSix Weeks\n\n\nLive Webinar\n90 min\n9 hours\n\n\nTriad meeting\n60 min\n6 hours\n\n\nIndependent learning\n100 min\n10 hours\n\n\nTotal\n250 min\n25 hours\n\n\n\n Content\n\n\n\nIndicative content\nFacilitator/Guest speaker\n\n\nRPL – Setting the Scene \nRPL – Enabling Success \nRPL – Conceptual Frameworks \nRPL – The Learner Voice \nRPL – Practical Approaches \nRPL – The Irish Context/Policies\nDr Ciara Staunton; guest speakers (TBC)\n\n\n\nRegistration\nFor more information\, email facilitators Dr. Clare Walsh (clare.walsh@tua.ie) or Dr Ciara Staunton (Ciara.staunton@tua.ie) See www.priorlearning.ie for more information. \nRegistration closes Friday 18th September.  All applicants are guaranteed a place. Please note course enrolment information will be distributed on Monday\, 21st and the course will also become accessible on that date. \n\n\n \n \n RPL - September 2026\n \n \n Name*\n \n \n \n First Name\n \n \n \n \n Last Name\n \n \n Email Address*\n \n Institution*Atlantic Technological UniversityDublin Business SchoolDublin City UniversityDun Laoghaire Institute of Art and DesignDundalk Institute of TechnologyGriffith CollegeHibernia CollegeMarino Institute of EducationMary Immaculate CollegeMaynooth UniversityMunster Technological UniversityNational College of Art & DesignNational College of IrelandUniversity of GalwayRoyal College of Surgeons in IrelandRoyal Irish AcademySt Angela’s CollegeTU DublinTrinity College DublinUniversity College CorkUniversity College DublinUniversity of LimerickSouth East Technological UniversityTechnological University of the Shannon: Midlands MidwestOtherOther Institution*Position*Brief description on what you hope to take away from the badge.*(300 characters max)Do you require accommodations for a disability or difference?\n \n Yes\n Accessibility Requirements*e.g. captions for webinarsConsent* I agree to the privacy policy.\n Register URL:https://opencourses.ie/event/online-course-recognition-of-prior-learning-september-2026/ CATEGORIES:RPL END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260928T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20261116T170000 DTSTAMP:20260811T131643Z CREATED:20260811T105410Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T131643Z UID:8400-1790582400-1794848400@opencourses.ie SUMMARY:Online course: Learner Voice (September 2026) DESCRIPTION:The National Forum for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education are delighted to announce that the fully online Open Course Learner Voice will run from 28th September 2026 to 16th November 2026. This course has been developed in partnership with AONTAS\, The National Adult Learning Organisation – see www.aontas.com for more details. \nCourse Schedule\n\n\n\nLearner Voice Digital Badge\n\n\nWeek\nDate\nTopic\n\n\nWeek 1\n28.09.2026\nUnderstanding Learner Voice in FET\n\n\nWeek 2\n05.10.2026\nCapturing Learner Voice\n\n\nWeek 3\n12.10.2026\nSpace\n\n\nWeek 4\n19.10.2026\nVoice\n\n\nWeek 5\n26.10.2026\nReading Week\n\n\nWeek 6\n02.11.2026\nAudience\n\n\nWeek 7\n09.11.2026\nInfluence\n\n\nWeek 8\n16.11.2026\nLearner Voice Digital Badge Workbook: Design Activity\n\n\n\nLearning Outcomes\nBy the end of this course\, participants will be able to: \n\nUnderstand the main ideas and principles behind Learner Voice and why it is important.\nExplain the role of Learner Voice in Further Education and Training (FET) and how it helps improve the learning experience.\nDescribe the Lundy Model of Participation and use its four parts: Space – providing safe opportunities for learners to share their views. Voice – supporting learners to express their opinions. Audience – ensuring someone listens to learners’ views. Influence – making sure learners’ views are considered and can lead to change.\nDevelop practical ways to make Learner Voice a regular and lasting part of everyday practice.\nUse different methods to gather learners’ feedback\, understand their experiences\, and turn what they say into meaningful improvements.\nReview Learner Voice activities\n\nRegistration\nRegistration closes Friday 18th September 2026. \nFor more information\, please email Ruby Cooney (Education Projects Officer) at rcooney@aontas.com. \n\n \n \n Learner Voice - Registrations September 2026\n \n \n Name*\n \n \n \n First Name\n \n \n \n \n Last Name\n \n \n Email Address*\n \n ETB\, Organisation or Institution*Atlantic Technological UniversityDublin Business SchoolDublin City UniversityDun Laoghaire Institute of Art and DesignDundalk Institute of TechnologyGriffith CollegeHibernia CollegeMarino Institute of EducationMary Immaculate CollegeMaynooth UniversityMunster Technological UniversityNational College of Art & DesignNational College of IrelandUniversity of GalwayRoyal College of Surgeons in IrelandRoyal Irish AcademySt Angela’s CollegeTU DublinTrinity College DublinUniversity College CorkUniversity College DublinUniversity of LimerickSouth East Technological UniversityTechnological University of the Shannon: Midlands MidwestOtherOther institutionPosition*Brief description of what you hope to take away from the badge.*(200 characters max)How did you hear about the Learner Voice Digital Badge?*(200 characters max)Do you require accommodations for a disability or difference?\n \n Yes\n Accessibility Requirements*e.g. captions for webinarsConsent* I agree to the privacy policy.\n Register URL:https://opencourses.ie/event/online-course-learner-voice-september-2026/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261005T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261214T170000 DTSTAMP:20260812T090633Z CREATED:20260610T134614Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T090633Z 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\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\nPeer Group Introductory Meeting\nAnytime during week 1\nConfirm with your peer group facilitator\n\n\n1\nSelf-paced eLearning Module 1\nAnytime during week 1\nN/A\n\n\n2 \n(beginning 12th Oct)\nSelf-paced eLearning Module 2\nAnytime during week 2\nN/A\n\n\n3 \n(beginning 19th Oct)\nWebinar 2 – Introducing the Redesign Activity\nThursday 22nd October 2026*\n1pm – 2pm\n\n\n3\nPeer Group Meeting 2\nAnytime during week 3\nConfirm with your peer group\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 3\nAnytime during week 4\nConfirm with your peer group\n\n\n5 \n(beginning 2nd Nov) \nSelf-paced eLearning Module 5\nAnytime during week 3\nN/A\n\n\n6 \n(beginning 9th Nov)\nWeekly drop-ins begin\n–\nConfirm with your peer group\n\n\n7 \n(beginning 16th Nov)\nWork on redesign\n–\nConfirm with your peer group\n\n\n8 \n(beginning 23rd Nov)\nWork on redesign\n–\nConfirm with your peer group\n\n\n9 \n(beginning 30th Nov) \nWork on redesign\n–\nConfirm with your peer group\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\nMonday 14th 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:20260812T090601Z CREATED:20260610T133512Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T090601Z 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\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\nPeer Group Introductory Meeting\nAnytime during week 1\nConfirm with your peer group facilitator\n\n\n1\nSelf-paced eLearning Module 1\nAnytime during week 1\nN/A\n\n\n2 \n(beginning 12th Oct)\nSelf-paced eLearning Module 2\nAnytime during week 2\nN/A\n\n\n3 \n(beginning 19th Oct)\nWebinar 2 – Introducing the Redesign Activity\nThursday 22nd October 2026*\n1pm – 2pm\n\n\n3\nPeer Group Meeting 2\nAnytime during week 3\nConfirm with your peer group\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 3\nAnytime during week 4\nConfirm with your peer group\n\n\n5 \n(beginning 2nd Nov) \nSelf-paced eLearning Module 5\nAnytime during week 3\nN/A\n\n\n6 \n(beginning 9th Nov)\nWeekly drop-ins begin\n–\nConfirm with your peer group\n\n\n7 \n(beginning 16th Nov)\nWork on redesign\n–\nConfirm with your peer group\n\n\n8 \n(beginning 23rd Nov)\nWork on redesign\n–\nConfirm with your peer group\n\n\n9 \n(beginning 30th Nov) \nWork on redesign\n–\nConfirm with your peer group\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\nMonday 14th 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 END:VCALENDAR