Digital Ed

Hello H5P! Day 5 Meet Lumi
2022-04-29 11:00 - 11:40 (Europe/Dublin) | Virtual
This session is part of the 1 week Hello H5P! miniseries consisting of 5 independent 40 minute sessions and it’s the final day of the series so to set you on your way I will introduce you to Lumi – your next level editor. This is a standalone free desktop application which is also now available to all staff through the company portal in ATU Galway.

ATU iNOTE Symposium
2022-05-03 10:00 - 17:00
The iNOTE Symposium 2022 is a showcase of the innovative, agile and impactful outcomes of the iNOTE project. Tuesday 3rd May 2022 will see ATU Donegal-Letterkenny host the iNOTE Symposium 2022, a showcase of the innovative, agile and impactful outcomes of the iNOTE project and their applications to teaching and learning.
Featuring a keynote address from Dr. Alec Couros, Professor, Educational Technology & Media Director, Centre for Teaching & Learning University of Regina, Canada.

ATU DigitalEd Conference 2022: Digital Transformation in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education
2022-05-04 - 2022-05-06
This year we’ll see the 2nd annual DigitalEd Conference hosted by the Atlantic Technological University (ATU) and organised by ATU Teaching and Learning Office (Galway City).
The DigitalEd Conference will take place from May 4th-6th and includes a series of keynote addresses exploring various hot topics such as the impact of change to teaching and learning over recent years due to the pandemic, teaching in a digital age, learning as a partnership, academic integrity, and assessment security. Colleagues who are dedicated to the development of teaching and learning in Irish higher education will deliver workshops, information sessions, and showcases focusing on a variety of teaching and learning themes including:
Technology Enhanced Learning
Online & Flexible Learning Course Design
Microsoft Digital Education Tools
ePortfolios for Learning and Assessment
Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
Student Supports
Student Engagement

Designing Learning Outcomes for Labs
2022-05-04 10:00 - 12:00
Prof Andrew Garrard & Dr Adam Funnell will outline their experiences of refocusing the labs within the University of Sheffield.

Curricular Approaches to Wellbeing in Higher Education
2022-05-20 09:40 - 13:00 | Virtual
This seminar will showcase a range of innovative curricular wellbeing initiatives in UCC and MTU

Initial Access to Validation Briefing
2022-05-27 10:30 - 12:30 | Virtual
The initial access to validation briefing by QQI will provide information on the process used by QQI to assess the institutional capacity and evaluate the quality assurance procedures of applicants to offer education and training programmes leading to QQI awards. You will find all the relevant information and documentation on our initial access to validation webpage which you must read in advance of registering for the briefing.

From Graduate to Professional: Making the Transition Smoother for Nutritionists
2022-06-02 09:45 - 15:00
From Graduate to Professional’ is all about providing necessary upskilling needed for employment in today’s workforce as well as an insight into career opportunities and how to find a job. This seminar has been designed with nutrition graduates and early career nutritionists and researchers in mind to help make the transition to nutrition professional smoother.

ABC Learning Design Workshop
2022-06-09 10:00 - 12:30, 2022-06-15 14:00 - 16:30 | Virtual
Learn how to design your module using the online ABC learning design tool.

ATU Galway-Mayo Teaching & Learning Orientation for New & Continuing Staff
2022-09-13 09:30 - 13:00 | Virtual & ATU Galway City
This session will provide an introduction to the Teaching & Learning Centre and Digital Education Services in ATU Galway-Mayo. An introduction to Moodle, Teams, and an overview of popular teaching and learning tools will be covered. This session will be delivered in a hybrid (onsite and online) format. If attending onsite, please bring your own device.

EURASHE Research Community of Practice (RESCOP)
2022-09-19 | Virtual
More information on speakers and agenda coming soon.

Launch of Leading Virtual Teams – Field Notes from a CEO by Dr Maren Deepwell
2022-11-10 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual
What is it like to manage a virtual team and to lead an organisation from home? How can you not only meet budget targets and KPIs but balance business needs with employee happiness and wellbeing? Leading Virtual Teams explores current practice in succeeding in a virtual workplace and questions what the future of hybrid working may hold.
This book provides practical advice and case studies as a source of inspiration and a prompt for reflection for virtual teams and their leaders. From recruitment and induction to establishing effective and sustainable ways of working in the virtual workplace. Leading Virtual Teams explores the highs and lows of what it means to work from home long-term in a small or medium sized organisation and sets out a vision for a new kind of professionalism for virtual teams.
Join us for the launch and receive your free digital copy of Leading Virtual Teams.

Leadership and Organisation for Teaching and Learning at European Universities: LOTUS project webinar
2022-11-28 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual
This webinar will share key findings from the final project publication, addressing leadership in teaching, as well as key messages on topics of common interest for enhancing learning and teaching. Such topics include diverse learners’ needs, teaching staff development, cooperation between institutions and digitalisation.
Participation is free of charge and the event is open to anyone interested in the topic. The webinar will be of particular interest to institutional leaders with a responsibility in learning and teaching, teachers, education developers, national and European policy makers, representatives of organisations active in learning and teaching and higher education researchers and analysts.

ATU Teaching & Learning Christmas Showcase
2022-12-16 09:15 - 12:45
Dr Catherine Cronin, Open Educator, Open Researcher and GO-GN Fellow 2022, will join us to deliver a keynote address on Taking Time to Reflect, and Imagining Higher Education Futures followed by teaching and learning showcases on Education for Sustainability, Digital Transformation, UDL, Digital Badges, plus an Introduction to the NTUTORR Programme . The event will close with a Teaching & Learning ePortfolio Showcase from a recent Graduate of the Certificate in Teaching & Learning.

Reimagine Education - A Microsoft Education Digital Event
2023-02-09 17:00 - 17:45 | Virtual
Hear from innovative schools and educators around the globe, along with Microsoft leaders, including CEO Satya Nadella, on how we can empower every learner to achieve more.
In this event, we will showcase how schools are using technology, including some new tools to improve reading, writing, math and communication skills to prepare students for their future.

Yes, You Can! How to Successfully Contribute to the EDEN Conference
2023-03-01 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual
This interactive webinar is designed to show that “Yes, you can” submit a paper for this year’s annual EDEN conference (18-20 June). We begin by introducing participants to the overarching conference theme of “Yes, we can” and five related sub topics. News is also shared of our exciting keynote and spotlight speakers and how they will contribute to the conference theme. The main part of the webinar is then designed to offer prospective authors and presenters an inside track on the different paper categories and how to successfully prepare their own conference submission. Members of the conference team share key tips and advice on what makes a great conference paper and how you can ensure your submission is accepted for the Dublin conference. This advice will be particularly helpful for doctoral students and those relatively new to preparing conference submissions. Finally, members of the local team offer practical information on the conference venue and provide travel and accommodation advice to help enhance your visit to Dublin. There will be an opportunity for participants to ask questions relevant to the conference throughout the webinar.

Beyond Belonging: Creating Online and Blended Spaces for First-Generation Students to Flourish
2023-03-01 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual
Although first-generation students—those first in their families to pursue higher education—comprise a sizable portion of gateway (or general education) course enrollment, little, if any, attention has been given to the pedagogical approaches that might be used to meet the needs of this diverse student population (Baldwin et al., 2021). This webinar will focus on strategies and approaches that can be used to go beyond belonging to create inclusive academic experiences for first-generation students.
The webinar will begin with a focus on existing research on (and with relevance to) first-generation students and their academic experience (e.g., Baldwin et al., 2021), including contemporary research on levels of “first-generationness” (Darrah, Humbert, & Stewart, 2022), and theoretical frameworks (e.g., Yosso’s Community Cultural Wealth Model, 2005). Information about gateway courses and the gateway course impact on students identifying as first generation will also be discussed. This part of the presentation will include several reflective questions aimed at helping participants understand the nuances associated with first-generation student identities.

Open Education Week 2023 – “What Is the Future of Open Education?”
2023-03-06 16:00 - 17:30 | Virtual
In this panel session with policymakers and experts on open, online and distance education we will reflect on the present situation regarding open education. Open education is a philosophy, a way of carrying out education with the aim to widen access and participation to everyone by removing barriers and making learning accessible, abundant, and customisable for all. Open education is becoming ever more important in European higher education and on the global level as well due to the fact that digital technologies are one of the main driving forces behind education modernisation. So, why do we still need to discuss the benefits of open education? How pandemic, AI developments (especially chat GPT) and all other issues in the context of open education affected open education in a good or poor way? How can we make open education more visible and actual and did it become mainstream? We do have numerous examples of best practices, great projects on open education, initiatives, documents and policies. Nevertheless, numerous teachers are still unaware of open educational resources and open educational practices and educational institutions do not implement the principles of openness in education or research. Join us and share your views on this topic.

Open Education Week 2023 – “Hybrid and Virtual Learning Spaces”
2023-03-07 13:00 - 14:30 | Virtual
The webinar builds on the work conducted by members of the Education Innovation Working Group of the Coimbra Group on innovative learning spaces. Hybrid and virtual learning spaces are increasingly planned, designed and evaluated for their rich instructional potential, especially in the context of transnational teaching and learning initiatives, but also as an effect of post-pandemic developments in higher education institutions.

Open Education Week 2023 – “Open Educational Practices as a Catalyst for Innovation”
2023-03-08 13:00 - 14:30 | Virtual
This webinar provides an introduction to the concept of open educational practices (OEPs) as a catalyst for innovation. Participants will gain an understanding of how open educational practices can be used to increase access to quality educational resources, foster collaboration, and encourage innovation. We will discuss the benefits of OEPs, the challenges associated with them, and the ways in which they can be implemented in educational contexts. Participants will also learn about the opportunities for educators to create and share open educational resources, as well as the potential impact of OEPs on educational institutions, communities, and society. Finally, we will explore how open educational practices can be used to promote equity, inclusivity, and diversity in education.

Open Education Week 2023 – “Sustainable Models of Education Post-Covid: The Case of Extended Squared (Exten(DT)2)”
2023-03-09 13:00 - 14:30 | Virtual
In this webinar, we are going to introduce and discuss the project “Extending design thinking with emerging digital technologies” funded by Horizon Europe and Innovate UK. Exten(DT)2 aims to enhance the pedagogical value of design thinking through the use of expressive digital media that are integrated with emerging technologies such as AI and analytics, AR and 3D printing. The project adopts a co-design and co-production approach closely working with teachers across six European countries (Sweden, Greece, UK, Norway, Ireland, Belgium) to design, test and tailor educational interventions that are sustainable and enable development of students’ 21st century skills. The four presentations of this webinar focus on: a) introducing the Exten(DT)2 project, 2) a critical perspective to design thinking, 3) presenting emerging digital technologies and how they can be used to digitise teaching, and 4) discussing how co-designing with teachers can bring innovation to educational curricula.
