7 Wonders of Moodle: Call and See Em! (H5P)
2021-10-18 11:00 - 12:00 (Europe/Dublin) | Virtual
There are more than 7 wonders to H5P! Discover how to use it in Moodle & learn how you can explore a little bit of ancient Rome through the creative use of different H5P types. This is a 1hr quick introduction to H5P.

Building a Shared Culture of Academic Integrity
2021-10-20 13:00 - 14:30 | Virtual
https://www.teachingandlearning.ie/event/building-a-shared-culture-of-academic-integrity/

Virtual Learning Agreements and their use in Blended Learning Models of Delivery
2021-10-21 11:00 - 12:15 | Virtual
https://www.teachingandlearning.ie/event/virtual-learning-agreements-and-their-use-in-blended-learning-models-of-delivery/

Using MS Forms for Quizzes, Polls and Feedback
2021-10-26 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
An introduction to using MS Forms for quizzes, polls and feedback

Academic Integrity Hub in GMIT
2021-10-27 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
This session will showcase the Academic Integrity Hub which is available to staff in GMIT and discuss how this can ben incorporated into your teaching practices.

UCD LEAP: Engagement Monitoring and Remote Support Delivery in Online Environments
2021-10-27 15:00 - 16:30 | Virtual
https://www.teachingandlearning.ie/event/ucd-leap-engagement-monitoring-remote-support-delivery-in-online-environments/

Antiracism and UDL in the Irish Higher and Further Education Setting
2021-10-27 19:00 - 20:30 | Virtual
https://www.teachingandlearning.ie/event/antiracism-and-udl-in-the-irish-higher-and-further-education-setting/

MoodleMunch
2021-11-02 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
In this webinar, Dublin City University and Galway Mayo Institute of Technology will deliver presentations: 1. DCU will present on different approaches to supporting peer assessment activities with students using Moodle (DigCompEdu competence 4.1 ‘Assessment strategies’) 2. GMIT will present on its learning analytics initiative which draws data from Moodle (DigCompEdu competence 4.2 ‘Analysing evidence’)

Creating Haptic, Material and Equitable Online Learning in the Visual Arts
2021-11-03 10:00 - 13:00
Learning Objectives: Gain a toolkit of pedagogical strategies for delivering meaningful online delivery in the Visual Arts, Understand ethical and equality concerns arising from provision of Visual Arts Education online, How can embodied learning and embodied teaching be delivered online and how can tacit knowledge be captured or recognised in the online environment?, How can we advocate for the specific need for Fine Art education to be delivered on campus and resist neoliberal and capitalist impulse to remove space in institutions. Create a short questionnaire for students from each of our institutions, with the responses collated to support further discussions around best practice for Visual Art students’ needs

Strategies for Promoting Student Self Efficacy in Higher Education
2021-11-03 11:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Learning Objectives: Participants will acquire an understanding of definitions/theories pertaining to student self-efficacy in the context of higher educationParticipants will gain knowledge of the literature/key studies pertaining to student self-efficacy
Participants will learn how to apply pedagogical approaches and other strategies to foster student self-efficacy to enhance the teaching and learning experience
Participants will discuss the challenges, opportunities and benefits associated with the fostering of self-efficacy
Participants will explore how student self-efficacy can be developed in partnership with students

Sustainability in Bio-Pharmaceutical Sectors – asking the right questions?
2021-11-03 16:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
Learning Objectives: Demonstrate transformation in sustainability literacy as related to the Bio-Pharmaceutical SectorExplore exemplars of curriculum design, pedagogical approaches and assessment strategies for sustainability in Life Sciences
Explore fundamental questions about the purpose of higher Education in building embedded pathways for lifelong sustainability

The Fusion of Theory and Practice: Reflection on the Early Years & Childhood Studies Professional Practice Placement as a Community of Practice Experience – Part 1
2021-11-04 15:30 - 17:00 | Virtual
Learning Objectives: To develop a community of practice exploring the triquetra relationship among student, placement supervisor and placement mentor with a focus on student well-being and student successTo discuss the fusion of theory and practice, of the interdisciplinary degree, identifying the key components that assure student well-being and student success during professional practice placement
To reflect on the key components for high quality practice that contribute to and/or inhibit the success of the student, placement supervisor and placement mentor relationship
To create a shared vision and develop an evidence–based professional practice placement model to ensure an enriched, engaged and positive experience of the professional practice placement that leads to student success
To evaluate and plan the next steps for dissemination of best practice, through an Action for Transformation Plan, facilitating a collaborative and co-created approach to ensure student success in the professional practice placement:

Fostering Metacognition in the Digital Learning Environment
2021-11-05 14:00 - 17:00 | Virtual
Learning Objectives: Understand the key role of metacognition in effective learningAppreciate the potential for fostering metacognitive approaches within the digital learning environment in university education
Understand how tools within the virtual learning environment (VLE) may be leveraged to support metacognitive skills development in students
Begin to frame metacognitive learning for blended implementation
Become a metacognition champion for our community of practice

Vevox - Interactive tool for engagement in meetings & classes
2021-11-05 15:00 | Virtual
This session will showcase the features of Vevox and give you ideas of how it can be integrated into your teaching practices.

National VIT&L Week
2021-11-08 - 2021-11-12 | Virtual
The National Forum is facilitating a programme of events for VIT&L Week that will highlight the value of teaching and learning and show how the value of teaching and learning can be strengthened into the future.

VIT&L Event: The Scholarship Hour and Gasta Marathon (Recurring Daily)
2021-11-08 12:30 - 13:30, 2021-11-09 12:30 - 13:30, 2021-11-10 12:30 - 13:30, 2021-11-11 12:30 - 13:30, 2021-11-12 12:30 - 13:30 | Virtual
Running daily from 12:30-13:30 as a webinar, the Scholarship Hour will provide an opportunity to share teaching and learning scholarship, enhancement innovations, findings and insights, and prompt further conversations among those who teach and learn.
For full schedule details visit https://www.teachingandlearning.ie/vital/programme/

VIT&L Event: Leading the Transition towards a Climate Action University
2021-11-09 11:00 - 12:30 | Virtual
The Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, Institute of Technology, Sligo and Letterkenny Institute of Technology are in the process of transitioning to a new Technological University for the West and North-West of Ireland. This series of events (Nov. 9, 11, 16, 18 and 23) will explore the synergies and opportunities that this transition presents from a sustainability point of view under the following five headings: curriculum, campus, community, collaborative research and culture. All three institutes have a significant track record of grassroots initiatives through the Green Campus programme over the past decade. This event series will build on this good work to act as a catalyst to reframe the proposed Atlantic Technological University as a ‘Civic University’ focusing on climate action and genuine community engagement.

VIT&L Event: Ministerial Launch of Next Steps Report and Findings
2021-11-10 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
As the project lead, the National Forum is delighted to announce that Simon Harris TD, the Minister for Further & Higher Education, Research, Innovation & Science will officially launch the report and findings from the national sectoral partnership project- Next Steps for Teaching and Learning: Moving Forward Together. The overarching aim of the ‘Next Steps’ project is to address the question, in the context of COVID-19, ‘What have we learnt and what does it mean for the future of teaching and learning in Irish higher education?’

Assess your Quiz and Question Bank: Use Moodle analytics to examine how your Quizzes and Questions performed this year.
2021-11-10 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Find out which questions are too easy, which ones were good at discriminating between weak and strong students, and which ones are causing problems.

VIT&L Event: Celebration and launch of the CUA DigitalEd Case Study Collection Publication
2021-11-11 11:00 - 12:30
This special VITAL event will celebrate the launch of the DigitalEd Case Study Collection. The DigitalEd Case Study publication will showcase exemplars of online and blended course design outputs produced in GMIT, IT Sligo and LYIT including; reflections from the digital champion experience; Universal Design for Learning (UDL) in the digital world; the DigitalEd transformation journey and how it has supported the development of a culture of digital transformation across the CUA.
Established in January 2020, the CUA Digital Champion network supports colleagues to develop their digital teaching and learning skills and engagement with a suite of DigitalEd.ie resources and professional development pathways. The impact of the champion mentoring network is wide ranging, from a local and institutional perspective, and it is provided an opportunity for digital transformation, as we move forward in becoming a new Technological University in the West and North-West of Ireland. This event will take place on the GMIT Dublin Road Campus and live streamed on the day.

Reimagining a Climate Action University in 2030 (recurring event)
2021-11-11 11:30 - 12:30 | Virtual
This workshop will be facilitated by Dr. Mark Kelly (Head of Centre for Sustainability, GMIT), Declan Feeney (IT Sligo) and Fiona Britton (Sustainability Officer, IT Sligo) who will moderate a series of breakout sessions for staff and students to explore the opportunities inherent within the Climate Action University concept. The workshops on the 11th and 16th are the same workshop to provide two opportunities for staff and students to engage in the discussion. Event Open to GMIT, IT Sligo and LKIT

The Impact of Unconscious Bias - a Workshop for Students
2021-11-11 14:00 - 15:30 | Virtual
The workshop would be very beneficial for apprentices and students who go on work placement or indeed all student groups as it is such an important topic for them to be aware of. It is open to any student groups across the CUA/St. Angela’s College. The workshop will also be recorded should any lecturers wish to distribute it or use it again for their class groups.

This workshop has been organised with the support of CELT and is being funded by the National Forum for VIT&L (valuing Ireland’s teaching and learning) week.

The impact of unconscious bias?
Unconscious biases impact all of us and form part of how we think. Most people are not fully aware of how bias may affect how they perceive and think about other people. Bias will affect perception, attitudes and behaviour towards others and some of this behaviour can be quite subtle. The aim of this workshop will be to allow students to understand how their brain works in terms of how they make decisions and think about other people. They will understand how bias occurs in all of us and recognise the impact of any associated behaviours. They will be able to name and recognise common biases and hopefully get some a-ha moments in recognising their own unconscious biases or unseen barriers to inclusive cultures and how we interact with others.
This workshop will explore what inclusivity look like and how to mitigate some of the behaviours and blockers to being inclusive, and to manage the impact of unconscious biases.
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SoB Workshop: Implementing the Programmatic Review Transformation Framework (PRTF) - Assessment, Employability & Sustainability
2021-11-12 09:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
GMIT School of Business staff are invited to learn how to embed the three themes into their programme and module review process.

SoB Workshop: Exploring a Learning Design Process for any of module you teach & UDL considerations.
2021-11-12 11:30 - 13:00 | Virtual
GMIT School of Business Workshop

SoB Workshop: Writing Learning Outcomes
2021-11-12 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual
GMIT School of Business staff are invited to attend this session which will provide an introduction to writing learning outcomes for modules. We will also discuss the cognitive, affective and psychomotor domains of learning. A number of design aids will be shared to support module descriptor enhancements.

SoB Workshop: Assessment Transformation - Sharing Experiences - What Works & Why?
2021-11-12 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual
