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SUMMARY:ATU (Galway-Mayo) Academic Integrity Hub
DESCRIPTION:This session will showcase the Academic Integrity Hub which is available to staff in ATU Galway-Mayo and discuss how this can be incorporated into your teaching practices!
URL:https://www.digitaled.ie/event/atu-galway-mayo-academic-integrity-hub/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Academic Integrity
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20221017T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20221017T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T150801
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LAST-MODIFIED:20221014T092401Z
UID:10001130-1666015200-1666018800@www.digitaled.ie
SUMMARY:Academic Integrity Webinar: Responding to the cheating landscape with positive educational approaches to academic integrity
DESCRIPTION:This keynote presentation will raise awareness of current student cheating practices and how to notice them. It will then focus on educational responses to promote and develop academic integrity through supporting students and following Universal Design for Learning principles for inclusive practice. This presentation is taking place as part of LEAD’s schedule of events for National Academic Integrity Week\, taking place from October 17th – 21st 2022.
URL:https://www.digitaled.ie/event/academic-integrity-webinar-responding-to-the-cheating-landscape-with-positive-educational-approaches-to-academic-integrity/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Academic Integrity
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20221025T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20221025T150000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220929T110045Z
UID:10001127-1666706400-1666710000@www.digitaled.ie
SUMMARY:Introduction to PebblePad
DESCRIPTION:A beginner’s session on using the PebblePad E-portfolio tool for lecturers.
URL:https://www.digitaled.ie/event/introduction-to-pebblepad/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:ePortfolios
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20221025T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20221025T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T150801
CREATED:20220929T110045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220929T110045Z
UID:10001128-1666720800-1666728000@www.digitaled.ie
SUMMARY:AAEEBL Digital Ethics Workshop: Accessibility in ePortfolio Design & Instruction
DESCRIPTION:ePortfolios provide opportunities for students to select\, curate\, and display evidence of learning throughout university. Given their digital modality and their dependence on student creative agency\, it is important to center accessible design for both students and portfolio viewers. Join this interactive workshop centered on the Digital Ethics Principle of Accessibility. The workshop will provide you with practical ways to center accessibility in ePortfolio assignments and support students in the creation of accessible ePortfolios.
URL:https://www.digitaled.ie/event/aaeebl-digital-ethics-workshop-accessibility-in-eportfolio-design-instruction/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:ePortfolios
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20221026T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20221026T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T150801
CREATED:20220929T110045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220929T110045Z
UID:10001129-1666796400-1666800000@www.digitaled.ie
SUMMARY:How to Run a MS Teams Live Event
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in learning about how you can run a Microsoft Live or Webinar event. This session will cover the basics of how to set these up and run them as well as the benefits and considerations for choosing one over the other.
URL:https://www.digitaled.ie/event/how-to-run-a-ms-teams-live-event/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Microsoft Applications
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20221103T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20221103T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T150801
CREATED:20221028T080956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221028T080956Z
UID:10001131-1667484000-1667491200@www.digitaled.ie
SUMMARY:EURASHE Hackathon: Digital Technologies & Curriculum Internationalisation
DESCRIPTION:The StrategyHack partners are working together to take a European approach to supporting mid-level institutional leaders in the achievement of sustainable digital education models by providing them with a set of tools composed of the the following: a capacity building course on digital strategies\, a peer-learning methology for digitisation strategy improvement and a model management system for digital education.\nThe project team is happy to announce that the Capacity Building Course on Digital Education Strategies is now available online for anyone interested to enroll. This course focuses on accelerating digital transformations within higher education by promoting and supporting high-quality personalised digital environments. The online course contains modules on digital teaching and learning\, organisational transformation\, technological change\, economic and political change\, as well as institutional change. The whole course requires approximately 75 hours of self-study\, peer learning and activities\, but learners can also select parts of individual modules. \nAs part of the capacitiy building course\, EURASHE is organising a hackathon in the framework of a comprehensive capacity building course on digital education strategies under the StrategyHack project. Mid-level institutional leaders and HE staff will learn more about the use of digital technologies to support internationalisation of the curriculum.
URL:https://www.digitaled.ie/event/eurashe-hackathon-digital-technologies-curriculum-internationalisation/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Digital Transformation
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20221107T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20221107T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T150801
CREATED:20221028T080956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221028T080956Z
UID:10001132-1667815200-1667818800@www.digitaled.ie
SUMMARY:MS Bookings - Administrator Training
DESCRIPTION:Microsoft Bookings is an online reservation/scheduling tool that enables you to quickly and easily set up an appointment system. Bookings can be used for many different scenarios. After this session\, you will be able to find\, set up and administer your own MS Booking system.
URL:https://www.digitaled.ie/event/ms-bookings-administrator-training-4/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Microsoft Applications
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20221109T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20221109T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T150801
CREATED:20221028T080956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221028T080956Z
UID:10001013-1667995200-1667998800@www.digitaled.ie
SUMMARY:Ally: Making content more accessible
DESCRIPTION:Learn how Ally can help make the files you put on Moodle more accessible. Ally creates up to 7 alternative formats for your files and all you need to do is upload the file to Moodle; 1) Electronic Braille 2) Audio 3) BeeLine Reader 4) Translated version 5) Tagged PDF 6) ePub 7) Semantic HTML.
URL:https://www.digitaled.ie/event/ally-making-content-more-accessible-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Moodle
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20221110T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20221110T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T150801
CREATED:20221028T080957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221028T080957Z
UID:10001015-1668103200-1668106800@www.digitaled.ie
SUMMARY:Launch of Leading Virtual Teams – Field Notes from a CEO by Dr Maren Deepwell
DESCRIPTION: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.\nThis 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. \nJoin us for the launch and receive your free digital copy of Leading Virtual Teams.
URL:https://www.digitaled.ie/event/launch-of-leading-virtual-teams-field-notes-from-a-ceo-by-dr-maren-deepwell/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Teaching & Learning
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20221115T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20221115T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T150801
CREATED:20221028T080957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221028T080957Z
UID:10001017-1668520800-1668524400@www.digitaled.ie
SUMMARY:More than MCQs! Create a robust quiz in Moodle
DESCRIPTION:This session shows you how to use random questions\, data sets\, and optional sections to make your Moodle quiz a robust assessment.
URL:https://www.digitaled.ie/event/more-than-mcqs-create-a-robust-quiz-in-moodle-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Moodle
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20221116T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20221116T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T150801
CREATED:20221028T080959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221028T080959Z
UID:10001019-1668600000-1668603600@www.digitaled.ie
SUMMARY:Grades on Moodle
DESCRIPTION:Discover how to setup how students can check their grades on Moodle which are specific to them and accurate according to how your module marks are split up.
URL:https://www.digitaled.ie/event/grades-on-moodle-4/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Moodle
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20221118T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20221118T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T150801
CREATED:20221028T081000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221028T081000Z
UID:10001021-1668783600-1668787200@www.digitaled.ie
SUMMARY:Alternative Grading Methods on Moodle
DESCRIPTION:Discover how you can setup a Rubric or Marking guide on Moodle with the Assignment activity. These grading methods help you to assign marks quicker while at the same time give students feedback in the process of doing so.
URL:https://www.digitaled.ie/event/alternative-grading-methods-on-moodle/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Moodle
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20221122T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20221122T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T150801
CREATED:20221028T081000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221028T081000Z
UID:10001023-1669125600-1669129200@www.digitaled.ie
SUMMARY:Running a Teams Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to schedule a public webinar\, register attendees\, run an interactive presentation\, and analyse attendee data for effective follow-up.
URL:https://www.digitaled.ie/event/running-a-teams-webinar/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Microsoft Applications
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20221126T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20221126T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T150801
CREATED:20221028T081000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221028T081000Z
UID:10001025-1669456800-1669467600@www.digitaled.ie
SUMMARY:Better Options 2022
DESCRIPTION:Ideal for adults returning to education or for students with disabilities considering their post leaving cert educational options\, parents and guidance counsellors.
URL:https://www.digitaled.ie/event/better-options-2022/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Accessibility
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20221128T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20221128T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T150801
CREATED:20221028T081000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221028T081000Z
UID:10001027-1669644000-1669647600@www.digitaled.ie
SUMMARY:Leadership and Organisation for Teaching and Learning at European Universities: LOTUS project webinar
DESCRIPTION: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.\nParticipation 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.
URL:https://www.digitaled.ie/event/leadership-and-organisation-for-teaching-and-learning-at-european-universities-lotus-project-webinar/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Teaching & Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20221130T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20221130T103000
DTSTAMP:20260404T150801
CREATED:20221028T081002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221028T081002Z
UID:10001028-1669798800-1669804200@www.digitaled.ie
SUMMARY:ATU Masterclass: Exploring Education for Sustainability Assessment Opportunities
DESCRIPTION:Transformational education for sustainability calls for a shift away from just focusing on the acquisition of knowledge and skills to an a more holistic emphasis on values\, attitudes\, and behaviours. This requires constructively aligned teaching\, learning and assessment activities designed to meet key education for sustainability competencies and learning outcomes. Teaching and assessment practices can provide opportunities for learning experiences that will embrace alternative viewpoints\, critical reflection\, and real-world challenges. This workshop will explore some approaches within a framework of Assessment OF\, FOR and AS Learning for Sustainability.
URL:https://www.digitaled.ie/event/atu-masterclass-exploring-education-for-sustainability-assessment-opportunities/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Education for Sustainability
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20221213T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20221213T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T150801
CREATED:20221201T154403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221201T154403Z
UID:10001029-1670940000-1670943600@www.digitaled.ie
SUMMARY:Reusable Learning Objects 1: Interactive Videos
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to create interactive videos using H5P and MS Stream – add quizzes and hotspots to help learners actively engage with content and reinforce key takeaways.
URL:https://www.digitaled.ie/event/reusable-learning-objects-1-interactive-videos/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Microsoft Applications
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20221216T091500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20221216T124500
DTSTAMP:20260404T150801
CREATED:20221201T154404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221201T154431Z
UID:10001133-1671182100-1671194700@www.digitaled.ie
SUMMARY:ATU Teaching & Learning Christmas Showcase
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.digitaled.ie/event/atu-teaching-learning-christmas-showcase/
CATEGORIES:Teaching & Learning
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230123T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230123T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T150801
CREATED:20221201T154404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221201T154404Z
UID:10001134-1674468000-1674471600@www.digitaled.ie
SUMMARY:Meddling with Moodle: Enhance your Moodle modules with HTML/Bootstrap
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to use simple HTML and Bootstrap elements to improve the look and feel of your Moodle course.
URL:https://www.digitaled.ie/event/meddling-with-moodle-enhance-your-moodle-modules-with-html-bootstrap/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Moodle
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230126T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230126T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T150801
CREATED:20221201T154405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221202T091817Z
UID:10001135-1674734400-1674738000@www.digitaled.ie
SUMMARY:Grades on Moodle: Post Assessment Tips and Guidelines
DESCRIPTION:This session focuses on the post assessment stage of delivery of a module whether this be a continuous assessment or an end of semester assessment. This will discuss how grades are displayed\, how to generate reports for a quiz activity\,an assignment activity and how to generate reports for the overall module. This session will also cover the override grading function on Moodle and discuss how this may be useful as part of your teaching practice.
URL:https://www.digitaled.ie/event/grades-on-moodle-post-assessment-tips-and-guidelines-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Moodle
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230130T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230130T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T150801
CREATED:20221201T154405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221201T154405Z
UID:10001136-1675071000-1675083600@www.digitaled.ie
SUMMARY:QQI Conference - Let's Talk about Assessment 2023: Rethinking Assessment in Higher Education
DESCRIPTION:Assessment has been on everybody’s minds recently. At our conference ‘Let’s Talk About Assessment 2023: Rethinking Assessment in Higher Education’ in the Radisson Blu Royal Hotel\, Dublin on Monday\, 30 January 2023\, we will be exploring live questions with peers\, students\, national and international experts.\nWhatever your role is in assessment – whether you are a senior leader of a HEI\, or are working in a professional support\, teaching and learning\, or quality assurance role\, a student or student officer\, a leading academic or have recently started designing assessment – this conference will highlight topical discussions\, inspire dynamic responses and provide useful tips on assessment. \nThis conference will be a unique opportunity for participants to: hear the views of national and international experts and peers on live topics in assessment in higher education\, share insights through posters and short presentations\, and network with peers trying to implement change and innovate in this complex and everchanging environment.
URL:https://www.digitaled.ie/event/qqi-conference-lets-talk-about-assessment-2023-rethinking-assessment-in-higher-education/
CATEGORIES:Assessment
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230209T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230209T174500
DTSTAMP:20260404T150801
CREATED:20230203T141530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230203T141530Z
UID:10001137-1675962000-1675964700@www.digitaled.ie
SUMMARY:Reimagine Education - A Microsoft Education Digital Event
DESCRIPTION: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.\nIn 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.
URL:https://www.digitaled.ie/event/reimagine-education-a-microsoft-education-digital-event/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Teaching & Learning
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230209T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230209T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T150801
CREATED:20230203T141530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230203T141530Z
UID:10001138-1675969200-1675972800@www.digitaled.ie
SUMMARY:IELOL (2023 Cohort) Informational Webinar
DESCRIPTION:This webinar\, co-hosted by Dylan Barth and Katie Schuster of OLC and J. Garvey Pyke and Lynn Wahl of UNC Charlotte\, will highlight the cohort-based professional development program designed for new and experienced leaders in the field of digital and online learning. The session will provide an overview of the program and its faculty\, the format of the program’s four phases\, time commitment\, program objectives\, and participant experience will be discussed. Participants will learn about the application process and timeline to prepare a successful application submission. Questions and comments are welcomed.
URL:https://www.digitaled.ie/event/ielol-2023-cohort-informational-webinar/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230214T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230214T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T150801
CREATED:20230203T141531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230203T141531Z
UID:10001139-1676379600-1676383200@www.digitaled.ie
SUMMARY:MoodleMunch: Presentations on DCU's hybrid university transitions programme and ICGP's blended learning curriculum development journey
DESCRIPTION:In this webinar\, Dublin City University and the Irish College of General Practitioners will deliver presentations:\nDCU will present on its hybrid university transitions programme for all new students and how Moodle underpins it (DigCompEdu competence 3.2 ‘Guidance’)\nICGP will share its story of embarking on a blended learning curriculum development journey\, with Moodle at its core to support national and regional learners (DigCompEdu Area 3 ‘Teaching and Learning’)
URL:https://www.digitaled.ie/event/moodlemunch-presentations-on-dcus-hybrid-university-transitions-programme-and-icgps-blended-learning-curriculum-development-journey/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Moodle
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230215T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230215T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T150801
CREATED:20230203T141531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230203T141531Z
UID:10001140-1676487600-1676491200@www.digitaled.ie
SUMMARY:Cultivating Deep Learning Using Discussion Boards
DESCRIPTION:Asynchronous discussion boards are a common tool used by instructors in online courses. These forums can provide an outlet to foster the interaction and collaboration that are sometimes lacking in an online learning environment. When students are engaged in conversations in these settings\, the asynchronous nature of discussions can provide them with time to reflect on their responses before interacting with their peers in a way that is often not feasible in a face-to-face discussion. In this way\, when it is used well\, the discussion board can offer the ideal blend of reflection and collaboration that promotes the construction of knowledge in an online learning environment.\nHowever\, while its asynchronous nature can have the positive outcome of promoting deliberation\, it can also result in periods of inactivity as students wait for responses from their peers that then leave them scrambling to interact with one another as the discussion deadline draws near. Text-based online discussions have been critiqued for their generally antisocial and impersonal nature. Additionally\, the structure of some types of discussion prompts are not conducive for supporting deep and meaningful conversations. \nDuring this webinar\, we’ll begin by reflecting on why the discussion board has become a staple practice within an online learning environment and if it is anathema to suggest abandoning it altogether. We will explore several different structures and ways to classify online discussion prompts and what research suggests that some of those structures are good for and not-so-good for. For example\, which types of discussion prompts are better at encouraging students to exchange ideas? Which are better at facilitating critical thinking? Which seem to be good only at generating lower levels of thinking? We will engage in conversation around ‘What makes a good discussion question?’ before identifying the characteristics that have been shown to be successful at generating engagement and pushing students to think critically. We propose three main structures for effective discussion prompts that will each be examined in greater depth.
URL:https://www.digitaled.ie/event/cultivating-deep-learning-using-discussion-boards/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Digital Tools
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230222T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230222T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T150801
CREATED:20230203T141531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230203T141531Z
UID:10001141-1677092400-1677096000@www.digitaled.ie
SUMMARY:Online Mentoring for Faculty and Students: Building a Community of Support
DESCRIPTION:This session will provide insights into mentoring for faculty and students in online education programs\, or for those considering a more traditional mentoring program delivered predominantly online. The presenters will discuss a variety of faculty and student mentoring programs for higher education\, along with relevant best practices and examples of effective and successful implementation. This webinar will highlight the rationale for mentoring\, characteristics of effective mentors and mentees\, how to structure or organize programs\, and will detail the core elements for setting up and running online mentoring programs. This presentation is largely based on the presenters’ book “Best Practices for Mentoring in Online Programs: Supporting Faculty and Students in Higher Education (2022)” as part of Routledge’s Best Practices in Online Teaching and Learning series.
URL:https://www.digitaled.ie/event/online-mentoring-for-faculty-and-students-building-a-community-of-support/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Mentoring
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230301T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230301T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T150801
CREATED:20230228T132016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230228T132016Z
UID:10001142-1677682800-1677686400@www.digitaled.ie
SUMMARY:Yes\, You Can! How to Successfully Contribute to the EDEN Conference
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.digitaled.ie/event/yes-you-can-how-to-successfully-contribute-to-the-eden-conference/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Teaching & Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230301T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230301T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T150801
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UID:10001143-1677697200-1677700800@www.digitaled.ie
SUMMARY:Beyond Belonging: Creating Online and Blended Spaces for First-Generation Students to Flourish
DESCRIPTION: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.\nThe 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.
URL:https://www.digitaled.ie/event/beyond-belonging-creating-online-and-blended-spaces-for-first-generation-students-to-flourish/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Teaching & Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230306T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230306T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T150801
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230228T132016Z
UID:10001144-1678118400-1678123800@www.digitaled.ie
SUMMARY:Open Education Week 2023 – “What Is the Future of Open Education?”
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.digitaled.ie/event/open-education-week-2023-what-is-the-future-of-open-education/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Teaching & Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230307T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230307T100000
DTSTAMP:20260404T150801
CREATED:20230228T132017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230228T132017Z
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SUMMARY:NTUTORR SDG Drop-In Clinic
DESCRIPTION:NTUTORR SDG Clinics are available to support educators who are interested in participating in the Teach-In campaign.
URL:https://www.digitaled.ie/event/ntutorr-sdg-drop-in-clinic/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Education for Sustainability
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