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As part of the DigitalEd development initiatives for the ATU, a monthly webinar and workshop series is coordinated by the ATU Teaching and Learning Centre (Galway-Mayo). Check out upcoming events below.

Grades on Moodle: Post Assessment Tips and Guidelines

Virtual

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 […]

Free

QQI Conference – Let’s Talk about Assessment 2023: Rethinking Assessment in Higher Education

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. Whatever your role is in assessment – whether you are […]

Free

Reimagine Education – A Microsoft Education Digital Event

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 […]

Free

IELOL (2023 Cohort) Informational Webinar

Virtual

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 […]

Free

MoodleMunch: Presentations on DCU’s hybrid university transitions programme and ICGP’s blended learning curriculum development journey

Virtual

In this webinar, Dublin City University and the Irish College of General Practitioners will deliver presentations: DCU will present on its hybrid university transitions programme for all new students and how Moodle underpins it (DigCompEdu competence 3.2 ‘Guidance’) ICGP will share its story of embarking on a blended learning curriculum development journey, with Moodle at […]

Free

Cultivating Deep Learning Using Discussion Boards

Virtual

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 […]

Free

Online Mentoring for Faculty and Students: Building a Community of Support

Virtual

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 […]

Free

Yes, You Can! How to Successfully Contribute to the EDEN Conference

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 […]

Free

Beyond Belonging: Creating Online and Blended Spaces for First-Generation Students to Flourish

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 […]

Free

Open Education Week 2023 – “What Is the Future of Open Education?”

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 […]

Free