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Are We Day-Dreaming Our Way To The Future?, John O'Connor
Are We Day-Dreaming Our Way To The Future?, John O'Connor
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This paper explores the transformative impact of technology on society, drawing on Marshall McLuhan’s insights. It scrutinizes the consequences of profit-driven technological progress, particularly in VR, brain-computer interfaces, and AI hallucinations. Critiquing the dominance of industry leaders in AI safety discussions, the paper advocates a balanced, inclusive approach.
Philosophical perspectives on AI and VR prompt questions about their impact on human experience. The paper proposes an educational shift to cultivate human attributes alongside technological skills. Examining AI hallucinations and gaming glitches, it raises concerns about the potential blurring of reality and virtuality.
Connecting technological advancements with environmental challenges, the paper …
Technological University Dublin's Pathway To Embedding Sustainability In Food Degrees, Nemos And Beyond, Julie Dunne, Catherine Barry-Ryan, Cormac Mcmahon
Technological University Dublin's Pathway To Embedding Sustainability In Food Degrees, Nemos And Beyond, Julie Dunne, Catherine Barry-Ryan, Cormac Mcmahon
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The School of Food Science and Environmental Health, Technological University Dublin, commenced a journey to embed Sustainability in its modules and programmes in 2020 with a nationally funded project ‘Sustainable Food Curriculum Co-Create’. The project’s goal was to build capacity for integrating sustainability learning outcomes across Food programmes through educator professional development and co-creation with students. The CPD curriculum design involved several stakeholders in Education for Sustainable Development from across the Food System including enterprise and state organisations who advised on sector-specific sustainability issues, food experts from across several Schools, and sustainability experts from across the University and beyond. It …
Care, Community And Curriculum: A Case Study Of An Academic Professional Development Programme., Muireann Okeeffe, Claire Mcavinia, Roisin Donnelly, Seamus Harrington, Marese Kelly
Care, Community And Curriculum: A Case Study Of An Academic Professional Development Programme., Muireann Okeeffe, Claire Mcavinia, Roisin Donnelly, Seamus Harrington, Marese Kelly
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In March 2020, teaching and learning (T&L) in higher education pivoted online and in 2021 the disruption to traditional forms of teaching, learning and assessment continues. Like many other academic development programmes, our PG Cert programme pivoted online effectively and efficiently. Programme evaluation data (June 2020) reported that modelling of online teaching and learning within our programme helped lecturers teach online, facilitate peer interaction among their students and assisted informed change in assessment practices to suit the online context. At the heart of our programme’s ethos lies a commitment to community building among students. However, the art of gathering is …
Sustainable Food Sector Curriculum Co-Create, Edtech 2021, Julie Dunne, Cormac H. Macmahon, Catherine Barry-Ryan, Graham O'Neill, Fintan Moran
Sustainable Food Sector Curriculum Co-Create, Edtech 2021, Julie Dunne, Cormac H. Macmahon, Catherine Barry-Ryan, Graham O'Neill, Fintan Moran
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Sustainable Food Curriculum Co-create – Empowering the Student Voice
This paper will outline the current National Forum for Enhancement of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education- SATLE Funded Technological University Dublin project ‘Sustainable Food Curriculum Co-Create’. The project’s goal is to build capacity for integrating sustainability learning outcomes across Food programmes through educator professional development and co-creation with students. This is being achieved through the piloting of Food sector-focused sustainability modules with co-learning for academic staff and students (5 ECTS CPD in Educating for Food Sustainability for academic staff and 5 ECTS Elective module in Food Sector Sustainability for students). …
The Relationship Between Designing And Making, And Creative Design Processes That Could Be Used In Second Level Education., John Walsh
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This presentation was made at the TechnoTeachers Conference 2013. The Technology Teachers Association represents teachers of subjects including Technology, Materials Technology Wood, Technical Graphics, Design & Communication Graphics and Construction Studies. Despite having limited training in Design, these teachers have become the main providers of Design education at second level. This presentation looked at the importance of design to industry, society and beyond. Design in Ireland in general and in particular, how Design is taught in second level education. It considers in brief some methodologies that may be used in the teaching of design in this context. Ultimately, the aim …
European Higher Education And The Bologna Process, Frank Mcmahon
European Higher Education And The Bologna Process, Frank Mcmahon
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Partnerships For Progress, Higher Education Institutions And External Engagement Conference Proceedings 2010., Roadmap For Employment-Academic Partnerships, Margaret Linehan, Irene Sheridan
Partnerships For Progress, Higher Education Institutions And External Engagement Conference Proceedings 2010., Roadmap For Employment-Academic Partnerships, Margaret Linehan, Irene Sheridan
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Management Initiatives To Ensure Quality Teaching, Frank Mcmahon
Management Initiatives To Ensure Quality Teaching, Frank Mcmahon
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Case Study On Dit Masters Degree Programmes, Frank Mcmahon
Case Study On Dit Masters Degree Programmes, Frank Mcmahon
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Ireland: Regional Presentation, Frank Mcmahon