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How Can I Use Learning Analytics In My Teaching Practice, Geraldine Gray Dr

Certificate in Teaching and Learning

In this guest lecture, Geraldine gave an overview of the genesis and practice of learning analytics in higher education in Ireland and beyond.

Inspiring And Incentivising Professional Development At Cct College Dublin: A Multi-Pronged Approach, Naomi Jackson, Marie O' Neill

Faculty Presentations

This presentation looks at the attributes of professional development delivery at CCT. it also explores professional development initiatives that CCT contributes at a national level. Coverage of the conference can be accessed on Twitter at #modelsofsuccess. Slides of the conference can be viewed here.

Pedagogical Practice And Research: Like Heads And Tails. Both Different, Both Necessary, Better Together, Brett Becker Dr

Certificate in Teaching and Learning

In this guest lecture, Brett gave an overview of the benefits of and approaches to pedagogical research.

The Creative Engine Project, Kelvin Martins

Certificate in Teaching and Learning

In this presentation, Kelvin gave an overview of the Creative Engine project at Dublin City University on which he works as a researcher.

The project has five key outcomes including:

1. The development of 6 new training modules on Creativity and Innovation in Engineering;
2. A Report on the Innovation Skills needs of Engineering Industries across Europe;
3. The production of Infographic report on Creativity and Innovation Needs;
4. The Provision of Supplementary Resources Package on Creativity and Innovation;
5. An Online Toolkit that companies can use to build awareness and understanding of creativity and innovation skills.

More on the Creative Engine Project at: https://www.dcu.ie/engineering_and_computing/Creative-Engine-Project.shtml

Introduction To Learning Theories, Graham Glanville

Certificate in Teaching and Learning

Graham's presentation provides an overview of learning theories drawing on philosophy and psychology.

Reflection: Theories And Approaches, Robert Mckenna

Certificate in Teaching and Learning

Robert's guest lecture explored reflective practice frameworks. He also incorporated a practical exercise pioneered by reflective practice expert Professor Jenny Moon.

The National Professional Development Framework, Marie O' Neill

Certificate in Teaching and Learning

This presentation provides an overview of the National Forum for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning's National Professional Development Framework For All Those Who Teach in Higher Education.

Group Work Works, Graham Glanville

Excellence in Teaching Series

In this presentation, Graham outlines the importance of integrating social learning throughout the academic programme and not just in relation to group assessment.

Getting The Most Out Of Moodle: A Workshop, Dara Cassidy

Excellence in Teaching Series

In this guest lecture, Dara gave an overview of useful features within Moodle such as HP5 and the Progress Tracker. She also gave an overview of pertinent TEL Frameworks.

Academic Integrity In The Post-Truth, Fake News Era, Kevin O' Rourke Dr

Excellence in Teaching Series

In this guest lecture, Dr O' Rourke highlights a number of new challenges in relation to academic integrity with particular reference to the global explosion of fake news.

Cultivating Academic Self-Efficacy Through Supportive Social And Self Regulated Learning Strategies For Students In Higher Education, Graham Glanville

Faculty Presentations

This research set out to enhance engagement in computer programming, a known difficult subject area for 1st year BSc in IT students. Programming lecturing staff had strong reservations about introducing group work in their classes, claiming group work was a counter-productive learning approach. The study was framed on a mixed methods action research approach, and a number of interventions, centred on reflective learning and social learning, were introduced. The findings indicated a strong preference by students to work in groups when tackling computer programming problems, but no strong evidence was found that reflective or social learning activities enhance programming skill …