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Events

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.

Strategies for Promoting Student Self Efficacy in Higher Education

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 […]

Free

Joining the (disjointed) Dots: Student Success in Language Learning in Ireland

Learning Objectives: To foster an open, cross-sectoral dialogue about language learning; To define student success in foreign language teaching and learning in each sector; To consider how HE can support a path towards future cross-sectoral engagement in the area of foreign language learning

Free

Student online group experience supported through Slack: reflections on how to approach and research this area

Virtual

This study looked at a particular types of group activity ‘Peer-led group learning’ based on ‘small groups of students meeting regularly with a peer – one who has additional expertise in the subject matter – to work on problems collaboratively’. The study looked at the use of Slack to support this activity. This presentation will […]

Free

Team Based Learning: Optimising Active and Collaborative Learning

This short workshop aims to introduce participants to Team-Based Learning (TBL) by experiencing it as a student would. TBL is a student-centred ‘flipped’ learning and teaching strategy designed to engage students through a process of preparation, assessment and application of knowledge. It shifts the focus of classroom time from conveying course concepts by the teacher […]

Free

Re-Connect – An Intervention with Students on their Digital Habits

This session will include: Identification of the key factors that influence students’ use of the internet both positive and negativeInvestigation into the impact of the internet on the student experience of University and the impact on their educational experience and wellbeing To evaluate the effectiveness of the application of behaviour change principles on students’ internet […]

Free