Events

DIT Showcase of Learning and Teaching Innovations 2007

Annual Showcase of Learning & Teaching Activities in DIT - January 2007

The event was held at the Hilton Dublin Hotel in Charlemont Place.

Keynote Speakers 2007

Professor Jim Boyle, University of Strathclyde was the keynote speaker. Themes included using assessment to support student learning, student-centred learning approaches and the use of technology to enhance learning. There were also be a number of workshops and presentations. Colleagues who have implemented or developed a student-centred learning approach were present on the day.

Presentations 2007

Keynote Speaker – Prof Jim Boyle - The Changing Landscape of Teaching

2006 President’s Award for Teaching Excellence – Derek Kearney - A Student-centred Approach to Learning

eLearning at DIT:an update - Dr Kevin O’Rourke

Semiotics(Light) in the Language Classroom - Sue Norton (Sorry -presentation not available)

Assessment using multiple choice questions on the first year of a Level 7 programme - Aidan O’Dwyer

Assessment practices: the use of portfolio assessment as a contribution to student learning - Lloyd Scott

Assessing Individuals with Groups – The Challenges - Martin McCabe

Educating the Reflective Practitioner - Mary Lennon

Implementation of Project Based Learning in the Laboratory - Michael Seery and Christine O’Connor

PBL Uncovered – The Hi’s and the Low’s - Audrey Martin

Exploiting work-based learning in part-time postgraduate programmes - Hugh O’Donnell

Using serious games for learning - Pauline Rooney and Greg Burke

Developing Presentation skills through WebCT - Oalla Saenz and Noel Fitzpatrick

Open all hours : WebCT and the 24 hour library - Brian Gillespie

Erasmus Online - Alice Luby