DIT LTTC

DIT Seed-funded Learning, Teaching and Assessment Projects

Funding was to be directed towards studies which would be likely to lead to developments in teaching practice and methodology aligned with the current institutional strategic priorities and in the establishment of the TU4Dublin. This year, we focussed upon the creation of educationally enriching experiences that encourage student engagement within the learning process and the development of DIT Graduate Attributes. Collaborative projects that involve DIT staff working with at least one other TU4Dublin partner were encouraged as are initiatives that adopt a programme based approach to the study. Course development will not normally qualify.

Projects were funded under the following key themes

Successful transition into Third Level / Enhancing the first year experience (see First year transition report submitted to academic council Spring 2015 )
Rethinking assessment and/or feedback strategies across a programme
Building Digital capacity within technology enriched learning spaces
Embedding industry or community based engagement within a programme (see also Summary Report Work Placement June 2013)

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Projects funded for 2015-6

Names	School/Department	Project title
Dr. Barry Ryan	Food Science and Environmental Health	NearPeer: An evaluative case--‐study investigating the use of NearPod to enhance student interaction, engagement and participation in undergraduate programmes.
Daniel J. King	Hospitality Management and Tourism	Using Blended Learning and Mobile “Apps” to Enhance the Engagement and Retention of First Year Financial Accounting Students
Dr Gemma Kinsella, Dr Julie Dunne, Dr Barry Ryan	Food Science and Environmental Health	Professional Development e-Portfolio for Pharmacy Technicians
Dr Geraldine Gorham & Dr Ziene Mottiar	Hospitality Management and Tourism	Turning Assessment Feedback into Action
Jennifer Boyer	Dublin School of Architecture	Developing a sustainable pedagogical approach to the education of BIM in the Dublin School of Architecture
John Delap	Access and Civic Engagement	DIT Peer Mentoring Universal Design Pilot