Research@THEA (new): Recent submissions
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Interpreting A Turnitin Feedback Report
(Technological University of the Shannon Midlands Midwest, 2022)Summary of Teaching & Learning Context Working to support academic writing skills across the whole university, an instructional video on how to use the information presented in a Turnitin feedback report was ... -
Three-stage MCQ quiz for first years (using moodle & either Zoom or IT room)
(Technological University of the Shannon Midlands Midwest, 2022)Summary of Teaching & Learning Context Subject domain - BSc Nutrition & Heath Science & BSc Physical Activity & Health Science (Year 1) (n= ~60) Brief rationale for why you use this learning approach Previously ... -
TUS iMac Orchestra: sound synthesis, ensemble performance and improvised solo performances
(Technological University of the Shannon Midlands Midwest, 2022)Summary of Teaching & Learning Context This activity is inspired by the works of the Princeton Laptop Orchestra (PLOrk) and the Huddersfield Experimental Laptop orchestra (HELO). These groups consist of students, ... -
Digital Badge Accreditation
(Technological University of the Shannon Midlands Midwest, 2022)Summary of Teaching & Learning Context This active learning strategy was introduced to all undergraduate programmes within the department: BBus (Hons) in Business Studies (Enterprise & Innovation), BBs (Hons) in ... -
Deploying H5P Interactive Video To Displace F2F Learning In Blended Learning
(Technological University of the Shannon Midlands Midwest, 2022)Summary of Context A Year 1 Business Mathematics module (n = 30-40) is being re-configured for blended learning. Displacing some of the face to face teaching with video resources (such as YouTube clips) or narrated ... -
Discussion Forums: Using The PHdd Strategy
(Technological University of the Shannon Midlands Midwest, 2022)‘PHdd’ (Post, Harvest, display & discuss) is an advanced version of the more frequently used ‘forum post’ with two additional layers that embed learning through a summary display of key ideas posted, followed by an ... -
Harnessing “WebWork” Platform To Engage Students
(Technological University of the Shannon Midlands Midwest, 2022)Summary of Teaching & Learning Context In the academic year 2021/22 I have scaled up use of the “WebWork” platform for my mathematics courses. WebWork is an online platform allowing students to try mathematics ... -
Developing Writing Skills Through Weblogs
(Technological University of the Shannon Midlands Midwest, 2022)Many students struggle with writing at one time or another and find academic writing “daunting” (Carlse, 2019, p. 183). One strategy I used previously while lecturing in the media in two universities was to implement ... -
Gaining Insight Into Students’ Difficulties Using KWL
(Technological University of the Shannon Midlands Midwest, 2022)Summary of Teaching & Learning Context Peer Assisted Student Support, (PASS) is an optional 5-credit module available to second year students at TUS: MMW (only Athlone campus currently). Between 30 – 40 students ... -
The Use Of Moodle Board In Active Learning
(Technological University of the Shannon Midlands Midwest, 2022)Summary of Teaching & Learning Context Subject domain: BSc in Pharmacy Technician Group size: 15 students Stage of Programme: Year 3 The TUS Department of Learning and Teaching in conjunction with DCU have developed ... -
Library Resources For Active Learning (Online Library Guide)
(Technological University of the Shannon Midlands Midwest, 2022)The Library guide, Library Resources for Active Learning is aimed at academic staff, interested in accessing and evaluating a range of recommended resources for the development of learner-centred active learning ... -
FYP: The Road To Self-Assessment
(Technological University of the Shannon Midlands Midwest, 2022)This active learning project is part of a development for an online self-reflective and self-assessment assistive technology enhanced learning tool designed for final year project students within the Faculty of ... -
Using Moodle Workshop to facilitate peer review in a group assignment
(Technological University of the Shannon Midlands Midwest, 2022)Summary of Teaching & Learning Context Moodle Workshop is one of a number of tools available to academics and technologists to use to foster peer on peer interactions, embedding graduate attributes such as professionalism ... -
Supporting International Students Using UDL
(Technological University of the Shannon Midlands Midwest, 2022)Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a framework that is applied to curriculum development, assessment, and teaching and learning strategies. It aims to enhance the learning experiences of all students by creating ... -
Argument Mapping
(2022)An argument map (AM) organizes any prose or text inclusive of an inferential signaller (e.g. but, because, however) into a hierarchical representation, with propositions arranged in coloured boxes (i.e. green = ... -
Visual Conceptual Exploration Using Inquiry Graphic
(Technological University of the Shannon Midlands Midwest, 2022)Summary of Teaching & Learning Context Year 1 undergraduate Social care programme, Module name: Creative Approaches (art) to Social Care Rationale for this learning approach Visuals are powerful devices for active ... -
Infographics & Concept Mapping
(Technological University of the Shannon Midlands Midwest, 2022)As part of the Athletic Therapy programme in TUS midlands, our students obtain clinical hands-on experience through practical classes and fundamental theoretical knowledge in lectures. The Athletic Therapy students ... -
Reflections on Active Learning Approaches
(Technological University of the Shannon Midlands Midwest, 2022)Student Engagement - Active Learning approaches help me to engage more and understand information better. They help me take control of my learning process. I find absorbing information is challenging but using active ... -
Care-Centred Pedagogy Through Active Learning And Innovative Assessment
(Technological University of the Shannon Midlands Midwest, 2022)The discourse of ‘care centred pedagogy’ has gained significant momentum in recent decades. Authors such as Lynch (2010 & 2015) and Noddings (2013) have highlighted the dangers of ‘care-less’ education environments associated ... -
Reflecting on the use of an Assigned Reading Exercise: Global Tourism Issues
(Technological University of the Shannon Midlands Midwest, 2022)Enamul-Hoque (2016; 46) states that the cognitive domain includes learning processes including a hierarchy of skills involving processing information, constructing understanding, applying knowledge, solving problems, ...
