Author Archives: Muireann O'Keeffe
Drumroll for a new semester
So here we are , September 1st 2020, the start of a shiny new semester! Who could have predicted that we would be teaching almost entirely online this semester. What a rollercoaster 2020 has been. After a brief breather this … Continue reading
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A new resource on reflection – my reflection
Although I feel a bit under pressure with workload, engaging with this PACT course is a great opportunity to come across new resources to use in my own teaching! Thank you PACT creators! My colleague in PACT, Sandra, has also … Continue reading
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Are we post-digital yet?
Post-digital…..Not quite yet! In the past week, we were asked to reflect on the domains of the framework and ask a question of our peers on the PACT course. So my question is: should ‘digital capacity’ be included within the … Continue reading
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Me and my professional development?
So this PACT course has asked some useful questions. I’ve always been the one to urge others to list their PD activities, but now I get the opportunity to think about my own, list them and reflect upon them 🙂 … Continue reading
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Back to the (online) classroom!
I am back… Back from Maternity leave and back on this blog after 2 years!! So without thinking much about it, I signed myself up to join in the PACT digital badge from the National Forum for the enhancement of … Continue reading
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Action learning sets
I came across the use of action learning sets when working in the Institute of Leadership in the Royal College of Surgeons of Ireland. We designed action learning sets to involve students in small group work so they could solve … Continue reading
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Collegiality on the Twitter backchannel
Last week, I read the Thesis Whisperer’s latest post authored by Dr Alexandra Hogan about how to make the most from conferences. Her advice was useful for those attending academic conferences. Conferences are great opportunities to hear scholars in your area of interest, they provide opportunities … Continue reading
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Whole class feedback via screencast
I have been teaching an assessment and feedback module for lecturers and those who support teaching in DCU this semester. When planning for the module I spoke to DCU students about their experiences of assessment and feedback. The students highlighted … Continue reading
#OER17 Here I come
Just under 2 weeks to #OER17 in London and I’m revisiting my abstract, preparing my presentation and reviewing the conference programme. I’ve also been invited to participate in a Plenary Panel with @catherinecronin and @Czernie, this is a really exciting opportunity as I feel … Continue reading
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Giving feedback on writing: some questions to ask
Today I’ve been giving feedback on various forms of writing: extracts from a teaching portfolio, a journal article, and the first 2 chapters of a Masters thesis. While there are criteria that I check each of these pieces of writing … Continue reading
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Opening Digital Doors 
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