There is, understandably, a reluctance to revisit the language of ‘online learning’. For many, it is associated with isolation and a diminished student experience
‘Humanity’s accumulated wisdom at my fingertips ... and I choose instead to rewatch a TJ Reid assist for a Ballyhale goal 20 times in a row’
Some questions to think about include whether the course delivery method is compatible with your way of learning
Inequitable access to technology and broadband continues to be an issue
Online or blended learning options at several of Ireland’s top academic institutions
What defines a high-quality online learning experience? We look at how student expectations are met.
Education for life is about so much more than progressing exclusively through third-level education
How are classes designed for each subject? Can we be sure that off-the-shelf courses are suitable for individual courses? How do you know that you are only being fed old course content?
Familiarise yourself with the component parts of blended learning strategies
Agency sets criteria to ensure learners achieve qualifications that are valued nationally and internationally
Any college can put a course online, but can every college do it well?
A selection of helpful tips from the experts to help you navigate the world of online learning
Each year SOLAS invests approximately €800 million of funding in Further Education and Training (FET)
Data analytics is one of the major growth areas of the past decade, and the pandemic has accelerated the need for businesses and organisations to operate efficiently online.
Greater integration of technology with teaching methods offers students more flexibility as education adapts to ‘new normal’
Reopening our higher and further education institutions in a transformed online world
Endless stream of video calls can cause exhaustion, dissonance and fatigue
Quick pivot to online meant expectations, resources and capability did not always align perfectly
Becoming more digitally literate among the positives of studying during Covid
Colleges prepare for a return to campus with a mix of online and in-person learning
Student tips for online learning: What you need to know about blended and online learning
‘Despite being unable to physically be together, we formed an almost immediate bond’
We profile a selection of educational institutions to see how they might look in the autumn
We profile a selection of educational institutions to see how they might look in the autumn
Most students were familiar with online communication tools pre-pandemic
Online and blended learning models have tangible benefits
Many of these concepts are interrelated – and they all involve learning – but what do they mean individually?
Political Communication student Alison Burns on how online learning can be a positive experience
Do you know what terms such as 'asynchronous learning' or 'blended learning' mean?
The third-level sector is expected to operate within budget and make cuts where necessary
What tools do Ireland’s third-level institutions use for online and blended teaching?
A Cork-based programme shows how art can be taught at a time of social distancing
Some of the key areas students should be mindful of when learning online
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
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