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An investigation of effective online teaching: a needs analysis of online educators and online students (2019)

Farrell, Orna; Brunton, James; Brunton, Eamon; Donlon, Enda; Trevaskis, Samantha; Ní Sh...

An investigation of effective online teaching: a needs analysis of online educators and online students (2019)

Farrell, Orna; Brunton, James; Brunton, Eamon; Donlon, Enda; Trevaskis, Samantha; Ní Shé, Caitriona

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This work arises from the #Openteach: Professional Development for Open Online Educators project, which is funded by the National Forum for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education. The #Openteach project team are based in the Open Education Unit (OEU) at Dublin City University (DCU). Formally known as the National Distance Education Centre and subsequently Oscail, the OEU is a provider of online, off-campus programmes through the DCU Connected platform. Throughout the years the mode of delivery moved gradually from that of a traditional distance education provider to incorporate more elements of online learning. A significant step in this process came in 2011, with the introduction of synchronous live online tutorials and the electronic delivery of modules in a virtual learning environment (Delaney & Farren, 2016; Farrell & Seery, 2019). Following an open and online learning philosophy, the OEU aims to afford educational opportunities to students who hav...

http://doras.dcu.ie/23888/

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Assessment for learning: resources for first year undergraduate mathematics modules (2016)

Lawless, Fiona; O'Shea, Ann; Mac an Bhaird, Ciarán; Ní Fhloinn, Eabhnat; Ní Shé, C...

Assessment for learning: resources for first year undergraduate mathematics modules (2016)

Lawless, Fiona; O'Shea, Ann; Mac an Bhaird, Ciarán; Ní Fhloinn, Eabhnat; Ní Shé, Caitriona; Nolan, Brien C.

http://doras.dcu.ie/22867/

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DCU case study: Using ABC to design an online teaching course for open online educators (2020)

Ni She, Caitriona; Farrell, Orna; Brunton, James; Costello, Eamon; Trevaskis, Samantha;...

DCU case study: Using ABC to design an online teaching course for open online educators (2020)

Ni She, Caitriona; Farrell, Orna; Brunton, James; Costello, Eamon; Trevaskis, Samantha; Donlon, Enda; Eccles, Sinead

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How the ABC Learning Design Framework was used to design the #OpenTeach Professional Development course for Open Online Educators

http://doras.dcu.ie/24427/

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Facilitating active learning in the classroom (2007)

Ní Shé, Caitriona; Looney, Lisa

Facilitating active learning in the classroom (2007)

Ní Shé, Caitriona; Looney, Lisa

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In the context of a relatively traditional second year module in for mechanical engineering students, Strength of Materials, changes were made to module delivery to facilitate more active learning. The motivation was a perceived need to improve the level of understanding achieved by the students. Justification for the changes was an assessment of student learning style preferences, which indicate a strong preference for active learning. Results show that changes in how lecture and tutorial activities were managed increased the level of student engagement during classroom sessions. In addition, 'small step' approaches to problem solving proved popular among students. The study also indicates that both students and lecturers need time to become practiced in the new approach, and that benefits of changes to traditional 'talk and chalk' lecturing may take time to become apparent.

http://doras.dcu.ie/461/

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Identifying problematic mathematical topics and concepts for first year students (2015)

Ní Shé, Caitriona; Breen, Sinéad; Brennan, Conor; Doheny, Frank; Lawless, Fiona; Mac an...

Identifying problematic mathematical topics and concepts for first year students (2015)

Ní Shé, Caitriona; Breen, Sinéad; Brennan, Conor; Doheny, Frank; Lawless, Fiona; Mac an Bhaird, Ciarán; McLoone, Seamus; Ní Fhloinn, Eabhnat; Nolan, Brien C.; O'Shea, Ann

http://doras.dcu.ie/22868/

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Openteach pilot evaluation report (2020)

Farrell, Orna; Ni She, Caitriona; Brunton, James; Costello, Eamon; Donlon, Enda; Trevas...

Openteach pilot evaluation report (2020)

Farrell, Orna; Ni She, Caitriona; Brunton, James; Costello, Eamon; Donlon, Enda; Trevaskis, Samantha; Eccles, Sinead

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The aim of this evaluation report is to evaluate the pilot run of the #Openteach course in order to explore, understand and evaluate its impact on the professional learning experiences of the participants and to inform the iterative design process.

http://doras.dcu.ie/24752/

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Problematic topics in first-year mathematics: lecturer and student views (2017)

Ní Shé, Caitríona; Mac an Bhaird, Ciaran; Ní Fhloinn, Eabhnat; O'Shea, Ann

Problematic topics in first-year mathematics: lecturer and student views (2017)

Ní Shé, Caitríona; Mac an Bhaird, Ciaran; Ní Fhloinn, Eabhnat; O'Shea, Ann

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In this paper we report on the outcomes of two surveys carried out in higher education institutions of Ireland; one of students attending first-year undergraduate non-specialist mathematics modules and another of their lecturers. The surveys aimed to identify the topics that these students found difficult, whether they had most difficulty with the concepts or procedures involved in the topics, and the resources they used to overcome these difficulties. In this paper we focus on the mathematical concepts and procedures that students found most difficult. While there was agreement between students and lecturers on certain problematic topics, this was not uniform across all topics, and students rated their conceptual understanding higher than their ability to do questions, in contrast to lecturers’ opinions.

http://mural.maynoothuniversity.ie/11627/

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Students’ and lecturers’ views on mathematics resources (2017)

Ní Shé, Caitríona; Mac an Bhaird, Ciaran; Ní Fhloinn, Eabhnat; O'Shea, Ann

Students’ and lecturers’ views on mathematics resources (2017)

Ní Shé, Caitríona; Mac an Bhaird, Ciaran; Ní Fhloinn, Eabhnat; O'Shea, Ann

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There is a general agreement that many students struggle with the transition from secondary to higher education, particularly in the context of mathematics modules. Lecturers often suggest or supply supplemental resources to give students the opportunity to overcome their difficulties. In addition, students often seek out resources independently, many of which are provided through digital-age technology. Current research in this area focuses on the effectiveness of resources that mathematics educators have developed. However, it is unclear which resource types students select themselves and what specific content they seek. In addition, the type of resources that lecturers recommend to students is not well documented. In this article, we present findings from two surveys carried out in higher education institutes in Ireland: one involving students and the other involving lecturers. In particular, we focus on the resource types favoured by students and lecturers, the specific content ...

http://mural.maynoothuniversity.ie/11622/

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Teaching online is different: critical perspectives from the literature (2019)

Ní Shé, Caitriona; Farrell, Orna; Brunton, James; Costello, Eamon; Donlon, Enda; Trevas...

Teaching online is different: critical perspectives from the literature (2019)

Ní Shé, Caitriona; Farrell, Orna; Brunton, James; Costello, Eamon; Donlon, Enda; Trevaskis, Samantha; Eccles, Sinead

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Teaching online is different. In this report we attempt to explain why. This report arises from the #Openteach: Professional Development for Open Online Educators project, which is funded by the National Forum for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education. In this project we plan to uncover and promote the keys to effective online teaching practice, while recognising that effective teaching is an art, craft and science. We aim to harness this knowledge to support the professional learning of online educators. Ultimately we want to support online students to learn online by helping and inspiring their educators. This report was developed to help lay a foundation for the project through a critical analysis of relevant literature.

http://doras.dcu.ie/23890/