A discovery series for teaching and learning in Higher Education by DCU

Facilitating a Hackathon with a large group of students

In this podcast, Dr Loanda Cumba shares her experience of facilitating a hackathon, online,  with a large cohort of students. She discusses the highs and lows, and the importance of planning and support.

DCU Podcast: Video Assessment: Writing Computer Code with Dr Tim Downing

Dr. Tim Downing is a Lecturer in Genomics at DCU's School of Biotechnology. In this podcast he is in conversation with Dr Fiona O'Riordan, discussing how he uses video assessment submissions to assess students actually writing computer code, and as they write the code they explain their approach and rationale. This approach is effective in promoting academic integrity.

DCU Podcast: Innovation in programme design & assessment with Prof Brian Harney

This podcast shares Brian's insights into the innovative design of the B.Sc in Digital Business & Innovation programme, one of the new Futures modules that has been developed at DCU. It explores new assessment approaches, tracking the student learning journey, and colloborating with industry.

DCU Podcast: Promoting academic integrity through student engagement with Dr Rob Gillanders

This podcast conversation with Dr Rob Gillanders shares an innovative assessment method that serves to engage students in a meaningful way and promotes academic integrity. 

DCU Podcast: Engaging students with assessment with Dr Darren Clarke

In this episode, Dr Darren Clarke from DCU's School of History & Geography discusses discusses an innovative assessment approach that saw students undertake a 30 day sustainability challenge.

DCU Podcast: Scaffolding student understanding of reflective writing with colour with Sandra McCormack

In this episode, Sandra McCormack of DCU's Office of Student life discusses how she supports students to write reflectively for the Uaneen module through colour coding Gibbs Reflective Cycle.

DCU Podcast Series: Reflection and reflecting on Advance HE Fellowship with Dr Julie Bertz

In this episode, Dr Julie Bertz from DCU Business School discusses her Fellowship journey and the insights gained into reflective writing.

DCU Podcast Series: Building and sustaining relationships with external partners with Prof Deiric O Broin

Building and sustaining relationships with external partners is increasingly becoming a key aspect of teaching and learning. This podcast is designed to share experience and advice on establishing and maintaining such relationships from one academic’s perspective, Professor Deiric O Broin.

DCU Podcast: Desinging online assessment with Dr Barbara Dignam

This conversation with Dr Barbara Dignam offers some really interesting ideas of ways to design an online assessment strategy that is authentic and fit for purpose. In particular, Barbara's assessment approach is inclusive, offering students an opportunity to be involved in the assessment.

 

DCU Podcast: Using Podcasts in Higher Education with Dr Gary Sinclair

In this episode Dr Gary Sinclair shares his experience of using podcasts to support student recall and engagement in DCU Business School