• NDLR Institutional Co-ordinator: Nuala Harding, Teaching and Learning Unit

• The development of lessons, case studies, scenarios and simulations in the Moodle Virtual Learning Environment for self directed learning. Developer: Michael O' Rourke

• Using Moodle for eAssessment. Developer: Michael O'Rourke, Department of Electronic and Software Engineering, School of Engineering 

• Short screen recordings as a means of instruction in a practical computer module Developer: Barry O'Loughlin, Lecturer, School of Business

• German language teaching Developer: Eimear Kelly, Lecturer, School of Humanities. Resources - (1) Illustrating German Wechselpräpositionen in action -  (2) Explaining German Conjunctions

• Selection of learning objects to support the teaching of Financial Accounting. Developer: Orlaith Kelly, School of Business
  

• Selection of learning objects to support the teaching of Matlab Developer: Frank Doheny, Dept. of Electronic and Software Engineering, School of Engineering.

Coming Soon!

• Use of MCQs in Teaching. Developer: Mary B. Corrigan and Seamus Ryan

• Video Tutorials. Developer: John B. Arthur

• Designing accessible resources for students with dyslexia. Developer: Michael Mc Mahon

• The iPad as a tool for teaching Physiology and Anatomy. Developer: Dr. Antoinette Sweeney

• Learning Human Anatomy using pico projectors and the Pocket Anatomy app. Developer: Anne Mulvihill

• Introduction of Student Response System (SRS) Clickers into the classroom as a means of introducing active student participation and engagement into the lecture. Developer: Dr. Anne Maire O' Brien

• Using Moodle for your course. Developer: Geraldine McDermott, School of Humanities, with the Learning Technology Unit 

• Assessment and Development of Lecturing Skills in Teaching Dyslexic Students at Third Level. Developer: Michael McMahon, Dept. Civil, Construction and Mineral Engineering 

• Short screen recordings as a means of instruction in a practical computer module. Developer: Barry O' Loughlin School of Business  

• Control and automation systems. Developer: Padraig Cooke, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, School of Engineering 

•  Introduction to Climate Change. Developer: Sile O' Flaherty 
  

• The institutional strategy of the Athlone Institute of Technology includes a commitment to develop its capacity and expertise in the area of learning technology. The AIT Learning and Teaching Unit will continue an innovative project which focused on technologically enhanced learning and commenced in the academic year 2007-2008.

• The award scheme will be extended on an annual basis subject to funding. Projects will be supported through the National Digital Learning Repository ( NDLR). The NDLR is an online service for Irish Universities and the Institute of Technology which supports the collaboration and sharing of learning and teaching resourses. The NDLR is a join initiative of the universities and Institutes of Technology and is funded by the HEA, and hosted by HEAnet.

• Successful projects are allocated a budget-manager. Project teams are supported through the AIT Community of Practice in Information Technology (CoPIT) to enable individuals to give regular updates on their work and discuss their experiences with other project teams the aim of the CoPIT is to foster a research mindset within the Institute towards instructional technology and deploying classroom technology in pedagogically appropriate situations. Training needs identified by the forum will be addressed through the Learning and Teaching Unit.

The AIT Learning and Teaching Unit was established on December 5th, 2006. The unit comes under the remit of the Registrar, Dr. Joseph Ryan. The unit is dedicated to the support and advancement of learning and teaching in the Athlone Institute of Technology. The unit will work collaboratively to continue to develop a culture that:

• Respects and supports individual differences among learners.
• Encourages the development of student centered learning environments in which diverse students can learn and excel.
• Values and rewards teaching.
• Supports staff in educational research.
• Assist with the dissemination of best practice in higher education.
• Encourages the implementation of pedagogical initiatives/innovations.
• Promotes and supports the objectives and measures outlined in the Institute Strategic Plan, which relate to excellence and innovation in Learning and Teaching.

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