In their NDLN report, Dr Pope, Dr Woodworth & Dr Xiong explore how AI and data are reshaping how we learn, lead, and decide. 🎥 Watch below 🌐 Visit www.ndln.ie #NDLN2025 #DigitalLearning #HigherEducation #DataCulture @simonwoodworth.bsky.social @popecork.bsky.social

"We're a few years into the tech industry's AI hype cycle, and it's all been characterized by far more heat than light." #ai

What Would “Good” AI Look Like? - Anil Dash

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"Professors across the globe scrambled to process what this new AI technology meant for their classrooms, their assignments and their roles as educators." #ai

A Professor’s Journey Through Grief Over ChatGPT (opinion)

First there was denial, then anger, bargaining, depression and, finally, Kristi Girdharry writes, acceptance.

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🎂Today, we celebrate three years of Atlantic Technological University (ATU). As one of Ireland’s largest multi-campus universities, our vision continues to focus on enabling education, engaging in research and regional development.

The National Digital Leadership Network is formally launched by @mtu.ie President @maggiecusack.bsky.social #NDLN2025

National Co-ordinator of the N-TUTORR Programme Sharon Flynn addresses delegates at the launch of the National Digital Leadership Network at @mtu.ie Bishopstown Cork #NDLN2025 #Highered

Delighted to launch the National Digital Leadership Network today #NDLD2025 at @mtu.ie with @gosuilleabhain.bsky.social @sharonlflynn.bsky.social & Frances O'Connell Thanks to participants, contributors to 10 key strategic reports, @ntutorr.ie @mtutelteam.bsky.social @joleencronin.bsky.social

📢 Final Call! #NDLN2025 Today @mtutelteam.bsky.social will launch the 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 (𝗡𝗗𝗟𝗡). Official opening by @mtu.ie President, 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗿 𝗠𝗮𝗴𝗴𝗶𝗲 𝗖𝘂𝘀𝗮𝗰𝗸!🎉 𝗟𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗳𝗲𝘄 𝗶𝗻 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝘁𝘀! 📆April 2nd 🕓3-4pm 📍Melbourn Building, MTU Bishopstown Cork Register ➡️ lnkd.in/eApxF_8E

✨🚀 #NDLN2025 1 day to go for @mtutelteam.bsky.social to launch the 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 (𝗡𝗗𝗟𝗡). Official opening by @mtu.ie President, 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗿 𝗠𝗮𝗴𝗴𝗶𝗲 𝗖𝘂𝘀𝗮𝗰𝗸! 🎉 📆April 2nd 🕓3-4pm 📍Melbourne Building, MTU Bishopstown Cork Register to join 𝗶𝗻-𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻 or 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 ➡️ lnkd.in/eApxF_8E

🚀 We are delighted to be part of the European 𝙎𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝘼𝙧𝙘𝙝𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙂𝙧𝙚𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙧 𝘼𝙥𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙖𝙘𝙝𝙚𝙨 (SAGA) project which will help archive institutions to: ✅ be resilient to disasters & climate change ✅ protect & manage documentary heritage ✅ be more sustainable #Greeningarchives #CreativeEurope

#Throwback In the lead up to International Women's Day, we look back to February 2019 when the CIT Nimbus Research Centre (now MTU) hosted the 'Women in Technology' event, designed to encourage and empower young women in their technology career path. #MTU #IWD2025

Big thanks to Prof. Peter Bryant for his talk - 𝘋𝘰𝘦𝘴 #𝘎𝘦𝘯𝘈𝘐 𝘋𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘮 𝘰𝘧 𝘋𝘪𝘨𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘭 𝘚𝘩𝘦𝘦𝘱? 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘢 𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘵-𝘥𝘪𝘨𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘭 𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘺 - which explored the wide-ranging impact of #GenAi on #HigherEd. It was both engaging and thought provoking! Watch here👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=W2aT...

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Statement from the President of Atlantic Technological University on the US Administration’s Decision to Cancel Fulbright Specialist Award - Atlantic Technological University

Statement from the President of Atlantic Technological University on the US Administration’s Decision to Cancel Fulbright Specialist Award.

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"Instead of changing individual students, it’s easier to change the system. And to many of the students I have spoken with about AI, there’s a resentment about this assumption of distrust." #ai #edtech

TEACHER VOICE: We can’t outpace AI, but we can still teach our students the value of writing

Teachers are responding to the fear of students cheating with AI by getting rid of take-home essays and emphasizing day-to-day discussions, student presentations and tests. This performance-based…

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"The purpose of the project was ultimately to address the issue of prerequisite knowledge as we know that with such a diverse student body it is impossible to know what each individual student has been taught as part of their school maths curriculum."

Animated Inclusive Personae in action (Part 4)

This post is the fourth of a series based on the Animated Inclusive Personae (AIP) project which, at its heart, is about creating digital personae that genuinely represent the diversity of our stud…

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I really enjoyed Mairéad's talk which provided an excellent overview of the current state of play and what we have to look forward to. Well done Mairéad and @mtutelteam.bsky.social!

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Huge thanks to Professor Mairéad Pratschke who kicked off our series of talks on Generative AI recently. The session “Generative AI : The Next Normal” was a wide-ranging & fast-paced exploration of how Gen AI is reshaping higher education. View it here: youtube.com/watch?v=IovnC5VuUXA

"University-wide AI policies must affirm the necessity of creating an environment where students and faculty engage critically with AI tools in ways that foster human agency." #edtech #ai

Universities must compel students to detail how they use AI in assignments

Institution-wide policies must affirm the necessity of engaging critically with AI tools in ways that foster human agency, writes Joseph Moxley

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Munster Technological University has today published its Economic and Social Impact Study for 2022/23. The report finds that the total economic impact on the Irish economy associated with MTU’s activities in 2022/23 academic year was estimated to be almost €1 billion euro. www.mtu.ie/news/economi...

" This manifesto calls for robust, evidence-based research and conscious decision-making to ensure that GenAI enhances, rather than diminishes, human agency and ethical responsibility in education."

The Manifesto for Teaching and Learning in a Time of Generative AI: A Critical Collective Stance to Better Navigate the Future | Open Praxis

Open Praxis is a peer-reviewed open access scholarly journal focusing on research and innovation in open, distance, and flexible education. It is published by International Council for Open and…

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"As the course materials market begins the transition toward more AI-powered products and offerings, openness is more important than ever for those of us who care about increasing access, affordability, and equity."

Where Open Education Meets Generative AI: OELMs – improving learning

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I was delighted to have the opportunity to contribute to this interesting project. www.linkedin.com/posts/univer...

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🎙️In collaboration with Advance HE, we’re launching a new podcast series exploring transformational leadership in higher education. Join us next Wednesday 15…

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Big congrats to my @mtutelteam.bsky.social colleague @solasnua.bsky.social and the rest of the team behind our #OER Reusable Learning Resources (RLR) initiative, which has just won the inaugural SATLE National Forum Impact Award for Excellence in #DigitalTransformation! hea.ie/2024/12/20/h...

HEA Announces Four Recipients of SATLE Impact Award for Excellence in Teaching and Learning | Higher Education Authority

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Colin Lowry@colinlowry.ie · 2y ago

Congratulations to the winners of this year's SATLE Impact Awards, celebrating excellence and impact in key areas of teaching and learning enhancement. For full details, see bit.ly/403e29r @setupresident.bsky.social @uniofgalway.bsky.social @ucc.bsky.social @mtu.ie

Technological university graduates more likely to be employed after leaving college www.irishtimes.com/ireland/educ...

Technological university graduates more likely to be employed after leaving college

Within nine months of graduating 80% of graduates employed, with most earning up to €40,000 a year

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As we approach the end of what has been a busy and remarkable year for our department, we'd like to share some of our collective achievements based on Spotify's annual "wrapped feature". Thank you to our colleagues and friends for being part of this journey. Wishing you all a wonderful break.

Check out this fun @mtutelteam.bsky.social end-of-year "wrapped" animation we've put together to showcase some of the things the TEL Dept got up this year. Many thanks to the wider @mtu.ie community and to all our friends and colleagues elsewhere for your support and help in 2024. See you in 2025.

Department of Technology Enhanced Learning MTU@mtutelteam.bsky.social · 2y ago

As we approach the end of what has been a busy and remarkable year for our department, we'd like to share some of our collective achievements based on Spotify's annual "wrapped feature". Thank you to our colleagues and friends for being part of this journey. Wishing you all a wonderful break.

Just some thoughts on why I have become concerned about how people are discussing and approaching the issue of academic integrity www.linkedin.com/pulse/why-i-...

Why I Am Worried by the Current Discourse Around Academic Integrity

The concept of academic integrity has taken on new prominence in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and recent advances in generative AI. The mass move to online teaching and assessment presented educa...

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@lawriephipps.bsky.social, some more of my "entertaining" commentary on recent happenings in Irish HE www.advance-he.ac.uk/news-and-vie...