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A Learning Journey MOOC
If you or your college or school are interested in participating on this MOOC please contact gilligan.jennifer@itsligo.ie
A MOOC that supports students in the transition from 2nd to 3rd level education in Ireland.
There are a number of factors cited that make it difficult for students to adjust to third-level life including financial pressures; the wrong choice of programme or module; difficulties with making friends or being homesick; and difficulties with adjusting to new ways of learning.
This MOOC has been designed to address the needs of students making this transition from 2nd to 3rd level education. The MOOC is available to students from transition year to leaving certificate and Further education colleges around Ireland. The MOOC combines online content with optional teacher-led classroom activities, online forums, and quizzes. Digital Badges are awarded to participants who complete modules.
About this MOOC
Prepares students for their journey into higher education.
It enables students to learn and collaborate online with their peers.
It provides students with an understanding of the type of learning required at third level.
Enhances the transition to higher education through improved access and greater student retention.
Provides Principals, Guidance Counsellors, Teachers and Tutors with a range of online resources and support materials they can activate in the classroom or integrate into existing career guidance subjects or transition year modules.
Delivery Pathways
Pathway 1: Self-Directed - Participants complete the MOOC on their own.
Pathway 2: Teacher-Facilitated - Participants complete the MOOC with their class, facilitated by their teacher.
MOOC Timeframe
6 hours of core learning + 3 hours of optional classroom activities.
Participate over 6 weeks or 12 weeks.
Modules
- Orientation
- Discover Learning
- Critical and Creative Thinking
- Digital Literacy and Communications
- Responsible Citizenship
- Reflecting On Your Learning Journey
- This project has been funded by the National Forum for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning in Ireland.
Project development team contact details
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Name |
Institute |
Contact info |
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Gavin Clinch |
Institute of Technology Sligo |
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Dr. Fiona Farr |
University of Limerick |
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Dr. Carina Ginty |
Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology |
carina.ginty@gmit.ie
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Seamus Hoyne |
Limerick Institute of Technology |
seamus.hoyne@lit.ie
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Dr. Anne OKeeffe |
Mary Immaculate College UL |
Anne.OKeeffe@mic.ul.ie
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Brian McGonagle |
Letterkenny Institute of Technology |
brian.mcgonagle@lyit.ie |
Nuala McGuinn |
National University of Ireland Galway |
nuala.mcguinn@nuigalway.ie
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