Online Teaching Strategies for Active Learning and Engagement
Posted by
Dr Michael Goldrick on 16 December 2020
The world of education changed this year. Where once, the idea of blended or fully-online teaching and learning was an option, or even an aspiration, this year has necessitated an adaptation for most of us, to technology enhanced learning.
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Dyslexia Awareness Month: Brian's Student Story
Posted by
Andrea Leyden on 09 October 2019
As it's Dyslexia Awareness Month, we want to highlight that at NCI, we focus on abilities rather than difficulties which students with dyslexia may experience.
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Channelling children's natural curiosity to STEM
Posted by
Dr Meghan Marrero on 12 November 2018
Dr Meghan Marrero continues her guest blog, this week giving an insight into her work with young children and STEM education. Why STEM for young children?
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Introducing Dr Meghan Marrero
Posted by
Dr Meghan Marrero on 20 October 2018
We are delighted to welcome Dr Meghan Marrero to NCI. She has generously agreed to take the time to blog about her work here in Dublin, and we will be sharing regular updates with you on the NCI blog in the coming months.
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TED 2013 Winner Sugata Mitra speaks on The Future of Learning at NCI
Posted by
Robert Ward on 12 June 2017
It’s quite fashionable to say the education system is broken. It’s not broken, it's wonderfully constructed. It’s just that we don’t need it anymore. It’s outdated. - Sugata Mitra
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The BA in Adult and Workforce Education at NCI: FAQ
Posted by
Emily Ferns on 29 May 2017
There is little doubt that teaching, learning and development in the 21st century is undergoing fundamental and substantial change. Learning is no longer limited to primary or secondary school contexts – there is now a growing need for professional educators to meet the needs of lifelong learners in workplace, community, voluntary or other educational settings.
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Guide for Adult Learners: Balancing Learning and Life.
Posted by
Emma Henderson on 06 May 2016
People who are considering a return to education come from a wide range of backgrounds, and have a variety of motivations and desires – improving their skills, advancing their career, returning to the workforce, learning for learning’s sake – but they all have one thing in common: the challenge of fitting learning into their already busy lives and schedules.
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Ready to Learn: Where Could A Cup of Tea Take You?
Posted by
Emma Henderson on 23 March 2016
Designing for Diversity: Learning, Development and Performance in Higher Education
Posted by
Emma Henderson on 24 June 2015