ITE Online Forum: key information and dates
A series of thematic seminars linked to Initial Teacher Education (ITE) to share knowledge across university, industry and policy. Chair: Dr. Conor Galvin, UCD. Supported by the Future Classroom Lab.
2019 Programme
Feb: Hearing the Learner 1
Mar: Hearing the Learner 2
May: Designing Teaching Resources
June: School Innovation Forum
Sept: Returns to Innovative teaching – schools
Oct: Returns to Innovative teaching – AI
Nov: ITELab workshop, EMINENT
Dec: Learning by Doing – VR and video
2018
Nov: ITELab Spring Pilots: Part 1 and Part 2
Oct: Blurring the boundaries between ITE and schools
Sept: Teaching, Learning and PD for Beginning Teachers
Jun: Engagement in future pilots
May: Innovative STEM teaching practices
Apr: Extending international collaboration
Mar: Digital Safety and Judgement
Feb: Innovation, change and implementation in ITE
2017:
Dec: Industry-HEI collaboration
Oct: ITE case studies
Jun: Designing new teaching resources for ITE
ITE Forum 2017-2019
A series of thematic seminars, including short reflective videocasts, linked to the discussion theme. Discussion led by university and industry experts.
The Forum facilitated knowledge sharing between universities, industry and policy-makers working in Initial Teacher Education (ITE) on innovative approaches and resources related to the pedagogical use of ICT. The forum was co-chaired by Dr Conor Galvin, University College Dublin and Peter Claxton, SMART Technologies.
ITE Forum is supported by ITELab and the Future Classroom Lab
ITE Forum Webinar Series
Find below summaries and video recordings of past webinars.
| 2019 | |
| 12 December 2019 | ITE Forum December theme: Learning by Doing – a focus on virtual reality and video Discussion: The challenges and advantages of using leading-edge technology in teaching and learning settings Co-chairs: Dr. Conor Galvin (University College Dublin) and Peter Claxton (SMART Technologies) Expert discussant: Prof. Dr Silke Grafe, Gabriela Ripka, University of Würzburg D, who will be looking at the use of VR in teacher education and on the pedagogical implications of using VR to prepare student teachers for their future jobs. They will share their experiences from the project "Vilearn-Virtual Reality in Teacher Education". Find out more about the project here along with this small video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7FjhETtM95k: Dr. Shawn Edmondson, CEO IRIS Connect USA. Shawn has been researching and developing technology to improve teacher professional learning for more than a decade, beginning with his doctoral dissertation research in 2006, which contributed to the inspiration for creating IRIS Connect. Shawn's theme for discussion in the forum is "Video for deliberate practice: Learning by doing, observing, and focusing on change." Here you can watch a small video for reflection prior to the session https://youtu.be/Y1n-_GHh8hU Additional resources: 3D and language learning: Guinevere http://guinevereproject.eu/ ; overview of example from earlier Camelot project on uses of Machinima for language education https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I9iQPux3K2Q |
| 17 October 2019 | ITE Forum October Theme: Returns to Innovative Teaching – A focus on Artificial Intelligence Discussion question: The challenges and advantages of using leading-edge technology in teaching & learning settings A Smörgåsbord of Artificial Intelligence Resources: LRE Sub-Committee White Paper #2 Robot-proof: higher education in the age of artificial intelligence Panel: Co-chairs: Dr Conor Galvin (University College Dublin) and Peter Claxton (SMART Technologies); Dr. Kamakshi Rajagopal, Independent Scholar in Educational Technology, LinkedIn author " A review of the state-of-art of the use of Machine-Learning and Artificial Intelligence by educational portals and OER repositories " Vicky Charisi, Research Scientist EC JRC, Centre for Advanced Studies – impact of AI on Human Behaviour. https://vickycharisi.wordpress.com/ |
| 19 September 2019 | ITE Forum – September Theme: Return to Innovative Teaching Check the presentation here. Check the recording here. Supporting teachers designing their own teaching resources - read more Linked resources: Project 'Deimp' http://www.deimpeu.com/ on mobile learning. Topics include Tools and models like iPAC developed previously in the preceding MTTEP project http://mttep.weebly.com/ What is the secret of better EdTech Outcomes: https://youtu.be/OJiiGxr54S0 How to support independent Learning: https://youtu.be/x0ouT7Aky2Q In iTEC (Innovative Technologies for Engaging Classrooms, 2010-2014), educational tools and resources were piloted in over 2,500 classrooms across 20 European countries, with the goal of providing a sustainable model for fundamentally redesigning teaching and learning. The Future Classroom Toolkit, based on the successful iTEC methodology is available on the FCL website. Read more here FlipGrid: https://youtu.be/v3-84G7qb_Y Reflection video: Flipped Classroom
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| 16 May 2019
| ITE Forum – May Theme: Designing Teacher Resources Check the presentation here. Check the recording here. Supporting teachers designing their own teaching resources - read more Linked resources • University of Newcastle free app: https://ourplace.app/ • Inclusive education software links: http://positivepenguins.com/ , https://socialexpress.com/, https://gostrengths.com/ • OER for Education links: https://youtu.be/6Z7kEgIGVKQ?t=6 ; https://hackmd.io/; https://www.slideshare.net/; https://www.capetowndeclaration.org/ ; https://www.icde.org/resources • SMART ITELab free resources : https://go.smarttech.com/itelabtraining-0 |
| 21 March 2019
| ITE Forum – March Theme: Hearing the Learner 2 - the voice of the student teacher Check the presentation here. Check the recording here. The importance of having a constructive and continuous dialogue with students. Read more |
| February 21st
| ITE Forum – February Theme: Hearing the Learner 1 - the voice of the student teacher Should we look at student teachers as customers of their institution, entitled to provide feedback on the courses they attend? Read more. Check the presentation here. |
| 2018 | |
| November 22nd, 15.00 - 16.00 | ITE Forum – November Theme: Spring 2019 Pilots Briefing Check the presentation here. |
| October 18th, 15.00 - 16.00 | ITE Forum – October Theme: Blurring the boundaries between universities and schools – sharing highlights from the latest research and case studies published in initial teacher education (ITE) and developing the student teachers' digital pedagogy skills. Questions and discussion. Check the presentation here. |
| September 5th, 15.00 - 16.00 | ITE Forum – September Theme: Teaching, Learning and Professional Development for Beginner Teachers – a briefing by Dr Conor Galvin on the trial running in Autumn 2018 with students from University College Dublin, in preparation for the launch of the full pilot, open to all universities teaching primary or secondary student teachers, in Spring 2019. In this session, Conor walks through the module, which includes a strong dimension of practical classroom activities for each week. Check the presentation here. |
| June 21st, 15.00 - 17.30 | ITE Forum – June Theme: engagement in future pilots (forum held on the 21st of June 2018). ITE Forum Chair: Dr. Conor Galvin, University College Dublin |
| May 16th, 15.00 - 17.30 | ITE Forum – May Theme: including innovative STEM teaching practices in Initial Teacher Education (forum held on the 16th of May 2018). ITE Forum Chair: Dr. Conor Galvin, University College Dublin |
| April 19th, 15.00 - 17.30 | ITE Forum – April Theme: extending international collaboration (forum held on the 19th of April 2018). ITE Forum Chair: Dr. Conor Galvin, University College Dublin Check the presentation here. |
| March 22nd, 15.00 - 17.30 | ITE Forum – March Theme: digital safety and judgement (forum held on 22nd March 2017) Focusing on: approaches and support being provided in education, and networks to add value to teachers and student teachers. ITE Forum Chair: Dr. Conor Galvin, University College Dublin Presenters: Sabrina Vorbau (Digital Citizenship Team, EUN). Rui Gonçalo Espadeiro (University of Evora, Portugal) Check the presentation here. |
| February 15th, 15.00 - 17.30 | Spotlight - associate partners discussion forum: innovation, change, implementation Dr Conor Galvin, Director of University College Dublin's MA Education Programme, Ireland Maïté Debry, European Schoolnet, Belgium |
| 2017 | |
| December 19th, | Knowledge exchange webinar 2 Initial case studies: ITELab university and industry partners Feedback from workshop, ITELab Forum Programme for 2018 |
| November 16th, 16.00 - 17.30 | Capacity Development Workshop @ EMINENT: innovating ITE curricula ITELab modules and MOOC, survey results, early recommendations Attendance at the EMINENT conference is by invitation only. Click here for the presentations. |
| October 19th, 15.00 - 16.30 | Knowledge exchange webinar 1 Initial case studies: ITELab university and industry partners. Dr Conor Galvin, Director of University College Dublin's MA Education Programme, Ireland Bart Verswijvel, Future Classroom Lab Pedagogical Advisor, EUN Martin Gaustad, Adviser at the IT-departments Media Centre, University of Agder, Norway Prof Floriana Falcinelli, Professor of General Education and Education and ICT, University of Perugia, Italy Prof Dr Silke Grafe, Professor of School Pedagogy, University of Würzburg, Germany |
| June 21st | Knowledge exchange – briefing webinar ITELab project introduction and the role of Associate Partners Dorothy Cassells, ITELab Project Manager, EUN Design of new training for student teachers (Modules, student teacher MOOC) Dr Conor Galvin, Director of University College Dublin's MA Education Programme, Ireland Bart Verswijvel, Future Classroom Lab Pedagogical Advisor, EUN |