Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in workshop, seminar, course
Description
On 4th of October 2024, Dr. Kieran Higgins from Ulster University led a thought-provoking session titled "Scholarship in Learning and Teaching for Educational Technologists / Third Space Professionals" as part of Queen’s University’s Educational Technologists' Forum Professional Development Series. This event provided a valuable platform for educational technologists and third space professionals to deepen their engagement with the Scholarship of Learning and Teaching (SoLT).
The session explored practical applications of scholarship to improve student learning experiences and discussed strategies to integrate educational technology in a way that meaningfully supports pedagogy.
A key impact of the event was fostering collaboration among professionals across disciplines, encouraging a shared commitment to advancing professional development and building a community focused on innovative learning practices. Attendees reported gaining fresh insights into enhancing student outcomes through informed, evidence-based use of technology in education.
This session marks an important step in the ongoing development of digital education at Queen’s University, emphasising the value of collaborative scholarship to drive effective professional practices and enrich the student learning journey.