Digital Learning – Page 13 – Digital Learning Dispatches

In May, we hosted a visiting delegation from Arizona State University as part of our strategic relationship with ASU Online . During the visit we spent valuable time reviewing progress on the jointly developed online Masters in Biomedical Diagnostics which starts in late August. Several NIDL staff along with a handful of people from other service units gave presentations on some of the innovative projects underway at DCU. We also had an excellent opportunity in a presentation to over 30 DCU staff to hear about some of the digital learning initiatives taking place at Arizona State University. A number of follow up initiatives was identified during discussions and we expect a small NIDL delegation will visit Arizona later in the year.

In May, almost 40 DCU and linked College staff met to hear about the work of the new Digital Learning Research Network. The Research Network is an important part of the NIDL’s strategic plan and following a distributed model of leadership it aims to harness and develop within DCU, and beyond, some of the expertise that already exists in the area of digital learning. A range of forthcoming initiatives was described and after the meeting a small steering group was formed to guide future initiatives.

The Research Network will have valuable linkages with similar centres around the world and members of an International Advisory Board will be announced shortly. Already Professor Grainne Conole has been formally appointed as an Adjunct Professor to the NIDL.