Understanding and Supporting the Role of Learning Technologists in Irish Higher Education

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Understanding and Supporting the Role of Learning Technologists in Irish Higher Education

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National Forum

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Teaching & Learning

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Assessment and Feedback, Curriculum Design, Digital Learning, National Forum Publications, Student Success, Teaching and Learning Practice

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Understanding and Supporting the Role of Learning Technologists in Irish Higher Education

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This briefing paper presents a summary of findings from a qualitative research project conducted by the National Forum for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (National Forum) exploring the role of learning technologists in supporting academic staff to enhance teaching and learning in Irish higher education.

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National Forum (09/09/2016). Understanding and supporting the role of learning technologists in irish higher education. National Resource Hub (Ireland). Retrieved from: https://hub.teachingandlearning.ie/resource/understanding-and-supporting-the-role-of-learning-technologists-in-irish-higher-education/ License: Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY).

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