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The
Digital Learning Research Network fosters a network of leaders and
strong communities of practice at the forefront of research on new
models of teaching and learning.
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| Figure 1: Research and Innovation Framework |
Additionally it aims to engage
strategically with professional bodies and key external stakeholders in
order to influence policy and benchmark the effective use of digital,
blended and online learning against international best practices.
The
activities of the Research Network are anchored around the four main
platforms of a wider Research and Innovation Framework (see
Figure 1), where strong emphasis is placed on fostering Innovation and
contributing to Societal impact. More specially, we try to frame our
research activities and interests around the following broad research
strands:
- Life-long Learning
- Opening Up Education
- Student Transitions and Success
- Curriculum Innovation and Teaching Enhancement
- Learning Futures
The work of the Research Network also interfaces with other research centres and defined areas of interest and expertise in DCU's Institute of Education.
A distributed leadership model is adopted by the Research Network to
harness the skills and expertise of members. The Research Network
currently includes over 50 staff with a research interest in Digital
Learning and who individually and collectively have a track record of
producing a wide range of scholarly outputs in
the area. In this respect the Digital Learning Research Network brings
together a unique mix of leading scholars and professional educators
across Dublin City University (DCU), with considerable expertise in a
range of levels, disciplines, methodologies and technologies. A small
Steering Group guides the Network’s activities and a dedicated email listserv is used to facilitate regular communiction amongst members. We maintain links to a number of research and development centres within Dublin City University (DCU) and our International Advisory Board also helps to keep us focussed on achieving our overarching mission and strategic objectives.
Source: Dublin City University
