Reframing Higher Education the Wild Atlantic Way A Personal Reflection

Authors

  • Larry McNutt Institute of Technology Blanchardstown

Keywords:

Higher Edication, collaboration, learning journey.

Abstract

Our Higher Education system has been invited to change – in response to the many challenges that impinge on our economy and society. The Institute of Technology Blanchardstown is a partner in the TU4D Alliance with the DIT and the ITT Dublin in an endeavour to create a Technological University for Dublin. As a member of the TU4D Support team I am constantly reminded of the enormous potential of this project. On a personal and professional level as I reflect on my own educational journey – I would like to share with you some of my reflections as I unpack and critique my own preconceived notions regarding the essential characteristics of our Higher Education system.  These observations cover the full gamut of a learning journey – from choosing a course; our models of teaching and learning; a competitive system of higher education and, finally, the benefits of regional collaboration and cooperation. 

Author Biography

Larry McNutt, Institute of Technology Blanchardstown

Larry is currently a member of the TU4Dublin Support team. He was the former Head of School of Informatics and Engineering at the Institute of Technology Blanchardstown. Prior to joining ITB, Larry was Senior Lecturer in the ITT Dublin and has lectured in Southern Cross University Australia, Letterkenny IT, DCU and Capella University. A Fellow of the Irish Computer Society, his research interests and publications include distance education, educational technology, software development methodologies and computer science education. Larry studied computer science in University College Dublin (UCD) and holds a Master’s degree in Education (Multimedia) from the University of New England, Australia and a Doctorate in Education from NUI Maynooth.

Contact details: larry.mcnutt@itb.ie or larry.mcnutt@tu4dublin.ie

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Published

2015-02-28

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Reflections, Journeys and Case Studies