Learning, Teaching and Assessment Seminar April 2026

The Learning, Teaching and Assessment Committee held its latest School Seminar this week organised by committee members Claire McNamara and Melissa Browne.

The seminar opened with Adrienne Hogan, the Faculty of EHS Learning Technologist. Adrienne, who supports staff in optimising online educational spaces, providing an overview of PeerScholar—a peer-grading tool integrated within Brightspace. To provide a practical perspective, Mary Guilfoyle, Assistant Professor, shared her firsthand experience and insights on implementing the software to facilitate student-led assessment. 

The second presentation was led by Jennifer Byrne and Kerry McGlynn, University Teachers from the School of Nursing and Midwifery. They introduced a suite of pre-recorded clinical skills videos they developed. The resources were built using Universal Design for Learning principles to ensure a flexible and inclusive learning experience for a diverse student body.

Sharing these successes allows us to grow together as an academic community. A sincere thank you to our presenters and all who attended.