"Education Across the Continuum: Innovating through Universal Design"

For education professionals

12th & 13th of November in Dublin Castle

Price: €60 for conference, workshops, exhibitions, meals and reception

Featuring a 24 Hour Universal Design Hackathon

Programme

Day 1 - 12th November
Day 2 - 13th November

9:00 - 13:00	ENTELIS project seminar - Reducing the digital divide: the role of Education (separate registration required)
From 12:00pm	Registration and lunch
13:30-14:00	Opening Address: Dónal Rice Centre for Excellence in Universal Design Gerald Craddock, Centre for Excellence in Universal Design Helen Guinan, Chairperson of the National Disability Authority Minister Jan O'Sullivan TD, Minister for Education and Skills
14:00-15:00	Keynote address: David Rose (CAST) - introduced by Brian Norton, President DIT From Affect to Effect: Why emotional design is at the core of Universal Design for Learning
15:00-15:15	24 Hour Universal Design Hackathon 2015 Launch Onny Eikhaug – Norwegian Centre for Design and Architecture James Hubbard - Centre for Excellence in Universal Design
15:15-15:45	Coffee Break
	Stream 1: Delivering Universal Design in Technical Subjects	Stream 2: Teaching methods for Architecture	Stream 3: Innovating in Product and Service Design	Stream 4: Universal Design and Diversity
15:45-17:15	Using universal technology and methods to teach technical subjects Chair: Mary Cleary (Deputy CEO, ICS) Speakers: “Mooca – Massive Open Online Course for Accessibility” John Gilligan (DIT), Weiqin Chen, (Oslo and Akershus University College) "Diversity, creativity, and design - a Universal Design module for all disciplines" Ciarán O'Leary, Damian Gordon, DIT “PELARS – Using a Universal Design Approach to Create a Learning Analytics System for Design and STEM Education” Donal Healion (NCAD)	Incorporating Universal Design in class-based and studio-based learning Chair: Kathryn Meghen, Interim CEO, RIAI Speakers: "Interdisciplinary Collaborations : engaging Education and Community", Merritt Bucholz (SAUL); Georgy Daly (SAUL); Sean Fleury (SAUL); Jane Kissane (SAUL); Eoghan O Shea (SAUL) “Promoting Universal Design in Architectural Education” Jim Harrison, Kevin Busby (UCC/CIT), Linda Horgan, (School of Occupational Therapy, UCC) “ Universal Design in Student Projects at the Dublin School of Architecture, DIT” Emma Geoghegan, (DIT)	Title: Universal Design in Student Projects and Design Challenges Chair: Gary Granville (NCAD) Speakers: “A Culture of “Universal Empathy” in Design at IT Carlow” Hiliary Dempsey, PJ White (IT Carlow) “Community Design Challenge: Unlocking the Potential of Social Enterprise and Entrepreneurship USING Universal Design and Interdisiplinary Teams”Bernard Timmins (DIT) "Rehabilitation Engineering Universal Design Challenge" Madeline Lowery (UCD)	Title: Universal Design for Learning: from theory to practice. Chair: Prof. Brendan Goldsmith (DIT) Speakers: Ann Heelan (AHEAD) Marion McCarthy (UCC) Mary Liz Trant (SOLAS)
17:15-18:00	Keynote PANEL SESSION WITH Irish Educators: Chair : Ted Fleming Brian MacCraith (President, DCU), Mary Meaney (President, IT Blanchardstown),Thomas Stone (President IT Tallaght), Noel O'Connor (DIT), Rory O'Sullivan (Killester College of Further Education)
18:00-19:00	Reception - sponsored by NSAI

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9:00 – 9:15	Welcome and opening of Talks
9:15-9:45	Keynote address Lord David Puttnam - introduced by Dr.Mary Meaney IT Blanchardstown
	Stream 1: Delivering Universal Design in Technical Subjects	Stream 2: Teaching methods for Architecture	Stream 3: Innovating in Product and Service Design	Stream 4: Universal Design and Diversity
9:45-11:15	Bringing Universal Design to School Workshop facilitators: “Dr Michael Hallissy (H2 Learning) John Hurley, (H2 Learning) Fiona Byrne, (NCAD)	Teaching Universal Design through participatory methods Video presentation by Beth Tauke - Associate Professor - Architecture School of Architecture and Planning University at Buffalo Workshop facilitators: Eoghan O’Shea, SAUL Jim Harrison, Kevin Busby, CIT,	Make It Better: exploring Universal Design research methods to drive innovation in healthcare Workshop facilitator: Prof Jeremy Myerson(Supported by Helen Hamlyn Centre for Design, RCA)	Universal Design for Learning Workshop introduction: Dr. Bill Hunter (University of Ontario- Institute of Technology) Workshop facilitators: David Rose (CAST) Margaret Kinsella , (ITB)
11:15-11:45	Coffee break
	Stream 1: Delivering Universal Design in Technical Subjects	Stream 2: Teaching methods for Architecture	Stream 3: Innovating in Product and Service Design	Stream 4: Universal Design and Diversity
11:45-13:15	Designing curriculum for teaching UD in technical subjects Chair: Gareth Bennett (TCD) Speakers: “Experience and Lessons Learning from an International Master Program on Universal Design of ICT” Weiqin Chen, Anthony Giannoumis, Siri Kessel, and Norun C. Sanderson (Oslo and Akershus University College) “Embedding Universal Design at the core of a Computing Degree programme: key challenges faced and lessons learned”.. Enda Finn (DKIT) “Teaching Universal Design in Computer Science” Damian Gordon (DIT)	Their user- needs, our user- needs. Universal Design Patterns. Workshop facilitators: Prof Hubert Froyen, “Hasselt University, Belgium” Fionnuala Rogerson (RIAI).	Teaching of standards in UD for innovation (Supported by NSAI) Chair: Mary White (NSAI) Workshop keynote: “Standardisation Education to Stimulate Universal Design” Henk de Vries (Erasmus University, Holland. , EURAS) "Using standards in teaching Universal Design "James Hubbard, (CEUD), Elizabeth O'Ferrall (NSAI), Sonja Hermann (TCD)	Campus Engage: Applying accredited community-based learning and research into your curriculum: A step by step guide Workshop facilitators: Kate Morris, Campus Engage National Coordinator (IUA) Dr Jamie Goggins. College of Engineering & Informatics, National University of Ireland, Galway Siobhan Long, Enable Ireland.
13:15-14:15	Lunch
14:15 -14:45	Keynote address: Hubert Froyen (University of Hasselt) "Careful Design (Education)"
14:45 -15:30	KEYNOTE PANEL SESSION With Irish Industry: Chair : Sean McNulty, Dolmen Design Chrissie Keane (NSAI) ,Terry Landers (Microsoft), Tony O'Donoghue (IBEC), John Mulcahy (Fáilte Ireland), Stephen Hughes (Enterprise Ireland)
15:30-16:00	Coffee Break
16:00-16:45	24 Hour Universal Design Hackathon: Teams return and presentations Judging of 24 Hour Universal Design Hackathon Team Presentations
16:45-17:15	Keynote Address: Prof Jeremy Myerson, (Helen Hamlyn Centre for Design, RCA) Make It Better: How Universal Design can have an impact in healthcare
17:15-17:45	Announcement of Judges' Choice and People's Choice Winners - supported by Dublin City University
17:45-18:00	Conference CLOSE - Siobhan Barron, Director, National Disability Authority Followed by Reception

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Who should attend

The conference will be of interest to educational professionals within universities and institutes of higher education at third and fourth level, including senior management, faculty, professional services, government officials and higher education authorities internationally. The conference papers will also be of interest to members of industry with a research and development function, who collaborate with higher education, or have a strategic interest in the direction of higher education.

A total of 50 international participants will be selected to compete in the 24 Hour Universal Design Hackathon 2015. A separate application process applies. Learn more about the “24 Hour Universal Design Hackathon 2015"

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Location

Dublin Castle is situated in the very heart of Dublin City, on the south side of the River Liffey, off Dame Street, en route from Trinity College to Christchurch Cathedral.

There are a number of public car parks nearby. The nearest is that of Parkrite Christchurch Carpark, which is located in Werburg Street: Tel. 00 353 (0) 1 454 0000, Fax 00 353 (0) 1 454 0012

Bus Routes:

Dame Street 13, 27, 40, 49, 54a, 56a, 77a, 123, 150 and 747 Airlink

Georges Street 9, 14, 15, 15a, 15b, 16, 65, 65b, 83, 122 and 140.