Description

The Technical Communication Skill is a hybrid micro-module taught over 3 weeks with an aim to provide a flexible learning opportunity to a diverse range of students. The micro-module is designed to provide students the necessary knowledge and skills to make technical presentations in both written and oral form. It will introduce the students to professional ethics and related issues while also helping students develop project management skills. The micro-module is facilitated and organised by Dr Monica Ward. Dr Ward is the Dean of Teaching and Learning, Dublin City University. She has extensive experience in teaching and assessment in a range of subjects from technical to transversal skills modules. She is a pioneer of the use of technology in education and she advocates a co-creation and culturally-responsive approach with academics and students.