{"id":210,"date":"2023-03-09T08:30:23","date_gmt":"2023-03-09T08:30:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sunyonlinesummit2022.edublogs.org\/?p=210"},"modified":"2024-01-03T16:59:49","modified_gmt":"2024-01-03T16:59:49","slug":"bridie-killoran","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/online.suny.edu\/summit\/bridie-killoran\/","title":{"rendered":"Bridie Killoran: Pathways and RPL"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Supporting Online Learner Success with Pathways and Recognition of Prior Learning<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This presentation will provide an overview of the establishment of a Regional Service for Careers and Learning Pathways, including the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for flexible and online learners in the technological sector in Ireland.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\"><span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span>At Atlantic Technological University (ATU), the My Career Path program has been established to look at pathways into and through higher education. This incorporates a regional service for RPL- the recognition of prior learning \u2013 and the development of personalized career and learning pathways.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">This online platform involves engagement with employers and potential students to the ATU. The service ultimately advises candidates on the learning pathways available to them and how to achieve their career objectives or improve their employability.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">Learners have one-to-one individual career guidance and mentoring through a<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u00a0<\/span>programme where they get the opportunity to:<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p4\">Reflect on their personal skills, strengths and abilities.<\/li>\n<li class=\"p4\">Research and reflect on any learning gaps and access customised e-learning courses.<\/li>\n<li class=\"p4\">Identify education and employment opportunities.<\/li>\n<li class=\"p4\">Understand how to get recognition for prior learning (RPL).<\/li>\n<li class=\"p4\">Complete a career and learning development plan, capturing skills and experience.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\" style=\"font-size: revert; color: initial; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\">MyCareerpath.ie provides online career learning pathways for employees at all stages of their career development.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b><i>The tailored service includes:<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p1\">Individual career guidance &amp; one to one mentoring.<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">Career and Strengths Assessments.<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">E-learning courses and tools supported by AI.<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">Career path development focusing on in house opportunities.<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">Development of defined career goals.<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">Support with recognition of prior learning.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\" style=\"font-size: revert; color: initial; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is an important element of European Union (EU) policy for widening access to qualifications and supporting lifelong learning1 . The Irish government, together with its European partners, has made a commitment to support RPL. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is critical to the development of an accessible education and training system, and is a key foundation for lifelong learning policies encouraging people of all ages to participate in learning pathways while attributing value to all of their relevant learning. RPL, therefore, has a potential role to play in meeting individual, societal, and national needs; as an instrument for providing people with access to education, training, and formal qualifications and helping to meet more efficiently, rapidly changing requirements of the workplace within a competitive global economy2 . The purpose of RPL is to expand access to programmes and formal qualifications, and to reduce the time and cost of programmes for people who already possess some of the knowledge, skill and competence which a programme seeks to develop. RPL can be used to gain access or advanced entry to a programme leading to a full award, gain credit and exemptions from parts of a programme of study and, in exceptional cases, eligibility for a full award.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This session will provide an overview of how this Irish institution has implemented these programs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Presentation Resources:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Career Development and Learning Pathways: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/mycareerpath.ie\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">My Career Path<\/a> at Atlantic Technological University.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/K2KFZ0ArEXo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Overview of MyCareerPath.ie<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"li3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/04HCRKTmCbI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">What to Expect<\/a> &#8211; how to register to meet your mentor and begin your Career Development Journey.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/mDlE5Fi0sCs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Career &amp; Learning Pathways<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"li4\"><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/qUEaAb6IBm8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Student Resources<\/a> available at MyCareerPath.ie<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\">Recognition for Prior Learning (RPL): <a href=\"https:\/\/www.myexperience.ie\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">My Experience<\/a> at Atlantic Technological University.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-1038\" src=\"https:\/\/online.suny.edu\/summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/bridie-150x150.jpeg\" alt=\"Bridie is the Career &amp; Learning Pathways and RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning) Manager at ATU\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" srcset=\"https:\/\/online.suny.edu\/summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/bridie-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/online.suny.edu\/summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/bridie.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 100px) 100vw, 100px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-1186\" src=\"https:\/\/online.suny.edu\/summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/IMG_1741-copy-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Dr Carina Ginty,Head of Teaching and Learning, Atlantic Technological University (ATU), Galway, Ireland\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" srcset=\"https:\/\/online.suny.edu\/summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/IMG_1741-copy-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/online.suny.edu\/summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/IMG_1741-copy.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 100px) 100vw, 100px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Bridie Killoran, <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Careers and Learning Pathways Manager, Atlantic Technological University, Ireland.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/bridiekillorancareerguidance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Linkedin<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Bkilloran\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Twitter<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Dr Carina Ginty<\/strong>, Head of Teaching and Learning, Atlantic Technological University (ATU), Galway, Ireland.<br \/>\n<span class=\"x_ContentPasted3 ContentPasted1\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/carinaginty\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LinkedIn<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/carinaginty\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Twitter<\/a><\/span><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Tracks:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/online.suny.edu\/summit\/tag\/track-online-student-support\/\">Online Student Support<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/online.suny.edu\/summit\/tag\/track-online-admin-leadership\/\">Online Admin\/Leadership<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/online.suny.edu\/summit\/tag\/track-online-ids\/\">Online Instructional Designers<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/online.suny.edu\/summit\/tag\/track-online-faculty\/\">Online Faculty<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/online.suny.edu\/summit\/tag\/day-2\/\">DAY 2<\/a>: March 9, 2023<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>3:45PM \u2013 4:45PM<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Supporting Online Learner Success with Pathways and Recognition of Prior Learning This presentation will provide an overview of the establishment of a Regional Service for Careers and Learning Pathways, including the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for flexible and online learners in the technological sector in Ireland.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0At Atlantic Technological University (ATU), the My Career 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