Discovering Learner Needs and Market Demand for Educational Solutions in-person Community of Practice takes place
The final Collaborative Talent Development Community of Practice (CoP) of 2023 was an in person event held in TU Dublin's Greenway Hub. It featured three presentations on Discovering Learner Needs & Market Demand for Educational Solutions by Niamh O'Hora, Lecturer and Educational Developer TU Dublin; Dr. Ciara Walsh, Senior Engagement Manager: Pharma, MedTech and Food Sectors; and Dr. Dee Duffy, Senior Engagement Manager: Retail, Tourism and Hospitality Sectors followed by a robust Q & A session where participants were able to discuss issues that are "on their plate."
Our expert panel dived into essential steps for academics crafting enterprise programmes, exploring strategies to decipher market demands through data analysis, qualitative research, and stakeholder engagement. The presenters navigate ethical considerations and data protection regulations, unveiling the dynamic relationship between academia and the market to ensure programmes not only meet academic standards but also thrive in the real world.
Presentations included:
1. Using Design Thinking For Learner Discovery by Niamh O'Hora
2. Learner Discovery - Brewing and Distilling by Dr. Ciara Walsh
3. Innovation Requires Failure by Dr Dee Duffy
Watch the full presentation here:
Participates gained insight into:
- Understand Design Thinking: Gain a comprehensive understanding of how Design Thinking can be a powerful tool in shaping market-ready programmes.
- Explore Learner Discovery: Acquire actionable strategies to uncover the unspoken needs and motivations of both learners and enterprise partners.
- From Problems to Solutions: Develop the mindset to view educational challenges as opportunities for innovation and learn how to identify and leverage creative solutions.
- Gauge Market Demand: Understand effective experimentation techniques to assess and validate the market appeal of educational programmes.
The full presentation can be downloaded here:
Discovering Learner Needs and Market Demand presentation
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Coming soon
In the new year, the Enterprise Academy will be rolling out an exclusive workshop focusing on cutting-edge techniques for learner discovery. Participants will be provided with a specially curated toolkit and a suite of assets designed to streamline the learner discovery process. The workshop aims to be a hands-on experience, which allow participants to use our specially created learner discovery template and explore this digital playbook crafted. Join us in the new year for this collaborative workshop, where you'll not only gain insights but actively participate in applying these tools.
The Enterprise Academy is funded under Pillar III of the Human Capital Initiative - Innovation and Agility, by the Higher Education Authority.
