A summary of the National Forum’s Review of the Existing Higher Education Policy Landscape for Digital Teaching and Learning in Ireland

Abstract

This summary outlines the findings that emerged from the National Forum’s project on higher education policy and the challenges and opportunities posed for teaching and learning by digital technology. The project sought to define whether existing policies were enabling and reflected the language of digital teaching and learning. The summary discusses the findings within the wider context of a national and international drive toward utilising digital technology to facilitate a more flexible learning environment.