Frequently Asked Questions

N-TUTORR is a collaborative initiative among technological universities in Ireland designed to enhance teaching, learning, and research through innovative projects. It aims to build capacity across institutions, support student empowerment, and promote digital leadership.

The main goals of N-TUTORR are to improve the quality of education in technological universities, empower students through fellowships and champions programs, develop digital leadership skills, and ensure the long-term sustainability of these efforts.

N-TUTORR is a partnership between the following technological universities in Ireland:

•Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin)
•Munster Technological University (MTU)
•Atlantic Technological University (ATU)
•South East Technological University (SETU)
•Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest (TUS)
•Dundalk Institute of Technology (DkIT)
•Institute of Art, Design + Technology Dun Laoghaire (IADT)

The N-TUTORR program is divided into four main streams:
TUTORR program is divided into four main streams:

Stream 1: Student Empowerment – Focuses on providing students with tools, opportunities, and support to enhance their learning experience.

Stream 2: Staff Development – Aims to enhance teaching practices and professional development across higher education institutions.

Stream 3: Digital Ecosystems – Concentrates on integrating and optimizing digital technologies within educational institutions.

Stream 4: Securing Progress and Sustaining Impact
This stream ensures that the achievements of the N-TUTORR program are sustained over time, showcasing successful projects and planning for future opportunities.

N-TUTORR benefits students by enhancing their learning experience, offering more personalized support, and involving them in the design and delivery of educational programs. It also provides opportunities for student leadership and partnership in shaping their education.

Through initiatives such as fellowships, digital backpacks, and green papers that explore modern educational practices, N-TUTORR empowers students by providing them with enhanced learning tools and resources tailored to their needs.

Staff Development under N-TUTORR includes professional learning opportunities, collaborative projects, and resources designed to improve teaching practices and foster a culture of continuous improvement among educators.

N-TUTORR supports the development and implementation of digital strategies within higher education, including the use of innovative technologies like AI, blended learning, and open education practices to enhance teaching and learning experiences.

Students, educators, and stakeholders can engage with N-TUTORR through various projects, fellowships, and digital tools. For more information, you can visit the Transforming Learning website.

Stream 4 focuses on ensuring that the achievements of the N-TUTORR program are maintained and celebrated. It involves showcasing successful projects, strengthening collaborative networks, and planning for future opportunities to continue building on the program’s successes.

N-TUTORR secures long-term impact by fostering sustainable practices, encouraging ongoing collaboration, and integrating innovative technologies that support continuous improvement in education.