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Activities in CELT for Teaching and Learning

Our primary function at CELT is the promotion of excellence in learning and teaching. What this means in practice is that we hope to nurture a supportive and creative environment in which the teaching aspects of academic practice take a central role and in which students can be encouraged to develop a more pro-active and engaged approach to their own individual learning. To achieve this we run courses, workshop sessions, seminars, conferences, departmentally focussed projects and assist in quality review and course development.

In addition, we believe strongly in taking a research informed approach and situating all such developments within an international context. We support and undertake research projects in various aspects of higher education practice and policy and obtain funding for such work from external agencies where appropriate. We also aim to facilitate staff across the university who may wish to move into this field of endeavour by setting up collaborations, providing seed funding and submitting funding proposals.

Director

Dr. Iain Mac Labhrainn (Mac Laren)

Originally from Glasgow and a graduate of Edinburgh University, with a PhD from the University of Durham, Iain's original area of specialisation was Astrophysics before developing strong interests and a research profile in Teaching & Learning in Higher Education. He has worked as a member of staff in a number of universities in the UK (both old and new) and has collaborated with institutions in the US and across Europe.

Blog

iain.maclarennuigalway.ie
Arts Millennium Building AM212 (first floor)
Tel: 353 (0)91 492822

Assistant Director

Dr. Sharon Flynn

Sharon was a full-time lecturer in the Information Technology department, NUI Galway, for more than 10 years, during which time she developed a strong interest in educational issues and in using IT to support teaching in Higher Education. She also served as a Plagiarism Advisor in the Faculty of Engineering during this time. Sharon holds a BSc in Computer Science and Mathematics from University College Dublin, where she also completed her MSc in Computer Science in the area of Computer-Based Tutoring Systems. She has a PhD in Computing Science from Glasgow University.

Tel: 353 (0)91 493481
Arts Millennium Building AM103 (ground floor, near main entrance)
sharon.flynnnuigalway.ie

Administrative Assistant

Bernadette Henchy.

Bernadette handles all general queries regarding CELT's activities and organises the Director's diary. She liaises with departments and project teams and manages CELT's accounts.

Tel: 353 (0)91 492924
Arts Millennium Building AM213 (first floor)
bernadette.henchynuigalway.ie

Lecturer in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education

Dr. Kelly Coate

Kelly’s research interests are focused on changes within higher education systems, particularly around such issues as teaching and learning, policy, internationalization and gender. She previously worked at the Institute of Education, University of London, as a researcher and lecturer, where she taught on the MBA in Higher Education Management programme and on the research training programme in the doctoral school. Her PhD, from the Institute of Education, was on the history of women’s studies as an academic subject area in the UK, and she has an MA in Gender Studies from Middlesex University and a BA degree from Northwestern University in the USA. She joined CELT in February 2007.
Personal Webpage

Tel: 353 (0)91 495717
Arts Millennium Building AM115a (ground floor)
kelly.coatenuigalway.ie

Dr. Michelle Tooher

Michelle Tooher (Educational Developer)

Michelle is an Educational Developer responsible for supporting curricular and administrative reform in line with the requirements of the Bologna process. Michelle studied in DCU where she obtained a B.Sc. in Applied Computational Linguistics, and a PhD in Speech Processing. During a two-year IRCSET funded post doctoral position in Trinity College she worked on speech analysis technologies and investigating the voice source in speech conveying emotion.

Tel: 353 (0)91 49 5690
Arts Millennium Building AM114 (ground floor)
michelle.toohernuigalway.ie

Audiovisual Services

Pat Monaghan

(Chief Technical Officer)

Pat deals with all AV requirements including purchasing, upgrading, maintenance and support. He has extensive audiovisual experience including the use of new technologies such as videoconferencing and web-streaming.

Tel: 353 (0)91 492787
Audiovisual, Arts/Science Concourse
patrick.monaghannuigalway.ie

Andy Murphy

(Audiovisual Attendant)

Andy manages the equipment pool, bookings and deals with general AV queries across the main campus.

Tel: 353 (0)91 492173
Audiovisual, Arts/Science Concourse
andy.murphynuigalway.ie

Kevin Hynes

Kevin Hynes (Technical Officer)

Kevin is a member of the Audio Visual department since November 2007. He is a graduate of the University of Limerick where he obtained a Batchelor of Engineering in Electronic Engineering. He spent a number of years in Industry where he has held positions as Senior Design Evaluation Engineer (AV products), Test Development Engineer (Video products) & Product Engineer (Java based products). Kevin provides support for AV requirements across the main campus including video conferencing, system upgrade, maintenance & support and also has expertise in AMX programming & system development.

Tel: 353 (0)91 495235
Audiovisual, Arts/Science Concourse
kevin.m.hynesnuigalway.ie

Eleanor Walsh

(Technical Officer)

Eleanor joined the Audio Visual Department in January 2012. Eleanor graduated from the University of Limerick in 2003 with a Bachelor of Information Technology & Telecommunications. She has extensive knowledge in the Video Conferencing Industry and works primarily with developing, supporting and deploying Video Conferencing throughout the campus. Eleanor also supports all AV requirements throughout the campus.

Tel: 353 (091)494278
Audiovisual, Arts/Science Concourse
eleanor.walshnuigalway.ie

We also employ two part-time assistants for evening cover during the academic year. When these posts are filled for this year, details will be posted here.

Learning Technologies

Labhaoise Ní Dhonnchadha

(Learning Technologist) Labhaoise

Labhaoise is a Learning Technologist with specific responsibility for Modern Languages’ teaching and learning in NUI Galway. Central to this role she manages the multimedia language laboratories, self-study facilities, and audiovisual (AV) recording studios of An Teanglann. Labhaoise has specific interest in the pedagogical use of video, and brings a wealth of professional experience in both the broadcasting and media production fields to this post; having previously worked as a video editor for broadcast and corporate productions, and also as a vision mixer, director, and production assistant with TG4 / RTÉ Sheirbhís Theilifís na Gaeilge. Labhaoise has also previously worked in the fields of ICT/e-learning, with this experience augmenting her role as a Learning Technologist and manager of An Teanglann.

Aligned with her work in modern languages, video, and learning technologies, Labhaoise has specific responsibilities for various internal and external projects and collaborations. These include pedagogic and technical support of the institutional Virtual Learning Environment (Blackboard) and Web 2.0 technologies for teaching and learning. In addition to a Masters of Education and BA in languages, Labhaoise has postgraduate qualifications in video and audio production, ICT/systems analysis, and professional education studies.

Arts Millennium Building AM116a (ground floor)
labhaoise.nidhonnchadhanuigalway.ie

Dr. Fiona Concannon

(Learning Technologist) Fiona

Fiona Concannon is a graduate of the University of Limerick, where she obtained her doctorate in 2005. Her research to date has included involvement on various projects examining Open Source Software for Education, Open Distance Learning and Virtual Learning Environments, along with carrying out evaluative work on the use of laptops for Primary School Teachers in New Zealand, and exploring asynchronous teaching and learning dialogues. Her interests lie in the area of Technology-Enhanced Learning, the Learning Sciences, HCI, Activity Theory and the student learning experience in Higher Education. She previously studied for a BA in psychology, and a Masters in IT, both at NUI Galway and began work CELT in September of 2006.

Arts Millennium Building AM115 (ground floor)
fiona.concannonnuigalway.ie

Grainne McGrath

(Learning Technology Support Officer) Grainne McGrath

Gráinne is a Learning Technology Support Officer who works primarily with the Modern Language departments in NUI Galway to support language teaching and learning in addition to providing language staff with technical support. Gráinne supports various activities within CELT including An Teanglann, Blackboard and the development of multimedia resources for teaching and learning. Gráinne also supports the production and development of multimedia learning materials, including audio, video, and computer-based materials. She also works in the CELT Recording Studio where she is involved in recording, editing, and publishing of multimedia resources for all University departments and staff. Gráinne has a BSc in Computing, Computer Services Management which she obtained in 2004 and joined CELT in January 2007.

Arts Millennium Building AM114 (ground floor)
grainne.mcgrathnuigalway.ie

Paul Gormley

(Developer/Trainer) Paul

Paul is responsible for the development, deployment and evaluation of learning technologies staff development programmes at NUI Galway, and their subsequent rollout to partner institutions in Ireland, as part of the SIF-funded 'Learning Technologies: From Pilot to Mainstream' project.

Paul holds a Masters of Education degree from the University of Sydney and a Masters of Information Technology degree from NUI Galway, and has taught Economics, Business Studies and ICT at second and third level institutions in the UK, Ireland and Australia. His research interests include the application of knowledge management strategies to support the learning organisation. Paul was the Coordinator of the NDLR Modern Languages Community of Practice (2005-6) and is the Chair of the Irish Learning Technology Association (ILTA).

Tel: 353 (0) 91 492923
Arts Millennium Building AM213 (first floor)
paul.gormleynuigalway.ie

Research

Auralie

Aurelie Boulos

(3rd year PhD student)

Research on Creativity in Higher Education in terms of learning and teaching experiences from academics and students.

a.boulos1nuigalway.ie

Community Knowledge Initiative (CKI)

Lorraine McIlrath

Lorraine McIlrath has been appointed to coordinate the CKI and is an Academic Staff Developer (Service Learning) based at the Centre for Excellence in Learning and Teaching at the National University of Ireland Galway. She is responsible for developing and supporting the introduction of the service learning component of the Community Knowledge Initiative and management of the overall project. Prior to her present position she worked at the UNESCO Centre at the University of Ulster. Her research interests include the role of education in contested societies, civic engagement and higher education, the process and process of internships, conflict transformation and democratic participation.
Further details can be found under the CKI staff profiles webpage

Tel. 353 (0)91 495234
Arts Millennium Building , AM102 (ground floor)
lorraine.mcilrathnuigalway.ie

Lorraine Tansey

(Student Volunteer Coordinator)

Lorraine is the Student Volunteer Coordinator of the Community Knowledge Initiative with responsibility for the ALIVE Programme. Lorraine graduated from NUI Galway in 2004 with a BA in Legal Science and Sociological & Political Studies and completed her LLB in 2005. Lorraine’s areas of interest currently include student participation on campus, international volunteering opportunities and volunteer management.
Further details can be found under the CKI staff profiles webpage

Tel: 353 (0)91 495346
The Hub, Aras na Mac Leinn
lorraine.tanseynuigalway.ie

Mary Bernard

(CKI Administrative Assistant)

Mary's work is primarily focused on the activities of CKI although she also provides general assistance and support to the CELT team where appropriate. Mary handles all general queries regarding CKI's activities. She liaises with departments, organises CKI events and manages CKI's accounts.
Further details can be found under the CKI staff profiles webpage

Tel: 353 (0)91 493823
Arts Millennium Building, AM103 (ground floor)
mary.bernardnuigalway.ie

Ann Lyons

Ann Lyons is project manager and network coordinator for the SIF-funded network project, Campus Engage, a joint initiative of NUI Galway, UCD, DCU, NUI Maynooth and UL. She is responsible for setting up and coordinating a network of Higher Education Institutes with the purpose of sharing knowledge and experience in the area of civic engagement in higher education.
Further details can be found under the CKI staff profiles webpage

Tel: 353 (0)91 492228
Arts Millennium Building, AM103 (ground floor)
ann.lyonsnuigalway.ie

Associates

Graduates of the Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching & Learning are eligible for Associate Membership of CELT. This is an honorary title, but indicates a willingness to participate actively in a range of CELT’s activities or to act in an informal advisory capacity for colleagues.

Associates thus far include:

Deirdre Byrnes ( webpage)
Sinead Hahessy ( webpage)
Heike Felzmann ( webpage)
Aoife Boyd ( webpage)
Micheal Lang ( webpage)

Vice-Deans for Teaching, Learning, Assessment and Programmes

Each College of the University has nominated a Vice Dean for Teaching and Learning, or equivalent, who has responsibility for overseeing and advising on aspects related to undergraduate teaching. Specific remits vary across discipline areas, but there is also considerable overlap in responsibility including, for example, the implementation of the Learning, Teaching & Assessment Strategy.

Find out who the vice deans are. ( webpage)

Centre for Excellence in Learning & Teaching
This page was last updated Thursday, April 04, 2013