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Education
Dr CORNELIA CONNOLLY
B.Eng., M.Eng., PhD
Contact Details
Lecturer Above The Bar
EDU-G011
Nuns Island, Education Building
National University of Ireland, Galway
T: +353 (0)91 492369
E: cornelia.connolly@nuigalway.ie
EDU-G011
Nuns Island, Education Building
National University of Ireland, Galway
T: +353 (0)91 492369
E: cornelia.connolly@nuigalway.ie
Biography
Dr Cornelia Connolly is a lecturer at the School of
Education, National University of Ireland, Galway. Her teaching and research interests centre principally on STEM education, with a
particular emphasis on the Technology (T) aspect of STEM.
Dr. Connolly is jointly responsible for the BA Mathematics and Education programme, the concurrent specialist Mathematics and Applied Mathematics teacher education degree. Dr Connolly is also a member of the Department of Education and Skills Monitoring Group for the Professional Diploma in Mathematics for Teaching and a member of the NCCA Development Group for Computer Science.
Cornelia co-authored The Ultimate Study Skills Handbook![]()
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(with Prof. Sarah Moore, Maura Murphy and Dr. Colin Neville), published by Open University Press and continues her research
interests in innovative pedagogical approaches to STEM education, student
retention and numerical competency.
Chair of the Research Committee in the School of Education, College of Arts, Social Sciences & Celtic Studies , Cornelia also leads a Google funded project titled “Creative Coding for Maths Makers" a project integrating mathematical and computer programming concepts, with a specific focus on promoting STEM amongst student teachers.
Cornelia was elected Fellow of the International Society for Design and Development in Education (ISDDE) in 2018 http://www.isdde.org and was Co-Chair of ISDDE 2018, the 14th Annual ISDDE Conference, "Culture and Educational Design" at the NUI Galway, 28th-31st May 2018: https://www.isdde.org/conferences/conference-galway-2018/.
Along with Dr. Tony Hall, Cornelia will jointly guest-edit, a special issue of TechTrends, to be published following MiTE 2019: the 5th Annual MiTE Conference, which will be held at the University of Technology, Sydney, 18th-19th January 2019: https://mite2019.uts.edu.au.
Dr. Connolly is jointly responsible for the BA Mathematics and Education programme, the concurrent specialist Mathematics and Applied Mathematics teacher education degree. Dr Connolly is also a member of the Department of Education and Skills Monitoring Group for the Professional Diploma in Mathematics for Teaching and a member of the NCCA Development Group for Computer Science.
Cornelia co-authored The Ultimate Study Skills Handbook
Chair of the Research Committee in the School of Education, College of Arts, Social Sciences & Celtic Studies , Cornelia also leads a Google funded project titled “Creative Coding for Maths Makers" a project integrating mathematical and computer programming concepts, with a specific focus on promoting STEM amongst student teachers.
Cornelia was elected Fellow of the International Society for Design and Development in Education (ISDDE) in 2018 http://www.isdde.org and was Co-Chair of ISDDE 2018, the 14th Annual ISDDE Conference, "Culture and Educational Design" at the NUI Galway, 28th-31st May 2018: https://www.isdde.org/conferences/conference-galway-2018/.
Along with Dr. Tony Hall, Cornelia will jointly guest-edit, a special issue of TechTrends, to be published following MiTE 2019: the 5th Annual MiTE Conference, which will be held at the University of Technology, Sydney, 18th-19th January 2019: https://mite2019.uts.edu.au.
Research Interests
Research Projects
| Project | Start Date | End Date | |
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| C24M2: Creative Coding for Maths Makers | 01-JAN-18 | 30-JUN-18 | |
| IOTI Flexible Learning and Research project | 01-SEP-08 | 01-JUN-11 | |
| IDEAS (Individualised Digitised Educational Advisory System) | 01-SEP-08 | 01-AUG-10 | |
| An Foras Feasa | 01-OCT-07 | 01-JUN-08 | |
| Education in Employment | 01-SEP-07 | 01-JUN-09 | |
| Development of an Action Programme to Improve Student Retention on Computing Courses | 01-SEP-05 | 01-JUN-06 | |
| Women in Research at DkIT | 01-SEP-05 | 01-JUN-06 | |
| A Robust Software Development Process to Ensure Long-Term Reliability | 01-SEP-04 | 01-JUN-05 | |
| Harmonics | 01-SEP-00 | 01-AUG-02 |
Peer Reviewed Journals
| Year | Publication | |
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| (2017) | 'Lay Theories Regarding Computer-Mediated Communication in Remote Collaboration'
Parke, K;Marsden, N;Connolly, C (2017) 'Lay Theories Regarding Computer-Mediated Communication in Remote Collaboration'. Open Praxis, 9 :17-30 [DOI] [ARAN Link] [Details] |
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| (2016) | 'Constructivism in Computer Mediated Communication–Digital Learning, a Software Engineering Module'
Connolly, C., Marsden, N. (2016) 'Constructivism in Computer Mediated Communication–Digital Learning, a Software Engineering Module'. European Journal of Open, Distance and E-learning, 17 (2) [Details] |
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| (2015) | 'The Pedagogical Application of Alternate Reality Games: Using Game-Based Learning to Revisit History'
Lynch, R;Mallon, B;Connolly, C (2015) 'The Pedagogical Application of Alternate Reality Games: Using Game-Based Learning to Revisit History'. International Journal Of Game-Based Learning, 5 :18-38 [DOI] [Details] |
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| (2009) | 'Programming Anxiety Amongst Computing Students-A Key in the Retention Debate?'
Connolly, C; Murphy, E; Moore, S (2009) 'Programming Anxiety Amongst Computing Students-A Key in the Retention Debate?'. Ieee Transactions On Education, 52 :52-56 [DOI] [Details] |
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| (2007) | 'An Intervention Strategy for Undergraduate Computer Programming Students to Alleviate Programming Anxiety'
Connolly, C., Murphy, E., Moore, S. (2007) 'An Intervention Strategy for Undergraduate Computer Programming Students to Alleviate Programming Anxiety'. Journal of Instruction Delivery Systems, 21 (3):30-38 [Details] |
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| (2002) | 'Scanning our past from Ireland - The transatlantic cable - An Irish perspective'
Connolly, C (2002) 'Scanning our past from Ireland - The transatlantic cable - An Irish perspective'. Proceedings Of The Ieee, 90 :623-625 [Details] |
Books
| Year | Publication | |
|---|---|---|
| (2010) | The Ultimate Study Skills Handbook.
Moore S, Neville C, Murphy M, Connolly C. (2010) The Ultimate Study Skills Handbook. London: Open University Press. [Details] |
Book Chapters
| Year | Publication | |
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| (2008) | 'Learning Computer Programming, Pedagogical Understanding and the Role of Anxiety'
Connolly, C., Murphy, E., Moore, S (2008) 'Learning Computer Programming, Pedagogical Understanding and the Role of Anxiety' In: Innovations 2008 – Special Edition, World Innovations in Engineering Education and Research. VA: VA: Begell House. [Details] |
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| (2006) | 'A Strategy to Increase Student Participation and Investigate the Effect on Retention Rates on Computing Courses'
Connolly, C., Murphy, E., Moore, S (2006) 'A Strategy to Increase Student Participation and Investigate the Effect on Retention Rates on Computing Courses' In: Innovations 2006, World Innovations in Engineering Education and Research. VA, USA: Begell House Publishing. [Details] |
Conference Publications
| Year | Publication | |
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| (2018) | Educational Studies Association of Ireland
Ó Grádaigh, S., Connolly, C., & Hall, T. (2018) Everyone can/should code . . . but can/should everyone teach code? A Swift approach to exploring this question for CS education in Ireland Educational Studies Association of Ireland University College Dublin, , 05-APR-18 - 07-APR-18 , pp.72-73 [Details] |
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| (2016) | Society for Music Education in Ireland (SMEI)
O’Brien, R., Connolly, C., Kearney, D. (2016) Music for Children: A Critical Analysis of Practice and Process Society for Music Education in Ireland (SMEI) Limerick, Ireland, [Details] |
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| (2014) | 45th International Simulation and Gaming Association (ISAGA)
Lynch R, Mallon B, Connolly C. (2014) Revisiting History: Lessons from Plunkett’s Pages, A Case Study of the 1916 Easter Rising Alternative Reality Game 45th International Simulation and Gaming Association (ISAGA) [Details] |
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| (2014) | 4th Annual Irish Game Based Learning (iGBL) Symposium
Lynch R, Mallon B, Connolly C. (2014) Investigating the value of Alternate Reality Games as a Game Based Learning tool: an examination of Plunkett’s Pages, the 1916 Easter Rising ARG 4th Annual Irish Game Based Learning (iGBL) Symposium Cork, [Details] |
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| (2013) | Computers in Education Society of Ireland (CESI)
Lynch R, Mallon B, Connolly C. (2013) Designing, Playing And Assessing Plunkett’s Pages: A Case Study Of The 1916 Alternate Reality Game Computers in Education Society of Ireland (CESI) [Details] |
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| (2013) | 3rd Annual Irish Game Based Learning (iGBL) Symposium
Lynch R, Mallon B, Connolly C. (2013) Blurring Fact And Fiction In The Present And In The Past: Converging History With Digital Storytelling To Engage Students In Easter 1916 3rd Annual Irish Game Based Learning (iGBL) Symposium Dublin, [Details] |
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| (2011) | Proceedings of the IADIS International Conference e-Learning
Marsden N, Connolly C. (2011) Pedagogical Patterns for Computer-Mediated Communication Proceedings of the IADIS International Conference e-Learning [Details] |
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| (2010) | Eleventh International Conference on HRD Research and Practice Across Europe
C Gubbins, E Murphy, M Cooke, T Garavan, C Connolly (2010) The nature of manufacturing task Competences and the impact on learning effectiveness and Workplace performance Eleventh International Conference on HRD Research and Practice Across Europe [Details] |
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| (2010) | EduLearn 2010
Connolly C, Glynn M, Thorn R, Murphy E. (2010) A Technology for Flexible Learning Provision at the Institutes of Technology, Ireland EduLearn 2010 [Details] |
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| (2010) | IEEE Transforming Engineering Education: Creating Interdisciplinary Skills for Global Environments
Connolly, C., Gubbins C., Murphy, E. (2010) Non-Cognitive Influences on Trainee Learning within the Manufacturing Industry IEEE Transforming Engineering Education: Creating Interdisciplinary Skills for Global Environments Dublin, , pp.1-6 [Details] |
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| (2009) | Irish Learning Technology Association EdTech2009 Conference
Connolly, C., Thorn, R., Glynn, M., Cleary, B., Murphy, E. (2009) Using Technology to Improve the Student Experience at Higher Education – The IOTI Flexible Learning Portal Irish Learning Technology Association EdTech2009 Conference National College of Ireland, Dublin, [Details] |
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| (2007) | Proceedings of the International Conference on Engineering Education 2007
Connolly, C., Murphy, E. and Moore, S. (2007) Second Chance Learners, Supporting Adults Learning Computer Programming Proceedings of the International Conference on Engineering Education 2007 Coimbra, Portugal, [Details] |
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| (2006) | Irish Learning Technology Association EdTech2006 Conference
Connolly, C., Murphy, E., Moore, S. (2006) An Innovative Approach To Improving Problem Solving Skills Among Computing Students Irish Learning Technology Association EdTech2006 Conference Sligo Institute of Technology, Ireland, [Details] |
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| (2006) | 7th Annual Higher Education Academy Subject Network for Information Computer Science Conference
Connolly, C., Murphy, E. and Moore, S. (2006) A Contextualised Social Learning Program to Assist Undergraduate Computing Students 7th Annual Higher Education Academy Subject Network for Information Computer Science Conference Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland, [Details] |
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| (2006) | The Challenge of Diversity: Teaching, Support and Student Learning Conference
Connolly, C., Murphy, E., Moore, S (2006) A Study Of The Prevalence Of Computer Anxiety Amongst Undergraduate Computing Students The Challenge of Diversity: Teaching, Support and Student Learning Conference Galway, Ireland, [Details] |
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| (2006) | Proceedings of the International Conference on Engineering Education 2006
Connolly, C., Murphy, E., Moore, S. (2006) The Application Of APOS Theory In Teaching Computing In Higher Education Proceedings of the International Conference on Engineering Education 2006 San Juan, Puerto Rico, [Details] |
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| (2005) | 10th DOSME Annual Conference, Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah Institute of Education
Connolly, C., Murphy, E., Moore, S (2005) Should We Be Focusing On Retention Of Computing Students At Third Level, Rather Than Recruitment? 10th DOSME Annual Conference, Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah Institute of Education Universiti Brunei Darussalam, Brunei, [Details] |
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| (2005) | Proceedings of the International Conference on Engineering Education 2005
Connolly, C., Murphy, E., Moore, S. (2005) Increasing Retention Rates and Student Participation on Computer Engineering Courses Proceedings of the International Conference on Engineering Education 2005 Gliwice, Poland, [Details] |
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| (2005) | Proceedings of the International Conference on Engineering Education 2005
Connolly, C., Murphy, E., Moore, S. (2005) Increasing the Number of Female Students and Participation in Engineering Courses Proceedings of the International Conference on Engineering Education 2005 Gliwice, Poland, [Details] |
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| (2005) | Frontiers in Education, 2005. FIE '05. Proceedings 35th Annual Conference
C. Connolly, E. Murphy (2005) Retention initiatives for ICT based courses Frontiers in Education, 2005. FIE '05. Proceedings 35th Annual Conference [DOI] [ARAN Link] [Details] |
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| (2002) | Annual Conference on Information Technology and Telecommunications
Connolly, C., McGrath, S. (2002) An Overview of Wireless LAN Architecture at Layer 2 Annual Conference on Information Technology and Telecommunications Waterford, Ireland, [Details] |
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| (2001) | The 5th World Multi-Conference on Systemics, Cybernetics and Informatics 2001
Connolly, C. and McGrath, S. (2001) IP Quality of Service and HiperLAN/2 DLC The 5th World Multi-Conference on Systemics, Cybernetics and Informatics 2001 Florida, USA, [Details] |
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| (2001) | Irish Signals and Systems Conference
Connolly, C., McGrath, S.. Skehill, R., Nelson, R. (2001) Supporting QoS for IP in HiperLAN/2 Irish Signals and Systems Conference NUI Maynooth, Ireland, [Details] |
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| (2001) | World Multi-Conference on Systemics, Cybernetics and Informatics 2001
Connolly, C. and McGrath, S. (2001) IP Quality of Service and HiperLAN/2 DLC World Multi-Conference on Systemics, Cybernetics and Informatics 2001 Florida, USA, [Details] |
Edited Books
| Year | Publication | |
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| (2018) | Contemporary Research in Irish Education: Volume 5: Book of Abstracts of the 7th Annual Postgraduate Research Seminar.
Connolly, C., Hall, T. & MacRuairc, G (Ed.). (2018) Contemporary Research in Irish Education: Volume 5: Book of Abstracts of the 7th Annual Postgraduate Research Seminar. NUI Galway: School of Education. [ARAN Link] [Details] |
Media
| Year | Publication | |
|---|---|---|
| (2018) | The women who led the way in computer programming.
Connolly, C., Hall, T., & Lenaghan, J. (2018) The women who led the way in computer programming. Dublin: Media [Details] |
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| (2017) | Innovations in Learning.
Connolly, C. (2017) Innovations in Learning. http://research.ie/what-we-do/loveirishresearch/blog/innovations-in-learning/: Media [Details] |
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| (2017) | 10 Creative Ways To Teach Maths.
Scahill, M., Connolly, C., McCluskey, A. and Hall, T. (2017) 10 Creative Ways To Teach Maths. https://www.rte.ie/eile/brainstorm/2017/1112/919496-10-creative-ways-to-teach-maths/: Media [Details] |
Technical Publication
| Year | Publication | |
|---|---|---|
| (2001) | HiperLAN/2 DLC Layer Design and Implementation for QoS in IP.
IST-1999-11719 HARMONICS Deliverable D412 (2001) HiperLAN/2 DLC Layer Design and Implementation for QoS in IP. Technical Publication [Details] |
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| (2000) | HiperLAN/2 Specifications and Requirements for QoS enabled IP, including Interfaces.
IST-1999-11719 HARMONICS Deliverable D411 (2000) HiperLAN/2 Specifications and Requirements for QoS enabled IP, including Interfaces. EU: Technical Publication [Details] |
Professional Associations
| Association | Function | From / To | |
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| All Ireland Society for Higher Education (AISHE) | Executive committee member | / | |
| Irish Mathematics Teachers Association (IMTA) | Council Member | / | |
| Educational Studies Association of Ireland (ESAI) | Member | / | |
| Irish Learning Technology Association | Member and TEL journal reviewer/editor | / | |
| Computers in Education Society of Ireland (CESI) | Member | / | |
| International Network for Engineering Education and Research (INEER) | Member | / |
Committees
| Committee | Function | From / To | |
|---|---|---|---|
| NCCA Senior Cycle Development Group Computer Science | Development Group member | 01-MAR-17 / | |
| International Network of Engineering Education Research | Steering Committee | 01-JAN-07 / 01-DEC-09 |
Consultancy
| Client | Description | |
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| Teaching Council, External Advisor - Mathematics, Applied Mathematics |
Reviews
| Journal | Role | |
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| AISHE-J: The All Ireland Journal of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education | Reviewer | |
| Journal For Research In Mathematics Education | Reviewer |
Other Activities
| Description | |
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Network for Educational Action Research in Ireland (NEARI), http://www.eari.ie/ |
Teaching Interests
Recent Postgraduate Students
| Graduation | Name | Degree | Primary Supervisor | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Rachel O'Brien | Msc | ||
| 2015 | Ronan Lynch | PhD |
Modules Taught
| Term/Year | Module Title | Module Code | Subject / Desc | |
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| Year 4, Semester 2 | Final-Year Symposium | ED411 | BA in Mathematics and Education | |
| Year 1 | Mathematics Methodology | ED6118 | Professional Master of Education | |
| Year 2 | Mathematics Methodology & Skills of Teaching | ED295 | BA in Mathematics and Education | |
| Year 3, Semester1 | Curriculum and Assessment | ED302 | BA in Mathematics and Education | |
| Year 1, Semester 1 | Principles of Second Level Mathematics | ED109 | BA in Mathematics and Education | |
| Year 1 | School Placement | ED199 | Practical Teaching Programme 1 - Introduction to the Teaching Profession | |
| Year 3, Semester 2 | Research Literacies for Professional Development and Lifelong Learning | ED329 | BA in Mathematics and Education | |
| Year 2 | Mathematics Methodology | ED6218 | Professional Master of Education | |
| Year 2 | School Placement | ED292 | Professional workshops and Microteaching |
External Collaborators
| Name | Organisation / Institute | Country | Description of Collaboration | |
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| Dr. Aman Yadav | Michigan State University | U.S.A. | ||
| Prof. John O'Donoghue | University of Limerick | IRELAND | ||
| Prof. Laura O'Dwyer | Boston College | U.S.A. | ||
| Prof. Sarah Moore | University of Limerick | IRELAND | ||
| Prof. Eamonn Murphy | University of Limerick | IRELAND | ||
| Prof. Dr. Nicola Marsden | University of Heilbronn | GERMANY | ||
| Prof. Dr. Peter Hubwieser | Technische Universität München | GERMANY |
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