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Dr Anthony Hall

B.A., M.I.T., Ph.D.

Contact Details

Lecturer Above The Bar
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
NUI
GALWAY

T: Ext. 2153
E: tony.hall@nuigalway.ie
 
researcher

Biography

- Lecturer in Educational Technology, School of Education, NUI Galway, since 2006.
- Secondary teacher of PE, English, ICT, SPHE and Mathematics.
- School ICT coordinator.
- eLearning instructional designer.
- Lecturer in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)/Interaction Design and Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning (CSCL), University of Limerick.
- Doctoral and post-doctoral design-based researcher in technology-enhanced learning, University of Limerick and University of Nottingham.
- Expert evaluator and panel rapporteur, EU 7th Framework Programme for Research.
- Founding, joint course director, BA in Mathematics and Education, NUI Galway.
- Founding, joint course director, Structured PhD in Learning Sciences, NUI Galway.
- Lead programme designer (NUI Galway), Professional Diploma in Mathematics for Teaching/Dioplóma Gairmiúil sa Mhatamaitic don Mhúinteoireacht, national bilingual mathematics education blended learning CPD programme for teachers; funded by the Department of Education and Skills, and jointly accredited by the University of Limerick and NUI Galway.
- Has served as both Interim Head and Assistant Head of the School of Education, NUI Galway.
- Has served as Vice-Dean for Learning, Teaching and Assessment, College of Arts, Social Sciences and Celtic Studies, NUI Galway.
- Three-year editorship (2012-2014) of the Education Matters Yearbook.
- Education Matters Blog on Senior Cycle English, philosophy of education, narrative, physical education, educational technology and mathematics education.
- Editorial Board: Book Reviews and Social Media Editor, Irish Educational Studies.
- Fellow of the International Society for Design and Development in Education.

Qualifications 
- CELTA, Cambridge Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, University College Cork, 1996 
- Bachelor of Arts in Physical Education and English, concurrent post-primary teaching degree in Physical Education and English, University of Limerick, 1998
- MIT, Master of Information Technology, NUI Galway, 2000  
- PhD in Computer Science (design-based research applied to the development of ubiquitous computing to enhance informal education), University of Limerick, 2004; PhD Supervisor: Professor Liam Bannon
- Dioplóma sa Ghaeilge, Ollscoil na hÉireann Gaillimh, 2008
- Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education, Centre for Excellence in Learning and Teaching, NUI Galway, 2012 
- Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching Shakespeare, Royal Shakespeare Company and University of Warwick, 2014 

Research
Design-based research and educational technology; English, ICT and Physical Education.

Teaching
Design-based research and educational technology; English and ICT subject teaching methodologies; the History and Philosophy of Education.
 
Areas of research supervised
Design-based research; technology-enhanced learning; design for innovation in education and subject teaching methodologies.

Research Interests

- Design-based research (DBR), educational technology and the Learning Sciences; narrative and storytelling in education; English, ICT and mathematics subject teaching methodologies; physical education; the history and philosophy of education.

- Invited keynote lecture: "Design-Based Research in Educational Contexts", Belgrade, November 2015: http://dariah.rs/en/dariahteach-open-humanities-workshop/

- Google Scholar publications citations profile

- Previously Research Officer and doctoral student, Interaction Design Centre, University of Limerick; post-doctoral Research Fellow, Enterprise Research Centre, University of Limerick; post-doctoral Research Fellow in Learning Sciences at the Learning Sciences Research Institute (LSRI), University of Nottingham; and Royal Academy of Engineering (RAEng) visiting researcher at the Center for Informal Learning and Schools (CILS), Exploratorium (Museum of Science, Art and Human Perception), San Francisco.

- Research funded through: EU (FP6, FP7, Horizon 2020); Health Research Board (Ireland); Higher Education Authority (Ireland); Erasmus IP (EU); NUI Galway Millennium Fund; Department of Education and Skills (Ireland); Irish Research Council; National Forum for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (Ireland).

- Co-Principal Investigator (NUIG), Q-Tales (Quantum Tales): project to design and develop interactive educational books (funded within EU Horizon 2020): http://www.qtales.com/ 

- Co-Principal Investigator (NUIG), REX: Research Expertise Exchange: project to design and develop an online portal to support the integration of educational academic research and teacher professional practice (National Forum, Teaching and Learning Enhancement Fund (Building Digital Capacity): http://www.researchexpertiseexchange.com/

- PhD, MLitt and MA Research Supervised

PhD

Carol Baumann. (2016). PhD in Education (Philosophy of Education). Dominant Discourse and Prevailing Practice: Positioning Financial Education within Education.

Ellen McCabe. (2016). Structured PhD in Digital Arts and Humanities (DAH): Living the Stories We Create: An Educational Response to Narrative in the Digital Age. (Co-supervised with Prof. Rod Stoneman and Dr. Seán Crosson, Huston School of Film and Digital Media, NUI Galway).

Mary Higgins. (2016). Structured PhD in Education (Learning Sciences): Applied Learning: A Design Model for Further Education in the 21st Century.

Eílis Flanagan. (2015). PhD in Education (Educational Technology): Digital Ensemble: Exploring the Design of Technology-Enhanced Learning to Mobilise and Augment Students' Engagement with English Literature.

Bonnie Thompson Long. (2014). PhD in Education (Educational Technology): Designing Digital Storytelling: Creative Technology for Reflection in Initial Teacher Education.

Sean Duignan. (2009). PhD in Education (Educational Technology): Virtual Machines, Actual Systems: A Study of System Virtualisation to Enhance the Computing Student's Learning Experience in Higher Education.

MLitt

David C. Hanrahan. (2009). MLitt in Education (Philosophy of Education): The Philosopher King, the Gentleman of Leisure and the Challenge of Modernity: An Education to Serve the Needs of the State and An Education to Serve the Needs of the Individual. [A philosophical and historical analysis of two diverse educational philosophies: the Educational Principles found in Plato's Republic and Aristotle's Politics, which are Based upon Serving the Needs of the State, and the Challenge that Arose to those Principles from the Modern Concept of Serving the Needs of the Individual].

Cathal McCosker. (2009). MLitt in Education (Educational Technology): Operation Conjugation! Digital Game-Based Learning in Languages Education. (Co-supervised with Dr. Edward Curry, Digital Enterprise Research Institute (DERI/INSIGHT), NUI Galway).

Siobhán Dervan. (2008). MLitt in Education (Educational Technology): Interaction Design for Technology-Enhanced Informal Learning in an Environmental Education Programme for Children. (Co-supervised with Dr. Veronica McCauley, School of Education, and Dr. Sarah Knight, Environmental Change Institute (ECI), NUI Galway).

MA

Keith Murphy. (2016). MA in Adult Learning and Development: Reconceptualising Rugby Coaching: A holistic design approach: a study on Game Sense Pedagogy and its impact on rugby coaching achievement.

Research Projects

  Project Start Date End Date
REX - Research Expertise Exchange 04-JAN-16 30-JUN-17
Innovation in Heritage Education: Towards a synthesis of formal and informal learning 01-OCT-15 30-SEP-18
Q Tales Tony Hall 01-JAN-15 30-JUN-16

Peer Reviewed Journals

  Year Publication
(2017) 'Digital Ensemble: The ENaCT design-based research framework for technology-enhanced embodied assessment in English education'
Flanagan, E., & Hall, T. (2017) 'Digital Ensemble: The ENaCT design-based research framework for technology-enhanced embodied assessment in English education'. English in Education, Special Issue: Assessment and Learning [Details]
(2016) 'Special Issue: Mobile Learning in Teacher Education'
Hall, T., Ó Grádaigh, S., Ní Ghuidhir, S. (2016) 'Special Issue: Mobile Learning in Teacher Education'. International Journal of Mobile and Blended Learning, 8 (2) [Details]
(2016) 'Performance Anxiety in Academia: Tensions within research assessment exercises in an age of austerity'
Holland, C; Lorenzi, F; Hall, T (2016) 'Performance Anxiety in Academia: Tensions within research assessment exercises in an age of austerity'. Journal of Policy Futures in Education, [DOI] [Details]
(2015) 'R-NEST: Design-Based Research for Technology-Enhanced Reflective Practice in Initial Teacher Education'
Thompson Long, B; Hall, T (2015) 'R-NEST: Design-Based Research for Technology-Enhanced Reflective Practice in Initial Teacher Education'. Australasian Journal of Educational Technology, 31 (5):572-596 [DOI] [Details]
(2015) 'Reflections on professional education and practice across sectors'
Conway, P., Leavy, A., Smyth, E., O’Brien, M., Seery, A., Byrne, D., & Hall, T. (2015) 'Reflections on professional education and practice across sectors'. Irish Educational Studies, 34 (4):303-305 [DOI] [Details]
(2015) 'Investigating the effects of prompts on argumentation style, consensus and perceived efficacy in collaborative learning'
Harney, OM,Hogan, MJ,Broome, B,Hall, T,Ryan, C (2015) 'Investigating the effects of prompts on argumentation style, consensus and perceived efficacy in collaborative learning'. International Journal of Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning, 10 :367-394 [DOI] [Details]
(2012) 'Getting Cinderella to the ball: putting education at the heart of financial education'
Baumann, C,Hall, T (2012) 'Getting Cinderella to the ball: putting education at the heart of financial education'. International Journal Of Consumer Studies, 36 :508-514 [DOI] [Details]
(2012) 'Emplotment, Embodiment, Engagement: Narrative Technology in Support of Physical Education, Sport and Physical Activity'
Hall, T (2012) 'Emplotment, Embodiment, Engagement: Narrative Technology in Support of Physical Education, Sport and Physical Activity'. Quest, 64 :105-115 [DOI] [Details]
(2010) 'From Virtual Machines to Actual Systems - Realising the Potential of Virtualisation Technologies for Teaching, Learning, and Assessment in Computing Education'
Duignan, S, Hall, T. (2010) 'From Virtual Machines to Actual Systems - Realising the Potential of Virtualisation Technologies for Teaching, Learning, and Assessment in Computing Education'. International Journal of Learning Technology, 5 (1):25-41 [Details]
(2008) 'Determinants of learning to perform spinal anaesthesia: a pilot study'
Kulcsar, Z,Aboulafia, A,Hall, T,Shorten, GD (2008) 'Determinants of learning to perform spinal anaesthesia: a pilot study'. European Journal Of Anaesthesiology, 25 :1026-1031 [DOI] [Details]
(2006) 'Designing Ubiquitous Computing to Enhance children's learning in museums'
Hall, T, Bannon, L. (2006) 'Designing Ubiquitous Computing to Enhance children's learning in museums'. Journal Of Computer-Assisted Learning, 22 (4):231-243 [Details]
(2005) 'Hybrid digital-physical exhibitions: Creating new possibilities for education through novel computing in museums'
Hall, T,Bannon., L, Ciolfi, L., Murphy, E. (2005) 'Hybrid digital-physical exhibitions: Creating new possibilities for education through novel computing in museums'. Journal of Education in Museums, 26 :13-18 [Details]
(2005) 'Co-operative design of children's interaction in museums: A case study in the Hunt Museum'
Hall, T, Bannon, L. (2005) 'Co-operative design of children's interaction in museums: A case study in the Hunt Museum'. CoDesign: International Journal of CoCreation in Design and the Arts, 1 (3):187-218 [Details]

Book Chapters

  Year Publication
(2016) 'Design-Based Research as Intelligent Experimentation: Towards Systematising the Conceptualisation, Development and Evaluation of Digital Learning in Schools'
Hall, T., Thompson Long, B., Flanagan, E., Flynn, P., & Lenaghan, J. (2016) 'Design-Based Research as Intelligent Experimentation: Towards Systematising the Conceptualisation, Development and Evaluation of Digital Learning in Schools' In: Handbook on Digital Learning for K-12 Schools. US: Springer. [Details]
(2016) 'From Dewey to the Digital: Design-Based Research for Deeper Reflection through Digital Storytelling'
Thompson Long, B., Hall, T. (2016) 'From Dewey to the Digital: Design-Based Research for Deeper Reflection through Digital Storytelling' In: Digital Storytelling in Higher Education - International Perspectives. UK: Palgrave Macmillan. [Details]
(2013) 'BEAM IT: Educational Technology for the European Teacher'
Hall, T. (2013) 'BEAM IT: Educational Technology for the European Teacher' In: European Dimension in Education and Teaching - Volume 7: BEAM: Building European Identity through Spirit Sense and Meaning. Germany: Scheider Verlag. [Details]
(2011) 'Quality through Synergy: Technology-Enhanced Learning (Animation, Virtualisation and Multi-User Virtual Environments (MUVEs) in Higher Education'
Hall, T., Duignan, S., & Long, B. (2011) 'Quality through Synergy: Technology-Enhanced Learning (Animation, Virtualisation and Multi-User Virtual Environments (MUVEs) in Higher Education' In: Quality Issues in ICT Integration: Third Level Disciplines and Learning Contexts. Newcastle Upon Tyne: Cambridge Scholars Publishing. [Details]
(2009) 'Removing Barriers to Deep Learning: Using innovative technologies to enhance initial teacher education in Ireland'
Duignan, S., & Hall, T. (2009) 'Removing Barriers to Deep Learning: Using innovative technologies to enhance initial teacher education in Ireland' In: European Dimension in Education and Teacher Training - Volume 3: Values and Teacher Education. Germany: Scheider Verlag. [Details]
(2009) 'Facilitating Experience and Re-experience: The Role of ‘Virtualisation’ in Information Systems Development Education'
Duignan, S., & Hall, T. (2009) 'Facilitating Experience and Re-experience: The Role of ‘Virtualisation’ in Information Systems Development Education' In: Information Systems Development: Challenges in Practice, Theory and Education. New York: Springer. [Details]
(2008) 'Using Platform Virtualisation to Teach System Architectures in Undergraduate Computer Science - An Evaluation of Student Learning Experiences'
Duignan, S., & Hall, T. (2008) 'Using Platform Virtualisation to Teach System Architectures in Undergraduate Computer Science - An Evaluation of Student Learning Experiences' In: Innovative Techniques in Instruction Technology, E-learning, E-assessment, and Education. New York: Springer. [Details]
(2007) 'Communities of Practice and Purpose: Making knowledge work in the university industry interface'
Hall, T, McQuade, E, O'Brien, E, Hunt, I, Sherry, R, Hogan, D (2007) 'Communities of Practice and Purpose: Making knowledge work in the university industry interface' In: Social Capital, Lifelong Learning and the Management of Place: an international perspective. [Details]
(2005) 'Enriching online feedback using interactive digital video'
Hall, T, Molan, C, Murphy, E, Bannon, L. (2005) 'Enriching online feedback using interactive digital video' In: Assessing Online Learning. [Details]

Conference Publications

  Year Publication
(2016) 3rd International Irish Narrative Inquiry Conference
Hall, T., Thompson Long, B., Flanagan, E., Flynn, P., & Higgins, M. (2016) Generative Genres: The ubiquity and utility of narrative in the design of educational technology 3rd International Irish Narrative Inquiry Conference [Details]
(2016) EdTech 2016: ReConstituting TEL: Rising to the Challenge
Hall, T., Flynn, P., Flanagan, E., Thompson Long, B., McHugh, M., McCauley, V., Higgins, M., McHugh, S. (2016) Design Rising: Exemplifying the provenance and emergence of design-based research as intelligent experimentation in Irish education EdTech 2016: ReConstituting TEL: Rising to the Challenge Law Society Education Building, Blackhall Place, Dublin on May 26-27 (Thursday and Friday), , 26-MAY-16 - 27-MAY-16 [Details]
(2016) European Conference on Educational Research (ECER) 2016: ECER 2016 Leading Education: The Distinct Contributions of Educational Research and Researchers
Flynn, P., McHugh, M., Thompson Long, B., Flanagan, E., McHugh, S., Hall, T. (2016) Leading Through Design: Educational Design Research for Authentic and Meaningful Impact in Naturalistic Contexts European Conference on Educational Research (ECER) 2016: ECER 2016 Leading Education: The Distinct Contributions of Educational Research and Researchers University College Dublin, , 23-AUG-16 - 26-AUG-16 [Details]
(2016) National Association for the Teaching of English (NATE) Annual Conference
Flanagan, E., Hall, T. (2016) Digital Ensemble: Designing Mobile Technology to Enhance Learning and Assessment in English Education National Association for the Teaching of English (NATE) Annual Conference Stratford-upon-Avon, , 24-JUN-16 - 26-JUN-16 [Details]
(2015) Educational Studies Association of Ireland Conference 2015: Educational Research and Practice in Times of Transition: Looking to the Future
Mooney, M; Hall, T; Mac Mahon, B (2015) Captains in Uncharted Canons: Teachers’ Experiences of Curriculum Reform in Senior Cycle English Educational Studies Association of Ireland Conference 2015: Educational Research and Practice in Times of Transition: Looking to the Future Maynooth University & Carton House, , 09-APR-15 - 11-APR-15 [Details]
(2015) Educational Studies Association of Ireland Conference 2015: Educational Research and Practice in Times of Transition: Looking to the Future
Thompson Long, B; Hall, T (2015) R-NEST: Designing for Augmented, Digital Reflection in Teacher Education Educational Studies Association of Ireland Conference 2015: Educational Research and Practice in Times of Transition: Looking to the Future Maynooth University & Carton House, , 09-APR-15 - 11-APR-15 [Details]
(2015) Irish Narrative Inquiry Conference 2015
Thompson Long, B; Hall, T (2015) R-­NEST: A Design Model for Narrative Technology in Education and Reflective Practice Irish Narrative Inquiry Conference 2015 Maynooth University, , 19-MAR-15 - 20-MAR-15 [Details]
(2015) EdTech 2015: Beyond the Horizon: Policy, Practice and Possibilities
Hall, T; Thompson Long, B; MacUidhilin, N; Concannon, F; Flynn, P; Ó Grádaigh, S; Flanagan, E; Lenaghan, J; Ní Dhubhda, R; McHugh, S; Higgins, M; McNamara, A; Mac Mahon, B; Ní Ghuidhir, S (2015) Show me the Evidence-base: Exploring the potential of design research to support innovation in technology-enhanced learning EdTech 2015: Beyond the Horizon: Policy, Practice and Possibilities University of Limerick, Ireland, , 28-MAY-15 - 29-MAY-15 [Details]
(2015) The Computer Supported Collaborative Learning (CSCL) Conference 2015: Exploring the Material Conditions of Learning
Flynn, P; Hall, T (2015) Towards a Teaching and Learning Model for Transition in the Pre-Service Teaching Community The Computer Supported Collaborative Learning (CSCL) Conference 2015: Exploring the Material Conditions of Learning University of Gothenborg, Sweden, , 07-JUN-15 - 11-JUN-15 [Details]
(2012) Narrative Matters 2012 - Life and Narrative
Hall, T., & Long, B. (2012) Nöogenic Narrative: Meaning and Positive Orientation in Educational Autobiography Narrative Matters 2012 - Life and Narrative [Details]
(2009) 2nd International Conference on Service-Learning in Teacher Education
Hall, T, Davison, K. (2009) OzanaMaths: Service-learning in mathematics education' 2nd International Conference on Service-Learning in Teacher Education The National University of Galway, Ireland, , 25-JUN-09 - 27-JUN-09 [Details]
(2009) Campus Engage International Conference, Dublin
Knight, S., Beale, J., Hall, T., & McCauley, V (2009) The Digital Hedge School Project: Challenges and Opportunities within a Multi-Generational Partnership Campus Engage International Conference, Dublin [Details]
(2008) 7th International Conference on Interaction Design and Children. Northwestern University, Chicago, June 11th-13th
Dervan, S., Hall, T., Knight, S., & Beale, J. (2008) Interaction design for children's technology-enhanced environmental education 7th International Conference on Interaction Design and Children. Northwestern University, Chicago, June 11th-13th Chicago, , 11-JUN-08 - 13-JUN-08 , pp.105-108 [Details]
(2007) International Cultural Heritage Informatics Meeting 2007
Bannon, L., Hall, T., Pierroux, P., Stuedahl, D., Kaptelinin, V. & Walker, K. (2007) In-Museum Engagement: A Framework for Designing for Visitors' Augmented Activities in Museums International Cultural Heritage Informatics Meeting 2007 [Details]
(2007) iHCI 2007 Irish Human-Computer Interaction Conference
Hall, T. (2007) Innovative technologies in initial teacher education . In: Ciolfi, L., & Bannon, L.J eds. iHCI 2007 Irish Human-Computer Interaction Conference University of Limerick, [Details]
(2006) International Conference of the Learning Sciences (ICLS) 2006
Hall, T., Bannon, L., Ciolfi, L., Ferris, K., Gallagher, P., Mulhern, R., & Hickey, N. (2006) Enhancing children's learning in museums: A Design-Based Research approach . In: Barab, S., Hay, K., & Hickey, D eds. International Conference of the Learning Sciences (ICLS) 2006 Bloomington, Indiana, , pp.936-937 [Details]
(2005) Interaction Design and Children 2005
Hall, T., Bannon, L., McQuade, E., & Murphy, E. (2005) Designing ubiquitous computing to enhance children's interaction in museums Interaction Design and Children 2005 University of Colorado, Boulder, Colorado, , 08-JUN-05 - 10-JUN-05 , pp.62-69 [Details]
(2004) The Sixth International Conference of the Learning Sciences (ICLS 2004)
Hall, T., Ciolfi, L., Ferris, K., Bannon, L., Gallagher, P., Hickey, N., Hedman, A., & Tobiasson, H. (2004) Tools for Open Interpretation: using novel computing to support multiple perspectives in children's historical understanding . In: Kafai, Y., Sandoval, W., & Enyedy, N eds. The Sixth International Conference of the Learning Sciences (ICLS 2004) Santa Monica, California, , 22-JUN-04 - 26-JUN-04 , pp.604-604 [Details]
(2004) DIS 2004: Designing Interactive Systems
Ferris, K., Bannon, L., Ciolfi, L., Gallagher, Hall, T., & Lennon, M. (2004) Shaping Experiences in the Hunt Museum: A Design Case Study DIS 2004: Designing Interactive Systems Cambridge, Massachusetts, , 01-AUG-04 - 04-AUG-04 , pp.205-214 [Details]
(2004) ACE 2004: ACM SIGCHI Conference on Advances in Computer Entertainment Technology
Fraser, M., Bowers, J., Brundell, P., O'Malley, C., Reeves, S., Benford, S., Ciolfi, L., Ferris, K., Gallagher, P., Hall, T., Bannon, L., Taxén, G. and Hellström, S-O. (2004) Re-tracing the Past: Mixing Realities in Museum Settings ACE 2004: ACM SIGCHI Conference on Advances in Computer Entertainment Technology [Details]
(2002) Computer Supported Collaborative Learning (CSCL 2002)
Eales, R.T.J., Hall, T., & Bannon, L.J. (2002) Motivation is the Message: Comparing CSCL in different settings Computer Supported Collaborative Learning (CSCL 2002) Boulder, Colorado, , 07-JAN-02 - 11-JAN-02 , pp.310-317 [Details]
(2001) Ubicomp 2001: Ubiquitous Computing, Third International Conference
Benford, S., Bowers, J., Chandler, P., Ciolfi, L., Fraser, M., Greenhalgh, C., Hall, T., Hellström, S.O., Izadi, S., Rodden, T., Schnädelbach, H., & Taylor, I. (2001) Unearthing virtual history: using diverse interfaces to reveal hidden virtual worlds Ubicomp 2001: Ubiquitous Computing, Third International Conference Atlanta, Georgia, , pp.225-231 [Details]
(2001) VAST 2001: Virtual Reality, Archaeology and Cultural Heritage
Hall, T., Ciolfi, L., Bannon, L.J., Fraser, M., Benford, S., Bowers, J., Greenhalgh, C., Hellström, S.O., Izadi, S., Schnädelbach, H., & Flintham, M. (2001) The Visitor as Virtual Archaeologist: Explorations in Mixed Reality Technology to Enhance Educational and Social Interaction in the Museum . In: Spencer, S eds. VAST 2001: Virtual Reality, Archaeology and Cultural Heritage Glyfada, Athens, , pp.91-96 [Details]

Published Reports

  Year Publication
(2015) Q-Tales Stakeholder Requests Report.
Hogan, M; Thompson Long, B; Breslin, J; Hall, T (2015) Q-Tales Stakeholder Requests Report. EU, Brussels. [Details]
(2015) 2015 NMC Technology Outlook: Higher Education in Ireland.
Horizon New Media Consortium (NMC); Hall, T (2015) 2015 NMC Technology Outlook: Higher Education in Ireland. New Media Consortium, US. [Details]
(2015) Q-Tales Pedagogical Framework.
Hogan, M; Thompson Long, B; Breslin, J; Hall, T (2015) Q-Tales Pedagogical Framework. EU, Brussels. [Details]
(2002) Hall, T., & McElligott, L. (2002) Rounding Corners - New Possibilities for Augmenting Traditional Exhibition Spaces. Technical Report UL-IDC-02-05.
Hall, T. (2002) Hall, T., & McElligott, L. (2002) Rounding Corners - New Possibilities for Augmenting Traditional Exhibition Spaces. Technical Report UL-IDC-02-05. . [Details]
(2002) Hall, T., & Gallagher, P. (2002) RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) Overview. Technical Report UL-IDC-02-06.
Hall, T., & Gallagher, P. (2002) Hall, T., & Gallagher, P. (2002) RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) Overview. Technical Report UL-IDC-02-06. . [Details]
(2002) Hall, T. (2002) The Invention Observatory - Exploring humour in the human-machine interface. Technical Report UL-IDC-02-04.
Hall, T. (2002) Hall, T. (2002) The Invention Observatory - Exploring humour in the human-machine interface. Technical Report UL-IDC-02-04. . [Details]
(2001) Potential Economic and Social Problems in Software Agent Collaboration and User-Alerting. Short Paper, IDC Research Seminar Series, Spring 2001.
Hall, T. (2001) Potential Economic and Social Problems in Software Agent Collaboration and User-Alerting. Short Paper, IDC Research Seminar Series, Spring 2001. IDC Research Seminar Series, University of Limerick. [Details]
(2001) Development of Extranet Technology for Investment Banking Clients. M.I.T. Dissertation, Department of Information Technology, National University of Ireland, Galway. Technical Report NUIG-IT-200101.
Hall, T. & Chambers, D. (2001) Development of Extranet Technology for Investment Banking Clients. M.I.T. Dissertation, Department of Information Technology, National University of Ireland, Galway. Technical Report NUIG-IT-200101. Department of Information Technology, NUI Galway. [Details]
(2001) Novel Technology, Novel Thoughts: Prospects for Computer Supported Critical Thinking.
Hall, T. (2001) Novel Technology, Novel Thoughts: Prospects for Computer Supported Critical Thinking. Telematica Institute, University of Twente, Netherlands. [Details]
(2001) The Power of Place and Museum Technology: Implications of the Cultural Locale for Interaction Design in the Museum. Technical Report UL-IDC-01-03.
Hall, T., Ciolfi, L., Bannon, L., & Fernström, M. (2001) The Power of Place and Museum Technology: Implications of the Cultural Locale for Interaction Design in the Museum. Technical Report UL-IDC-01-03. IDC Research Seminar Series, University of Limerick. [Details]

Edited Books

  Year Publication
(2014) Education Matters Yearbook 8 - Review of 2014; Guide to 2015.
Hall, T; Mitchell, P (Ed.). (2014) Education Matters Yearbook 8 - Review of 2014; Guide to 2015 Education Matters Yearbook 8 - Review of 2014; Guide to 2015. Ireland: Education Matters. [Details]
(2013) Education Matters Yearbook 2013 - The Professional Handbook of Educators in Ireland.
Hall, T (Ed.). (2013) Education Matters Yearbook 2013 - The Professional Handbook of Educators in Ireland Education Matters Yearbook 2013 - The Professional Handbook of Educators in Ireland. Galway: Education Matters. [Details]
(2012) Education Matters Yearbook 2012 - Your Companion Reader on Irish Education.
Hall, T (Ed.). (2012) Education Matters Yearbook 2012 - Your Companion Reader on Irish Education Education Matters Yearbook 2012 - Your Companion Reader on Irish Education. Galway: Education Matters. [Details]
(2012) iHCI 2012: Proceedings of the Sixth Annual Irish Human-Computer Interaction Conference: Poetics of Design, Narratives of Use.
Hall, T., & Doyle, J (Ed.). (2012) iHCI 2012: Proceedings of the Sixth Annual Irish Human-Computer Interaction Conference: Poetics of Design, Narratives of Use iHCI 2012: Proceedings of the Sixth Annual Irish Human-Computer Interaction Conference: Poetics of Design, Narratives of Use. Galway: NUI Galway. [Details]

Conference Contributions

  Year Publication
(2016) International Society for Design and Development in Education 2016, Infrastructuring by Design,
Hall, T., Könings, K., & McKenney, S. (2016) Infrastructuring Multi-Site Learning: How do educational designers and developers design for cross-context, participatory and principled design in education?. [Co-chaired Session], International Society for Design and Development in Education 2016, Infrastructuring by Design, Netherlands National Institute of Curriculum Development (SLO), Utrecht , 19-SEP-16 - 22-SEP-16. [Details]
(2016) Educational Studies Association of Ireland Annual Conference 2016 - Education as a Public Good,
Flynn, P., McHugh, M., Flanagan, E., Hall, T., McCauley, V. (2016) The Naturalistic Context of Design-Based Research - Education for Public Good. [Co-chaired Session], Educational Studies Association of Ireland Annual Conference 2016 - Education as a Public Good, Galway and NUI Galway , 31-MAR-16 - 02-APR-16. [Details]
(2016) Educational Studies Association of Ireland Annual Conference 2016 - Education as a Public Good,
Leavy, A., Conway, P., O'Brien, M., Seery, A., Hall, T. (2016) Getting your manuscript published: Sharing insights from the Editors of Irish Educational Studies. [Co-chaired Session], Educational Studies Association of Ireland Annual Conference 2016 - Education as a Public Good, Galway and NUI Galway , 31-MAR-16 - 02-APR-16. [Details]
(2016) MiTE 2016,
Ó Grádaigh, S., Ní Ghuidhir., Hall, T. (2016) 2nd International Conference on Mobile Technology in Teacher Education. [Refereed Abstracts], MiTE 2016, Galway, Ireland , 15-JAN-16 - 16-JAN-16. [Details]
(2015) DARIAH: Digital Research Infrastructure for the Arts and Humanities,
Hall, T. (2015) Designing and deploying models of technology-enhanced learning in educational contexts. [Keynote Address], DARIAH: Digital Research Infrastructure for the Arts and Humanities, Belgrade , 08-NOV-15 - 10-NOV-15. [Details]
(2015) MiTE 2015,
Ó Grádaigh, S; Ní Ghuidhir, S; Hall, T (2015) First International Conference on Mobile Technology in Initial Teacher Education. [Conference Organising Committee Member], MiTE 2015, NUI Galway , 23-JAN-15 - 24-JAN-15. [Details]
(2013) GREAT13: Explore Technology: Set Sail toward New Horizons,
Hall, T. (2013) Designing Maps for the Journey: Narrative Technology in Education. [Keynote Address], GREAT13: Explore Technology: Set Sail toward New Horizons, NUI Galway , 09-JUL-13 - 09-JUL-13. [Details]
(2012) Second Digital Arts and Humanities (DAH) Institute: 'Think Outside of the Digital Arts and Humanities Box',
Hall, T. (2012) Ubiquitous computing and narrative technologies in the humanities and education. [Keynote Address], Second Digital Arts and Humanities (DAH) Institute: 'Think Outside of the Digital Arts and Humanities Box', The Moore Institute for Research in the Humanities and Social Studies, NUI Galway , 19-SEP-12 - 21-SEP-12. [Details]
(2011) Association of Physical Education in Higher Education Conference, AIESEP 2011,
Hall, T. (2011) Technologies in Support of Physical Education, Sport and Physical Activity. [Keynote Address], Association of Physical Education in Higher Education Conference, AIESEP 2011, University of Limerick , 22-JUN-11 - 25-JUN-11. [Details]
(2007) Learning in Museums - International Positions,
Hall, T. (2007) From early explorers to enthusiastic opsimaths: Design for a lifetime of technology enhanced learning in museums. [Keynote Address], Learning in Museums - International Positions, Knowledge Media Research Center, Tübingen, Germany , 07-NOV-07 - 08-NOV-07. [Details]

Article

  Year Publication
(2012) The Changing Landscape of Irish Higher Education - The idea of the higher education institution as a place is important, particularly in the contemporary 'Digital Age'.
Hall, T. (2012) The Changing Landscape of Irish Higher Education - The idea of the higher education institution as a place is important, particularly in the contemporary 'Digital Age'. Galway: Article [Details]

Blog

  Year Publication
(2011) Points of Comparison: Education Matters blog series on the Comparative Study in Senior Cycle English, comparing and contrasting prescribed texts using comparative modes for examination in 2012, 2013, 2014.
Hall, T. (2011) Points of Comparison: Education Matters blog series on the Comparative Study in Senior Cycle English, comparing and contrasting prescribed texts using comparative modes for examination in 2012, 2013, 2014. Blog [Details]

Conference Paper

  Year Publication
(2016) DBR3: Design-Based Research for Digital Learning Research in Formal and Informal Education Contexts.
Hall, T. (2016) DBR3: Design-Based Research for Digital Learning Research in Formal and Informal Education Contexts. Dublin: Conference Paper [Details]
(2009) The Digital Hedge School Project: Challenges and Opportunities within a Multi-Generational Partnership.
Knight, S., Beale, J, Hall, T. and McCauley, V. (2009) The Digital Hedge School Project: Challenges and Opportunities within a Multi-Generational Partnership. Dubliln: Conference Paper [Details]
(2009) The irresistible force of the movable object: Exploring the potential of animation technologies to foster creativity and engagement in learning. Technology and Learning Symposium, University of Limerick.
Hall, T. (2009) The irresistible force of the movable object: Exploring the potential of animation technologies to foster creativity and engagement in learning. Technology and Learning Symposium, University of Limerick. University of Limerick: Conference Paper [Details]
(2009) OzanaMaths: Service-Learning in Mathematics Education. 2nd International Conference on Service-Learning in Teacher Education, NUI Galway.
Hall, T, Davison, K. (2009) OzanaMaths: Service-Learning in Mathematics Education. 2nd International Conference on Service-Learning in Teacher Education, NUI Galway. Conference Paper [Details]
(2008) Optimising through Virtualising: Using PC Virtualisation to enhance ICT Pedagogy in Initial Teacher Education. ESAI 2008 Educational Studies Association of Ireland , Galway.
Duignan, S., & Hall, T. (2008) Optimising through Virtualising: Using PC Virtualisation to enhance ICT Pedagogy in Initial Teacher Education. ESAI 2008 Educational Studies Association of Ireland , Galway. Conference Paper [Details]
(2007) Virtualisation and Visualisation: Toward Improving Teaching and Learning in Computer Science. Eighth Annual Irish Educational Technology Users Conference (EdTech 2007) , Dublin Institute of Technology.
Duignan, S., & Hall, T. (2007) Virtualisation and Visualisation: Toward Improving Teaching and Learning in Computer Science. Eighth Annual Irish Educational Technology Users Conference (EdTech 2007) , Dublin Institute of Technology. Conference Paper [Details]
(2007) Getting Something 'Out of School': Children's Informal Learning with Novel Technology, Ecology of Young Children's Technology Experience.
Hall, T., McCauley, V. and Dervan, S. (2007) Getting Something 'Out of School': Children's Informal Learning with Novel Technology, Ecology of Young Children's Technology Experience. Chicago, Illinois, USA: Conference Paper [Details]
(2005) Communities of Practice and E-Learning Development in the University-Industry Interface. EdTech 2005: Sixth Annual Irish Educational Technology Users Conference , Institute of Art, Design and Technology, Dun Laoghaire, Dublin.
Hall, T., Hogan, D., Hunt, I., McQuade, E., & Murphy, E. (2005) Communities of Practice and E-Learning Development in the University-Industry Interface. EdTech 2005: Sixth Annual Irish Educational Technology Users Conference , Institute of Art, Design and Technology, Dun Laoghaire, Dublin. Conference Paper [Details]
(2005) Partnership for employability: enhancing universities' external collaboration with industry through communities of practice. 27th EAIR (The European Higher Education Society) Forum , University of Latvia, Riga.
Hogan, D., Hall, T., McQuade, E., Murphy, E., & O'Donoghue, J. (2005) Partnership for employability: enhancing universities' external collaboration with industry through communities of practice. 27th EAIR (The European Higher Education Society) Forum , University of Latvia, Riga. Conference Paper [Details]
(2005) Communities of Practice and Purpose: making knowledge work in the university-industry interface. Making Knowledge Work, 3rd International Conference on Building Sustainable Communities through Partnerships in: Place Management, Social Capital and Lifelong Learning , The PASCAL Observatory, Institute of Education, University of Stirling, Scotland.
Hall, T., Hogan, D., Hunt, I., Murphy, E., McQuade, E., & O'Donoghue, J. (2005) Communities of Practice and Purpose: making knowledge work in the university-industry interface. Making Knowledge Work, 3rd International Conference on Building Sustainable Communities through Partnerships in: Place Management, Social Capital and Lifelong Learning , The PASCAL Observatory, Institute of Education, University of Stirling, Scotland. Conference Paper [Details]
(2005) From e- to a-learning? Exploring the educational potential of ubiquitous computing. EdTech 2005: Sixth Annual Irish Educational Technology Users Conference , Institute of Art, Design and Technology, Dun Laoghaire, Dublin.
Hall, T., Bannon, L., McQuade, E., Murphy, E., O'Donoghue, J., & Hogan, D. (2005) From e- to a-learning? Exploring the educational potential of ubiquitous computing. EdTech 2005: Sixth Annual Irish Educational Technology Users Conference , Institute of Art, Design and Technology, Dun Laoghaire, Dublin. Conference Paper [Details]
(2005) New wine into new skins: exploring the educational affordances of ubiquitous computing. ITT 2005: Information Technology and Telecommunications Conference 2005: Information Infrastructures - Systems, Architectures, and Content, National Maritime College, Cork Institute of Technology.
Hall, T., Gallagher, P., Bannon, L., & Murphy, E. (2005) New wine into new skins: exploring the educational affordances of ubiquitous computing. ITT 2005: Information Technology and Telecommunications Conference 2005: Information Infrastructures - Systems, Architectures, and Content, National Maritime College, Cork Institute of Technology. Conference Paper [Details]
(2003) Two sides to the story: tales from the design and use of a blended learning solution in Irish third-level education. EdTech 2003: The Fourth Annual Irish Educational Technology Users' Conference , Waterford Institute of Technology.
Hall, T., Bannon, L., Molan, C., Brown, L., Hogan, D., & Murphy, E. (2003) Two sides to the story: tales from the design and use of a blended learning solution in Irish third-level education. EdTech 2003: The Fourth Annual Irish Educational Technology Users' Conference , Waterford Institute of Technology. Conference Paper [Details]
(2003) The Second Living Exhibition of the SHAPE project: supporting innovative exploration of artefacts with novel learning technology in the museum. EdTech 2003: The Fourth Annual Irish Educational Technology Users' Conference , Waterford Institute of Technology.
Hall, T., Ciolfi, L., Ferris, K., Bannon, L., Gallagher, P., & Hickey, N. (2003) The Second Living Exhibition of the SHAPE project: supporting innovative exploration of artefacts with novel learning technology in the museum. EdTech 2003: The Fourth Annual Irish Educational Technology Users' Conference , Waterford Institute of Technology. Conference Paper [Details]
(2002) Teaching Larkin's Poetry in Schools. Larkin in Context: The 2nd International Conference on the Work of Philip Larkin , University of Hull, UK.
Hall, T. (2002) Teaching Larkin's Poetry in Schools. Larkin in Context: The 2nd International Conference on the Work of Philip Larkin , University of Hull, UK. Conference Paper [Details]
(2002) A return to education as usual: learning complexity in the design and evaluation of a university mathematics course. E-Learn 2002: World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, & Higher Education , Montreal, Canada.
Hall, T., Hogan, D., Bannon, L., & Murphy, E. (2002) A return to education as usual: learning complexity in the design and evaluation of a university mathematics course. E-Learn 2002: World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, & Higher Education , Montreal, Canada. Conference Paper [Details]

Conference Poster

  Year Publication
(2012) Teacher Education @ NUI Galway: the B.A. Mathematics and Education.
Hall, T. (2012) Teacher Education @ NUI Galway: the B.A. Mathematics and Education. Conference Poster [Details]
(2012) Image-Based Pedagogy: Enhancing Critical Reflective Practice in Teacher Education Through Teaching Technology and Image Space.
Davison, K., McCormack, O., Fleming, M., Hall, T., Heinz, M., McGarr, O., & Lenaghan, J. (2012) Image-Based Pedagogy: Enhancing Critical Reflective Practice in Teacher Education Through Teaching Technology and Image Space. Conference Poster [Details]
(2002) Can I dig it? Yes, you can! Design to enhance children's interaction in a museum. Interaction Design and Children 2002 , Eindhoven University of Technology, The Netherlands.
Hall, T., Ciolfi, L., Hickey, N., & Bannon, L. (2002) Can I dig it? Yes, you can! Design to enhance children's interaction in a museum. Interaction Design and Children 2002 , Eindhoven University of Technology, The Netherlands. Conference Poster [Details]
(2002) From hands-on to minds-on: towards the design of interaction and technology to enhance children's learning in museums. [Poster Presentation (Refereed)], ICLS 2002: The Fifth International Conference of the Learning Sciences , University of Washington, Seattle.
Hall, T., Ciolfi, L., Hickey, N., & Bannon, L. (2002) From hands-on to minds-on: towards the design of interaction and technology to enhance children's learning in museums. [Poster Presentation (Refereed)], ICLS 2002: The Fifth International Conference of the Learning Sciences , University of Washington, Seattle. Conference Poster [Details]

Edited Book

  Year Publication
(2005) Proceedings of the First International Workshop Re-Thinking Technology in Museums: towards a new understanding of people's experience in museums.
Ciolfi, L., Cooke, M., Hall, T., Bannon, L., & Oliva, S. (2005) Proceedings of the First International Workshop Re-Thinking Technology in Museums: towards a new understanding of people's experience in museums. Interaction Design Centre, University of Limerick: Edited Book [Details]

Editorial

  Year Publication
(2015) Reflections on professional education and practice across sectors.
Conway, P,Leavy, A,Smyth, E,O'Brien, M,Seery, A,Byrne, D,Hall, T (2015) Reflections on professional education and practice across sectors. Editorial [DOI] [Details]

Electronic Article

  Year Publication
(2010) Hall, T. (2010). Fundamental importance of narrative in education. Education Matters. Available online: http://www.educationmatters.ie/2010/11/02/fundamentalimportance-of-narrative-in-education/. Last accessed: February 14th 2011.
Hall, T. (2010) Hall, T. (2010). Fundamental importance of narrative in education. Education Matters. Available online: http://www.educationmatters.ie/2010/11/02/fundamentalimportance-of-narrative-in-education/. Last accessed: February 14th 2011. Electronic Article [Details]
(2010) Hall, T. (2010). Appreciating maths: notable developments at 3rd Level. Education Matters. Available online: http://www.educationmatters.ie/2010/11/16/appreciatingmaths-notable-developments-at-third-level/. Last accessed: February 14th 2011.
Hall, T. (2010) Hall, T. (2010). Appreciating maths: notable developments at 3rd Level. Education Matters. Available online: http://www.educationmatters.ie/2010/11/16/appreciatingmaths-notable-developments-at-third-level/. Last accessed: February 14th 2011. Electronic Article [Details]
(2010) Hall, T, (2010). Physical Education: a subject for all seasons. Education Matters. Available online: http://www.educationmatters.ie/2010/12/14/physical-education-asubject-for-all-seasons/. Last accessed: February 14th 2011.
Hall, T. (2010) Hall, T, (2010). Physical Education: a subject for all seasons. Education Matters. Available online: http://www.educationmatters.ie/2010/12/14/physical-education-asubject-for-all-seasons/. Last accessed: February 14th 2011. Electronic Article [Details]
(2010) Hall, T. (2010). The meaning of education. Education Matters. Available online: http://www.educationmatters.ie/2010/10/19/the-meaning-of-education/. Last accessed: February 14th 2011.
Hall, T. (2010) Hall, T. (2010). The meaning of education. Education Matters. Available online: http://www.educationmatters.ie/2010/10/19/the-meaning-of-education/. Last accessed: February 14th 2011. Electronic Article [Details]
(2006) The changing place of education: mobile and ubiquitous learning.
Hall, T., Sharples, M., & Lonsdale, P. (2006) The changing place of education: mobile and ubiquitous learning. Electronic Article [Details]
(2002) Guess who's coming to lunch? The innovative lunchtime sessions organised for the student volunteers at the CSCL 2002 conference, Boulder, Colorado, US, 7-11 January 2002.
Hall, T., & Wright, T. (2002) Guess who's coming to lunch? The innovative lunchtime sessions organised for the student volunteers at the CSCL 2002 conference, Boulder, Colorado, US, 7-11 January 2002. Electronic Article [Details]
(2001) The Future of Learning - Let's Be Serious. Review of Seymour Papert MediaLabEurope Guest Lecture, 21st June 2001, St. Patrick's College of Education, Drumcondra, Dublin.
Hall, T. (2001) The Future of Learning - Let's Be Serious. Review of Seymour Papert MediaLabEurope Guest Lecture, 21st June 2001, St. Patrick's College of Education, Drumcondra, Dublin. Electronic Article [Details]

Invited Seminars

  Year Publication
(2017) Of Design Features and Fortuities: Examining the potential, scope and limitations of design-based research in educational technology.
Hall, T. (2017) Of Design Features and Fortuities: Examining the potential, scope and limitations of design-based research in educational technology. Michigan State University: Invited Seminars [Details]
(2016) From Dewey to the Digital: Design-based research in conceptualising, designing and evaluating technology-enhanced learning in educational contexts.
Hall, T. (2016) From Dewey to the Digital: Design-based research in conceptualising, designing and evaluating technology-enhanced learning in educational contexts. University of Twente: Invited Seminars [Details]
(2016) Positioning design-based research as a contemporary research methodology in education and mobile learning design.
Hall, T. (2016) Positioning design-based research as a contemporary research methodology in education and mobile learning design. University of Hull: Invited Seminars [Details]

Magazine Article

  Year Publication
(2005) Hall, T., Hunt, I., Hogan, D., & McQuade, E. (2005) Communities of Practice for University Industry Collaboration. HRD Ireland, Official Magazine of the Irish Institute of Training & Development. Summer 2005.
Hall, T., Hunt, I., Hogan, D., & McQuade, E. (2005) Hall, T., Hunt, I., Hogan, D., & McQuade, E. (2005) Communities of Practice for University Industry Collaboration. HRD Ireland, Official Magazine of the Irish Institute of Training & Development. Summer 2005. Magazine Article [Details]

Newspaper Articles

  Year Publication
(2011) Not just Economics, but Relationships [Nicht nur wirtschaftliche Bündnisse, sondern Beziehungen].
Hall, T. (2011) Not just Economics, but Relationships [Nicht nur wirtschaftliche Bündnisse, sondern Beziehungen]. Austria: Newspaper Articles [Details]

Seminar

  Year Publication
(2016) Collective Intelligence and Design-Based Research.
Hogan, M., & Hall, T. (2016) Collective Intelligence and Design-Based Research. University of Exeter: Seminar [Details]
(2016) From Dewey to the Digital: Towards Design-Based Research as Intelligent Experimentation in Education.
Hall, T. (2016) From Dewey to the Digital: Towards Design-Based Research as Intelligent Experimentation in Education. CREATE, New York University, New York City: Seminar [Details]
(2016) From Dewey to the Digital: Design-Based Research in Educational Contexts.
Hall, T. (2016) From Dewey to the Digital: Design-Based Research in Educational Contexts. Stanford University, Palo Alto, California: Seminar [Details]

Unpublished work

  Year Publication
(2004) Disappearing technology, emerging interactivity: a study of the design of novel computing to enhance children's learning experience in museums. Unpublished Ph.D. Thesis. Department of Computer Science and Information Systems, College of Informatics and Electronics, University of Limerick, Ireland, November 2004.
Hall, T. (2004) Disappearing technology, emerging interactivity: a study of the design of novel computing to enhance children's learning experience in museums. Unpublished Ph.D. Thesis. Department of Computer Science and Information Systems, College of Informatics and Electronics, University of Limerick, Ireland, November 2004. Unpublished work [Details]

Workshops

  Year Publication
(2010) Using Digital Technology within and beyond the Science Classroom.
McCauley, V, and Hall, T. (2010) Using Digital Technology within and beyond the Science Classroom. School of Education: Workshops [Details]

Honours and Awards

  Year Title Awarding Body
2003 Pre-Doctoral Research Bursary (The Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), UK) The Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), UK
2006 Research Fellowship in Learning Sciences (University of Nottingham) University of Nottingham, UK
2011 Lifelong Learning Award for BEAM Erasmus Intensive Programme in European Initial Teacher Education (Austrian National Agency) - NUI Galway local BEAM coordinator Austrian National Agency
2009 Hewlett Packard (HP) Innovation in Education Award (Joint Recipient) Hewlett Packard
2006 Early Career Consortium, ICLS 2006: 7th International Conference of the Learning Sciences, Bloomington, Indiana (National Science Foundation, US) National Science Foundation, US, (Grant # 0548171)
2006 International Travel Grant (Royal Academy of Engineering, UK) Royal Academy of Engineering, UK

Professional Associations

  Association Function From / To
Computer Education Society of Ireland Member /
National Association for the Teaching of English Member /
International Society for Design and Development in Education Fellow /
International Society of the Learning Sciences Member 30-OCT-02 / 31-AUG-15
Educational Studies Association of Ireland Member and co-editor of IES journal /
Philosophy of Education Society of Great Britain Member /
Irish Learning Technology Association Member /

Reviews

  Journal Role
IEEE Transactions on Learning Technologies Reviewer
The Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) Reviewer
Educational Research Review Reviewer
Journal of Teacher Education Reviewer
Journal of Adult and Continuing Education Reviewer
English in Education Reviewer
Irish Educational Studies Editoral Board
Journal of Educational Computing Research Reviewer
International Journal of Mobile and Blended Learning Series Editor
J Computer Assisted Learning Reviewer
Codesign: International Journal Of Cocreation In Design And The Arts Reviewer

Teaching Interests

Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics and Education
(concurrent post-primary teaching degree in Mathematics and Applied Mathematics)
- ED116 History and Structure of Irish Education (co-taught)
- ED294 Philosophical Foundations of Education
- School placement tutor

Professional Diploma in Mathematics for Teaching/Dioplóma Gairmiúil sa
Mhatamaitic don Mhúinteoireacht
- Member of programme design and course team (NUIG-UL Alliance accredited programme, coordinated by EPI-STEM national centre for STEM Education, formerly National Centre for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching and Learning (NCE-MSTL), University of Limerick)
- Supervisor of practitioner-based, action research projects

Professional Master of Education
- English subject teaching methodology (co-taught) 
- ICT subject teaching methodology
- Professional Studies, teaching practice supervision, micro-teaching, research project supervision 

Master of Education
- Thesis supervision, and qualitative and design-based research methods; primary research supervised: ICT in education (primary, secondary, further education); design and technology education; English teaching in schools. 

Structured PhD in Learning Sciences
Joint programme convenor/director 
- Research supervisor, Learning Sciences, design-based research, theories of technology-enhanced learning, educational technologies. 


Recent Postgraduate Students

  Graduation Name Degree Primary Supervisor
2016 Mary Higgins PhD Y
2016 Carol Baumann PhD Y
2016 Ellen Mc Cabe PhD
2015 Eilis Flanagan PhD Y
2014 Bonnie Thompson Long PhD Y
2009 Seán Duignan PhD Y
2009 David C. Hanrahan Y
2009 Cathal McCosker Y
2008 Siobhán Dervan Y

Current Postgraduate Students (Research)

  Student Degree Type Type
Paul Flynn Doctorate - Structured Ph.D. in Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Supervisor
Niall Mac Uidhilin Doctorate - Ph.D.(Arts) Supervisor
Sally Mc Hugh Doctorate - Structured Ph.D. in Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Supervisor
David Hanrahan Doctorate - Ph.D.(Arts) Supervisor

Modules Taught

  Term/Year Module Title Module Code Subject / Desc
1 Philosophical Foundations of Education ED294 BA in Mathematics and Education
2 Information and Communications Technology Year 2 ED Professional Master of Education
1 Information and Communications Technology 5 ED125 Professional Master of Education
1 English: Methodology Year 1 ED6110 Professional Master of Education
1 History and Structure of Irish Education ED116 BA in Mathematics and Education

Internal Collaborators

  Name Description of Collaboration
Dr John Breslin
designing educational innovations and technologies, EU H2020 Q-Tales Project
Dr Mary Fleming
REX: Research Expertise Exchange National Forum Project - designing online portal to support research within initial teacher education
Dr Kevin Davison
Designing research-led teaching, REX Project
Dr Veronica McCauley
Educational technology, design-based research
Sinéad Ní Ghuidhir
mobile learning in teacher education
Dr Brendan Mac Mahon
mobile learning in teacher education, English in education
Jim Lenaghan
educational technology design and development
Seán Ó Grádaigh
mobile learning in teacher education
Dr Michael Hogan
designing educational innovations and technologies, EU H2020 Q-Tales Project
Dr Seán Crosson
digital media design, film in education, sport and physical education
Dr Bonnie Thompson Long
design-based research, digital storytelling design, EU H2020 Q-Tales Project
Dr Eílis Flanagan
designing technology-enhanced learning in English education

External Collaborators

  Name Organisation / Institute Country Description of Collaboration
Prof Kevin Burden Faculty of Education, University of Hull ENGLAND
designing mobile learning within initial teacher education
Dr Francesca Lorenzi School of Education Studies, Dublin City University IRELAND
Research metrics in education
Dr Charlotte Holland School of Education Studies, Dublin City University IRELAND
Research metrics in education
Dr Karen Könings Maastricht University NETHERLANDS
educational design research and design-based research in education
Dr Anne O'Keefe Mary Immaculate College, Limerick IRELAND
designing technology-enhanced teacher research, National Forum REX Project
Dr Pia-Maria Rabensteiner Viktor Frankl Hochschule/Pädagogische Hochschule Kärnten AUSTRIA
BEAM Erasmus IP, European teacher education, meaning-oriented education
Prof Asbjørn Kolberg Faculty of Teacher Education, Nord University NORWAY
European teacher education
Dr Jennifer McMahon University of Limerick IRELAND
designing technology-enhanced teacher research, National Forum REX Project
Dr Marek McGann Mary Immaculate College, Limerick IRELAND
designing technology-enhanced teacher research, National Forum REX Project
Marie Ryan Mary Immaculate College, Limerick IRELAND
designing technology-enhanced teacher research, National Forum REX Project
Prof John O'Donoghue University of Limerick IRELAND
Professional Diploma in Mathematics for Teaching (PDMT), designing blended learning for mathematics education
Dr Carol Baumann MABS: Money Advice and Budgeting Service IRELAND
designing financial education
Dr Mary Higgins Galway Technical Institute IRELAND
design-based research in further education
Prof Eero Ropo Department of Teacher Education, University of Tampere FINLAND
narrative, educational technology design, initial teacher education
Dr Sherry Hsi Concord Consortium U.S.A.
design-based research, STEM/STEAM design
Prof Susan McKenney University of Twente NETHERLANDS
educational design research and design-based research in education