Current Work as Lecturer in Educational Development

Co-facilitating University online discussion group.

Elearning Forum
Established and facilitating University online discussion group and resource.

Taught Courses 2005/2006:
Higher Diploma in University Teaching and Learning
•HDip Induction
•HDip in Blackboard
•Online management of resources and communications.
•HDip Mentoring Programme
•Facilitated Mentoring for HDip participants.
•HDip Examiner
•Board of Studies

Using Online Resources for Teaching and Learning: Projects and Research
Encouraging Active Learning in Lectures
Blended Learning: Integrating Technology into the Curricula
E-Portfolios in Student Learning
Encouraging Student Interaction in Blackboard
Theories of Teaching and Learning - problem based methodology
Writing effective Exam Questions
Educational Technology Applied to Teaching and Learning.
Using ‘Mind Genius’: Mind Mapping in Student Learning

HEA Targeted Initiatives 2004-2007 Project:
Investigation Processes and Resource Sharing Framework for Shared ELearning Resources, joint initiative with the seven Universities – National Digital Learning Repository (NDLR).

HEA Targeted Initiatives 2005-2007 Project:
Establishment of a Veterinary/Agriculture Subject Area Network on behalf of the NDLR.

Selection of Invited Workshops/Seminars
‘Computers, Assessment and the Learner’ Blackhall Place, Law Society of Ireland.

‘Introduction to Mind Mapping’ Quinn School of Business, BComm.

‘Critical Success Factors in E-Learning.’ Veterinary School, Teaching Skills Interest Group.

‘E-Portfolios In Teaching and Learning’ NUI Maynooth, E-Learning Series.

‘NDLR Working Group on Re-usable Learning Objects Development’ E-Learning Conference, 2005, TCD.

‘Intellectual Property Rights and the NDLR’ NDLR Communities of Practice Launch, UCC, 21.02.06.

‘Presentation Skills – A postgraduate experience’ Humanities Inst, UCD.