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Dr Paul Flynn

PhD, BEng, BA

Contact Details

Lecturer Above The Bar
School of Education
University of Galway
E: paul.flynn@universityofgalway.ie
 
researcher
 

Biography

Paul Flynn, PhD, is a researcher and lecturer in education at the School of Education, NUI Galway. Paul is also a senior researcher with the Institute for Lifecourse and Society (ILAS) at NUI Galway. Ongoing work includes research  in the field of formal and non-formal, placed based, community education with young people between 15-25. In 2020, Paul was appointed to represent Ireland on the EU COST ACTION: CA18213 - Modelling the Risks Underlying Rural NEETs Social Exclusion. 

Paul is involved in a number of ongoing research projects relating to formal, informal and non-formal settings. Dr. Flynn has developed a number of successful funding proposals, as a Principal Investigator and Co-Principal Investigator, and succeeded in helping to attract over ¿4.5m of competitive funding from local, regional, national, European and global funding agencies.  As part of ongoing work, Paul, has developed a wide ranging, multi-disciplinary and global network of collaborators and currently serves on a number of committees and steering groups that inform the development of programmes and policy at a national and international level.

Research Interests

Paul Flynn, PhD, is a researcher and lecturer in education at the School of Education, NUI Galway. Paul is also a senior researcher with the Institute for Lifecourse and Society (ILAS) at NUI Galway. Ongoing work includes research  in the field of non-formal, placed based, community education with young people between 15-25. In 2020, Paul was appointed to represent Ireland on the EU COST ACTION: CA18213 - Modelling the Risks Underlying Rural NEETs Social Exclusion. 

Paul is involved in a number of ongoing research projects relating to the development of domain specific numeracy and literacy and the translation of literate and numerate agency across formal, informal and non-formal settings. Paul has developed a number of successful funding proposals, as a Principal Investigator and Co-Principal Investigator, and succeeded in helping to attract over ¿4.5m of competitive funding from local, regional, national, European and global funding agencies.  As part of ongoing work, Paul, has developed a wide ranging, multi-disciplinary and global network of collaborators and currently serves on a number of committees and steering groups that inform the development of programmes and policy at a national and international levelResearch Interests Include:
  • Pedagogical design for Professional Practice in Teacher Education
  • Non-formal, community-based education and lifelong learning
  • Literacy boundary crossing
  • Multidisciplinary problem solving
  • Facilitating epistemic agency for social change
  • Technology enhanced learning

Research Projects

  Project Start Date End Date
LIVE-IT 01-MAY-21 01-JUN-22
HRB/IRC: Crisis Coping 01-JAN-21
Erasmus + - European herItage 3D gamEs platform for teaching mAths (IDEA) 01-OCT-19 30-SEP-21
School of Education - EI H2020 Travel Award 07-OCT-19 06-APR-20
Erasmus + Circular HRM - Enhancing circular skills and jobs through human resources mangagement training 01-SEP-19 31-DEC-21
INNOVATE21 PROGRAMME 01-JUL-18 30-JUN-23

Peer Reviewed Journals

  Year Publication
(2023) 'Promoting Academic Success and Social Inclusion in Non-Formal Education Contexts: The Case of a North-East Region of Portugal'
Rodrigues, M. D. O., Loureiro, A., Flynn, P., Berigel, M., & da Silva, S. M. (2023) 'Promoting Academic Success and Social Inclusion in Non-Formal Education Contexts: The Case of a North-East Region of Portugal'. Societies, [Details]
(2023) 'The influence of critical friendships on secondary student teachers engaged in collaborative action research'
Capobianco, B., McCauley, V., & Flynn, P. (2023) 'The influence of critical friendships on secondary student teachers engaged in collaborative action research'. Educational Action Research, [Details]
(2023) 'Policy Responses to Real World Challenges Associated with NEET Youth: A Scoping Review'
Paabort, H., Flynn, P., Beilmann, M., & Petrescu, C. (2023) 'Policy Responses to Real World Challenges Associated with NEET Youth: A Scoping Review'. Sustainable Cities And Society, [Details]
(2022) 'Rapid Evidence Assessment: Mentoring Interventions for/by Students with Disabilities at Third-Level Education'
Cardinot, A., & Flynn, P. (2022) 'Rapid Evidence Assessment: Mentoring Interventions for/by Students with Disabilities at Third-Level Education'. Education Sciences, 12 (6) [DOI] [Details]
(2022) 'European Rural NEETs: A Snapshot'
Flynn, P., & Erdogan, E. (2022) 'European Rural NEETs: A Snapshot'. Youth & Society, [DOI] [Details]
(2022) 'Rapid Evidence Assessment Protocol for the the Meta-analysis of Initiatives, Interventions and Programmes that Target Rural NEETs'
Flynn, P., McCauley, V., Mujcinovic, A., Radovic, V., Bojnec, S., & Simoes, F. (2022) 'Rapid Evidence Assessment Protocol for the the Meta-analysis of Initiatives, Interventions and Programmes that Target Rural NEETs'. Social Sciences, 11 (8) [DOI] [Details]
(2022) 'The State of Web Accessibility for People with Cognitive Disabilities: A Rapid Evidence Assessment'
Gartland S, Flynn P, Carneiro MA, Holloway G, de Sousa Fialho J, Cullen J, Hamilton E, Harris A, Cullen C. (2022) 'The State of Web Accessibility for People with Cognitive Disabilities: A Rapid Evidence Assessment'. Journal Of Technology In Behavioral Science, [DOI] [Details]
(2021) 'Special Issue: Challenges Associated with European Rural NEETs Youth Inclusion: Characterising Empowerment, Education and Employment Intervention Pathways'
Flynn, P., & Erdogan, E. (2021) 'Special Issue: Challenges Associated with European Rural NEETs Youth Inclusion: Characterising Empowerment, Education and Employment Intervention Pathways'. Youth & Society, [Details]
(2021) 'Is It Possible to Tackle Youth Needs with Agricultural and Rural Development Policies?'
Muj¿inovi¿ A., Nikoli¿ A,. Tuna E., Stamenkovska IJ., Radovi¿ V., Flynn P., McCauley V. (2021) 'Is It Possible to Tackle Youth Needs with Agricultural and Rural Development Policies?'. Sustainability, [DOI] [Details]
(2021) 'NEET Strategies in Post-Recession Ireland: Reflections on the Importance of Connecting Formal and Non-Formal Educational Supports'
Flynn, P. (2021) 'NEET Strategies in Post-Recession Ireland: Reflections on the Importance of Connecting Formal and Non-Formal Educational Supports'. Applied Research In Quality Of Life, :1-13 [Details]
(2021) 'Rapid Evidence Assessment Protocol for the the Meta-analysis of Initiatives, Interventions and Programmes that Target Rural NEETs'
Flynn, P., McCauley, V., Mujcinovic, A., Radovic,V., Bojnec, S., Simons, F. (2021) 'Rapid Evidence Assessment Protocol for the the Meta-analysis of Initiatives, Interventions and Programmes that Target Rural NEETs'. Systematic Reviews, [DOI] [ARAN Link] [Details]
(2021) 'Education research and schooling in rural Europe. An engagement with changing patterns of education, space and place'
Flynn, P. (2021) 'Education research and schooling in rural Europe. An engagement with changing patterns of education, space and place'. British Journal Of Educational Studies, :1-3 [DOI] [Details]
(2021) 'NEET Rural¿Urban Ecosystems: The Role of Urban Social Innovation Diffusion in Supporting Sustainable Rural Pathways to Education, Employment, and Training'
Erdogan E, Flynn P, Nasya B, Paabort H, Lendzhova V. (2021) 'NEET Rural¿Urban Ecosystems: The Role of Urban Social Innovation Diffusion in Supporting Sustainable Rural Pathways to Education, Employment, and Training'. Sustainability, [DOI] [Details]
(2021) 'Supporting the Transition from Primary to Post-Primary Education in 2021: Perspectives from Irish Post-Primary Practitioners'
O¿Connor, H., & Flynn, P. (2021) 'Supporting the Transition from Primary to Post-Primary Education in 2021: Perspectives from Irish Post-Primary Practitioners'. Education Sciences, [DOI] [Details]
(2020) 'DESIGN-ED: a pedagogical toolkit to support K-12 teachers’ emergency transition to remote online education'
Flynn, P. (2020) 'DESIGN-ED: a pedagogical toolkit to support K-12 teachers’ emergency transition to remote online education'. Information and Learning Sciences, 121 (5):331-339 [ARAN Link] [Details]
(2020) 'Enhancing K-12 Pre-Service Teachers’ Digital Pedagogical Literacy Lesson Planning for Teaching Online'
Flynn, P. (2020) 'Enhancing K-12 Pre-Service Teachers’ Digital Pedagogical Literacy Lesson Planning for Teaching Online'. Information and Learning Sciences, [ARAN Link] [Details]
(2020) 'Special Issue on Archive and Education'
Flynn, P (2020) 'Special Issue on Archive and Education'. Archives And Records-The Journal Of The Archives And Records Association, [Details]
(2020) 'Towards a pedagogy of archival engagement, Archives and Records'
Flynn, P. (2020) 'Towards a pedagogy of archival engagement, Archives and Records'. Archives And Records-The Journal Of The Archives And Records Association, :105-108 [Details]
(2019) 'Challenging Didactic History Teaching Activities: A Framework for Change in Initial History Teacher Education'
Flynn, P (2019) 'Challenging Didactic History Teaching Activities: A Framework for Change in Initial History Teacher Education'. Studia Historyczne, [Details]
(2019) 'User acceptance of mandated technology: An analysis of the role of moderating factors'
Keane, R., Cormican, K., & Flynn, P (2019) 'User acceptance of mandated technology: An analysis of the role of moderating factors'. Procedia Computer Science, :72-78 [Details]
(2018) 'Designing, using and evaluating learning spaces: the generation of actionable knowledge'
Flynn, P; Thompson, K; Goodyear, P (2018) 'Designing, using and evaluating learning spaces: the generation of actionable knowledge'. Australasian Journal of Educational Technology, [Details]
(2016) 'Researcher - Practitioner: Design-Research Projects - The Way Forward?'
Flynn, P. and Fleming, M. (2016) 'Researcher - Practitioner: Design-Research Projects - The Way Forward?'. Education Matters: The Professional Handbook of Educators in Ireland, :359-361 [Details]

Books

  Year Publication
(2021) A Guide to Writing Historical Research Essays for Second Level Students. Galway: NUI Galway. Leagan Gaeilge: Acadamh na hOllscolaíochta Gaeilge.
Flynn, Paul, O'Donnell, Luke, & Houlihan, Barry. (2021) A Guide to Writing Historical Research Essays for Second Level Students. Galway: NUI Galway. Leagan Gaeilge: Acadamh na hOllscolaíochta Gaeilge. Galway: NUI Galway. [ARAN Link] [Details]
(2021) Manual for the Classification of Intervention Best Practices with Rural NEETs.
Bojnec, S., Erdogan, E., Fernandes-Jesus, M., Flynn, P., Marta, E., Nasya, B., Paabort, H., Petrescu, C., & Pilarova, T. (2021) Manual for the Classification of Intervention Best Practices with Rural NEETs. Portugal: ISCTE. [Details]
(2021) A Guide to Writing Historical Research Essays for Second Level Students.
Flynn, P., O'Donnell, L., & Houlihan, B. (2021) A Guide to Writing Historical Research Essays for Second Level Students. Galway: NUI Galway. [ARAN Link] [Details]

Book Chapters

  Year Publication
(2022) 'Design-Based Research'
Flynn, P., McHugh, M., McCauley, V. & Hall, T. (2022) 'Design-Based Research' In: Perspectives in Contemporary STEM Education Research. :92-100 London: Routledge. [Details]
(2022) 'NEET Strategies in Post-Recession Ireland: Reflections on the Importance of Connecting Formal and Non-Formal Educational Supports'
Flynn, P. (2022) 'NEET Strategies in Post-Recession Ireland: Reflections on the Importance of Connecting Formal and Non-Formal Educational Supports' In: COST CA18213 Rural NEET Youth Policy Brief - Application of the intervention: Best-practices with rural NEETs. :733-88 Lisbon, Portugal: ISCTE. [Details]
(2020) 'Narrating the Learning Ecosystem: Digital Storytelling in Schools'
Hall, T; Long, B; Flanagan, E; Flynn, P; Lenaghan, J; Wade, M (2020) 'Narrating the Learning Ecosystem: Digital Storytelling in Schools' In: Narrating Childhood and Youth Across Contexts: Knowledge, Environment, and Relationships. :257-280 London: Palgrave McMillan. [Details]
(2018) 'Innovate21'
Flynn, P (2018) 'Innovate21' In: 4th Teaching Innovation & Entrepreneurship Excellence Awards: An Anthology of Case Histories. London: ACPI. [Details]
(2018) 'Breaking the SEAL: enhancing engagement with a'
Fleming, M; McSweeney, N; Flynn, P; Houlihan, B; & Hall, T; (2018) 'Breaking the SEAL: enhancing engagement with a' In: Academic Libraries and the Academy: Strategies and Approaches to Demonstrate Your Value, Impact, and Return on Investment. London: Association of College and Research Libraries. [Details]
(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. :59-73 London: Palgrave McMillan. [Details]

Conference Publications

  Year Publication
(2023) 17th International Conference of the Learning Sciences-ICLS 2023
Connolly, E., & Flynn, P. (2023) Learning Scientists¿ Perceptions of Their Impact on Teacher Education Programs 17th International Conference of the Learning Sciences-ICLS 2023 [Details]
(2023) 17th International Conference of the Learning Sciences-ICLS 2023
Lindgren, R., Manches, A., Flynn, P., & Varma, K. (2023) Learning Scientists¿ Perceptions of Their Impact on Teacher Education Programs 17th International Conference of the Learning Sciences-ICLS 2023 [Details]
(2023) 17th European Conference on Innovation and Entrepreneurship
McArt, R., McCauley, V., & Flynn, P. (2023) Impact of Collaborative Problem Solving on Youth Social Entrepreneurial Intention 17th European Conference on Innovation and Entrepreneurship [Details]
(2023) New Perspectives in Science Education 2023
McCauley, V., Kealy, C., Hill-O¿Driscoll, E. & Flynn, P. (2023) ¿Yes, Biology Is For Me!¿: Raising the Science Capital of Boys New Perspectives in Science Education 2023 [Details]
(2022) 16th International Conference of the Learning Sciences - ICLS2022
Connelly, E., Flynn, P., & Gartland, S. (2022) Designing to Enhance Academic Buoyancy: A Snapshot of First Steps in a Second Level School Setting . In: Chinn, C., Tan, E., Chan, C., & Kali, Y eds. 16th International Conference of the Learning Sciences - ICLS2022 Japan, , pp.1848-1850 [Details]
(2022) UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre 10th Biennial International Conference. Navigating the Future: A Compass for Youth the Policy and Practice
Simoes, F., & Flynn, P. (2022) Rural Young people Not in Employment, Education or Training: International Trends and Engagement Pathways Through Formal Education UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre 10th Biennial International Conference. Navigating the Future: A Compass for Youth the Policy and Practice [Details]
(2022) New Perspectives in Science Education 2022. 11th edition
McCauley, V., Tierney, C., & Flynn, P. (2022) A Pedagogical Pathway to Enhance Science identity in Disadvantages Males New Perspectives in Science Education 2022. 11th edition Florence, Italy, , 17-MAR-22 - 18-MAR-22 [Details]
(2021) 16th European Conference on Innovation and Entrepreneurship
McArt, R, McCauley, V. & Flynn, P. (2021) Towards Enhancing Social Entrepreneurial Intention in Secondary School Contexts 16th European Conference on Innovation and Entrepreneurship Aveiro, Portugal, , 01-JAN-21 [Details]
(2021) European Conference on Educational Research
McCauley, V. & Flynn, P. & O'Donnell, L. (2021) Academic Supports for First Year Non-Traditional Students in Higher Education European Conference on Educational Research Geneva, Switzerland, , 01-JAN-21 [Details]
(2021) 7th International Conference on Higher Education Advances (HEAd'21)
Davitt, E., McCauley, V., and Flynn, P. (2021) The Agile Nature of Effective School Systems: Adaptive Learning Communites and Pedagogical Adaptivity 7th International Conference on Higher Education Advances (HEAd'21) [Details]
(2020) 9th International Conference on New Perspective in Science Education
McCauley, V., Davison, K., & Flynn, P. (2020) Micro- Meso- and Macro-Pedagogy for Innovative Science Outreach 9th International Conference on New Perspective in Science Education Florence Italy, [Details]
(2018) 13th International Conference of the Learning Sciences 2018
Flynn, P (2018) Designing Future Learning Spaces: Exploring the Impact of Future Learning Space Design on the Epistemic Agency of Pre-Service Teachers Transforming Learning 13th International Conference of the Learning Sciences 2018 [Details]
(2018) 13th European Conference on Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Flynn, P (2018) DIVE-IN: Problem First Team Formation in Entrepreneurship Education . In: Carlos Costa, C., Au-Yong-Oliveira, M., and Castro Amorim, P. C eds. 13th European Conference on Innovation and Entrepreneurship [Details]
(2017) 12th International Conference on Computer Supported Collaborative Learning (CSCL)
Flynn, P; Silke, M. (2017) Do-TELMe: About Future Leaning Spaces 12th International Conference on Computer Supported Collaborative Learning (CSCL) [Details]
(2017) Making a Difference: Prioritising Equity and Access in CSCL, 12th International Conference on Computer Supported Collaborative Learning (CSCL) 2017
Flynn, P; Houlihan, B; Fleming, M; McSweeney, N (2017) Breaking the SEAL: A CSCL History Teaching Methodology to Support Transition into Undergraduate Education . In: Smith, B. K., Borge, M., Mercier, E., and Lim, K. Y eds. Making a Difference: Prioritising Equity and Access in CSCL, 12th International Conference on Computer Supported Collaborative Learning (CSCL) 2017 [Details]
(2016) Transforming Learning, Empowering Learners: The International Conference of the Learning Sciences 2016
Flynn, P (2016) A Framework Towards Enhanced Engagement with the History of Education in Undergraduate Initial Teacher Training Transforming Learning, Empowering Learners: The International Conference of the Learning Sciences 2016 [Details]
(2015) A Framework Towards Enhanced Engagement with the History of Education in Undergraduate Initial Teacher Training
Flynn, P; Hall, T (2015) Exploring the Material Conditions of Learning: The Computer Supported Collaborative Learning (CSCL) Conference 2015. Gothenburg, Sweden . In: Lindwall, O., Häkkinen, P., Koschman, T. Tchounikine, P. & Ludvigsen, S. (Eds.) eds. A Framework Towards Enhanced Engagement with the History of Education in Undergraduate Initial Teacher Training , pp.733-735 [Details]

Edited Books

  Year Publication
(2021) Handbook of Second Level Educational Researc.
O¿Donnell, L., Ó¿Braonáin, D., & Flynn, P (Ed.). (2021) Handbook of Second Level Educational Researc Handbook of Second Level Educational Researc. NUI Galway: NUI Galway. [Details]
(2021) Manual for the Classification of Intervention Best Practices with Rural NEETs.
Petrescu, C., Erdogan, E., & Flynn, P (Ed.). (2021) Manual for the Classification of Intervention Best Practices with Rural NEETs Manual for the Classification of Intervention Best Practices with Rural NEETs. Portugal: COST CA18213. [ARAN Link] [Details]
(2019) Handbook on Agri-Innovation.
Flynn, P; Mularkey, G (Ed.). (2019) Handbook on Agri-Innovation Handbook on Agri-Innovation. Ireland: NUI Galway. [Details]
(2018) Handbook of Second Level Educational Research. Vol.2.
Flynn, P; Houlihan, B (Ed.). (2018) Handbook of Second Level Educational Research. Vol.2 Handbook of Second Level Educational Research. Vol.2. Ireland: NUI Galway. [Details]
(2017) Handbook of Second Level Educational Research. Vol.1.
Flynn, P; Houlihan, B (Ed.). (2017) Handbook of Second Level Educational Research. Vol.1 Handbook of Second Level Educational Research. Vol.1. Ireland: NUI Galway. [Details]

Other Journals

  Year Publication
(2022) 'Exploring Web Accessibility Challenges with Third Level Students with Cognitive Disabilities. AHEAD Journal: A Review of Inclusive Education & Employment Practices'
Gartland, S., Flynn, P., Cullen, J., Bamidis, P., Carniero, M., Holloway, G., Poultortzidis, I., Makrogloy, L., Fialho, J. & Carneiro, J. (2022) 'Exploring Web Accessibility Challenges with Third Level Students with Cognitive Disabilities. AHEAD Journal: A Review of Inclusive Education & Employment Practices' AHEAD, . [Details]
(2018) 'Breaking the S.E.A.L'
Flynn, P; Houlihan, B (2018) 'Breaking the S.E.A.L' Archives and Records Magazine, . [Details]

Conference Contributions

  Year Publication
(2023) III/LIS Comparative Inequality Conference ,
Neagu, G., Rocca, A., Briezene, R. & Flynn, P (2023) NEET Status & Income Inequalities: A Comparative Analysis. [Oral Presentation], III/LIS Comparative Inequality Conference , London School of Economics , 24-FEB-23 - 24-FEB-23. [Details]
(2023) 21st Hawaii International Conference on Education (HICE2023),
Flynn, P., McCauley, V., & Capobianco, B. (2023) Lesson Planning in Initial Teacher Education: A Systematic Review of the Literature. [Published Abstract], 21st Hawaii International Conference on Education (HICE2023), Hawaii, USA , 03-JAN-23 - 06-JAN-23. [Details]
(2022) GATHER: Discovering Assistive Technology Together,
Gartland, S., & Flynn, P. (2022) Exploring Web Accessibility Challenges with Third Level Students. [Oral Presentation], GATHER: Discovering Assistive Technology Together, Dublin, Ireland , 01-JUL-22 - 01-JUL-22. [Details]
(2022) ATEE Winter Conference,
Flynn, P. & O¿Donnell, L. (2022) Laying Foundations for Classroom Participation in an Increasingly Interconnected World: Embedding Empathetic Connections Among Preservice History Teachers. [Oral Presentation], ATEE Winter Conference, Italy , 20-APR-22 - 22-APR-22. [Details]
(2022) 22nd European Conference on Literacy,
O¿Neachtain, A., Flynn, P., & MacRuairc, G. (2022) Disciplinary Literacy in Initial Teacher Education: Content Area Frameworks Matter. [Oral Presentation], 22nd European Conference on Literacy, Dublin, Ireland , 04-JUL-22 - 06-JUL-22. [Details]
(2022) The Role of Youth Voice in Shaping Educational Policy and Actions That Target Youth NEETs,
Flynn, P. (2022) Conference on Youth, Education and Training. [Oral Presentation], The Role of Youth Voice in Shaping Educational Policy and Actions That Target Youth NEETs, Lisbon, Portugal , 05-APR-22 - 07-APR-22. [Details]
(2022) 1st International Conference on rural Youth and New Youth Guarantee,
Flynn, P., Berigel, M., & Rodrigues, M. (2022) Micro Level Education Interventions in Rural Areas: Developing Skills in Ireland, Portugal and Turkey. [Oral Presentation], 1st International Conference on rural Youth and New Youth Guarantee, Brescia, Italy , 14-SEP-22 - 16-SEP-22. [Details]
(2022) The Collaborative Action Research Network (CARN2022),
Capobianco, B., McCauley, V., & Flynn, P. (2022) The role of critical friend groups on preservice teachers¿ development as learners and researchers of teaching. [Published Abstract], The Collaborative Action Research Network (CARN2022), National College of Ireland, Dublin , 28-OCT-22 - 28-FEB-23. [Details]
(2022) ESAI Conference 2022,
Flynn, N., Murray, C., Forkan, C., Kealy, C., Keane E., Flynn, P., MacRuairc, G., Dolan, P. & Furey, E. (2022) An Ecological Momentary Assessment exploration of youth coping during the return to in-person education phase of COVID-19. [Oral Presentation], ESAI Conference 2022, Dublin, Ireland , 07-APR-22 - 09-APR-22. [Details]
(2021) COST Action CA18213 Conference, Education: Whats next? Formal education & trainman and the transition from school to work in Rural areas,
Flynn, P. & O¿Grádaigh, S. (2021) Life-World Pedagogy: Towards Supporting Rural Youth Transition from School into the Labour Market. [Published Abstract], COST Action CA18213 Conference, Education: Whats next? Formal education & trainman and the transition from school to work in Rural areas, Lisbon, Portugal , 01-JAN-21. [Details]
(2021) Kaleidoscope 2021,
Davitt, E., McCauley, V., and Flynn, P. (2021) The Impact of Curricular Change on Complex Adaptive Systems: A Wicked Problem in Education Settings. [Published Abstract], Kaleidoscope 2021, Cambridge, UK , 01-JAN-21. [Details]
(2021) 4th International Conference on Education, Innovation and Learning Technologies,
Borges Carvahlo, I. & Flynn, P. (2021) Family-School-Community: A Critical Analysis of Educational Partnership Projects that Impact School Going Children and Young People. [Published Abstract], 4th International Conference on Education, Innovation and Learning Technologies, Badojaz, Spain , 01-JAN-21. [Details]
(2021) Association for Teacher Education in Europe. Spring Conference: Social Justice, Media and Technology in Teacher Education,
O¿Regan, C., Brady, B., Connolly, C., Murray, C., Flynn, P., Dolan, P. & MacRuairc, G. (2021) Can Digital Education provide an effect bridge between Formal and Non-formal Education? Experiences from Teachers and Youth Workers at the frontline. [Published Abstract], Association for Teacher Education in Europe. Spring Conference: Social Justice, Media and Technology in Teacher Education, Florence, Italy , 01-JAN-21. [Details]
(2020) 6th International Conference on Mobile Technology in Initial Teacher Education,
Flynn, P. & O¿Grádaigh, S. (2020) Early Career Teachers' Experiences, Working in schools that have deployed tablets 1:1. [Conference Organising Committee Chairperson], 6th International Conference on Mobile Technology in Initial Teacher Education, Galway, Ireland , 01-JAN-20. [Details]
(2020) EUSTORY Annual Network Meeting 2020,
Flynn, P., Nyirenda, J., & McCauley, V. (2020) Supporting the Development of Transversal Skills: The Irish National History Competition. [Poster Presentation], EUSTORY Annual Network Meeting 2020, Malaga, Spain , 01-JAN-20. [Details]
(2020) European Conference on Educational Research 2020: (Re)connecting Communities,
McCauley, V., Davison, K., & Flynn, P. (2020) Reconnecting Generations Through Community Based Problem Solving: A Designed Socio-Educational Research Approach. [Published Abstract], European Conference on Educational Research 2020: (Re)connecting Communities, Glasgow, Scotland , 01-JAN-20. [Details]
(2020) Kaleidoscope 2020 Inclusive Ways of Knowing: Diverging from Tradition,
Munday, I. & Flynn, P. (2020) The language of Inclusion and the suppression of voice. [Published Abstract], Kaleidoscope 2020 Inclusive Ways of Knowing: Diverging from Tradition, Cambridge, UK , 01-JAN-20. [Details]
(2019) 6th Annual Digital Pedagogy Institute Conference,
Flynn, P., Houlihan, B., & Nyirenda, J. (2019) Infra-structuring Multi-Site Engagement with Archival Content: Learning Spaces in Action. [Published Abstract], 6th Annual Digital Pedagogy Institute Conference, Waterloo, Canada , 01-JAN-19. [Details]
(2018) International Society for Educational Research, 43rd International Conference,
Flynn, P. (2018) Design Thinking: Toward a Pedagogical Process for the Development of Dispositional Empathy in Senior Primary School Children. [Published Abstract], International Society for Educational Research, 43rd International Conference, Melbourne, Australia , 01-JAN-18. [Details]
(2018) American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting (AERA 2018): The Dreams, Possibilities and Necessity of Public Education,
Flynn, P; Silke, M; Fleming, M (2018) Pre-service Teachers as Designers of Future Learning Spaces. [Published Abstract], American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting (AERA 2018): The Dreams, Possibilities and Necessity of Public Education, New York, USA , 01-JAN-18. [Details]
(2018) CONUL Teaching and Learning Conference 2018,
Flynn, P; Houlihan, B (2018) Learning and the Archives: New Strategic Platforms for Archives Literacy and Partnerships. [Conference Organising Committee Chairperson], CONUL Teaching and Learning Conference 2018, Dublin, Ireland , 01-JAN-18. [Details]
(2018) 13th European Conference on Innovation and Entrepreneurship,
Flynn, P; Mullarkey, G; Breslin, J. (2018) STARTED: Entrepreneurial Skills Development for Researchers and Innovators. [Poster Presentation], 13th European Conference on Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Aveiro, Portugal , 01-JAN-18. [Details]
(2017) 42nd ESAI Conference ‘Changing Research: Working the spaces between education policy and practice’,
McMahon, J; McGann, M; Ryan, M; Flynn, P; Slattery, E; Burke, P (2017) Research Expertise Exchange: Constructing a community of practice through an online social network for Irish teachers and other educational researchers. [Conference Organising Committee Chairperson], 42nd ESAI Conference ‘Changing Research: Working the spaces between education policy and practice’, Cork, Ireland , 01-JAN-17. [Details]
(2017) EUSTORY Annual Network Meeting 2017,
Flynn, P. (2017) Historical Thinking: Creating the Material Conditions for Engagement with Education. [Keynote Address], EUSTORY Annual Network Meeting 2017, Lisbon, Portugal , 01-JAN-17. [Details]
(2017) 3rd International Conference on Mobile Technology in Initial Teacher Education, 2017,
Flanagan, E; Fleming, M; Flynn, P; Ni Ghuidhir, S; O’Gradaigh, S; Hall, T; Leneghan, J; Long, B; McMahon, B; McHugh, M; McHugh, S (2017) Infrastructuring Mobility in Teacher Education. [Published Abstract], 3rd International Conference on Mobile Technology in Initial Teacher Education, 2017, California, USA , 01-JAN-17. [Details]
(2017) 42nd ESAI Conference ‘Changing Research: working the spaces between education policy and practice’,
Flynn, P (2017) Developing a Positive Attitude Towards Action Research in an Undergraduate ITE Programme Through Participation in an Emergent Community of Practice. [Published Abstract], 42nd ESAI Conference ‘Changing Research: working the spaces between education policy and practice’, Cork, Ireland , 01-JAN-17. [Details]
(2017) Association for Teacher Education in Europe International Conference 2017,
Flynn, P; Hall, T; MacRuairc, G. (2017) Design Thinking for the Development of Technology Enhanced Methodologies for Application in Second Level Learning Environments. [Conference Organising Committee Chairperson], Association for Teacher Education in Europe International Conference 2017, Dunrovnik, Croatia , 01-JAN-17. [Details]
(2016) 3rd International Irish Narrate 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-Based Research of Educational Technology. [Published Abstract], 3rd International Irish Narrate Inquiry Conference, Galway, Ireland , 01-JAN-16. [Details]
(2016) European Conference on Educational Research 2016,
Flynn, P (2016) Exploring the History of Education to Establish Emergent Communities of practice in Undergraduate Initial Teacher Education. [Published Abstract], European Conference on Educational Research 2016, Dublin, Ireland , 01-JAN-16. [Details]
(2016) European Conference on Educational Research 2016,
Flynn, P; McHugh, M; McHugh, S; Flanagan, E; Hall, T. (2016) Leading Through Design: Educational Design Research for Authentic and Meaningful Impact in Naturalistic Contexts. [Published Abstract], European Conference on Educational Research 2016, Dublin, Ireland , 01-JAN-16. [Details]
(2016) EdTech 2016: ReConstituting TEL: Rising to the Challeng,
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. [Published Abstract], EdTech 2016: ReConstituting TEL: Rising to the Challeng, Dublin, Ireland , 01-JAN-16. [Details]
(2016) Contemporary Research in Education Vol.3 - NUI Galway School of Education Annual Postgraduate Research Seminar,
Flynn, P. (2016) Exploring the History of Education for Learning Community Formation in Undergraduate Initial Teacher Education. [Published Abstract], Contemporary Research in Education Vol.3 - NUI Galway School of Education Annual Postgraduate Research Seminar, Galway, Ireland , 01-JAN-16. [Details]
(2016) 41st ESAI Conference ‘Education as a Public Good. NUI Galway, Ireland,
Flynn, P. (2016) Exploring the History of Education: Designing for Learning Community Formation in Undergraduate Initial Teacher Education. [Conference Organising Committee Chairperson], 41st ESAI Conference ‘Education as a Public Good. NUI Galway, Ireland, Galway, Ireland , 01-JAN-16. [Details]
(2016) 41st ESAI Conference ‘Education as a Public Good. NUI Galway, Ireland,
Flynn, P; McHugh, M; Flanagan, E; McCauley, V; Hall, T. (2016) The Naturalistic Context of Design-Based Research - Education for the Public Good. [Published Abstract], 41st ESAI Conference ‘Education as a Public Good. NUI Galway, Ireland, Galway, Ireland , 01-JAN-16. [Details]
(2015) European Conference on Educational Research 2015,
Flynn, P. (2015) Challenge and Change in Undergraduate Initial Teacher Education: Exploring the History of Education as a space for Transition. [Published Abstract], European Conference on Educational Research 2015, Budapest, Hungary , 01-JAN-15. [Details]
(2015) EdTech 2015, Beyond the Horizon: Policy Practice and Possibilities,
Long, B; MacUidhilin, N; Concannon, F; Flynn, P; Flanagan, E; Ni Dhubhda, R; McHugh, M; McNamara, A; Hall, T. (2015) Show me the Evidence-base: Exploring the potential of design research to support innovation in technology-enhanced learning. [Published Abstract], EdTech 2015, Beyond the Horizon: Policy Practice and Possibilities, Limerick, Ireland , 01-JAN-15. [Details]
(2015) EdTech 2015, Beyond the Horizon: Policy Practice and Possibilities,
Flynn, P (2015) Getting to Know the EdTech Tiger: Learning Technology as a Disruptive Force in Undergraduate Initial Teacher Education. [Published Abstract], EdTech 2015, Beyond the Horizon: Policy Practice and Possibilities, Limerick, Ireland , 01-JAN-15. [Details]
(2015) Association for Teacher Education in Europe International Conference 2015,
Flynn, P. (2015) A Collaborative Learning Community in Action: Undergraduate Pre-Service Mathematics Teachers and the History of Education. [Conference Organising Committee Chairperson], Association for Teacher Education in Europe International Conference 2015, Glasgow, Scotland , 01-JAN-15. [Details]
(2015) Contemporary Research in Education Vol.3 - NUI Galway School of Education Annual Postgraduate Research Seminar,
Flynn, P. (2015) Forty Years after Lortie: Considering the Role of Educational Technology in Pre-Service Teachers’ Perceptions of Best Practice. [Published Abstract], Contemporary Research in Education Vol.3 - NUI Galway School of Education Annual Postgraduate Research Seminar, Galway, Ireland , 01-APR-15. [Details]
(2015) 1st International Conference on Mobile Technology in Initial Teacher Education, 2015,
Flynn, P (2015) A Framework Towards Enhanced Engagement with the History of Education for Pre-Service Teachers. [Published Abstract], 1st International Conference on Mobile Technology in Initial Teacher Education, 2015, Galway, Ireland , 02-JAN-15 - 05-FEB-22. [Details]
(2014) Contemporary Research in Education Vol.1 - NUI Galway School of Education Annual Postgraduate Research Seminar,
Flynn, P. (2014) My History, Your History, Our History: The History of Education for Transition into Initial Teacher Education. Contemporary Research in Education Vol.1 - NUI Galway School of Education Annual Postgraduate Research Seminar, . [Details]

Guest Lectures

  Year Publication
(2017) Design Thinking.
Flynn, P (2017) Design Thinking. Guest Lectures [Details]
(2016) History Teaching Methods at Second Level Education: Applying a design-based implementation research approach.
Flynn, P (2016) History Teaching Methods at Second Level Education: Applying a design-based implementation research approach. Guest Lectures [Details]
(2016) The Role of Systematic Design in TechInnovation.
Flynn, P (2016) The Role of Systematic Design in TechInnovation. Guest Lectures [Details]

Invited Lectures

  Year Publication
(2018) Practitioner Research Methodologies.
Flynn, P. (2018) Practitioner Research Methodologies. Invited Lectures [Details]
(2018) The Application of Educational Theory.
Flynn, P. (2018) The Application of Educational Theory. Invited Lectures [Details]
(2018) Exploring strategies to integrate multi-tropic aquaculture might best fit into the Irish aquaculture context.
Flynn, P (2018) Exploring strategies to integrate multi-tropic aquaculture might best fit into the Irish aquaculture context. Invited Lectures [Details]
(2018) Exploring strategies to integrate multi-tropic aquaculture might best fit into the Irish aquaculture context.
Flynn, P (2018) Exploring strategies to integrate multi-tropic aquaculture might best fit into the Irish aquaculture context. Invited Lectures [Details]
(2018) From Domain Specific Literacy to the Wider World: Developing Academic Elevator Pitches.
Flynn, P (2018) From Domain Specific Literacy to the Wider World: Developing Academic Elevator Pitches. Invited Lectures [Details]
(2018) Enhancing Your Entrepreneurship Literacy: Realising Your Core Strength.
Flynn, P. (2018) Enhancing Your Entrepreneurship Literacy: Realising Your Core Strength. Invited Lectures [Details]
(2018) Teaching as a Researcher.
Flynn, P. (2018) Teaching as a Researcher. Invited Lectures [Details]
(2017) Historical Thinking: Creating the Material Conditions for Engagement with Education.
Flynn, P (2017) Historical Thinking: Creating the Material Conditions for Engagement with Education. Invited Lectures [Details]
(2017) The Application of Educational Theory.
Flynn, P (2017) The Application of Educational Theory. Invited Lectures [Details]
(2017) Practitioner Research Methodologies.
Flynn, P (2017) Practitioner Research Methodologies. Invited Lectures [Details]
(2017) Design Thinking for Startups: A-Z for Success.
Flynn, P. (2017) Design Thinking for Startups: A-Z for Success. Invited Lectures [Details]
(2017) History Teaching Methodologies.
Flynn, P. (2017) History Teaching Methodologies. Invited Lectures [Details]
(2017) Applications of Designed Learning Engagements at Second Level Education.
Flynn, P. (2017) Applications of Designed Learning Engagements at Second Level Education. Invited Lectures [Details]
(2017) Teaching as a Researcher.
Flynn, P (2017) Teaching as a Researcher. Invited Lectures [Details]
(2016) Design Thinking for Innovation: The Role of Design-Based Implementation Research in Entrepreneurship.
Flynn, P (2016) Design Thinking for Innovation: The Role of Design-Based Implementation Research in Entrepreneurship. Invited Lectures [Details]
(2016) Breaking the SEAL: A Model for Student Engagement with Higher Education Institutions.
Flynn, P (2016) Breaking the SEAL: A Model for Student Engagement with Higher Education Institutions. Invited Lectures [Details]

Invited Seminars

  Year Publication
(2016) Breaking the SEAL: A Model for Student Engagement with Higher Education Institutions.
Flynn, P. (2016) Breaking the SEAL: A Model for Student Engagement with Higher Education Institutions. Invited Seminars [Details]

Media

  Year Publication
(2019) Impact of Agricultural Innovation Education.
Fox, C (2019) Impact of Agricultural Innovation Education. Media [Details]
(2018) Premio internazionale eccellenza didattica, in finale il prof. italiano Manni.
Redazione, D (2018) Premio internazionale eccellenza didattica, in finale il prof. italiano Manni. Media [Details]
(2018) New agricultural course hope to find the next generation of agri-entrepreneurs:.
Fox, C; Flynn, P (2018) New agricultural course hope to find the next generation of agri-entrepreneurs:. Media [Details]

Policy Contribution

  Year Publication
(2022) The coping of young people in the post-school reopening phase of Covid-19 (Project Brief 2), Crisis Coping-Marginalised young people¿s living and learning experiences during Covid-19 in Ireland.
Murray, C., Kealy, C., Flynn, N., Forkan, C., Dolan, P., Flynn, P., Furey, E., Keane, E. and Mac Ruairc, G. (2022) The coping of young people in the post-school reopening phase of Covid-19 (Project Brief 2), Crisis Coping-Marginalised young people¿s living and learning experiences during Covid-19 in Ireland. Policy Contribution [Details]
(2022) Challenges Associated with Formal Education in Rural Areas.
Flynn, P., Muj¿inovi¿, A., Ferreira, T., Bojnec, ¿., Neagu, G., Unay-Gailhard, I., Rocca, A., Lendzhova, V., & Bojadjieva, D. (2022) Challenges Associated with Formal Education in Rural Areas. Policy Contribution [Details]
(2022) Parents perspectives on their children¿s living and learning during Covid-19 (Project Brief 3), Crisis Coping-Marginalised young people¿s living and learning experiences during Covid-19 in Ireland.
Kealy, C., Murray, C., Flynn, P., Dolan, P. Flynn, N., Forkan, C., Furey, E., Keane, E. and Mac Ruairc, G. (2022) Parents perspectives on their children¿s living and learning during Covid-19 (Project Brief 3), Crisis Coping-Marginalised young people¿s living and learning experiences during Covid-19 in Ireland. Policy Contribution [Details]
(2022) The Impact of COVID 19 on young people (Project Brief 1), Crisis Coping-Marginalised young people¿s living and learning experiences during Covid-19 in Ireland.
Keane, E., Kealy, C., Dolan, Flynn, P., Flynn, N., Forkan, C., Furey, E., Mac Ruairc, G. and Murray, C (2022) The Impact of COVID 19 on young people (Project Brief 1), Crisis Coping-Marginalised young people¿s living and learning experiences during Covid-19 in Ireland. Policy Contribution [Details]

Radio Presentation

  Year Publication
(2022) Rural NEETs:What new trends are emerging from current research?.
Flynn, P. (2022) Rural NEETs:What new trends are emerging from current research?. Radio Presentation [Details]

Seminar

  Year Publication
(2018) TechInnovation for Entrepreneurship Development.
Flynn, P (2018) TechInnovation for Entrepreneurship Development. Seminar [Details]

Thesis

  Year Publication
(2016) Collaboratively Exploring the History of Education for Community of Practice Formation in Undergraduate Initial Teacher Education.
Flynn, P. (2016) Collaboratively Exploring the History of Education for Community of Practice Formation in Undergraduate Initial Teacher Education. Thesis [Details]

Technical Publication

  Year Publication
(2022) The Academic Skills Hub: Development Pathway: Audit, Appraisal and Recommendations.
O'Donnell, L., Flynn, P., & McCauley, V. (2022) The Academic Skills Hub: Development Pathway: Audit, Appraisal and Recommendations. NUI Galway Technical Publication [Details]
(2022) Review of evidence-based mentoring programmes for students with disabilities from 2010 to 2021.
Cardinot, A., & Flynn, P. (2022) Review of evidence-based mentoring programmes for students with disabilities from 2010 to 2021. Centre for Pedagogy and Public Engagement Research, School of Education, NUI Galway. Technical Publication [DOI] [Details]
(2021) Model for Circular Human Resource Management. Circular HRM IO1 Repor.
Lo Giudice, C., Flynn, P., & McCauley, V. (2021) Model for Circular Human Resource Management. Circular HRM IO1 Repor. Technical Publication [Details]
(2021) Supporting Students Working Remotely Workshop Series: An Evaluation Report.
O¿Donnell, L., Flynn, P., & McCauley, V. (2021) Supporting Students Working Remotely Workshop Series: An Evaluation Report. NUI Galway: Technical Publication [Details]
(2021) Living Labs and Open Toolkit for the co-design of accessible IT systems and tools. Deliverable 1.1 - State of the Art and Audit. H2020, PPPA LIVE-IT Project.
Gartland, S. and Flynn, P. (2021) Living Labs and Open Toolkit for the co-design of accessible IT systems and tools. Deliverable 1.1 - State of the Art and Audit. H2020, PPPA LIVE-IT Project. Technical Publication [Details]
(2020) Highlighting Circularity into Companies: Identification of companies and data collection process. Case Study? [Task IO.1; A1.2].
Flynn, P., McCauley, V., and Flaherty, T. (2020) Highlighting Circularity into Companies: Identification of companies and data collection process. Case Study? [Task IO.1; A1.2]. Technical Publication [Details]
(2020) Highlighting Circularity into Companies: Collective Intelligence Data Collection. Case Study? [Task IO.1; A1.1].
Flynn, P., McCauley, V., and Flaherty, T. (2020) Highlighting Circularity into Companies: Collective Intelligence Data Collection. Case Study? [Task IO.1; A1.1]. Technical Publication [Details]
(2017) REX: Research Expertise Exchange - Interm Progress Report.
McMahon, J; McGann, M; Ryan, M; Hall, T; Flynn, P. (2017) REX: Research Expertise Exchange - Interm Progress Report. UL: UL Technical Publication [Details]
(2017) Atlantic University Alliance - External Programme Review Report.
Flynn, P. (2017) Atlantic University Alliance - External Programme Review Report. NUI Galway: NUI Galway Technical Publication [Details]

Video recording / TV

  Year Publication
(2017) From Idea/Invention/Innovation to Customer.
Breslin, J.G.; Flynn, P; Mellotte, M; Walsh, N (2017) From Idea/Invention/Innovation to Customer. Video recording / TV [Details]

Workshops

  Year Publication
(2018) Innovation, Creative & Entrepreneurship (ICE.
Flynn, P (2018) Innovation, Creative & Entrepreneurship (ICE. Workshops [Details]
(2018) TRICS: Teaching Researchers and Innovators How to Create Startups.
Flynn, P; Breslin, J (2018) TRICS: Teaching Researchers and Innovators How to Create Startups. Workshops [Details]
(2018) Hacking the Space’: Using design thinking to generate innovative solutions to reconfiguring teaching spaces.
Mullarkey, G;, Flynn, P; Hilliard, R (2018) Hacking the Space’: Using design thinking to generate innovative solutions to reconfiguring teaching spaces. Workshops [Details]
(2016) Disciplined Entrepreneurship for AgTech Startups.
Breslin, J; Flynn, P (2016) Disciplined Entrepreneurship for AgTech Startups. Workshops [Details]
(2016) Design Thinking in Structured Industry Settings.
Flynn, P; Butler, L (2016) Design Thinking in Structured Industry Settings. Workshops [Details]

Published Review Protocols

  Year Publication
(2021) Web Accessibility Interventions for Citizens Living with Cognitive Impairment: A Rapid Evidence Assessment Protocol. PROSPERO 2021 CRD42021269245.
Flynn, P., Gartland, S., Carneiro, A.M., de Sousa Fialho, J., Holloway, G., Cullen, C., Hamilton, E., & Harris, A. (2021) Web Accessibility Interventions for Citizens Living with Cognitive Impairment: A Rapid Evidence Assessment Protocol. PROSPERO 2021 CRD42021269245. Published Review Protocols [Details]
(2021) Rapid Evidence Assessment Protocol of evidence-based Mentoring programmes for students with disabilities in Higher Education. PROSPERO 2021 CRD42021270778.
Cardinot, A., Flynn, P., McCauley, V., Gartland, S., O'Donnell, L., & Tierney, C. (2021) Rapid Evidence Assessment Protocol of evidence-based Mentoring programmes for students with disabilities in Higher Education. PROSPERO 2021 CRD42021270778. Published Review Protocols [Details]

Honours and Awards

  Year Title Awarding Body
2019 NUI Galway Presidential Award Nominee for Excellence in Teaching & Learning NUI Galway
2019 H2020 Principal Investigator Travel Award Enterprise Ireland
2018 Finalist at MIT Entrepreneurship Development Programme, Innovation Competition Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
2018 Awarded LeanStack Facilitator Status LeanStack
2018 Awarded Visiting Fellowship - Creative Practice Lab Griffith University, Brisbane, Australia
2018 Shortlisted for Irish Education Awards 2018 - Best Outreach Programme Category Irish Education Awards
2018 Winner ECIE 2018 Global Teaching Innovation and Entrepreneurship Excellence Award ECIE
2017 Awarded International Fellowship of the International Society for Design and Development in Education ISDDE
2016 EERA Histories of Education Summer School Scholarship Award EERA
2016 Winner of CONUL Award for Excellence in Teaching & Learning CONUL
2016 EERA Statistical Summer School Scholarship Award EERA
2016 NSF - ISLS Joint Funded Doctoral Award NSF-ISLS
2016 Awarded ALIVE Certificate NUI Galway
2015 European Union NUI Galway Ambassador European Commission
2015 Finalist Student Entrepreneurship Awards NUI Galway
2015 EERA Statistical Summer School Scholarship Award EERA
2013 Galway Doctoral Scholarship NUI Galway

Professional Associations

  Association Function From / To
European Education Research Association (EERA) - Network 14 Member 01-JUN-15 /
Educational Studies Association of Ireland Member 01-JUN-15 /
EERA Emerging Researcher’s Group Member 01-JUN-15 / 03-NOV-19
Teaching Council of Ireland Member 01-JUN-06 /
Irish Learning Technology Association Member 01-JUN-15 /
International Society of the Learning Sciences Member 01-JUN-15 /

Committees

  Committee Function From / To
COST Action 18213 Core Committee Core Group Member 01-APR-20 / 23-FEB-22
Working Group on Widening Access and Participation Working Group Member 01-JAN-20 / 23-FEB-22
ERIN Academic Advisory Panel Member 01-JAN-18 / 03-NOV-19
Member of NTF&L National Scoping Group for Student Success at Higher Education NUIG Representative 01-JUN-17 / 01-JUN-17
National Strategy Committee Member - Access to Higher Education, HEA NUIG Representative 01-JUN-17 / 01-JUN-17
Academic Advisory Committee - Student Retention and Success Strategy Academic Advisor 01-JUN-17 / 01-JUN-17
EUSTORY Steering Committee Steering Committee Member 01-APR-17 / 03-NOV-19
NAPLeS Committee Member - International Society of the Learning Sciences Committee Member 01-JUN-16 / 03-NOV-19
School of Education Technology Committee Committee Member 01-JUN-16 / 01-JUN-17
Education Committee Member - International Society of the Learning Sciences Committee Member 01-JUN-15 / 03-NOV-19

Employment

  Employer Position From / To
National University of Ireland Galway Lecturer 01-SEP-16 /
Department of Education & Skilld Second Level Teacher 01-SEP-06 / 31-AUG-14

Community Engagement

  Title Type From / To
Outreach INNOVATE21 01-SEP-17 /
Outreach EYECIP 01-SEP-18 /
Outreach Breaking the SEAL 01-SEP-16 /

Reviews

  Journal Role
British Journal Of Educational Technology Reviewer
Journal Of The Learning Sciences Reviewer
Australasian Journal of Educational Technology Editor

Other Activities

  Description

Conference Session Chair. EUSTORY Annual Network Meeting: Archival Engagement Session, Turin, Italy, April, 2018

Conference Chair: 4th EUSTORY Next Generation Youth Summit: Local Identity - European Community. 1st - 5th October 2020, NUI Galway.

Conference Organisation Committee. Climathon2018, 26th October 2018 at the National University of Ireland, Galway

Conference Session Chair. ECER 2015: Education and Transition- Contribution from Educational Research held at Cornices University of Budapest from 7-11th September 2015

Conference Session Chair. The Naturalistic Context of Design-Based Research - Education for the Public Good. 41st ESAI Conference ‘Education as a Public Good. NUI Galway, Ireland from 31st March - 2nd April 2016

Conference Organisation Committee. 1st Conference on Needs Driven Entrepreneurship Education Programmes was held December 12th, 2018, at the National University of Ireland Galway This included organising guest speakers, keynote address, two parallel tracks in the form of academic poster sessions and the coordination of a live stream across the SEC2U European Commission supported entrepreneurship university network (28 universities)

Conference Organising Committee. 14th Annual Conference of the International Society for Design and Development in Education was held May 28th-31st, 2018, at the National University of Ireland, Galway.

Conference Session Chair. ECIE 2018: Entrepreneurship Education Session. 13th European Conference on Innovation & Entrepreneurship, University of Aveiro, Portugal, 20-21st September 2018.

Conference Organisation Committees . Climathon2017, 26th October 2017 at the National University of Ireland, Galway

Conference Chair. 1st Conference on Needs Driven Entrepreneurship Education Programmes was held December 12th, 2018, at the National University of Ireland Galway.

Teaching Interests

Professional Masters in Education (2014- Present)
(Professional Practice, Technology Enhanced Learning, Literacy & Numeracy, History Methodology & Outreach Education)
ED6201: Practitioner Research ED6202: Professional Practice / School Placement ED6203: Technology Enhanced Learning ED6115: History Methodology 1 ED6215: History Methodology 2

Postgraduate Diploma in Special Educational Needs (2014- Present)
ED6203: Technology Enhanced Learning

Bachelor of Mathematics & Education  (2015- 2016)
ED116: History and Structure of the Irish Education System ED294: Philosophical Foundations of Education ED295: Mathematics Methodology: Skills of Teaching ED303: Practical Teaching Programme ED304: Professional Studies: Integrated Project ED329: Research Literacies for Professional Development and Lifelong Learning ED411: Final Year Symposium

Professional Diploma in School Leadership  (2016- Present)
EN5211: Leading Learning and Teaching in the Irish Context

Recent Postgraduate Students

  Graduation Name Degree Primary Supervisor
2017 Louise McAvin Master of Arts Y
2021 Joanna Farragher Master of Arts Y
2021 Hilary O'Connor Master of Arts Y
2021 James Doyle Master of Arts Y
2017 Monty Heneghan Master of Education Y
2019 David Brady MASTERS OF SCIENCE Y
2019 Edel Browne MASTERS OF SCIENCE Y
2019 Neil Curran MASTERS OF SCIENCE Y
2019 Patricia Coydre MASTERS OF SCIENCE Y
2019 Downey, Martin MASTERS OF SCIENCE Y
2019 Carlos Garcia MASTERS OF SCIENCE Y
2018 Helen Walsh Postgraduate Diploma Y
2018 Sharon Wilson Postgraduate Diploma Y
2018 Rebecca Sullivan Postgraduate Diploma Y
2018 Ciara Spain Postgraduate Diploma Y
2018 Jolene Smith Postgraduate Diploma Y
2018 Caroline Sheils Postgraduate Diploma Y
2018 Kate Mooney Postgraduate Diploma Y
2017 Keiran Mulryan Master of Education Y

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