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MRS. DANIELLE MARTIN

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Contact Details

Lecturer Above the Bar
E: danielle.martin@nuigalway.ie
 
researcher
 

Biography

With a B.A. in Languages & Computing (French, German) and an M.A. Ed. in Digital Media Development from the University of Limerick, Danielle is an integral part of the Shannon College of Hotel Management for 22 years, in her roles as Lecturer above the Bar in German & IT and as Associate Head of Online Learning Developments.   Her teaching portfolio spans undergraduate and postgraduate courses in German, IT for Business & Hospitality, and online modules Digital Competences, and Online Training Design, part of the University's Springboard (2022) and MicroCreds (2022-2025) offerings. She has been honoured with the President's Award in Teaching Excellence (2023), Dean's Awards in Teaching Excellence (2023) and in Inclusive Teaching (2023, 2019), the European Language Label Award (2011) along with other peer and student nominations. Her current research areas include the development of a Competency Framework for transdisciplinary learning products, exploring the benefits of solo learner environments in online learning, and identifying inclusive teaching techniques to mitigate German learner anxiety, for which I was awarded the Athena SWAN Mid-Career Lecturer Research Grant (2021). She has made significant academic contributions to conferences, as invited presenter and contributor in areas such as technology anxiety and the innovative integration of a range of different digital tools for teaching, learning & assessment and student engagement. She is actively involved in shaping developments in online learning at Shannon College through her Assoc Head role. Her leadership extends also to active participation in key committees such as EDI, LTAC, and the Curriculum Review, alongside her keen involvement with the national Business German Lecturers of Ireland (BuGI) group. Her community engagement is reflected in my role in the HEA #thinklanguages funding initiative (2024) to attract second-level learners. She maintains strong ties with industry, integrating guest speakers into her on-campus modules, and maintaining a strong professional development relationship with industry-partner, Flow Learning by Mapal UK, enhancing students' practical learning experiences.

Research Interests

My research interests are generally in the areas of German for specific purposes, IT for Business, Technology for T&L, and the development of Online Learning Products. 
My current research focuses are in these areas: 
- Development of a Competency-Block Framework to support bundling individual Module-Blocks to form new transversal or transdisciplinary Learning Products (online assessed).
- An Inclusive Teaching Approach (UDL) to develop a Font Treatment which alleviates all Symptoms of Anxiety for the 1 of 6 Students who experience these when reading German Text aloud in class.
- Investigation into the benefits and impact of a 'Solo Learner Environment¿ on online module completion rates. 

Research Projects

  Project Start Date End Date
Deans award for inclusive teaching and learning - Danielle Martin 01-NOV-19 31-OCT-22

Conference Contributions

  Year Publication
(2015) EdTech,
Danielle Martin (2015) A Learning Culture where Students Discover Teach Learn and Assess using Social Media and Collaborative Online Tools. [Oral Presentation], EdTech, University of Limerick , 28-MAY-15 - 29-MAY-15. [Details]
(2013) YELL2 International Conference ‘Sharing to Inspire Language Education across Europe’,
Danielle Martin (2013) German Course Wiki. [Invited Oral Presentation], YELL2 International Conference ‘Sharing to Inspire Language Education across Europe’, Aston University, Birmingham, UK , 02-OCT-13 - 05-OCT-13. [Details]
(2013) The 11th Annual Galway CELT Symposium ‘Thinking differently - New Curricula, New Skills in Higher Education,
Danielle Martin (2013) Rethinking Large Group Lectures – A Student Led Collaborative Learning Environment. [Oral Presentation], The 11th Annual Galway CELT Symposium ‘Thinking differently - New Curricula, New Skills in Higher Education, NUI Galway , 07-JUN-13 - 07-JUN-13. [Details]

Honours and Awards

  Year Title Awarding Body
2021 College Award in Teaching Excellence (Peer Nomination) NUI Galway
2019 Dean's Award for Inclusive Teaching & Learning (Winner) College of Business, Public Policy & Law, NUI Galway
2014 Jennifer Burke Award for Innovation in Teaching and Learning (Finalist) EdTech Ireland
2011 European Language Label Award (Winner) European Commission Initiative

Professional Associations

  Association Function From / To
BuGI (Business German Lecturers of Ireland) Group Member /
Digital Competence Framework for Educators (DigCompEdu), NUI Galway Member /

Employment

  Employer Position From / To
IBM Deutschland GmbH (Munich) Support Account Manager & Technical Trainer 01-JUL-98 / 01-APR-01
What's Up AG (Munich) Technical Support Analyst (FR GE EN) 01-DEC-95 / 30-JUN-98

Education

  Year Institution Qualification Subject
2012 University of Limerick M.A. Digital Media Development for Education
2010 University of Limerick Grad. Dip. Ed Digital Media Development
1995 University of Limerick B.A. in Languages & Computing (French, German)

Languages

  Language
German
English
Irish
French

Other Activities

  Description

Martin, D., (2020). An Inclusive T&L Approach for anxiety reading aloud. Presentation at the BuGI meeting, Residence of the German Ambassador, Dublin, Ireland.

Martin, D., (2019). A Collaborative Student-Centred Multimedia Microblogging on Work Placement Abroad. Presentation at the EdTech, Dundalk IT, Ireland.

Martin, D., (2019). English in Ireland & Irish Slang. Session at the Cultural Immersion Programme for International students, Shannon College of Hotel Management, Ireland.

Martin, D., (2018). App-based Distance Learning Project during Year2 Work Placement in Germany. Presentation at the BuGI meeting, Goethe Institut, Dublin, Ireland.

Martin, D., (2015). A Learning Culture where Students Discover Teach Learn and Assess using Social Media and Collaborative Online Tools. Presentation at the EdTech Annual Conference 'Beyond the Horizon: Policy, Practice and Possibilities', University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland.

Martin, D., (2014). Tools to Develop Inhouse Training Modules. Workshop for Executive Education Programme for Chinese Hotel Group, Gloria Hotels, Shannon College of Hotel Management, Ireland.

Martin, D., (2013). German Course Wiki. Speaker at YELL2 International Conference ‘Sharing to Inspire Language Education across Europe’, Aston University, Birmingham, UK.

2013 Co-Mentor to Master Innholders Award Winning Team, European competition "Does high staff engagement correlate to increased business performance?", London.

2013 Mentor to Top 10 global Finalist: Prezi “Canvas my Campus” international contest: Final Year Student.

Martin, D., (2013). Rethinking Large Group Lectures: A Student Led Collaborative Learning Environment. Presentation at the 11th Annual Galway CELT Symposium ‘Thinking differently - New Curricula, New Skills in Higher Education', NUI Galway, Ireland.

Martin, D., (2011). Wiki & Online Correction. Presentation at the DCU SALIS Training, Dublin, Ireland.

Martin, D., (2011). Wikis & German. Presentation at the GDI AGM, Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland.

2011 Mentor: 3rd Prize German-Irish Chamber Kuratorium Award, national competition (Year3 German student, Song in German (composition and delivery)), Dublin.

Teaching Interests

German for specific purposes (Hospitality); IT for Business & Hospitality; Technology for T&L, Digital Skills and Competences for Citizens. 

Modules Taught

  Term/Year Module Title Module Code Subject / Desc
since 2018 Information Technology for Hospitality SC6102
since 2017 Year 4 German elective SC4109 Final Year German Language Course on Translation, Job Application ad Hospitality Management.
since 2002 Year 1 German SC2105 Intermediate German (German for Hospitality; Skype Interview process; Preparation for Year2 operative placement in Germany)
since 2002 Year 2 German SC2105 Distance Learning Project during Year2 Operative Placement (components: BlackBoard (task-based), WhatsApp)
since 2002 Year 3 German SC3208 Advvanced Business German following Year2 Operative Placement

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