Student Publications

MA in Higher Education

MA in Higher Education theses are published at the Arrow repository here.

In addition, MA students have submitted and published work in IJAP and other peer-reviewed journals:

• Holton, Michael (2015) "“Exegetical Education": Overcoming Obstacles in a Collaborative Journey Toward Meaning," Irish Journal of Academic Practice: Vol. 4: Iss. 1, Article 4. Available at https://arrow.dit.ie/ijap/vol4/iss1/4
• Rose, Liana (2015) "A Case Study of English Language Acquisition by Chechen Programme Refugees in Roscommon, Ireland," Irish Journal of Academic Practice: Vol. 4: Iss. 1, Article 6. Available at https://arrow.dit.ie/ijap/vol4/iss1/6
• Griffin, Ian (2014) "A Case Study Analysis of Student Engagement and Experiences within a Blended Learning Environment in Irish Insurance Education," Irish Journal of Academic Practice: Vol. 3: Iss. 1, Article 10. Available at https://arrow.dit.ie/ijap/vol3/iss1/10
• Meakin, Kerry (2012) "How Can We Nurture and Develop Creativity in First Year Design Students," Irish Journal of Academic Practice: Vol. 1: Iss. 1, Article 4. Available at https://arrow.dit.ie/ijap/vol1/iss1/4

MSc in Applied e-Learning

Students taking the MSc in Applied e-Learning write a journal paper suitable for the peer-reviewed journal of their choice as part of their final assessments for the Award. Papers subsequently submitted and published in IJAP and other peer-reviewed journals include the following:

• Dalton, Tracey (2016) "Can Post-Lecture CAD Screencasts Reduce Cognitive Load and Foster Self-directed Learning in First Year Interior Design?," Irish Journal of Academic Practice: Vol. 5: Iss. 1, Article 4. Available at https://arrow.dit.ie/ijap/vol5/iss1/4
• Kilar-Magdziarz, Eva (2016) Enhancing an Intermediate Syllabus for ESL students with BYOD Interventions. The Journal of Teaching English with Technology. Volume 2016 Issue 2. Available at http://www.tewtjournal.org/issues/volume-2016/volume-2016-issue-2/
• Walsh, Patrick (2015) "Evaluating the Data Analytic Features of Blackboard Learn 9.1," Irish Journal of Academic Practice: Vol. 4: Iss. 1, Article 5. Available at https://arrow.dit.ie/ijap/vol4/iss1/5
• Byrne, Jennifer (2014) Can The Use Of Online Learning And Reflective Journals Improve Students’ Performance For A Practically Taught Timber Jointing Module? AISHE-J, 6(3). Available at http://ojs.aishe.org/index.php/aishe-j/article/view/174
• Donaldson, Lisa (2014) Integrating Web 2.0 learning technologies in higher education: the necessity, the barriers and the factors for success. AISHE-J, 6(3). Available at http://ojs.aishe.org/index.php/aishe-j/article/view/202
• Gormley, Clare (2014) "Teaching the Principles of Effective Online Course Design: What Works?," Irish Journal of Academic Practice: Vol. 3: Iss. 1, Article 3. Available at https://arrow.dit.ie/ijap/vol3/iss1/3
• Sweeney-Burt, Nuala (2014) "Implementing Digital Storytelling as a Technology Integration Approach with Primary School Children," Irish Journal of Academic Practice: Vol. 3: Iss. 1, Article 4. Available at https://arrow.dit.ie/ijap/vol3/iss1/4
• Walsh, Angela (2014) "Virtual Classrooms in the Workplace: an Implementation Study," Irish Journal of Academic Practice: Vol. 3: Iss. 1, Article 7.
  Available at https://arrow.dit.ie/ijap/vol3/iss1/7
• McEvoy, Niav (2013) "One Size Fits All Learning Preferences: an Exploration of Rapid Authoring Tools," Irish Journal of Academic Practice: Vol. 2: Iss. 1, Article 7. Available at https://arrow.dit.ie/ijap/vol2/iss1/7
• McMahon, Michael (2013) "A Study of the Causes of Attrition Among Adult on a Fully Online Training Course," Irish Journal of Academic Practice: Vol. 2: Iss. 1, Article 10. Available at https://arrow.dit.ie/ijap/vol2/iss1/10
• Stuart, Andrew (2013) "Engaging Students' Learning Through a Blended Environment," Irish Journal of Academic Practice: Vol. 2: Iss. 1, Article 8. Available at https://arrow.dit.ie/ijap/vol2/iss1/8
• Dixon, Niall (2013) "Scaffolding Fully Online First Year Computer Literacy Students for Success," Irish Journal of Academic Practice: Vol. 2: Iss. 1, Article 5. Available at: https://arrow.dit.ie/ijap/vol2/iss1/5
• Melrose, Paul (2012) "Irish Students and Facebook: Informal Learning Choices in a Web 2.0 World," Irish Journal of Academic Practice: Vol. 1: Iss. 1, Article 5. Available at https://arrow.dit.ie/ijap/vol1/iss1/5
• Seery, M. K. and Donnelly, R. (2011), The implementation of pre-lecture resources to reduce in-class cognitive load: A case study for higher education chemistry. British Journal of Educational Technology. doi: 10.1111/j.1467-8535.2011.01237.x
• Lawlor, Bob & Donnelly, Roisin (2010) 'Using podcasts to support communication skills development: A case study for content format preferences among postgraduate research students'. Computers and Education, 54 :962-971 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compedu.2009.09.031

Postgraduate Diploma in Third Level Learning and Teaching

Participants in the Diploma programme undertake a practitioner research project in the second module. Reports incuding literature reviews and resources for lecturers produced as part of these projects are available at the Arrow repository here.

In addition, some of this work has been submitted and published to peer-reviewed journals:

• Bedri, Zeinab; de Fréin, Ruairí; and Dowling, Geraldine (2017) "Community-Based Learning: A Primer," Irish Journal of Academic Practice: Vol. 6: Iss. 1, Article 5. Available at: https://arrow.dit.ie/ijap/vol6/iss1/5
• Shier, AM and Williams, D. (2015). An Evaluation of the use of Problem Based Learning and Film as a Method of Teaching and Assessment for Social Care Students. The European Journal of Social Education/Journal Européen d’Éducation Sociale 26/27, pp 8-27.
• Donnelly, Christina (2014) "The Use of Case Based Multiple Choice Questions for Assessing Large Group Teaching: Implications on Student's Learning," Irish Journal of Academic Practice: Vol. 3: Iss. 1, Article 12. Available at https://arrow.dit.ie/ijap/vol3/iss1/12

CPD Module: Academic Writing and Publishing

Participants in the Academic Writing and Publishing module, which also forms part of the first year of the MA in Higher Education, have published journal papers arising from assignments for this module:

• Ganly, T. (2017) Taking time to pause: Engaging with a gift of reflective practice, Innovations in Education and Teaching International, Feb. pp. 1-11 DOI:10.1080/14703297.2017.1294492.
• Hurley, Anne (2017) "Exploring the Use of Computer Based Exams for Undergraduate Accounting," Irish Journal of Academic Practice: Vol. 6: Iss. 1, Article 8. Available at https://arrow.dit.ie/ijap/vol6/iss1/8