2. Initially graduated back in 2000 with National Dip in Computing
Worked in various roles such as
• Software Test Engineer
• Technical Support Analyst
Main duties in HP – providing tech support on a wide range of I.T issues.
During this time...
Compaq ACT (Accredited Compaq Technician) exams in portables and
desktop/workstations.
First experience of teaching , training other staff members.
Helpdesk outsourced to India
KPMG employee expenses system to technicians from India.
Enjoyed the interaction,training environment, training at this time has strong ties
to behaviorist learning theories
Learning since Graduation
3. Learning since graduation continued
2003/2004
Left HP in Sept 2003,lack of opportunities, no clear career path /career
progression. Needed new challenge, felt stagnant.
Helpdesks being outsourced.
Significant milestone in Personnel Development as returned to college full
time to complete Degree
Graduated with First Class Honours Degree.
Published article with Marketing Institute of Ireland- Why 10% of dot coms
failed a critical assessment of the early stages of e-commerce.
Marked improvement with career opportunities thereafter
Steep learning curve in various different roles as
• Desktop Support Engineer
• System Administrator
4. Learning since graduation continued
In 2005 joined D.I.T
Further training , exams, courses undertaken during this time
ITIL certification
Network + Certification,
Advanced Windows 2000/XP,
Implementing and Supporting Microsoft Windows XP Professional.
Planning, Implementing and Maintaining an Active Directory Infrastructure
Windows Server 2003/2008
FAS Safe Pass
First Aid Course
Oct 2009 - October 2009, I joined the ADST team - Active Directory Services
Team, who’s main role is to manage the overall structure and maintenance of
the Active Directory environment across all sites within DIT
Still a member of this projecty team – enjoy the group dynamics.
Very much a collaborative effort
5. Artefact
Professional / Personnel?
How has this influenced me in my personal and
professional life?
What does it symbolise?
Hope to demonstrate during the course of this interview how tablet
computing /mobile apps are being adopted in my everyday work.
Used day to day as a support tool
Work in I.T (my area of expertise)
Identified in the Horizon report 2012
Anytime/Anywhere concept
Light, portable, interactive and very
good battery life.
Multi-functional – work/college
In educational context- shifts balance of
learner control – student-centered.
6. Choice of Text
NMC Horizon Report 2012
Technology that will influence education in the years ahead.
No representation on board of advisory from educational institutions in Ireland
It is difficult to predict what will happen in education over the next 2-5 years,
changes in policy, economic issues , unexpected events.
http://www.scribd.com/doc/24470331/iPhone-iPad-and-iPod-touch-Apps-for-Special-Education
7. Game based Learning
Games offer a unique structure to complement traditional teaching
strategies and infuse teaching with energy, spark innovative thinking
and provide diversity in teaching methods ( Boyle , 2011)
Boyle, S. (2011, Oct). An Introduction to Games based. University College Dublin - Teaching & Learning Resources:
http://www.ucd.ie/t4cms/UCDTLT0044.pdf
8. Learning analytics
Effectively data analysis .
Every online social interaction leaves a digital footprint.
Analysis of such “big data” might help us gain insight about our
learners.
Early stages , what data do we analysis, is there privacy issues?
Gesture based computing
4-5 yrs
Technology already in place for xbox Kinect and Nintendo wii.
Internet of thing
Smart objects –unlimited opportunities /communication web 3.0?
9. Resource1
Resource2
Remote Access software -Mobile applications for Smart Phones/Tablets
Resource 3
Online Collaborative tools that support Social Constructivism
-> http://wiki-cloudcomputing.wikispaces.com/
->http://instructionaldesigndit.wordpress.com/2012/11/07/storyboards/
Online tools/widgets that support scaffolding techniques
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qsixM4Oj6zU
10. Course of study – Professional Aspirations
Why did I decide to apply for this Masters?
Main reasons
•Career development
•Possibility to change career paths -teaching
•Further education/oppurtunity
•Oppurtunity for teaching/lecturing
• Develop skillset
Education is enjoyable and fulfilling..
Teaching and educationing people in I.T
How do you see this masters programme assisting in your professional and /
or career development?
Career opportunities specify Masters as a requirement- opens more doors.
Deeper understanding and greater appreciation of the psychology
underpinning learning .
11. How do I see this masters program helping me become
a more effective professional in the future?
Reflect more on my own practices, become more of a critical thinker.
Enhancing my knowledge and skill set
Apply learning theories in my role as an IT trainer
