Donal O’Donovan is a mobile robotics lecturer in CIT with particular interest in artificial intelligence. As Digital Champion, Donal will investigate the use of a real-life programmable wheeled robot, to teach his students different concepts in developing autonomous cars. To hear more, watch Donal’s interview.
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Eamonn Butler Interview
As a lecturer in Applied Physics and Instrumentation, Eamonn will develop an online assessment tool for his students. This will enable his students to be examined on their analysis of sophisticated online datasets, and access technical documents, which they would be unable to do in a paper-based assessment. To learn more about this project watch Eamonn’s interview.
Eleanor Baldwin Interview
As Digital Champion, Eleanor, a lecturer in the Department of Physical Sciences CIT, will investigate using an online tutorial system for her students to use at home. This system will give the students access to subject material, exam-style questions and also module assessment, while providing instant feedback to the student. To hear more about her project, watch Eleanor’s interview.
Dr. Jim O’Mahony Interview
As a lecturer in the Department of Biological Sciences in CIT, Jim will investigate using online alternatives to traditional handwritten laboratory reports. As Digital Champion, Jim wishes to make his student’s lab experience as ‘real life’ as possible, thereby emulating best industrial practice by writing and submitting their reports online. Watch Jim’s interview for more information.
Thomas Broderick Interview
A Lecturer in the Department of Recreation and Leisure Management in CIT, Thomas will investigate the use of a number of apps developed to assist in sports coaching. By learning how to use these apps, Thomas’ students will be better equipped to advise their prospective clients performance and sporting technique. To learn more watch Thomas’ interview.
Anne Crowley Interview
Anne Crowley lectures in CIT in the areas of business, IT and project management. Anne is investigating the use of screen casting as a tool to enhance student learning in a project management module she teaches. To hear more watch Anne’s interview on her plans as a Digital Champion.
Simon Long Interview
Simon lectures in CITs Department of Computing in the area of web development and publishing. As Digital Champion, Simon will investigate using the Super Pro licence of CodePen, which will allow him to demonstrate live to his students how code is outputted online. Watch Simon’s interview to hear more about his project.