Roisin Donnelly

Dr. Roisin Donnelly has over 15 years of experience in higher education both as a lecturer and researcher. She has taught in universities in Northern Ireland and was a lecturer and visiting research fellow in the University of New South Wales, Sydney. She is currently Programme Co-ordinator for DIT’s MSc Applied eLearning, and tutors and supervises on the PG Certificate, Diploma and MA in Third Level Learning and Teaching. She has a range of chapter and journal publications to reflect her teaching and research interests, including academic development, designing eLearning, supporting virtual communities, tranformative pedagogies and blended problem-based learning.

Publications

Does Accredited Professional Development for Academics Improve Teaching and Learning in Higher Education?
Does Accredited Professional Development for Academics Improve Teaching and Learning in Higher Education?
Claire McAvinia, Roisin Donnelly, Orla Hanratty, Jen Harvey. © 2016. 20 pages.
The authors are part of a team delivering accredited programmes in teaching at tertiary level, and have collaborated to examine the impact of their work and that of the team over...
Does Accredited Professional Development for Academics Improve Teaching and Learning in Higher Education?
Does Accredited Professional Development for Academics Improve Teaching and Learning in Higher Education?
Claire McAvinia, Roisin Donnelly, Orla Hanratty, Jen Harvey. © 2015. 20 pages.
The authors are part of a team delivering accredited programmes in teaching at tertiary level, and have collaborated to examine the impact of their work and that of the team over...
Academic Development Perspectives of Blended Learning
Academic Development Perspectives of Blended Learning
Roisin Donnelly, Claire McAvinia. © 2012. 18 pages.
Technological advances in every aspect of today’s higher education environment create a forum for academic developers to re-examine existing delivery methods for professional...
The Nature of Complex Blends: Transformative Problem-Based Learning and Technology in Irish Higher Education
The Nature of Complex Blends: Transformative Problem-Based Learning and Technology in Irish Higher Education
Roisin Donnelly. © 2010. 22 pages.
This chapter discusses the complexities of blending technologies and problem-based learning (PBL) group interaction within the context of academic development in higher...
Critical Design and Effective Tools for E-Learning in Higher Education: Theory into Practice
Critical Design and Effective Tools for E-Learning in Higher Education: Theory into Practice
Roisin Donnelly, Jen Harvey, Kevin O'Rourke. © 2010. 448 pages.
Introducing change to higher education has always been a difficult and slow process. But over the last two decades, information and communication technologies have served to...
Do You See What I Mean? Computer-Mediated Discourse Analysis
Do You See What I Mean? Computer-Mediated Discourse Analysis
Noel Fitzpatrick, Roisin Donnelly. © 2010. 17 pages.
This chapter explores a sociolinguistic approach to computer-mediated communication (CMC), by examining how higher education teachers use digital media to manage interpersonal...
Applied E-Learning and E-Teaching in Higher Education
Applied E-Learning and E-Teaching in Higher Education
Roisin Donnelly, Fiona McSweeney. © 2009. 440 pages.
Over the past decade, computer-enhanced learning has increased in demand due to developments in technological aids such as multimedia presentation and the internet. In this age...
Opening Online Academic Development Programmes to International Perspectives and Dialogue
Opening Online Academic Development Programmes to International Perspectives and Dialogue
Catherine Manathunga, Roisin Donnelly. © 2009. 25 pages.
Professional development for academic staff in higher education is receiving increasing attention. The focus has been on providing an opportunity for academic staff to enhance...
Shifting Perceptions within Online Problem-Based Learning
Shifting Perceptions within Online Problem-Based Learning
Roisin Donnelly, Timo Portimojärvi. © 2009. 11 pages.
This article is aimed at supporting academic staff in universities and colleges who have begun or are considering introducing online problem-based learning (OPBL) for students’...
Transformative Potential of Constructivist Blended Problem-Based Learning in Higher Education
Transformative Potential of Constructivist Blended Problem-Based Learning in Higher Education
Roisin Donnelly. © 2009. 21 pages.
This chapter critically explores the design and implementation of a blended problem-based learning (PBL) module for academic professional development in higher education. A core...
Online Problem-Based Learning Approach in Higher Education
Online Problem-Based Learning Approach in Higher Education
Roisin Donnelly. © 2008. 12 pages.
This paper begins with a brief review of the history of problem-based learning (PBL) integrated with online learning, and surveys relevant learning theory, including...
Constructivist E-Learning for Staff Engaged in Coninuous Professional Development
Constructivist E-Learning for Staff Engaged in Coninuous Professional Development
Roisin Donnelly, Ciara O’Farrell. © 2006. 14 pages.
Professional development for academic staff in e-learning is currently a priority for higher education institutions in the Republic of Ireland, as lecturers experience increasing...
Online Problem-Based Learning Approach in Higher Education
Online Problem-Based Learning Approach in Higher Education
Roisin Donnelly. © 2005. 10 pages.
This paper begins with a brief review of the history of problem-based learning (PBL) integrated with online learning, and surveys relevant learning theory, including...