Assoc. Prof. Oliver McGarr

Biography

Professor McGarr's research and teaching interests are in the areas of Educational Technology, Reflective Practice in Teacher Education and STEM Education. He is the former head of the School of Education and a former course director of the Masters in ICT in Education and the Postgraduate Diploma in Education (Technology). He is also a former recipient of the University's Excellence in Teaching award and has published a number of studies in relation to his teaching work. His other research work has mainly focused on STEM education in Schools, the adoption of ICT in schools and reflective practice and teachers' thinking. He is currently project director of the national longitudinal study exploring the roll-out of the new Framework for Junior Cycle in Irish post-primary schools.

Research Interests

My research interests include:

The use of digital technologies in schools
Teachers professional digital competence and digital practices
STEM Education
Reflective practice in initial and continuing professional development in Teacher Education
Discourse analysis

Professional Activities

Education

2012 Open University - Postgraduate Diploma
2004 University of Limerick - Ph.D.
1999 University of Limerick - Master of Arts (Education)
1998 University of Limerick - Bachelor of Technology (Education) First class honours

Peer Reviewed Journals

2023

What is caught rather than taught: messages of professionalism communicated by teacher educators

Gallchoir, C; McGarr, O (2023) What is caught rather than taught: messages of professionalism communicated by teacher educators. ABINGDON Journal Of Education For Teaching :5-20

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2023

Unpacking secondary school technology teachers' interpretations and experiences of teaching 'problem-solving'

Lane, D;McGarr, O;Nicholl, B (2023) Unpacking secondary school technology teachers' interpretations and experiences of teaching 'problem-solving'. DORDRECHT International Journal Of Technology And Design Education :123-142

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2022

'Foreclosing' a teaching career? An exploration of the career decisions of undergraduate pre-service teachers¿ through the lens of Identity Status Theory

Crowe F.;McGarr O. (2022) 'Foreclosing' a teaching career? An exploration of the career decisions of undergraduate pre-service teachers¿ through the lens of Identity Status Theory. Teaching And Teacher Education

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2022

Digital education futures in Irish educational policy: tempering commercial influence through an exploration of emerging ethical, environmental and educational realities

Johnston K.;McGarr O. (2022) Digital education futures in Irish educational policy: tempering commercial influence through an exploration of emerging ethical, environmental and educational realities. Irish Educational Studies :135-149

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2022

By-passing teachers in the marketing of digital technologies: the synergy of educational technology discourse and new public management practices

McGarr, O;Engen, BK (2022) By-passing teachers in the marketing of digital technologies: the synergy of educational technology discourse and new public management practices. ABINGDON Learning, Media And Technology

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2022

`Hitting a brick wall': using conceptual metaphorical theory to explore teachers¿ conceptions of learning in Computer Science

McGarr O. (2022) `Hitting a brick wall': using conceptual metaphorical theory to explore teachers¿ conceptions of learning in Computer Science. Teaching Education

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2022

An Irish perspective on initial teacher education: How teacher educators can respond to an awareness of the 'absurd'

O'Gallchoir, C;McGarr, O (2022) An Irish perspective on initial teacher education: How teacher educators can respond to an awareness of the 'absurd'. ABINGDON Educational Philosophy And Theory

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2022

An Investigation of Preservice Teachers' Apprenticeship of Observation Through a Lens of Autobiographical Memory

Crowe F.;McGarr O. (2022) An Investigation of Preservice Teachers' Apprenticeship of Observation Through a Lens of Autobiographical Memory. Journal of Teacher Education :410-423

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2022

Students' perceptions of lecturer power and authority in a higher education PBL business programme

O'Brien R.; McGarr O.; Lynch R. (2022) Students' perceptions of lecturer power and authority in a higher education PBL business programme. Teaching In Higher Education :615-631

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2022

Continuity, change and challenge: unearthing the (fr)agility of teacher education

McGarr O.;Passy R.;Murray J.;Liu H. (2022) Continuity, change and challenge: unearthing the (fr)agility of teacher education. Journal Of Education For Teaching :490-504

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2022

Digital education futures in Irish educational policy: tempering commercial influence through an exploration of emerging ethical, environmental and educational realities

Johnston, K; McGarr, O. (2022) Digital education futures in Irish educational policy: tempering commercial influence through an exploration of emerging ethical, environmental and educational realities. Irish Educational Studies :135-149

2021

Analysing the construction of sustainability'in lower secondary school technology syllabi in Ireland

McGarr, O. & Lynch, R. (2021) Analysing the construction of sustainability'in lower secondary school technology syllabi in Ireland. Environmental Education Research

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2021

Digital competence in teacher education: comparing national policies in Norway, Ireland and Spain

McGarr, O., Mifsud, L., Colomer Rubio, J. C. (2021) Digital competence in teacher education: comparing national policies in Norway, Ireland and Spain. Learning Media And Technology

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2021

An Irish perspective on initial teacher education: How teacher educators can respond to an awareness of the "absurd"

Ó Gallchóir C.;McGarr O. (2021) An Irish perspective on initial teacher education: How teacher educators can respond to an awareness of the "absurd". Educational Philosophy And Theory

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2021

What about the gatekeepers? School principals' and school guidance counsellors' attitudes towards computer science in secondary schools

McGarr, O; Exton, C., Power, J. & McInerney, C. (2021) What about the gatekeepers? School principals' and school guidance counsellors' attitudes towards computer science in secondary schools. Computer Science Education

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2021

Using comics as a tool to facilitate critical reflective practice in professional education

McGarr, O. Gavaldon, G. & Sáez de Adana Herrero, F. (2021) Using comics as a tool to facilitate critical reflective practice in professional education. University of Nebraska - Lincoln SANE journal: Sequential Art Narrative in Education :1-14

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2021

Pre-service early childhood educators' career motivations: moving from a thematic analysis to recognising the performative nature of talk and text

McGarr, O. & Gavaldon, G. (2021) Pre-service early childhood educators' career motivations: moving from a thematic analysis to recognising the performative nature of talk and text. SN Social Sciences :1-16

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2021

The use of virtual simulations in teacher education to develop pre-service teachers' behaviour and classroom management skills: implications for reflective practice

McGarr O. (2021) The use of virtual simulations in teacher education to develop pre-service teachers' behaviour and classroom management skills: implications for reflective practice. Journal Of Education For Teaching

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2021

Exploring the Evolution of Educational Technology Policy in Ireland: From Catching-Up to Pedagogical Maturity

McGarr O.;Johnston K. (2021) Exploring the Evolution of Educational Technology Policy in Ireland: From Catching-Up to Pedagogical Maturity. Educational Policy :841-865

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2021

Introducing the PEAT model to frame professional digital competence in teacher education

McDonagh, A.,; Camilleri, P.; Engen, B. K.; McGarr, O. (2021) Introducing the PEAT model to frame professional digital competence in teacher education. Nordic Journal of Comparative and International Education :5-17

2021

Exploring students' justifications for studying a master's degree in business through problem-based learning

O'Brien R.; McGarr O.; Lynch R. (2021) Exploring students' justifications for studying a master's degree in business through problem-based learning. Innovations In Education And Teaching International :398-407

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2021

Exploring the digital competence of pre-service teachers on entry onto an initial teacher education programme in Ireland

McGarr O.;McDonagh A. (2021) Exploring the digital competence of pre-service teachers on entry onto an initial teacher education programme in Ireland. Irish Educational Studies :115-128

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2020

Comparing discourses on reflective practice in teacher education policy in Ireland and Norway: Critical reflection or performance management?

Oliver McGarr;Anne Berit Emstad; (2020) Comparing discourses on reflective practice in teacher education policy in Ireland and Norway: Critical reflection or performance management?. European Journal Of Teacher Education

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2020

The futile quest for honesty in reflective writing: recognising self-criticism as a form of self-enhancement

McGarr, O. and Ó Gallchóir, C. (2020) The futile quest for honesty in reflective writing: recognising self-criticism as a form of self-enhancement. Teaching In Higher Education

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2020

An investigation of university students and professionals' Professional STEM Identity Status

Kelly, R., McGarr, O., Leahy, K., & Goos, M. (2020) An investigation of university students and professionals' Professional STEM Identity Status. Journal Of Science Education And Technology

2020

Using autobiographical comics to explore life stories and school experiences of pre-service early childhood educators

McGarr O.;Gavaldon G.;Saez de Adana F. (2020) Using autobiographical comics to explore life stories and school experiences of pre-service early childhood educators. British Educational Research Journal

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2020

Examining supervising field instructors' reporting and assessment of technology use by pre-service teachers on school placement

McGarr O.;Ó Gallchóir C. (2020) Examining supervising field instructors' reporting and assessment of technology use by pre-service teachers on school placement. Computers & Education

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2020

Underneath the veneer of techno-positivity exploring teachers' perspectives on technology use in Further Education and Training

Brendan Ryan;Oliver McGarr;Orla McCormack; (2020) Underneath the veneer of techno-positivity exploring teachers' perspectives on technology use in Further Education and Training. Teachers And Teaching

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2020

Difficulty and self-efficacy: An exploratory study

Power J.;Lynch R.;McGarr O. (2020) Difficulty and self-efficacy: An exploratory study. British Journal Of Educational Technology

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2020

Curricular responses to Computer Science provision in schools: current provision and alternative possibilities

McGarr O.;Johnston K. (2020) Curricular responses to Computer Science provision in schools: current provision and alternative possibilities. Curriculum Journal

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2020

Exploring pre-service teachers' justifications for one-to-one technology use is schools: implications for initial teacher education

McGarr, O. and Ó Gallchóir, C. (2020) Exploring pre-service teachers' justifications for one-to-one technology use is schools: implications for initial teacher education. Technology, Pedagogy And Education

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2019

Recycled teacher memories and upcycled teacher memories: categorising pre-service teachers' recollections of past teachers

McGarr O.;Gavaldon G. (2019) Recycled teacher memories and upcycled teacher memories: categorising pre-service teachers' recollections of past teachers. Cambridge Journal Of Education

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2019

Problematizing Spatial Literacy within the School Curriculum

Lane, D., Lynch, R., McGarr, O. (2019) Problematizing Spatial Literacy within the School Curriculum. Springer Netherlands International Journal Of Technology And Design Education :685-700

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2019

Peer-supported collaborative inquiry in teacher education: exploring the influence of peer discussions on pre-service teachers' levels of critical reflection

McGarr O.;McCormack O.;Comerford J. (2019) Peer-supported collaborative inquiry in teacher education: exploring the influence of peer discussions on pre-service teachers' levels of critical reflection. Irish Educational Studies :245-261

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2019

Exploring pre-service teachers' future intentions to use technology through the use of comics

Gavaldon G.;McGarr O. (2019) Exploring pre-service teachers' future intentions to use technology through the use of comics. Teaching And Teacher Education :99-109

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2019

STEM and gender at university: focusing on Irish undergraduate female students' perceptions

Kelly R.;McGarr O.;Lehane L.;Erduran S. (2019) STEM and gender at university: focusing on Irish undergraduate female students' perceptions. Journal Of Applied Research In Higher Education :770-787

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2019

Towards a Critique of Teachers' Digital Competence Frameworks

McGarr, O. (2019) Towards a Critique of Teachers' Digital Competence Frameworks. Teachers College Record

2018

Exploring Spanish pre-service teachers' talk in relation to ICT: balancing different expectations between the university and practicum school

McGarr, O,Gavaldon, G (2018) Exploring Spanish pre-service teachers' talk in relation to ICT: balancing different expectations between the university and practicum school. Technology Pedagogy And Education :199-209

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2018

Navigating the system: Physiotherapy student perceptions of performance-based assessment

O'Connor, A;Cantillon, P;McGarr, O;McCurtin, A (2018) Navigating the system: Physiotherapy student perceptions of performance-based assessment. ABINGDON : TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD Medical teacher :928-933

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2018

Illusions of specificity in power-laden clinical performance assessment

O'Connor, A,McCurtin, A,Cantillon, P,McGarr, O (2018) Illusions of specificity in power-laden clinical performance assessment. Medical teacher :313-314

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2018

"Biting one's lip" and "distancing": exploring pre-service teachers' strategies in dysfunctional professional relationships

O'Grady, E; Guilfoyle, L; McGarr, O (2018) "Biting one's lip" and "distancing": exploring pre-service teachers' strategies in dysfunctional professional relationships. ABINGDON Asia-Pacific Journal of Teacher Education :369-383

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2018

Clinical performance assessment tools in physiotherapy practice education: a systematic review

O'Connor, A,McGarr, O,Cantillon, P,McCurtin, A,Clifford, A (2018) Clinical performance assessment tools in physiotherapy practice education: a systematic review. :46-53

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2017

Monopolising the STEM agenda in second-level schools: exploring power relations and subject subcultures

McGarr, O,Lynch, R (2017) Monopolising the STEM agenda in second-level schools: exploring power relations and subject subcultures. International Journal Of Technology And Design Education :51-62

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2017

Exploring the theory-practice gap in initial teacher education: moving beyond questions of relevance to issues of power and authority

McGarr, O; O' Grady, E; Guilfoyle, L (2017) Exploring the theory-practice gap in initial teacher education: moving beyond questions of relevance to issues of power and authority. Journal Of Education For Teaching :40-60

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2016

Counterfactual mutation of critical classroom incidents: implications for reflective practice in initial teacher education

McGarr, O,McCormack, O (2016) Counterfactual mutation of critical classroom incidents: implications for reflective practice in initial teacher education. European Journal Of Teacher Education :36-52

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2016

Negotiating Subject Hierarchies: Neo-Liberal Influences on the Comprehensive Curriculum in Ireland

Lynch, R,McGarr, O (2016) Negotiating Subject Hierarchies: Neo-Liberal Influences on the Comprehensive Curriculum in Ireland. Educational Policy :721-739

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2015

Technology leadership or technology somnambulism? Exploring the discourse of integration amongst information and communication technology coordinators

McDonagh, A,McGarr, O (2015) Technology leadership or technology somnambulism? Exploring the discourse of integration amongst information and communication technology coordinators. Irish Educational Studies :55-68

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2015

Teachers' use of reuseable learning objects in teaching English poetry: exploring the influence of prevailing pedagogical practices

Marcus-Quinn, A,McGarr, O (2015) Teachers' use of reuseable learning objects in teaching English poetry: exploring the influence of prevailing pedagogical practices . Educacion Xx1 :325-343

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2014

Flexibility in higher education: an Irish perspective

Flannery, M,McGarr, O (2014) Flexibility in higher education: an Irish perspective. Irish Educational Studies :419-434

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2014

'Just Be Quiet and Listen to Exactly What He's Saying': Conceptualising power relations in inquiry-oriented classrooms

Donnelly, DF,McGarr, O,O'Reilly, J (2014) 'Just Be Quiet and Listen to Exactly What He's Saying': Conceptualising power relations in inquiry-oriented classrooms. International Journal Of Science Education :2029-2054

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2014

The use of case-based learning in the development of student teachers' levels of moral reasoning

O'Flaherty, J,McGarr, O (2014) The use of case-based learning in the development of student teachers' levels of moral reasoning. European Journal Of Teacher Education :312-330

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2014

Reflecting to Conform? Exploring Irish Student Teachers' Discourses in Reflective Practice

McGarr, O,McCormack, O (2014) Reflecting to Conform? Exploring Irish Student Teachers' Discourses in Reflective Practice. Journal Of Educational Research :267-280

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2013

Examining the role of the ICT coordinator in Irish post-primary schools

McGarr, O,McDonagh, A (2013) Examining the role of the ICT coordinator in Irish post-primary schools. Technology Pedagogy And Education :267-282

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2013

Enhancing the Student Experiment Experience: Visible Scientific Inquiry Through a Virtual Chemistry Laboratory

Donnelly, D., O'Reilly, J., & McGarr, O. (2013) Enhancing the Student Experiment Experience: Visible Scientific Inquiry Through a Virtual Chemistry Laboratory. Research In Science Education :1571-1592

2013

'Just enough to make you take it seriously': exploring students' attitudes towards peer assessment

McGarr, O,Clifford, AM (2013) 'Just enough to make you take it seriously': exploring students' attitudes towards peer assessment. Higher Education :677-693

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2011

A framework for teachers' integration of ICT into their classroom practice

Donnelly, D; McGarr, O; O'Reilly, J (2011) A framework for teachers' integration of ICT into their classroom practice. Computers & Education :1469-1483

2011

Parametric Pedagogy: Integrating parametric CAD in Irish post-primary schools

McGarr, O. and Seery, N. (2011) Parametric Pedagogy: Integrating parametric CAD in Irish post-primary schools. Design And Technology Education: An International Journal :57-66

2010

Scaffolding or Stifling? The influence of journal requirements on students' engagement in reflective practice.

McGarr, O; Moody, J (2010) Scaffolding or Stifling? The influence of journal requirements on students' engagement in reflective practice.. Reflective Practice: International And Multidisciplinary Perspectives :579-591

2009

The role of the teaching principal in promoting ICT use in small primary schools in Ireland

McGarr, O; Kearney, G (2009) The role of the teaching principal in promoting ICT use in small primary schools in Ireland. Technology Pedagogy And Education :87-102

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2009

The development of ICT across the curriculum in Irish schools: A historical perspective

McGarr, O (2009) The development of ICT across the curriculum in Irish schools: A historical perspective. British Journal Of Educational Technology :1094-1108

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2009

A review of podcasting in higher education: Its influence on the traditional lecture

McGarr, O (2009) A review of podcasting in higher education: Its influence on the traditional lecture. Australasian Journal Of Educational Technology :309-321

2007

Teacher professional development and ICT: an investigation of teachers studying a postgraduate award in ICT in education

McGarr, O; O'Brien, J (2007) Teacher professional development and ICT: an investigation of teachers studying a postgraduate award in ICT in education. Irish Educational Studies :145-162

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Books

This author has not written any publications of this type yet.

Book Chapters

2019

How Do We Prepare Teachers as Global Educators and Balance National Accreditation Requirements With Global Challenges?

McGarr, O. (2019) How Do We Prepare Teachers as Global Educators and Balance National Accreditation Requirements With Global Challenges? . London : Bloomsbury Academic Perspectives on Educational Practice Around the World :159-163

2015

ICT and School Improvement: The OECD/CERI Study Revisited

Gleeson, J., Johnston, K. and McGarr, O. (2015) ICT and School Improvement: The OECD/CERI Study Revisited . Dublin : Liffey Press Shaping the future - How Technology Can Lead to Educational Transformation :210-234

2013

OERs and Repositories

Marcus-Quinn, A (2013) OERs and Repositories . Cork : NAIRTL Emerging Issues III: From Capacity Building to Sustainability

2013

Digital divide in post-primary schools

Marcus-Quinn, A., McGarr, O. (2013) Digital divide in post-primary schools . Dublin : ResearchPublishing.net Internet in the humanities: an insight from Ireland

2011

The elephant in the room: the influence of prevailing pedagogical practice on the integration of Design and Communication Graphics in the post-primary classroom

McGarr, O. (2011) The elephant in the room: the influence of prevailing pedagogical practice on the integration of Design and Communication Graphics in the post-primary classroom. Limerick : IDATER Graphicacy and Modelling :121-129

2011

Technology as a discipline: A case study

McGarr, O. (2011) Technology as a discipline: A case study. Dublin : Liffey Press Global Perspectives: Introducing student teachers to development education :75-86

2011

ICT in the English classroom

McGarr, O; Marcus-Quinn, A (2011) ICT in the English classroom. Cambridge : Cambridge Scholars Publishing Quality Issues in ICT Integration in Third Level Disciplines and Learning Contexts

2001

IT Across the Curriculum in Irish Post-primary schools

McGarr, O (2001) IT Across the Curriculum in Irish Post-primary schools. Education and the information age :27-40

Edited Books

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Other Journals

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Conference Publications

2023

Nordic Educational Research Association (NERA) 2023

McGarr O. & Engen, B. (2023) Nordic Educational Research Association (NERA) 2023.

2020

American Educational Research Association (AERA)

McGarr, O. and Ó Gallchóir, C. (2020) American Educational Research Association (AERA).

2019

European Educational Research Association (EERA:ECER)

Ó Gallchóir, C. and McGarr, O. (2019) European Educational Research Association (EERA:ECER).

2019

American Educational Research Association (AERA)

McGarr, O. and Ó Gallchóir, C. (2019) American Educational Research Association (AERA).

2018

ILTA Annual Conference: TEL Quality Matters - People, Policies and Practices

Ryan, B., McCormack, O. & McGarr, O. (2018) ILTA Annual Conference: TEL Quality Matters - People, Policies and Practices .

2018

American Educational Research Association (AERA)

McGarr, O. and Ó Gallchóir, C. (2018) American Educational Research Association (AERA).

2018

European Conference of Educational Research (ECER 2018)

McGarr, O. & McDonagh, A. (2018) European Conference of Educational Research (ECER 2018) .

2018

European Conference of Educational Research (ECER 2018)

McGarr, O. & McDonagh, A. (2018) European Conference of Educational Research (ECER 2018).

2018

AERA 2018 (American Educational Research Association)

McGarr, O. & O'Gallchoir, C. (2018) AERA 2018 (American Educational Research Association).

2018

European Conference of Educational Research (ECER 2018)

McGarr, O. & Gavaldon, G. (2018) European Conference of Educational Research (ECER 2018).

2018

International Conference on Mobile Technology in Teacher Education (MITE)

McGarr, O. and Ó Gallchóir, C. (2018) International Conference on Mobile Technology in Teacher Education (MITE).

2017

European Conference of Educational Research (ECER)

McGarr, O. & Munk, K. (2017) European Conference of Educational Research (ECER).

2016

ESAI Annual Meeting Education as a Public Good'

McGarr, O., McCormack, O. & Comerford, J. (2016) ESAI Annual Meeting Education as a Public Good'.

2016

International Technology, Education and Development Conference (INTED)

McGarr, O. & Johnston, K. (2016) International Technology, Education and Development Conference (INTED).

2016

International Conference on Mobile Technology in Teacher Education (MiTE)

McGarr, O; McDonagh, A (2016) International Conference on Mobile Technology in Teacher Education (MiTE).

2016

British Educational Research Association Annual Conference (BERA 2016)

Crowe, F. & McGarr, O. (2016) British Educational Research Association Annual Conference (BERA 2016).

2016

EDULEARN16: 8th International Conference on Education and New Learning Technologies

McGarr, O,Gavaldon, G,Chova, LG,Martinez, AL,Torres, IC (2016) EDULEARN16: 8th International Conference on Education and New Learning Technologies . :1073-1082

2016

ECER 2016, Leading Education: The Distinct Contributions of Educational Research and Researchers

McGarr, O. & Emstad, A. (2016) ECER 2016, Leading Education: The Distinct Contributions of Educational Research and Researchers.

2015

INTED2015: 9TH International Technology, Education and Development Conference

McGarr, O,McDonagh, A,Chova, LG,Martinez, AL,Torres, IC (2015) INTED2015: 9TH International Technology, Education and Development Conference . :5369-5374

2015

ECER 2015, Education and Transition

Crowe, F. & McGarr, O. (2015) ECER 2015, Education and Transition.

2014

International Technology, Education and Development Conference (INTED)

McGarr, O; McDonagh, A (2014) International Technology, Education and Development Conference (INTED). :1067-1074

2014

ECER 2014, The Past, the Present and the Future of Educational Research

Sheridan, T. & McGarr, O. (2014) ECER 2014, The Past, the Present and the Future of Educational Research.

2013

HEA Conference: How Equal? Access to Higher Education in Ireland

Gill, P., Lynch, R. & McGarr, O. (2013) HEA Conference: How Equal? Access to Higher Education in Ireland. :40-46

2011

European Science Education Research Association (ESERA)

Dermot Francis Donnelly, John O'Reilly, Oliver McGarr (2011) European Science Education Research Association (ESERA).

2011

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference

Donnelly, D., O'Reilly, J. & McGarr, O. (2011) Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference. :3638-3645

2008

EDUCA

McGarr, O and Marcus-Quinn, A (2008) EDUCA. :35-38

2008

EDTECH 2008

McGarr, O and Marcus-Quinn, A. (2008) EDTECH 2008.

2005

European Conference on Educational Research

McGarr, O. (2005) European Conference on Educational Research. :*-*

2003

Critical debates in action research

McGarr, O. (2003) Critical debates in action research. :N/A-N/A

2003

Educational Studies Association of Ireland annual conference

McGarr, O. & O'Brien, J. (2003) Educational Studies Association of Ireland annual conference. :N/A-N/A

2003

Making a Difference: ICT in Teaching and Learning. Annual Conference of the Association of Information Technology for Teacher Education

McGarr, O. & O'Brien, J. (2003) Making a Difference: ICT in Teaching and Learning. Annual Conference of the Association of Information Technology for Teacher Education. :N/A-N/A

2002

Educational Studies Association of Ireland annual conference

O'Doherty, T., Gleeson, J., Moody, J., McGarr, O. & Johnston, K. (2002) Educational Studies Association of Ireland annual conference. :N/A-N/A

2001

The 10th Biennial Conference of The International Study Association on Teachers and Teaching (ISATT)

Gleeson, J., O'Grady, D., Johnston, K. & McGarr, O. (2001) The 10th Biennial Conference of The International Study Association on Teachers and Teaching (ISATT).

2001

Connecting Policy and Practice: Challenges for Teaching and Learning in Schools and Universities. The International Study Association on Teachers and Teaching Conference

McGarr, O. (2001) Connecting Policy and Practice: Challenges for Teaching and Learning in Schools and Universities. The International Study Association on Teachers and Teaching Conference. :N/A-N/A

2001

Annual Irish Educational Technology users' conference

McGarr, O. (2001) Annual Irish Educational Technology users' conference. :N/A-N/A

2000

Open classrooms in the digital age. European Distance Education Network

McGarr, O. & O'Brien, J. (2000) Open classrooms in the digital age. European Distance Education Network. :60-66

1999

European Distance Education Network 2000

McGarr, O., O¿ Brien, J. (1999) European Distance Education Network 2000. :*-*

Conference Contributions

2018

American Educational Research Association Annual Conference

McGarr, O. & OGallchoir, C. (2018) American Educational Research Association Annual Conference.

Published Reports

2022

Exploring the introduction of the Framework for Junior Cycle: A longitudinal study Introductory report (Initial perspectives on implementation, outcomes, and impact)

McGarr, O.; McCormack, O.; O'Reilly, J.; Lynch, R.; Power, J.; Ó Gallchóir, C.; McMahon, J.; Hennessy, J.; Leahy, K.; O'Meara, N.; Calderon, A.; MacPhail, A.; Neary, A.; Ni Chatasaigh, C.; Costello, H.; Goos, M. (2022) Exploring the introduction of the Framework for Junior Cycle: A longitudinal study Introductory report (Initial perspectives on implementation, outcomes, and impact). Limerick : University of Limerick

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2020

Exploring teachers' professional development to support the roll-out of Computer Science in Irish second-level schools

McGarr, O., McInerney, C., Exton, C. & Power, J. (2020) Exploring teachers' professional development to support the roll-out of Computer Science in Irish second-level schools. Limerick : LERO & EPI-STEM

2019

Digital Competence in Teacher Education

McGarr, O. & McDonagh, A. (2019) Digital Competence in Teacher Education. Limerick : University of Limerick

2017

Report on the Provision of Courses in Computer Science in Upper Second Level Education Internationally

Keane, N., McInerney, C., Exton, C, McGarr, O. , Erduran, S., O'Connor, R, Ryan, K., Tiziana, M. (2017) Report on the Provision of Courses in Computer Science in Upper Second Level Education Internationally. Dublin : NCCA

2005

An Evaluation of Feature-based Parametric CAD software in post-primary schools.

McGarr, O; Seery, N (2005) An Evaluation of Feature-based Parametric CAD software in post-primary schools.. Dublin : NCCA

2004

Computers and Curriculum - difficulties and Dichotomies.

O'Doherty, T; Gleeson, J; Moody, J; Johnston, J; McGarr, O (2004) Computers and Curriculum - difficulties and Dichotomies.. Dublin : NCCA

2001

ICT and School improvement, Irish Case Studies OECD/CERI ICT PROGRAMME

Glesson, J; O'Grady, D; McGarr, O; Johnston, J (2001) ICT and School improvement, Irish Case Studies OECD/CERI ICT PROGRAMME. Paris : OECD

2001

Case Studies on ICT and School Improvement

Gleeson, J; O'Grady, D; McGarr, O; Johnston, K (2001) Case Studies on ICT and School Improvement. Paris : OECD/CERI

2001

Executive Summary for Ireland - ICT and School Improvement Report

Gleeson, J; O'Grady, D; McGarr, O; Johnston, K (2001) Executive Summary for Ireland - ICT and School Improvement Report. OECD : Paris

Editorials

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Book Reviews

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Other Publications

2004

Teacher professional development and ICT: A longitudinal investigation into teachers' participation on a professional development postgraduate programme in ICT.

McGarr, O (2004) Teacher professional development and ICT: A longitudinal investigation into teachers' participation on a professional development postgraduate programme in ICT..

2000

An Evaluation of the technical support provided by Eircom Ltd. to Ennis schools in conjunction with the Ennis Information Age town project

McGarr, O (2000) An Evaluation of the technical support provided by Eircom Ltd. to Ennis schools in conjunction with the Ennis Information Age town project.

2000

An investigation into the interest and feasibility of introducing and computer-based subject to the established leaving certificate programme.

O'Doherty, T; Gleeson, J; Moody, J; Johnston, J; Kiely, L; McGarr, O (2000) An investigation into the interest and feasibility of introducing and computer-based subject to the established leaving certificate programme..

1999

An Investigation of Teachers' use of IMS Software in Irish Second-Level Schools: A Case Study

McGarr, O (1999) An Investigation of Teachers' use of IMS Software in Irish Second-Level Schools: A Case Study.

Biography

Research Interests

Professional Activities

Education

Publications

Peer Reviewed Journals

What is caught rather than taught: messages of professionalism communicated by teacher educators

Unpacking secondary school technology teachers' interpretations and experiences of teaching 'problem-solving'

'Foreclosing' a teaching career? An exploration of the career decisions of undergraduate pre-service teachers¿ through the lens of Identity Status Theory

Digital education futures in Irish educational policy: tempering commercial influence through an exploration of emerging ethical, environmental and educational realities

By-passing teachers in the marketing of digital technologies: the synergy of educational technology discourse and new public management practices

`Hitting a brick wall': using conceptual metaphorical theory to explore teachers¿ conceptions of learning in Computer Science

An Irish perspective on initial teacher education: How teacher educators can respond to an awareness of the 'absurd'

An Investigation of Preservice Teachers' Apprenticeship of Observation Through a Lens of Autobiographical Memory

Students' perceptions of lecturer power and authority in a higher education PBL business programme

Continuity, change and challenge: unearthing the (fr)agility of teacher education

Digital education futures in Irish educational policy: tempering commercial influence through an exploration of emerging ethical, environmental and educational realities

Analysing the construction of sustainability'in lower secondary school technology syllabi in Ireland

Digital competence in teacher education: comparing national policies in Norway, Ireland and Spain

An Irish perspective on initial teacher education: How teacher educators can respond to an awareness of the "absurd"

What about the gatekeepers? School principals' and school guidance counsellors' attitudes towards computer science in secondary schools

Using comics as a tool to facilitate critical reflective practice in professional education

Pre-service early childhood educators' career motivations: moving from a thematic analysis to recognising the performative nature of talk and text

The use of virtual simulations in teacher education to develop pre-service teachers' behaviour and classroom management skills: implications for reflective practice

Exploring the Evolution of Educational Technology Policy in Ireland: From Catching-Up to Pedagogical Maturity

Introducing the PEAT model to frame professional digital competence in teacher education

Exploring students' justifications for studying a master's degree in business through problem-based learning

Exploring the digital competence of pre-service teachers on entry onto an initial teacher education programme in Ireland

Comparing discourses on reflective practice in teacher education policy in Ireland and Norway: Critical reflection or performance management?

The futile quest for honesty in reflective writing: recognising self-criticism as a form of self-enhancement

An investigation of university students and professionals' Professional STEM Identity Status

Using autobiographical comics to explore life stories and school experiences of pre-service early childhood educators

Examining supervising field instructors' reporting and assessment of technology use by pre-service teachers on school placement

Underneath the veneer of techno-positivity exploring teachers' perspectives on technology use in Further Education and Training

Difficulty and self-efficacy: An exploratory study

Curricular responses to Computer Science provision in schools: current provision and alternative possibilities

Exploring pre-service teachers' justifications for one-to-one technology use is schools: implications for initial teacher education

Recycled teacher memories and upcycled teacher memories: categorising pre-service teachers' recollections of past teachers

Problematizing Spatial Literacy within the School Curriculum

Peer-supported collaborative inquiry in teacher education: exploring the influence of peer discussions on pre-service teachers' levels of critical reflection

Exploring pre-service teachers' future intentions to use technology through the use of comics

STEM and gender at university: focusing on Irish undergraduate female students' perceptions

Towards a Critique of Teachers' Digital Competence Frameworks

Exploring Spanish pre-service teachers' talk in relation to ICT: balancing different expectations between the university and practicum school

Navigating the system: Physiotherapy student perceptions of performance-based assessment

Illusions of specificity in power-laden clinical performance assessment

"Biting one's lip" and "distancing": exploring pre-service teachers' strategies in dysfunctional professional relationships

Clinical performance assessment tools in physiotherapy practice education: a systematic review

Monopolising the STEM agenda in second-level schools: exploring power relations and subject subcultures

Exploring the theory-practice gap in initial teacher education: moving beyond questions of relevance to issues of power and authority

Counterfactual mutation of critical classroom incidents: implications for reflective practice in initial teacher education

Negotiating Subject Hierarchies: Neo-Liberal Influences on the Comprehensive Curriculum in Ireland

Technology leadership or technology somnambulism? Exploring the discourse of integration amongst information and communication technology coordinators

Teachers' use of reuseable learning objects in teaching English poetry: exploring the influence of prevailing pedagogical practices

Flexibility in higher education: an Irish perspective

'Just Be Quiet and Listen to Exactly What He's Saying': Conceptualising power relations in inquiry-oriented classrooms

The use of case-based learning in the development of student teachers' levels of moral reasoning

Reflecting to Conform? Exploring Irish Student Teachers' Discourses in Reflective Practice

Examining the role of the ICT coordinator in Irish post-primary schools

Enhancing the Student Experiment Experience: Visible Scientific Inquiry Through a Virtual Chemistry Laboratory

'Just enough to make you take it seriously': exploring students' attitudes towards peer assessment

A framework for teachers' integration of ICT into their classroom practice

Parametric Pedagogy: Integrating parametric CAD in Irish post-primary schools

Scaffolding or Stifling? The influence of journal requirements on students' engagement in reflective practice.

The role of the teaching principal in promoting ICT use in small primary schools in Ireland

The development of ICT across the curriculum in Irish schools: A historical perspective

A review of podcasting in higher education: Its influence on the traditional lecture

Teacher professional development and ICT: an investigation of teachers studying a postgraduate award in ICT in education

Books

Book Chapters

How Do We Prepare Teachers as Global Educators and Balance National Accreditation Requirements With Global Challenges?

ICT and School Improvement: The OECD/CERI Study Revisited

OERs and Repositories

Digital divide in post-primary schools

The elephant in the room: the influence of prevailing pedagogical practice on the integration of Design and Communication Graphics in the post-primary classroom

Technology as a discipline: A case study

ICT in the English classroom

IT Across the Curriculum in Irish Post-primary schools

Edited Books

Other Journals

Analysing the construction of sustainability'in lower secondary school technology syllabi in Ireland

ESAI Annual Meeting Education as a Public Good'