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
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
Mentoring & support practices for final year medical students during a pandemic - 'The covid doctors'
Brar G.;Harney S.;McGarr O.;McFarland J. (2023) Mentoring & support practices for final year medical students during a pandemic - 'The covid doctors'. BMC medical education :-534
Investigating student teachers' responses to including sustainable development as part of their professional digital competence development
McGarr O. (2023) Investigating student teachers' responses to including sustainable development as part of their professional digital competence development. Technology, Pedagogy And Education
Educational inequality and the reproductive nature of schooling in Irish second-level education: exploring the influence of the wider political context
McGarr O. (2023) Educational inequality and the reproductive nature of schooling in Irish second-level education: exploring the influence of the wider political context. Journal for Critical Education Policy Studies :102-134
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
Learning from Covid-19continuity or change in teacher education?
Honggang Liu, Oliver McGarr, Jean Murray, Rowena Passy (2022) Learning from Covid-19continuity or change in teacher education?. Journal Of Education For Teaching :389-392
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
'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
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
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
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
`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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Towards a Critique of Teachers' Digital Competence Frameworks
McGarr, O. (2019) Towards a Critique of Teachers' Digital Competence Frameworks. Teachers College Record
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
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
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
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
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
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
"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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
'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
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
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
Flexibility in higher education: an Irish perspective
Flannery, M,McGarr, O (2014) Flexibility in higher education: an Irish perspective. Irish Educational Studies :419-434
'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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Books
Book Chapters
Implementing a Professional Development Framework to Assist the Rollout of Computer Science in Second-Level Schools in Ireland
Oliver McGarr, Merrilyn Goos, Clare McInerney, Keith Johnston, Una Flemming (2022) Implementing a Professional Development Framework to Assist the Rollout of Computer Science in Second-Level Schools in Ireland. Charlotte, USA : IAP-Information Age Publishing Professional Development for In-Service Teachers: Research and Practices in Computing Education
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
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
OERs and Repositories
Marcus-Quinn, A (2013) OERs and Repositories . Cork : NAIRTL Emerging Issues III: From Capacity Building to Sustainability
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
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
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
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
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
Other Journals
Conference Publications
Nordic Educational Research Association (NERA) 2023
McGarr O. & Engen, B. (2023) Nordic Educational Research Association (NERA) 2023.
UBUNTU Dialogue: Exploring pedagogical practices to integrate Global Citizenship Education into initial teacher education with a particular focus on value orientations
McGarr, O. & McDonagh, A. (2023) UBUNTU Dialogue: Exploring pedagogical practices to integrate Global Citizenship Education into initial teacher education with a particular focus on value orientations.
American Educational Research Association (AERA)
McGarr, O. and Ó Gallchóir, C. (2020) American Educational Research Association (AERA).
European Educational Research Association (EERA:ECER)
Ó Gallchóir, C. and McGarr, O. (2019) European Educational Research Association (EERA:ECER).
American Educational Research Association (AERA)
McGarr, O. and Ó Gallchóir, C. (2019) American Educational Research Association (AERA).
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).
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 .
American Educational Research Association (AERA)
McGarr, O. and Ó Gallchóir, C. (2018) American Educational Research Association (AERA).
European Conference of Educational Research (ECER 2018)
McGarr, O. & McDonagh, A. (2018) European Conference of Educational Research (ECER 2018) .
European Conference of Educational Research (ECER 2018)
McGarr, O. & McDonagh, A. (2018) European Conference of Educational Research (ECER 2018).
AERA 2018 (American Educational Research Association)
McGarr, O. & O'Gallchoir, C. (2018) AERA 2018 (American Educational Research Association).
European Conference of Educational Research (ECER 2018)
McGarr, O. & Gavaldon, G. (2018) European Conference of Educational Research (ECER 2018).
European Conference of Educational Research (ECER)
McGarr, O. & Munk, K. (2017) European Conference of Educational Research (ECER).
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
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.
ESAI Annual Meeting Education as a Public Good'
McGarr, O., McCormack, O. & Comerford, J. (2016) ESAI Annual Meeting Education as a Public Good'.
International Technology, Education and Development Conference (INTED)
McGarr, O. & Johnston, K. (2016) International Technology, Education and Development Conference (INTED).
International Conference on Mobile Technology in Teacher Education (MiTE)
McGarr, O; McDonagh, A (2016) International Conference on Mobile Technology in Teacher Education (MiTE).
British Educational Research Association Annual Conference (BERA 2016)
Crowe, F. & McGarr, O. (2016) British Educational Research Association Annual Conference (BERA 2016).
ECER 2015, Education and Transition
Crowe, F. & McGarr, O. (2015) ECER 2015, Education and Transition.
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
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.
International Technology, Education and Development Conference (INTED)
McGarr, O; McDonagh, A (2014) International Technology, Education and Development Conference (INTED). :1067-1074
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
European Science Education Research Association (ESERA)
Dermot Francis Donnelly, John O'Reilly, Oliver McGarr (2011) European Science Education Research Association (ESERA).
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
EDUCA
McGarr, O and Marcus-Quinn, A (2008) EDUCA. :35-38
EDTECH 2008
McGarr, O and Marcus-Quinn, A. (2008) EDTECH 2008.
European Conference on Educational Research
McGarr, O. (2005) European Conference on Educational Research. :*-*
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
Critical debates in action research
McGarr, O. (2003) Critical debates in action research. :N/A-N/A
Educational Studies Association of Ireland annual conference
McGarr, O. & O'Brien, J. (2003) Educational Studies Association of Ireland annual conference. :N/A-N/A
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
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
Annual Irish Educational Technology users' conference
McGarr, O. (2001) Annual Irish Educational Technology users' conference. :N/A-N/A
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).
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
European Distance Education Network 2000
McGarr, O., O¿ Brien, J. (1999) European Distance Education Network 2000. :*-*
Conference Contributions
Education Studies Association of Ireland (ESAI)
McGarr, O. (2023) Education Studies Association of Ireland (ESAI).
Digital TA: Teacher Academy Supporting Transition
McGarr, O. (2023) Digital TA: Teacher Academy Supporting Transition.
American Educational Research Association Annual Conference
McGarr, O. & OGallchoir, C. (2018) American Educational Research Association Annual Conference.
Published Reports
Exploring the introduction of the Framework for Junior Cycle: A longitudinal study. Interim report No. 2
Oliver McGarr, Orla McCormack, John O'Reilly, Jennifer Hennessy, Niamh O'Meara, Aoife Neary, Raymond Lynch, John Power, Rachel Lenihan, Antonio Calderon, Ann MacPhail, Keelin Leahy, Ciaran Ó Gallchóir, Jennifer McMahon, Christie Ni Chatasaigh, Merrilyn Goos (2023) Exploring the introduction of the Framework for Junior Cycle: A longitudinal study. Interim report No. 2. Limerick : University of Limerick
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
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
Digital Competence in Teacher Education
McGarr, O. & McDonagh, A. (2019) Digital Competence in Teacher Education. Limerick : University of Limerick
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
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
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
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
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
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
Book Reviews
Other Publications
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..
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.
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..
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.