Biography
Dr Adrian O'Connor is a Lecturer of Technology Education within the School of Education, University of Limerick, Ireland. His lecturing within Initial Teacher Education (ITE) includes Subject Pedagogics in Engineering Technology and Design and Communication Graphics. He is also Chief Information Officer of the Technology Education Research Group (TERG).
Research Interests
- Technology-Mediated Communication
- ICT-Supported Learning Environments
- Online, Blended and Flexible Learning
Research Projects
Digital Assessment of Learning through Teacher Adjudication (DALTA), Funded by Irish Research Council
Grading Soft Skills (GRASS), EU Funded, LLP (KA3) (Reference: 543029-LLP-1-2013-1-RS-KA3-KA3MP)
Professional Activities
Education
- 2016 University of Limerick - Doctor of Philosophy
- 2012 University of Limerick - Bachelor of Technology & Education
Employment
- 2016 School of Education, Faculty of Education and Health Sciences, University of Limerick - Lecturer of Technology Education
- 2012 Department of Design and Manufacturing Technology, Faculty of Science and Engineering, University of Limerick - Teaching Assistant (Technology Education)
Award
- 2012 - Faculty of Science and Engineering Summer Research Bursary
- 2012 - Special Commendation Award for Research in a Final Year Project
Association
- Registered Teacher, Teaching Council of Ireland
- Member, Irish Learning Technology Association (ILTA)
- Member, Educational Studies Association of Ireland (ESAI)
- Member, Educational Research & Methods Division of the ASEE (ERM)
- Member, Design & Engineering Education Division of the ASEE (DEED)
- Member, Engineering Design Graphics Division of the ASEE (EDGD)
- Member, American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE)
- Chief Information Officer (CIO), Technology Education Research Group (TERG)