Faculty members currently engaged in research include:
Lori Johnston
Hibernia College, Learning Technologies Manager (acting)
Email: ljohnston@hiberniacollege.net
Tel: +353 (0)1 7999 242
Biography
Lori Johnston has a BA in Natural Sciences (Physics with Astrophysics) from Trinity College Dublin (1998), and completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Development Management with the Open University (2007). She worked for the Institute of Physics Publishing (1999–2000) before joining the Open University as a Technology Editor (2000–2005), preparing teaching and learning materials for distance education students on a range of programmes across the Technology, Science and Social Sciences Faculties. She subsequently worked for Dublin City University (2005–2006) developing and running an access course for adult learners in IT, maths and study skills. She moved to Hibernia College in 2006 and has worked in various areas in the college, including as Project Director for the UK Initial Teacher Training programme, Course Development Manager and Learning Technologies Manager. She is currently studying for a Doctorate in Education with the University of Glasgow.
Current Research Interests
- Teaching maths and science online
- Pedagogy of online learning and optimisation of e-learning tools for best practice in learning
Selected Presentations and Publications
The COACT Framework For Enabling Higher-Order Learning In The Design Of Learning Materials For The Online Environment, EDEN Conference 2011, Dublin.