DigComp 2.1 was published this month by the JRC of the European Commission, an update to 2016’s DigComp 2.0. The… Continue Reading DigComp 2.1 and Bloom’s Digital Taxonomy
“Imagine. . .”: John Lennon as an Entry Point to Learning about Transcendentalism
*As part of my studies in the Certificate for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education I was asked to write… Continue Reading “Imagine. . .”: John Lennon as an Entry Point to Learning about Transcendentalism
A Domain of One’s Own: Taking Control of Digital Selfhood
I attended Jim Groom’s talk in Cork (31st march 2017) and want to say a few words while it’s fresh… Continue Reading A Domain of One’s Own: Taking Control of Digital Selfhood
#EditWikiLit 2017: Storify and Responses
The second annual #EditWikiLit took place on the 8th of February 2017. This year students from the MA in English… Continue Reading #EditWikiLit 2017: Storify and Responses
New Publication: “Twessays and Composition in the Digital Age”
I am delighted to have published “Twessays and Composition in the Digital Age” with Hybrid Pedagogy on the 8th of… Continue Reading New Publication: “Twessays and Composition in the Digital Age”
Kerouacking the Classroom and Talmudic-Style Annotation of Poetry
I teach a final year seminar called America With[out] Borders, and among the required readings are long poems by Lorna Dee… Continue Reading Kerouacking the Classroom and Talmudic-Style Annotation of Poetry
Chicanas Speak Out in the Context of the Women’s March
On this dark day I am preparing for lectures next week, focusing on my students rather than paying any attention… Continue Reading Chicanas Speak Out in the Context of the Women’s March
Staffless Libraries in Ireland: A Brief Appreciation of Librarians
Former minister Mary O’Rourke penned an open letter to Simon Coveney regarding plans to roll out staffless libraries across Ireland. It’s… Continue Reading Staffless Libraries in Ireland: A Brief Appreciation of Librarians
Much To-Do about Organsing My Time: Managing the Mess of Schedules and Lists
As the tasks and deadlines of the new year loom I find my eyes drawn to any tweet, post, update… Continue Reading Much To-Do about Organsing My Time: Managing the Mess of Schedules and Lists
Teaching Philosophy
*I decided that posting my Teaching Philosophy here is long overdue, so below is the most up-to-date version as of… Continue Reading Teaching Philosophy