School of Computer Science and Statistics
Microworlds are a type of computer simulation which have proven to be very powerful tools with which to create effective learning experiences. For example a previous project developed one to teach about nati0nal waste management. This project will involve developing a microworld to help teach about the challenges involved in tackling the housing crisis. The … Read more
The use of technology in education continually evolves. Use of AI in educational practices and the impacts is might have are topics of current discussion by students, academics and institutions. The focus of this project is to take a technology ethics approach to collecting opinions on the role of AI in education. This project … Read more
Microworlds are a type of computer simulation which have proven to be very powerful tools with which to create effective learning experiences. For example a previous project developed one to teach about nati0nal waste management. This project will involve developing a microworld to help teach about managing personal finances. The tool is aimed at Transition … Read more
The Brain Game is an activity in which groups of learners have to engage in an simulated, role playing, project management task. For example the learners may be tasked with organizing a school concert. To carry out the task the learners need to interact, via email, with a range of stakeholders – school principal, parents, … Read more
Microworlds are a type of computer simulation which have proven to be very powerful tools with which to create effective learning experiences. For example a previous project developed one to teach about nati0nal waste management. Inspired the Trolley Problem, and guidelines developed in a recent Interactive Digital Media M.Sc. dissertation, this project will involve developing … Read more
Microworlds are a type of computer simulation which have proven to be very powerful tools with which to create effective learning experiences. A previous final year project created 0ne to teach how different Electoral Voting systems work. This project will take the earlier one as inspiration and create one which includes the List System (used … Read more
Microworlds are a type of computer simulation which have proven to be very powerful tools with which to create effective learning experiences. For example a previous project developed one to teach about nati0nal waste management. This project will involve developing a microworld in which the learner will act as the Minister for Finance and will … Read more
Drumsteps was a reasonably successful Windows based tool, developed in-house, for teaching about music using a graphical interface. This project would involve developing, and evaluating, a smartphone based application inspired by the original program. The tool is aimed at Transition Year (TY) students in Irish secondary schools. The project will include an opportunity to have … Read more
CAWriter was a computer supported collaborative working tool designed to assist in the writing of research dissertations. In particular it provided support for reference management, idea generation and drafting of dissertations. This project will involve looking at the design principles for the tool and implementing some of them using current technology and GenAI in particular. … Read more
OurKidsCode is a research project which has built a network of family coding clubs across rural Ireland project with the goal of increasing parental involvement in Computer Science Education. This project involves working with the project team and the family participants to develop a community platform which will provide the participating families with a forum … Read more