Marianne’s work has focused on developing strategies to increase educational opportunities for all. She has developed a multi-disciplinary approach using digital technology in implementing these strategies and contribute to evidence based theory in the field. Current projects include iScoil, an online learning community providing accreditation and progression opportunities for young early school leavers. The model has evolved to include online and blended learning programmes that support collaborative teaching and project based accredited learning opportunities. She is also part of the team of a new Virtual Community College with a focus on strategies for embedding technology and digital literacy in Community Education programmes. Her main research interest is how to achieve a design, using digital media and online learning, to provide creative, engaging and inclusive learning environments, particularly for those at risk of being on the margins of the digital divide.

 

 

Links

http://www.iscoil.ie