Rob Lowney

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Senior Learning Technologist
SPC.F120
St Patrick's Campus
T:Ext. 9019

E:rob.lowney@dcu.ie
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Rob Lowney is Senior Learning Technologist in the Teaching Enhancement Unit (TEU), steering its learning technology group, which is comprised of learning technologists and learning technology support officers. He is based on DCU's St Patrick’s campus. He is a Senior Certified Member of the Association for Learning Technology (SCMALT), a Senior Fellow of AdvanceHE (SFHEA) and a Senior Fellow of the Staff and Educational Development Association (SFSEDA). In addition to steering the learning technology group and contributing to the strategic development of the university's learning technologies, he also works with academic staff to enhance the teaching, learning and assessment practices on their modules with digital technologies. Rob has a particular interest in empowering academic staff to implement technology-enhanced assessment strategies. Other areas of interest include student partnership, flipped learning, mobile learning, mixed reality, artificial intelligence, virtual learning environments, learning analytics, critical data literacy, digital learning policies, academic integrity, learning design and reusable learning objects. Additionally, he is a Loop (Moodle) expert and an Apple Distinguished Educator. He holds a BA and MA from University College Dublin and an MSc in Applied eLearning from Dublin Institute of Technology. He is currently pursuing an EdD in Digital Learning with DCU Institute of Education, with a research focus on critical data literacy and learning analytics. Prior to his current role, Rob held learning technologist positions in DCU and in Hibernia College. He teaches on a graduate training module about teaching and learning principles and practice, as well as making guest contributions to other modules and acting as external examiner in other institutions.

Book Chapter

Year Publication
2023 Flynn, S.; Byrne, J.; Devoy, M.; Johnston, J.; Lowney, R.; Magee, E.; Molloy, K.; Moloney, D.; Munro, M.; Ongolly, F.; Ryan, J.; Stone, S.; Waters, M.; Wright, K. (2023) 'Vibrant, open and accessible: Students' visions of higher education futures' In: Higher Education for Good: Teaching and Learning Futures. [Link] [DOI]
2023 Clare Gormley; Rob Lowney; Suzanne Stone (2023) 'Adaptable ABC: Learning design for all' In: Learning Design Voices. [Link] [DOI]
2021 Rob Lowney; Gearóidín Uí Laighléis; Seán Mac Risteaird; Éadaoin Ní Mhuircheartaigh (2021) 'Experiences of using Unicam for asynchronous video assessment of the Irish language' In: CALL and professionalisation: short papers from EUROCALL 2021. [Link] [DOI]
2021 Sharon Flynn; Morag Munro; Julie Byrne; David Hamill; Rob Lowney; Kate Molloy; David Moloney; Clíodhna O'Callaghan; Marian O'Connor; Mairéad O'Reilly; Cesar Scrochi; Suzanne Stone (2021) 'Digital Learning and Teaching Post COVID-19: Learning from the Enhancing Digital Teaching 6 and Learning (EDTL) Approach' In: Emerging Issues IV: Changing Times, Changing Contexts. [Link]
2021 Rob Lowney; Maria Loftus (2021) 'Interactive videos' In: Designing Courses with Digital Technologies: Insights and Examples from Higher Education. [Link]
2020 Maria Loftus; Rob Lowney (2020) 'From cloning to self-authoring video content in the language classroom: a reflection on practice' In: CALL for widening participation: short papers from EUROCALL 2020. [Link] [DOI]

Peer Reviewed Journal

Year Publication
2021 Buckley, K.; Stone, S.; Farrell, A.M.; Glynn, M.; Lowney, R.; Smyth, S. (2021) 'Learning from student experience: large, higher education classes transitioning online'. Irish Educational Studies, 40 . [Link] [DOI]

Published Report

Year Publication
2022 Suzanne Stone; Rob Lowney (2022) Student Perspectives on Digital Skills: Emergent findings from a research study of digital skills conducted at DCU as part of the Enhancing Digital Teaching & Learning Project 2020-2022. . [Link] [DOI]
2021 Ann Marie Farell; Karen Buckley; Mark Glynn; Rob Lowney; Seán Smyth; Suzanne Stone (2021) Moving large classes online: Illuminating the experience of the sudden transition of large, face-to-face programmes to the online environment in Dublin City University, in response to the Covid-19 crisis. . [Link] [DOI]
2020 Ruth Ní Bheoláin; Rob Lowney; Fiona O'Riordan (2020) Students as Partners in Assessment (SaPiA): A Literature Scoping Review. . [Link] [DOI]

Conference Publication

Year Publication
2023 Rob Lowney (2023) Pedagogy for Higher Education Large Classes (PHELC) Symposium Elicit and engage: Staff experiences of a student polling tool in large classes [Link]
2022 Rob Lowney; Suzanne Stone (2022) 8th International Conference on Higher Education Advances (HEAd'22) Learning ecology theory as a tool to support student digital competences in higher education [Link] [DOI]
2021 Seán Smyth; Karen Buckley; Ann Marie Farrell; Mark Glynn; Rob Lowney; Suzanne Stone (2021) Pedagogy for Higher Education Large Classes (PHELC) Symposium The opportunities and challenges of emergency, remote learning for large class students during the Covid-19 pandemic [Link] [DOI]
2021 Mark Glynn; Ann Marie Farrell; Karen Buckley; Rob Lowney; Seán Smyth; Suzanne Stone (2021) 7th International Conference on Higher Education Advances (HEAd'21) Suddenly moving large classes online: Illuminating the experience of the teaching staff in one university [Link] [DOI]
2020 Sharon Flynn; Lewis Purser; Nora Trench Bowles; Julie Byrne; David Hamill; Kevin O'Connor; Rob Lowney; Suzanne Stone; Kate Molloy; David Moloney; Morag Munro; Marian O'Connor; Mairéad O'Reilly; Tom O'Mara; Clíodhna O'Callaghan (2020) European Learning and Teaching Forum Enhancing Digital Capacity in Teaching and Learning in Ireland: a national approach [Link]
2019 Fiona O'Riordan; Rob Lowney (2019) International Conference on Engaging Pedagogy Reflections on 'Promoting Academic Integrity Week'
2019 Sharon Flynn; Julie Byrne; David Hamill; Rob Lowney; Kate Molloy; David Moloney; Morag Munro; Kevin O'Connor; Marian O'Connor; Tom O'Mara; Suzanne Stone (2019) International Conference on Engaging Pedagogy Enhancing Digital Capacity in Teaching and Learning in Irish Universities
2018 Edel Gavan; Rob Lowney; Allison McKay; Bríd O'Connell; Ciara O'Toole (2018) International Conference on Engaging Pedagogy Connect, Learn & Earn: Does gamification promote increased engagement in interpersonal connectivity activities on an online orientation programme for postgraduate students? [Link]
2015 Jane Moffatt; Rob Lowney (2015) International Conference on Engaging Pedagogy A Flipped Approach to Developing Alternative Dispute Resolution Skills
2014 Maura Butler; Rob Lowney (2014) ICT for Language Learning Multi-Disciplinary Language Education with ICT for Vocational Training [Link]

Podcast

Year Publication
2023 Lowney, R.; Soulier, A. (2023) Learn new skills with MoodleMunch - A conversation with Rob Lowney. PODCAST [Link]

Online Article

Year Publication
2022 Stover, A.; Menendez Tarrazo, A.; Lowney, R. (2022) Welcome events make the transition to hybrid. ELEA [Link]

Case

Year Publication
2022 Lowney, R. (2022) Students as Partners in Assessment (SaPiA). CASE [Link]

Newsletter

Year Publication
2020 Lowney, R. (2020) A Typical Teaching & Learning Day. NEWSL [Link]

Conference Contribution

Year Publication
2024 Lowney, R. (2024) OER24 Research in progress - Learning analytics for critical data literacy Cork, 27/03/2024-28/03/2024.
2024 Lowney, R. (2024) Moodle Academy Webinar Student partnership in assessment Online, .
2024 Lowney, R. (2024) Brickfield Education Labs - Accessibility Awareness Day DCU's Journey Online, 16/01/2024-16/01/2024.
2023 Lowney, R. (2023) Catalyst EU Community Conference - Dublin Hybrid Hub Catalyst EU Community Conference Dublin, 30/11/2023-30/11/2023.
2023 Lowney, R.; Cotton, S. (2023) MoodleMoot Global Eating An Elephant: The DCU journey to Moodle 4.1 Barcelona, Spain, 18/09/2023-21/09/2023.
2023 Lowney, R. (2023) MoodleMoot Global Maximising engagement with student surveys on Moodle Barcelona, Spain, 18/09/2023-21/09/2023.
2023 Lowney, R. (2023) DCU Teaching and Learning Day Staff and Student Panel: Where now with GenAI? Dublin, .
2023 Stone, S.; Lowney, R. (2023) AHE Conference Student perspectives on digital assessment and feedback Manchester, 21/06/2023-23/06/2023.
2023 Dawson, P.; Kelly, B.; Ward, M.; Lysaght, Z.; Lowney, R. (2023) EDEN Annual Conference Don't Fear the Robot - Panel Discussion Dublin, .
2023 Gormley, C.; Stone, S.; Lowney, R.; Brown, M. (2023) EDEN Annual Conference Shaping the Future of Higher Education: What Is the Role of the Centre for Academic Development? Dublin, 18/06/2023-20/06/2023.
2023 Lowney, R. (2023) EDEN Annual Conference Student and Staff Experiences of Practising Partnership in Assessment Dublin, 18/06/2023-20/06/2023.
2023 Al Haj Ali, M.; Lowney, R.; Brown, M. (2023) EDEN Annual Conference Harnessing the Potential of Learning Analytics: Yes of Course We Can! Dublin, 18/06/2023-20/06/2023.
2023 Lowney, R. (2023) Pedagogy for Higher Education Large Classes (PHELC) Symposium Elicit and Engage: Staff experiences of a student polling tool in large classes Online, .
2023 Lowney, R. (2023) Selkirk College Teaching and Learning Conference DCU student partnership in assessment Online, .
2023 Lowney, R. (2023) EdTech Wouldn’t change a thing: using educational change theory to critically reflect on digital learning innovation adoption Dublin, .
2023 Lowney, R.; Stover, A. (2023) EdTech Compass Plus: A new tool to support student self-assessment Dublin, .
2023 Lowney, R.; Campau, S. (2023) EdTech Student feedback on 'My Feedback' Dublin, .
2023 Lowney, R. (2023) EdTech Research in progress - Learning analytics for critical data literacy Dublin, .
2023 Lowney, R. (2023) MoodleMoot Ireland & UK Panel: The student voice - what students wish for Moodle Online, .
2023 Lowney, R. (2023) MoodleMoot Ireland & UK Maximising engagement with student surveys on Moodle Online, .
2023 Lowney, R.; Campau, S. (2023) MoodleMoot Ireland & UK Student feedback on ‘My Feedback Online, .
2023 Gormley, C.; Lowney, R. (2023) MoodleMoot Ireland & UK Assessment as and for learning with Moodle Online, .
2023 Lowney, R.; Stover, A. (2023) MoodleMoot Ireland & UK Compass Plus: A new tool to support student self-assessment Online, .
2023 Stone, S.; Lowney, R. (2023) MoodleMoot Ireland & UK Student views on Moodle and Mahara Online, .
2023 Gormley, C.; Lowney, R. (2023) SEDA Spring Conference Managing the Balancing Act of Process & People in Programme Design Online, .
2023 Lowney, R. (2023) National Student Engagement Programme (NStEP) Network DCU student partnership in assessment Dublin, .
2023 Lowney, R. (2023) OER23 Research in Progress - Learning analytics for critical data literacy Inverness, Scotland, 04/04/2023-06/04/2023.
2023 Coyle, E.; Lowney, R. (2023) DCU Futures Student Showcase 2023 Peer assessment for Chemistry students Dublin, .
2023 Gormley, C.; Lowney, R. (2023) Future Teacher Webinar: Rich Media, Audio Turning up the volume on audio feedback at DCU Online, .
2023 Lowney, R. (2023) MoodleMoot US Staff and student experiences of Moodle Board in supporting collaborative learning Online, .
2023 Lowney, R. (2023) MoodleMoot US Supporting educators’ digital competence development through a community initiative Online, .
2023 Lowney, R. (2023) MoodleMoot US Using Moodle to support student partnership in assessment Online, .
2023 Lowney, R. (2023) MoodleMoot US Gamification to promote engagement among new students Online, .
2023 Lowney, R. (2023) MoodleMoot US Tidy Moodle, Tidy Mind - cleaning, categorising and creating conventions for courses Online, .
2023 Lowney, R.; O'Keeffe, N. (2023) MoodleMoot US Supporting academic integrity through Moodle, Mahara and Ouriginal Online, .
2023 Lowney, R.; Stover, A. (2023) MoodleMoot US Compass Plus: A new tool to support student self-assessment Online, .
2023 Lowney, R. (2023) Let’s talk about assessment 2023: Rethinking assessment in higher education Practising student partnership in assessment Dublin, .
2023 O'Riordan, F.; Lowney, R. (2023) Let’s talk about assessment 2023: rethinking assessment in higher education Engaging Students in Academic Integrity Dublin, .
2022 Gormley, C.; Lowney, R. (2022) Irish Conference on Engaging Pedagogy (ICEP) It sometimes takes two: Making coteaching work in practice Online, .
2022 Lowney, R.; O'Keeffe, N. (2022) Catalyst EUSer Community Conference Supporting academic integrity through Moodle, Mahara and Ouriginal Online, .
2022 Lowney, R. (2022) National Student Engagement Network From profiling and practising to progressing student partnership in assessment Maynooth, .
2022 Stover, A.; Lowney, R. (2022) Times Higher Education (THE) Campus Live Reimagining the student welcome experience - My DCU London, United Kingdom, .
2022 Lowney, R. (2022) Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) 10th Anniversary Conference Practising student partnership in assessment Dublin, .
2022 Lowney, R.; O'Riordan, F.; Campau, S. (2022) Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) 10th Anniversary Conference Students’ views on academic integrity Dublin, .
2022 Lowney, R.; O'Riordan, F.; Campau, S. (2022) #IUADigEd Webinar Series Students’ views on academic integrity: exploring their declarations across three years of academic integrity weeks Online, .
2022 Stone, S.; Lowney, R. (2022) Association for Learning Technology (ALT) Annual Conference The future is digital: A post pandemic vision of assessment Manchester, United Kingdom, .
2022 Lowney, R.; Stone, S.; Scanlon, L.A.; Smyth, S.; Mooney, S. (2022) Association for Learning Technology (ALT) Annual Conference Digi-Skills.ie: a student-curated hub for digital skills development Manchester, United Kingdom, .
2022 Lowney, R. (2022) Association for Learning Technology (ALT) Annual Conference Wouldn’t change a thing: using educational change theory to critically reflect on digital learning innovation adoption Manchester, United Kingdom, .
2022 Lowney, R. (2022) University of Hull Teaching and Learning Conference Students as partners in assessment: the experiences of an Irish university Online, .
2022 O'Riordan, F.; Lowney, R. (2022) Assessment in Higher Education (AHE) Conference Promoting Academic Integrity: A University Initiative Manchester, United Kingdom, .
2022 Lowney, R. (2022) European Distance and eLearning Network (EDEN) PhD Symposium Learning analytics for critical data literacy: A case study from an Irish university of sharing students’ own learning analytics data with them to foster critical data literacy Online, .
2022 Stone, S.; Lowney, R. (2022) 8th International Conference on Higher Education Advances (HEAd’22) Reflecting on a learning ecology approach to consider contexts in which students can develop digital competences for the workplace Valencia, Spain, .
2022 Lowney, R. (2022) MoodleMoot Croatia Supporting educators’ digital competence development through a community initiative Online, .
2022 Flynn, S.; O (2022) EdTech Getting Started with Personal & Professional Digital Capacity: Reviewing the First National Rollout Cork, .
2022 Gormley, C. & Lowney, R. (2022) Institute of Education Teaching and Learning Day Walking the Talk: Two newbies’ experiences of co-teaching Dublin City University, .
2022 Lowney, R. (2022) Change Agents Network (CAN) Conference Partnership practices in assessment Online, .
2022 Lowney, R. & Stover, A. (2022) MoodleMoot Ireland and UK Leveraging Moodle to support student transitions to university Online, .
2022 Stone, S. & Lowney, R. (2022) MoodleMoot Ireland and UK UDL, Moodle and Me Online, .
2022 Lowney, R. (2022) MoodleMoot Ireland and UK Staff and student experiences of Moodle Board in supporting collaborative learning Online, .
2022 Lowney, R. (2022) MoodleMoot Ireland and UK Tidy Moodle, Tidy Mind - cleaning, categorising and creating conventions for courses Online, .
2022 al Haj Ali, M., Glynn, M., Lowney, R. & Chromec, J. (2022) MoodleMoot Ireland and UK Configurable Reports plugin capabilities Online, .
2022 Lowney, R., Campau, S. & Glynn, M. (2022) MoodleMoot Ireland and UK Gamification to promote engagement among new students Online, .
2022 Lowney R., O'Riordan, F. & Campau, S. (2022) European Conference on Academic Integrity and Plagiarism Students’ views on academic integrity: exploring their declarations across three years of academic integrity weeks Online, .
2022 Lowney, R. & Stone, S. (2022) OER22 Crowd-sourcing an OER of digital assessment exemplars Online, .
2022 Flynn, S.; Lowney, R.; Molloy, K.; Stone, S. (2022) OER22 An Open Approach to developing Educators’ Digital Capacity: Lessons learned from the cross-institutional development and delivery of an Open Course Online, .
2022 Lowney, R., Ní Bheoláin, R. & O'Riordan, F. (2022) Association for Learning Technology CPD Webinar Series Supporting Student Partnership in Assessment with Technology Online, .
2022 Lowney, R. (2022) Teaching, Learning and Assessment Approaches to Support Wellbeing (National Seminar Series) Seminar Co-ordinator Online, .
2022 Lowney, R. (2022) Irish Learning Technology Association Winter Conference Come MoodleMunch with us Online, .
2022 Lowney, R.; Uí Laighléis, G.; Mac Ristearid, S.; Ní Mhuircheartaigh, É. (2022) Irish Learning Technology Association Winter Conference Supporting asynchronous video assessment with Unicam Online, .
2022 Stone, S.; Scanlon, L.A.; Lowney, R. (2022) Irish Learning Technology Association Winter Conference Developing digital competences: views from the workplace Online, .
2022 Flynn, S.; Lowney, R.; Molloy, K.; Munro, M.; O'Reilly, M. (2022) Irish Learning Technology Association Winter Conference Getting Started with Personal and Professional Digital Capacity: An open course Online, .
2021 O'Connor, M., Lowney, R., Stone, S. & Trench-Bowles, N. (2021) #IUADigEd Webinar Series What are the digital skills that graduates need? Online, .
2021 Lowney, R. & O'Riordan. F. (2021) Leeds University Assessment Webinar Series SaPiA: Principles and Practices Online, .
2021 Lowney, R. (2021) Vevox Pedagogy Webinar Series Creating cognitively engaging quiz questions Online, .
2021 Flynn, S.; Munro, M.; Stone, S.; Lowney, R.; Molloy, K.; Moloney, D.; Hamill, D.; O'Reilly, M.; O'Callaghan, C. (2021) I·HE2021 – Higher Education in the new normal: the role of online, blended and distance learning Getting started with personal and professional digital capacity: an open course for educators in Irish higher education Bari, Italy, .
2021 Lowney, R. & O'Riordan, F. (2021) Assessment Institute SaPiA: Principles and Practices Online, .
2021 Lowney, R. (2021) Building a shared culture of academic integrity (National Seminar Series) Seminar co-ordinator Online, .
2021 Gormley, C., Stone, S. & Lowney, R. (2021) Designs on the Future: Applying the ABC Learning Design Framework Online (National Seminar Series) Seminar facilitators Online, .
2021 Lowney, R. (2021) RAISE Special Interest Group for Partnership Approaches to student partnership in assessment Online, .
2021 Stone, S., Scanlon, LA. & Lowney, R. (2021) Association for Learning Technology Conference What digital competences do our students need to develop? Online, .
2021 Lowney, R., Uí Laighléis G., Mac Risteaird, S. & Ní Mhuircheartaigh, E. (2021) EUROCALL Reflections on asynchronous video assessment Online, .
2021 Lowney, R. (2021) MountainMoot Supporting educators’ digital competence development through a community initiative Online, 14/07/2021-16/07/2021.
2021 O'Riordan, F. & Lowney, R. (2021) National Congress of Pedagogical Practices in Higher Education (CNaPPES) SaPiA: The experiences of students and staff at Dublin City University Online, 14/07/2021-14/07/2021.
2021 Smyth, S., Buckley, K., Farrell, A.M., Glynn, M., Lowney, R., & Stone, S. (2021) Pedagogy for Higher Education Large Classes (PHELC) Symposium The opportunities and challenges of emergency, remote learning for large class students during the Covid-19 pandemic Online, 25/06/2021-25/06/2021.
2021 Lowney, R. (2021) AdvanceHE Island of Ireland Symposium: Partnership for Student Success: Developing graduates for the 21st century Making student partnership in assessment work Online, 23/06/2021-23/06/2021.
2021 Glynn, M., Farrell, A.M., Buckley, K., Lowney, R., Smyth, S., & Stone, S. (2021) 7th International Conference on Higher Education Advances (HEAd’21) Suddenly moving large classes online: Illuminating the experience of the teaching staff in one university Online, 22/06/2021-23/06/2021.
2021 Lowney, R. (2021) TU Dublin eLearning Summer School The DCU Experience of Vevox Online, 22/06/2021-.
2021 Lowney, R. & O'Riordan, F. (2021) European Conference on Academic Integrity and Plagiarism The Practice of Promoting Academic Integrity Online, 09/06/2021-11/06/2021.
2021 O'Riordan, F. & Lowney, R. (2021) National Webinar Series: What is the Future for the Assessment of Learning Through Final Examinations? Students as Partners in Assessment Online, 28/05/2021-28/05/2021.
2021 Lowney, R. & O'Riordan, F. (2021) EdTech Facilitating Student Partnerships in Assessment with Technology Online, 27/05/2021-28/05/2021.
2021 (2021) EdTech Running an Academic Integrity Awareness Campaign Online Online, 27/05/2021-28/05/2021.
2021 Gormley, C., Stone, S. & Lowney, R. (2021) EdTech Moving ABC Learning Design Online: A toolkit for the times Online, 27/05/2021-28/05/2021.
2021 Lowney, R. & Stone, S. (2021) EdTech Crowd-sourcing an OER: Exemplars and Case Studies of Technology-Enhanced Assessment Online, .
2021 Lowney, R., Stone, S., Buckley, K., Farrell, A., Glynn, M. and Smyth, S. (2021) EdTech Moving large classes online - findings and guidance from a rapid research project Online, .
2021 Flynn, S., Munro, M., Byrne, J., Hamill, D., Lowney, R., Molloy, K., Moloney, D., O'Callaghan, C., O'Connor, M., O'Reilly, M., Scrochi, C. & Stone, S. (2021) EdTech The EDTL Approach: From Emergency Remote Teaching to Effective Remote Teaching Online, .
2021 Lowney, R. (2021) MoodleMoot Ireland and UK Using Moodle to support student partnership in assessment Online, 10/05/2021-12/05/2021.
2021 Lowney, R. & O'Riordan, F. (2021) Students as Partners in Assessment (National Seminar Series) Seminar co-ordinator Dublin, Ireland, 11/03/2021-11/03/2021.
2021 Loftus, M. & Lowney, R. (2021) DCU School of Applied Language and Intercultural Studies Research Seminar Series 2020-2021 The Use of H5P to Improve Student Reflective Practice in Language Learning Dublin, Ireland, .
2021 Lowney, R. & O'Riordan, F. (2021) Association for Learning Technology CPD Webinar Series Assessment Design to Promote Academic Integrity using Learning Technology Online, .
2021 Lowney, R., Ní Bheoláin, R & O'Riordan, F. (2021) #IUADigEd Webinar Series Students as Partners in Assessment (SaPiA) Online, .
2020 Glynn, M., Farrell, A., Buckley, K., Lowney, R., Smyth, S. and Stone, S. (2020) Irish Conference on Engaging Pedagogy 2020 Moving Large Classes Online Online, .
2020 Farrell, O., Brunton, J., Buckley, K., Donaldson, L., Farrelly, T., Lowney, R., Mihaescu, V. and Stone, S. (2020) EDEN European Online and Distance Learning Week 2020 Practical and pedagogical ways to assess your students online Online, .
2020 Lowney, R., O'Riordan, F., Hosseini, M., Grant, C. & Kelly, B. (2020) QQI National Academic Integrity Week 2020 The Ethics of Academic Integrity Online, .
2020 Lowney, R. (2020) MoodleMoot US The Story of MoodleMunch Online, .
2020 Stone, S. & Lowney, R. (2020) MoodleMoot Ireland & UK Mapping Universal Design for Learning & Academic Integrity principles to Moodle assessment tools Online, .
2020 Lowney, R. & Stone, S. (2020) MoodleMoot Ireland & UK Crowdsourcing an OER Online, .
2020 Lowney, R. (2020) MoodleMoot Ireland & UK Enabling simple peer review with the versatile Moodle Database Online, .
2020 Lowney, R. (2020) MoodleMoot Ireland & UK The Story of MoodleMunch Online, .
2020 Lowney, R. & Logan, A. (2020) MoodleMoot Ireland & UK UDL, Moodle and Me (Workshop) Online, .
2020 Stone, S., & Lowney, R. (2020) Association for Learning Technology Summer Summit Crowd sourcing Technology Enhanced Assessment Online, .
2020 Lowney, R. & Stone, S. (2020) Association for Learning Technology Summer Summit Assessment and digital competences: building capacity with academic staff Online, .
2020 Loftus, M. & Lowney, R. (2020) EuroCALL Gathering From cloning to self authoring video content in the language classroom: a reflection Online, .
2020 Flynn, S, O'Riordan, F., O'Gallchoir, R., Scanlon, L., Ryan, B. & Lowney, R. (2020) #IUADigEd Webinar Series Consider Technology to Support Academic Integrity Online, .
2020 Lowney, R., O'Connor, M., Gilmartin, A., Scanlon, L. & Farrell, O. (2020) #IUADigEd Webinar Series EDTL Approach: Consider Communication & Engagement Online, .
2020 Lowney, R. & Stone, S. (2020) AHE conference panel - looking to 2021 (A joint Assessment in Higher Education conference (UK) and Transforming Assessment webinar panel session) Assessment and digital competences: building capacity with academic staff Online, .
2020 Flynn, S. & Lowney, R. (2020) CCT Excellence in Teaching Series Pedagogy First: Concept and Practice Online, .
2020 Stone, S., Farrell, A., Buckley, K., Lowney, R., Smyth, S., & Glynn, M. (2020) EDEN 2020 Online Research Workshop Guidance for moving large class cohorts to the online environment Online, .
2020 Lowney, R. (2020) The What, Why, How of Technology-Enhanced Assessment (National Seminar Series) Seminar co-ordinator Dublin, Ireland, .
2020 Lowney, R. & Stone, S. (2020) Exploring Models of Success: Professional Development of Higher Education, Further Education and Training, and English Language Education Staff Insights into Delivering a Structured Professional Learning Programme for Academic Staff Dublin, Ireland, .
2020 Stone, S.; Lowney, R. (2020) Exploring Models of Success: Professional Development of Higher Education, Further Education and Tra Professional learning for digital assessment Dublin, 13/02/2020-13/02/2020.
2020 O'Riordan, F.; Lowney, R. (2020) Exploring Models of Success: Professional Development of Higher Education, Further Education and Tra Promoting Academic Integrity Dublin, 13/02/2020-13/02/2020.
2020 Lowney, R. (2020) Assessing Your Stress: Connecting wellbeing and assessment (National Seminar Series) Seminar co-ordinator Dublin, Ireland, .
2019 Stone, S.; Lowney, R (2019) International Conference on Engaging Pedagogy Professional learning for digital assessment Limerick, 12/12/2019-13/12/2019.
2019 Lowney, R. & Stone, S. (2019) Association for Learning Technology Winter Conference Crowdsourcing an OER of Technology-Enhanced Assessment Exemplars Online, .
2019 Stone, S.; Lowney, R (2019) World Conference on Online Learning Professional learning for digital assessment Dublin, 03/11/2019-07/11/2019.
2019 O'Riordan, F.; Glynn, M.; Buckley, K.; Lowney, R. (2019) World Conference on Online Learning Professional Learning to Promote Academic Integrity Dublin, 03/11/2019-07/11/2019.
2019 Lowney, R., Moffatt, J., Holmes, E., Egan, A., Lynam, A., Lenehan, J., & Redmond, C. (2019) A practice exchange of innovation using technology in professional education: Sharing experiences of nurse, solicitor and teacher education (National Seminar Series) Seminar Co-ordinator Dublin, Ireland, .
2019 McKay, A. & Lowney, R. (2019) MoodleMoot UK & Ireland Out of the comfort zone: increasing social presence through gamification Manchester, United Kingdom, .
2019 Lowney, R.; Roche, H. (2019) MoodleMoot UK & Ireland Bridging the gap: managing an entire college’s continuous assessments using Moodle Manchester, United Kingdom, 15/04/2019-17/04/2019.
2019 O'Neill, R.; Lowney, R. (2019) MoodleMoot UK & Ireland Moodle is where the heart is: a central learning platform for students, faculty and staff Manchester, United Kingdom, 15/04/2019-17/04/2019. http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.13012/78
2018 Gavan, E.; Lowney, R.; McKay, A.; O (2018) International Conference on Engaging Pedagogy Connect, Learn & Earn: Does gamification promote increased engagement in interpersonal connectivity activities on an online orientation programme for postgraduate students? Dublin, 14/12/2018-15/12/2018. http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.13012/79
2018 Pasley, N. & Lowney, R. (2018) Health Informatics Society of Ireland Annual Conference Interactive Learning Objects for an Integrated Curriculum Dublin, Ireland, .
2018 Lowney, R. (2018) EdTech An exploration of the impact of a VLE assignment text-matching tool to improve students' academic writing Carlow, Ireland, .
2017 Dowling, D., Moffatt, J. & Lowney, R. (2017) International Journal of Clinical Legal Education Conference, Northumbria University Developing Skills That Take Students From The Clinic To The Community (Interactive Seminar) Northumbria, United Kingdom, .
2016 Moffatt, J. & Lowney, R. (2016) Tablet Devices as a Peer and Self-Assessment Tool (National Seminar Series) iPad in Solicitor Training: An aid for learning and assessment Limerick, Ireland, .
2016 Lowney, R. (2016) EdTech Research Papers Session 9 Dublin, Ireland, .
2016 Butler, M., & Lowney, R. (2016) EdTech Flipped Learning in Criminal Advocacy Skills Training Dublin, Ireland, .
2015 Moffatt, J. & Lowney, R. (2015) EdTech Flipping Professional Education Limerick, Ireland, .
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Professional Associations

Association Function From / To
Association for Learning Technology Senior Certified Member -
AdvanceHE Senior Fellow -
Staff and Educational Development Association Senior Fellow -
Irish Learning Technology Association Member -
Educational Developers in Ireland Network Member -
Computers in Education Society of Ireland Member -

Honors and Awards

Date Title Awarding Body
02/05/2024 President's Award for Excellence in Teaching (Teaching Support) Dublin City University
05/03/2010 President's Award for Excellence in Student Activities University College Dublin

Committees

Committee Function From / To
DCU Care & Connect -
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Teaching and Learning Committee -
DCU Virtual Labs Working Group -
NStEP Student Engagement, Belonging and Wellbeing Project. -
SIS Design Panel (Technology & Integration) -
Irish Universities Association (IUA) Enhancing Digital Teaching and Learning (EDTL) Project Group 10/06/2019 - 28/11/2022

Employment

Employer Position From / To
Dublin City University Senior Learning Technologist 28/08/2023 -
Dublin City University Learning Technologist 10/06/2019 - 27/08/2023
Hibernia College Learning Technologist 23/10/2017 - 23/05/2019
Law Society of Ireland Course Administrator 29/08/2011 - 13/10/2017

Education

Start date Institution Qualification Subject
01/08/2020 Dublin City University Doctor of Education (EdD) Digital learning
01/09/2013 Dublin Institute of Technology Master of Science (MSc) Applied eLearning
01/09/2010 University College Dublin Master of Arts (MA) Scríobh agus Cumarsáid na Gaeilge
01/09/2004 University College Dublin Bachelor of Arts (BA) Joint Honours English and Irish

Other Activities

Description
Chair of MoodleMunch webinar series (2020 onwards). MoodleMunch is a professional development initiative to showcase good digital learning and teaching practices with Moodle, aligned to the European Framework for the Digital Competence of Educators.

Research Interests

  • Technology-enhanced assessment; Mobile learning; Flipped learning; Virtual learning environments; Learning design; Learning analytics; Critical data literacy; Digital learning policy; Student partnership; Academic integrity; Mixed reality; Artificial intelligence


Research Projects

Title Role Description Start date End date
Practices of Restoration for Approaching Academic Misconduct (PReAM) Principal Investigator This SATLE project seeks to identify how RP can be used in DCU in approaching academic misconduct, pilot RP approaches in resolution conversations between staff and students in academic misconduct cases, and evaluate the experiences of staff and students. 01/09/2023 01/06/2024
Moving Large, Face-to-Face Classes Online Part of research team 01/05/2020 31/12/2020

Modules Coordinated

Term Title Subject
2024 Postgraduate Tutoring Principles and Practice GS602A
2024 Postgraduate Tutoring Principles and Practice GS602
2023 Postgraduate Tutoring Principles and Practice GS602A
2023 Postgraduate Tutoring Principles and Practice GS602
2022 GS602A