Projects per year
Personal profile
Research interests
Digital technologies to support teaching, learning and assessment, immersive educational technologies, assessment (formative and summative), AI in education.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of Galway
Award Date: 30 Nov 2021
Education, Master, University of Galway
Award Date: 31 Aug 2010
Education, Postgraduate Diploma, University of Galway
Award Date: 1 Sep 2009
Education, Bachelor of Education (B.Ed), Mary Immaculate College
Award Date: 1 Aug 2004
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Projects
- 1 Active
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STEM Café: Embracing Integrated STEM Education
Leavy, A. (CoPI), Hourigan, M. (CoPI), Carroll, C. (CoPI), Fitzpatrick, M. (CoPI), O'Dwyer, A. (CoPI), Corry, E. (CoPI), Hamilton, M. (CoPI), McNamara, M. (CoPI), Liman-Kaban, A. (CoPI), O'Shea, J. (CoPI), Young, K. (CoPI), Liston, M. (CoPI), Ryan, M. (CoPI), Cleary, C. (CoPI), McGann, R. (CoPI) & Walsh, E. (CoPI)
25/09/17 → …
Project: Teaching & Learning
Research output
- 1 Article
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Standardised Assessment in Irish Primary Schools: Teachers’ Views on Purpose, Pressure and Practice. Assessment in Education: Principles, Policy & Practice
McNamara, M. & Mc Cauley, V., 29 May 2025, In: Assessment in Education: Principles, Policy & Practice. p. 1–27. 27 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access2 Citations (Scopus)
Activities
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Dive in! Exploring the Creative Use of Virtual Reality to Support and Enhance Immersive STEM Learning Experiences in the Irish Primary School Classroom
McNamara, M. (Speaker)
28 Aug 2025Activity: Conference Presentations, Speaking Events & Workshops › Conference Presentations
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Mining the Potential of Digital Game-Based Learning: A Focused Investigation into the Use of Minecraft Education to Support and Enhance Teaching and Learning within the Irish Primary Classroom.
McNamara, M. (Speaker) & Corry, E. (Speaker)
23 May 2025Activity: Conference Presentations, Speaking Events & Workshops › Conference Presentations
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Dive In! Exploring Ocean Conservation Through the Use of Immersive Technologies
McNamara, M. (Speaker)
1 Mar 2025Activity: Conference Presentations, Speaking Events & Workshops › Oral presentation
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Creative technology and innovation in STEAM: Steam and e-textiles
Morrin, A. M. (Organiser), Furlong, T. (Organiser), Leavy, A. (Organiser), O'Dwyer, A. (Organiser), Hourigan, M. (Organiser), McNamara, M. (Workshop participant), Corry, E. (Workshop participant), Liman-Kaban, A. (Workshop participant), Young, K. (Workshop participant), Fitzpatrick, M. (Workshop participant), Carroll, C. (Workshop participant), Ryan, M. (Workshop participant), Cleary, C. (Workshop participant), MC ENTEE, L. (Workshop participant), Liston, M. (Workshop participant) & Walsh, E. (Workshop participant)
17 Jan 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organising a conference, workshop, ...
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DIGging STEM! Design-, Inquiry- and Games-Based approaches to STEM Education Pilot Study
Leavy, A. (Participant), McNamara, M. (Participant), Liman-Kaban, A. (Participant), Walsh, E. (Participant), Fitzpatrick, M. (Participant), Hourigan, M. (Participant), Corry, E. (Participant), Carroll, C. (Participant), Young, K. (Participant), O'Dwyer, A. (Participant), Liston, M. (Participant), Ryan, M. (Participant), Cleary, C. (Participant) & O'Shea, J. (Participant)
6 Jan 2025 → …Activity: Other
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Bigger, Better Brainteaser Bandits
Carroll, C. (Organiser), Hourigan, M. (Organiser), Leavy, A. (Organiser), Fitzpatrick, M. (Organiser), Cleary, C. (Organiser), McNamara, M. (Organiser) & Ryan, M. (Organiser)
15 Nov 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organising a conference, workshop, ...
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Make Create Innovate workshop
McNamara, M. (Organiser), Leavy, A. (Participant), Morrin, A. M. (Participant), Corry, E. (Participant), Fitzpatrick, M. (Participant), Carroll, C. (Participant), Ryan, M. (Participant), Cleary, C. (Participant), MC ENTEE, L. (Participant), Hourigan, M. (Participant) & O'Dwyer, A. (Participant)
13 May 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organising a conference, workshop, ...
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Microsoft Dream Space visit and workshop
Leavy, A. (Organiser), McNamara, M. (Organiser), Morrin, A. M. (Participant), Carroll, C. (Participant), Corry, E. (Participant), Cleary, C. (Participant), Ryan, M. (Participant), Fitzpatrick, M. (Participant), Hourigan, M. (Participant), Barry, B. (Participant) & O'Dwyer, A. (Participant)
29 Apr 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organising a conference, workshop, ...
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Insects and Minibeasts 2: Making connections between art, science and technology
McNamara, M. (Organiser), Corry, E. (Organiser), Morrin, A. M. (Member of programme committee), Leavy, A. (Member of programme committee), Hourigan, M. (Member of programme committee), Carroll, C. (Participant), Fitzpatrick, M. (Participant), Ryan, M. (Participant), Cleary, C. (Participant), MC ENTEE, L. (Participant) & O'Dwyer, A. (Member of programme committee)
9 Feb 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organising a conference, workshop, ...
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Insects and Minibeasts: Making connections between science and art
Morrin, A. M. (Organiser), Leavy, A. (Organiser), Hourigan, M. (Organiser), McNamara, M. (Organiser), Corry, E. (Organiser), MC ENTEE, L. (Participant), Ryan, M. (Participant), Cleary, C. (Participant), Fitzpatrick, M. (Participant), Carroll, C. (Participant) & O'Dwyer, A. (Member of programme committee)
12 Jan 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organising a conference, workshop, ...