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Profil personnel
More information / biography
Keith Young is an Assistant Professor of ICT and Digital Learning in the Department of STEM Education at Mary Immaculate College. He holds a B.Tech. (Ed) in Materials and Engineering Technology and a PhD in Education from the University of Limerick, as well as an MSc in Software Design with Artificial Intelligence from TUS.
With over a decade of experience in teacher education, Keith has supported both undergraduate and postgraduate students across a variety of disciplines. He has previously held academic positions at the University of Limerick, Hibernia College, and most recently Maynooth University.
Research interests
Keith’s primary interests lie in developing teachers’ capacity to engage meaningfully and critically with digital technologies in their practice. His research interests include areas such as teacher education, digital competence/literacy, educational technology and inclusive education. A significant focus of his current work is the ethical use of artificial intelligence in education, particularly in developing approaches that enhance teacher practice and support student learning, alongside a broader exploration of how emerging AI technologies are shaping the education sector.
Éducation/qualifications académiques
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Master of Science (M.Sc), Software Design with Artificial Intelligence
Bachelor of Education (B.Ed), Materials and Engineering Technology
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Projets
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Dive In! Raising Awareness of Ocean Conservation through the Use of Immersive Technologies within an Integrated STEM Approach
McNamara, M. (PI), Young, K. (CoPI), Liman-Kaban, A. (CoPI) & Corry, E. (CoPI)
1/12/25 → 1/07/30
Projet: Research
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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 → …
Projet: Teaching & Learning
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Evaluating the impact of a digital competency-based placement model on STEM pre-service teachers’ digital competence and teaching experiences
Young, K., Doğança Küçük, Z., Delahunty, T., Dempsey, M. & Maglaperidze, N., juin 2026, Dans: Teaching and Teacher Education. 175, 105466.Résultat de recherche: Article › examen par les pairs
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Exploring Primary Pre-Service Teachers’ and Pupils’ Experiences of Using Minecraft Education in Irish Primary Schools
Liman Kaban, D. A., Dwyer, A., McNamara, M., Corry, E. & Young, K., 21 août 2026, Dans: TechTrends. 17 p.Résultat de recherche: Article › examen par les pairs
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Embracing the Digital Age in Contemporary Classrooms
Young, K., 9 oct. 2025, Contemporary Issues in the Psychology of Education. IGI Global Publishing, p. 295-326 32 p.Résultat de recherche: Chapter › examen par les pairs
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Generation apprenticeships–a perspective through the lens of industry learners
Hunt, I., O'Connor, S., Young, K., Ryan, A., Butler, E., Power, J. & Hennessy, M., 3 févr. 2025, Dans: International Journal of Logistics Research and Applications. 29, 3, p. 375-393 19 p.Résultat de recherche: Article › examen par les pairs
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It's a Tool Not a Crutch: A Pilot Generative AI Intervention to Enhance Pre-service Teachers' Self-efficacy and AI Literacy
Meegan, J. & Young, K., 6 août 2025, Dans: Technology, Knowledge and Learning.Résultat de recherche: Article › examen par les pairs
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“It’s a tool, not a crutch” - Developing AI Literacy & Self-Efficacy via GenAI Scenario Intervention
Young, K. & Meegan, J., 2025.Résultat de recherche: Paper › examen par les pairs
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A Generative AI scenario-based learning intervention in Pre-Service Teacher Education
Meegan, J. & Young, K., 2024.Résultat de recherche: Abstract › examen par les pairs
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The Impact of Generative Artificial Intelligence on Teaching, Learning, and Assessment: Some of the challenges and opportunities
Young, K., 2024, Ireland's Education Yearbook.Résultat de recherche: Article
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Exploring the Impact of the Digital Leaders' Placement Programme on Pre-service Teachers' Practice and Identity
Young, K., Doğança Küçük, Z., Dempsey, M. & Delahunty, T., 2023.Résultat de recherche: Abstract › examen par les pairs
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Optimising industry learners’ online experiences–lessons for a post-pandemic world
Hunt, I., Power, J., Young, K. & Ryan, A., 4 mars 2023, Dans: European Journal of Engineering Education. 48, 2, p. 358-373 16 p.Résultat de recherche: Article › examen par les pairs
5 Citations (Scopus)
Activités
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Digital Game-Based Learning in Irish Teacher Education: Opportunities for STEM Curriculum Integration
Corry, E. (Speaker), Liman-Kaban, A. (Speaker), McNamara, M. (Speaker), Young, K. (Speaker), O'Dwyer, A. (Speaker) & Ryan, M. (Speaker)
29 mai 2026Activité: Conference Presentations
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Digital Game-Based Learning in Irish Teacher Education: Opportunities for STEM Curriculum Integration
Corry, E. (Speaker), Liman-Kaban, A. (Speaker), McNamara, M. (Speaker), Young, K. (Speaker), O'Dwyer, A. (Speaker) & Ryan, M. (Speaker)
28 mai 2026 → 30 mai 2026Activité: Conference Presentations
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Virtually There: Exploring the Use of VR to Support and Enhance STEM Education Beyond the Classroom Walls
McNamara, M. (Speaker), Liman-Kaban, A. (Speaker), Corry, E. (Speaker) & Young, K. (Speaker)
22 mai 2026Activité: Conference Presentations
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Charting Inclusive AI Futures for Irish Learners
Young, K. (Speaker)
8 janv. 2026Activité: Invited talk
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AI and Schools: Leading for Inclusion - What Helps · What Matters · What to Protect
Young, K. (Speaker)
2026Activité: Invited talk
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Digital Game-Based Learning in Irish Teacher Education: Opportunities for STEM Curriculum Integration
Corry, E. (Speaker), Liman-Kaban, A. (Speaker), McNamara, M. (Speaker), Young, K. (Speaker), O'Dwyer, A. (Speaker) & Ryan, M. (Speaker)
2026Activité: Conference Presentations
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Evolving Identities: A collaborative study exploring teacher educators’ identity as teachers of integrated STEM
O'Dwyer, A. (Speaker), Leavy, A. (Speaker), Carroll, C. (Speaker), Corry, E. (Speaker), Fitzpatrick, M. (Speaker), Hourigan, M. (Speaker), Liman-Kaban, A. (Speaker), Liston, M. (Speaker), O'Shea, J. (Speaker), Ryan, M. (Speaker), Walsh, E. (Speaker) & Young, K. (Speaker)
28 août 2025Activité: 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 primary classroom
McNamara, M. (Speaker), Corry, E. (Speaker), Liman-Kaban, A. (Speaker), Young, K. (Speaker), Hourigan, M. (Speaker), Fitzpatrick, M. (Speaker), Carroll, C. (Speaker), Leavy, A. (Speaker), O'Shea, J. (Speaker), Ryan, M. (Speaker), O'Dwyer, A. (Speaker), Cleary, C. (Speaker), Liston, M. (Speaker) & Walsh, E. (Speaker)
20 mai 2025 → 23 mai 2025Activité: Conference Presentations
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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 janv. 2025Activité: Organising a workshop
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DIGging STEM! Design-, Inquiry- and Games-Based approaches to STEM Education Pilot Study
Leavy, A. (Organiser), McNamara, M. (Organiser), Liman-Kaban, A. (Organiser), Walsh, E. (Organiser), Fitzpatrick, M. (Organiser), Hourigan, M. (Organiser), Corry, E. (Organiser), Carroll, C. (Organiser), Young, K. (Organiser), O'Dwyer, A. (Organiser), Liston, M. (Organiser), Ryan, M. (Organiser), Cleary, C. (Organiser) & O'Shea, J. (Organiser)
6 janv. 2025 → …Activité: Collaborative practice-based engagements