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Abi ReynoldsAbi Reynolds 

Manager,  
Centre for Research and Innovation
in Learning and Teaching 

Projects: 

National E-learning laboratory (NELL)
As part of National College of Ireland, the National e-Learning Laboratory (NELL) is a research facility specialising in usability testing for human computer interactions. Investigators engage in applied research directed at user-oriented testing and to support good design for e-learning, e-commerce and Internet based applications. Researchers can evaluate the students' learning experience in terms of the quality of engagement, learning gain, efficiency, effectiveness and usability.

Since January 2009, we have worked with a number of partners conducting usability testing in our laboratory.   We have undertaken testing on a number of applications ranging from on-line accountancy and maths support programmes to usability testing of NALA’s new e-learning literacy tool 'www.writeon.ie' 

BLOG:  http://nellatnci.wordpress.com

Research Activities: 

Bruce, B. C., & Reynolds, A. (2009). Technology in Docklands education: Using scenarios as guides for teaching and research. Educational Studies, 35(5), 561-574.

Weibelzahl, S., & Reynolds, A (2009). Usability Testing of e-Learning in Practice: First Experiences and Lessons Learned. In Proceedings of the I-HCI 2009 Annual Conference (pages 115-118). Trinity College Dublin, Ireland, September 2009 

Coleman, M., & Reynolds, A. (2008). Encouraging Student Engagement - A critical look a learning through Inquiry. In Electronic Proceedings of the AISHE Annual Conference. University of Maynooth, Ireland, August 2008. Retrieved from http://ocs.aishe.org/index.php/international/2008/schedConf/presentations

Technology in Dockland's Education (TIDE) 

Digital Literacy in Irish Primary Schools (DLIPs)  

Areas of interest:

  • Usability and User Experience
  • E-learning and Blended learning
  • New Technologies in Learning & Teaching
  • Workplace Learning, Lifelong Learning

 

Contact:   

Centre for Research and Innovation
in Learning and Teaching
National College of Ireland
Mayor Street
IFSC
Dublin 1

Tel (Direct): + 353 1 4498 664
Tel (Reception): + 353 1 4498 500
Fax: + 353 1 4972 200

Email: areynolds@ncirl.ie

 

 

 

 

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