Leo Casey

Director
Centre for Research and Innovation
in Learning and Teaching 

General Information

Leo’s experience spans the three domains of learning, media and industry.  

He is Director of the Centre for Research and Innovation in Learning and Teaching at National College of Ireland.  The Centre specialises in researching and developing innovative, technology based, learning approaches for a range of contexts. 

Currently the Centre is piloting two blended learning programmes to address workplace skills as part of Irish National Development Plan (NDP). These programmes are part of a strategic co-operation between National College of Ireland and FÁS the Irish training authority.  The Knowledge Economy Skills Passport (KESP) and Know IT break new ground in addressing the national skills agenda.

Leo’s research interests are in digital literacy, motivation and addressing low skills in adults.

Leo was founder and CEO of AV Edge a learning media production company that specialised in educational television and multimedia.  He has produced and directed numerous broadcast educational television programmes including five series on adult literacy.  AV Edge was acquired by ThirdForce Ireland’s largest e-learning company. Leo subsequently worked as a senior manager for ThirdForce overseeing the development of a new basic skills division.

Leo joined National College of Ireland in January 2007 to take up his current position. 

Contact:

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

Tel (Direct): +353 1 6599210
Tel (Reception): +353 1 4498500
Fax: +353 1 4972200
Email: lcasey@ncirl.ie