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Professor David Barr serves as Professor of Technology Enhanced Learning at Ulster University's Centre For Prof Practice Enhancement, Coleraine campus. He currently holds the position of Head of the School of Education, having previously led the School of Languages and Cultures and Modern Languages.
Education:
- Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education Teaching (2004, Ulster University)
- Ph.D. in 'Computer Based Language Learning Environments for Foreign Languages' (2003, Ulster University)
- B.A. (First Class Honours) in Applied Languages (French and Spanish) (1999, Ulster University)
As a leading expert in computer-assisted language learning (CALL), Professor Barr's research spans digital pedagogy, hybrid learning models, and technology-enhanced language instruction. His work integrates practical applications with theoretical frameworks, focusing on sustainable implementation of digital tools across diverse educational contexts. Current projects explore AI-driven analytics in language acquisition and cross-cultural digital literacy development.
His publication trends reveal a consistent focus on CALL evolution, with recent work emphasizing sustainability, social impact measurement, and innovative assessment methodologies in technology-mediated language learning environments.
Professor Barr actively contributes to academic leadership through roles including Chair of the WorldCALL International Scientific Committee and Honorary Treasurer of EUROCALL. He serves as external examiner for multiple institutions including University of Limerick and Dublin City University.
His supervision and grant activities include leadership of the EUROCALL Headquarters project (2010-2028) and the current 'Applying Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence to Identify and Measure the Social Impact of Youth Services' (2025-2028). He collaborates extensively with government bodies and employers to advance language education's role in regional economic development.
Based at Coleraine campus (Room L029, Cromore Road), he maintains active involvement with Ulster University's Confucius Institute and contributes to international CALL initiatives through his editorial roles for leading journals in the field.
