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Dr. Emma O'Brien is an Associate Professor at Mary Immaculate College, serving as Director of Taught Postgraduate Studies in Education. She coordinates the Masters of Education, Graduate Cert/Diploma, and MEd in Digital Leadership in Education, while leading the Erasmus+ IDEAL Futures project.
- PhD in Digital Education (2005)
- Masters in Computing in Education (2003)
Her research spans 20 years in digital learning, evolving from workplace learning to digital transformation, educational leadership, and AI pedagogy. Key projects include:
- IDEAL Future (2023-2026): Digital leadership frameworks
- Problem-Based Learning in Digital Spaces (2020-2022)
- ICT-supported collaboration in SME innovation (2017-2018)
Recent publications address hybrid pedagogies, inclusive digital education, and knowledge sustainability during the pandemic. She supervises doctoral students in areas including:
- Assistive technology in inclusivity
- Learning analytics for literacy support
- Digital motivation in narrative writing
Activities include external examining at University of Copenhagen (2019-2023) and chairing the FACILITATE network (2019-2022). Media engagements include discussions on university-SME collaboration (2017) and campus open days (2023).
