Deirdre Butler
Prof
Contact Details
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E: Deirdre.Butler@dcu.ie

Biography
Books
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2015 | Shaping the Future: How technology can lead to educational transformation.
Butler, D., Marshall, K., & Leahy, M. (Eds.) (2015) Shaping the Future: How technology can lead to educational transformation. Dublin: Liffey Press. [Details] |
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2014 | Exploring Our Energy, Educational programme for primary schools, Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland.
Murphy, C. Smith G., Glynn, M., Kavanagh, R., Losty, S. and Butler, D. (2014) Exploring Our Energy, Educational programme for primary schools, Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland. SEAI online: SEAI online. [Details] |
Book Chapters
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2019 | 'MOOCs, Teacher Professional Learning and Deep Learning Conversations'
Butler D., Leahy M., Hallissy M., Brown M. (2019) 'MOOCs, Teacher Professional Learning and Deep Learning Conversations' In: Tatnall, Arthur (eds). Encyclopedia of Education and Information Technologies. Cham: Springer. [Details] |
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2018 | 'The Digital Learning Framework: What Digital Learning can Look Like in Practice, An Irish Perspective'
Butler, D., Hallissy, M., & Hurley, J. (2018) 'The Digital Learning Framework: What Digital Learning can Look Like in Practice, An Irish Perspective' In: Leping. Liu & David C. Gibson (eds). Research Highlights in Technology and Teacher Education 2018. Waynesville, NC USA: AACE. [Details] |
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2018 | 'Scaling a model of teacher professional learning – Harnessing MOOCs to recreate deep learning conversations'
Butler, D., Leahy, M., Hallissy, M., & Brown, M (2018) 'Scaling a model of teacher professional learning – Harnessing MOOCs to recreate deep learning conversations' In: Tomorrow's Learning: Involving Everyone. Learning with and about Technologies and Computing: 11th IFIP TC 3 World Conference on Computers in Education. Switzerland: Springer. [Details] |
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2017 | 'Education systems in the digital age: The need for alignment. '
Leahy, M., Butler, D., Twining P., Chtouki, Y., Moore, K., Nikolov, R., Sherman, A., Sherman B., Valtonen, T. with Akoh, B., Miniano, P., & Farshadnia (2017) 'Education systems in the digital age: The need for alignment. ' In: EDUsummIT Report: Rethinking Learning in a Digital Age. http://unesco.unibit.bg/sites/default/files/EDUSummIT%202017%20eBook%20final%2012.4.18.pdf: UNESCO. [Details] |
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2015 | 'Developing a Vision and Moving Forward'
Butler, D. & Leahy, M. (2015) 'Developing a Vision and Moving Forward' In: Shaping the Future: How Technology can lead to Educational Transformation. Dublin: Liffey Press. [Details] |
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2015 | 'Moving towards Innovation: The Development of a Sustainable Framework for Teacher Professional Learning'
Butler, D. & Leahy, M. (2015) 'Moving towards Innovation: The Development of a Sustainable Framework for Teacher Professional Learning' In: Shaping the Future: How Technology can lead to Educational Transformation. Dublin: Liffey Press. [Details] |
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2015 | 'Moving towards Innovation: The Development of a Sustainable Framework for Teacher Professional Learning'
Butler, D. & Leahy, M (2015) 'Moving towards Innovation: The Development of a Sustainable Framework for Teacher Professional Learning' In: Shaping the Future: How Technology can lead to Educational Transformation. Dublin: Liffey Press. [Details] |
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2017 | 'Education Systems in the Digital Age: The need for alignment'
Margaret Leahy & Deirdre Butler, Peter Twinning, Yousra Chtouki, Kanda Moore, Roumen Nikolov, Amanda Sherman, Barbara Sherman, Teemu Valtonen, With Ben Akoh, Carlos Miniano Pascual, Sara Farshadnia (2017) 'Education Systems in the Digital Age: The need for alignment' In: EduSummIT Report: Rethinking Learning in a Digital Age. Bulgaria: UNESCO. [Details] |
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2015 | 'Self-determined teacher learning: A model of teacher professional development for the in the 21st century classroom'
Butler, D. (2015) 'Self-determined teacher learning: A model of teacher professional development for the in the 21st century classroom' In: D. Butler, K. Marshall & M. Leahy (Eds.) (eds). Shaping the Future: How technology can lead to educational transformation. Dublin: Liffey Press. [Details] |
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2015 | 'Smart Partnerships'
Niki Davis, Margaret Leahy, Cathy Lewin, Amina Charania, and Hasniza Nordin, with Ave Mejia, Davor Orlec, Deirdre Butler, Vanessa Chang, Ben Daniel Motidyang, Ola Erstad, and Olatz Lopez-Fernandez (2015) 'Smart Partnerships' In: EDUsummIT 2015 Summary Report. Bangkok: UNESCO. [Details] |
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2015 | 'Indicators of quality technology-enhanced teaching and learning'
Nancy Law, Dale Niederhauser, Linda Shear, and Rhonda Christensen, with Esther Care, David Smith, Jonghwi Park, Bent Andresen, Hans van Bergen, Deirdre Butler, Allan Christie, Jill Downie, Tania Bradley, and Louise Starkey (2015) 'Indicators of quality technology-enhanced teaching and learning' In: EDUsummIT 2015 Summary Report. Bangkok: UNESCO. [Details] |
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2015 | 'Moving towards innovation: The development of a sustainable framework for teacher professional learning'
Butler, D. & Leahy, M. (2015) 'Moving towards innovation: The development of a sustainable framework for teacher professional learning' In: Shaping the Future: How technology can lead to educational transformation. Dublin: Liffey Press. [Details] |
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2015 | 'Developing a vision and moving forward'
Butler, D., & Leahy, M. (2015) 'Developing a vision and moving forward' In: Butler, D., Marshall, K. and Leahy, M (eds). Shaping the Future: How technology can lead to educational transformation. Dublin: Liffey Press. [Details] |
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2011 | 'Learning in 21st century classrooms: A constructionist view'
Butler, D. (2011) 'Learning in 21st century classrooms: A constructionist view' In: ICTs in the Primary School: Teaching and Learning for the 21st Century. Dublin: NCTE. DWEC, NEC. [Details] |
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2007 | 'The Digital Era: Empowerment or digital divide'
Butler, D., & Kelly, J. (2007) 'The Digital Era: Empowerment or digital divide' In: P. Downes & A.L. Gilligan (Eds.) (eds). Moving Beyond Educational Disadvantage: Envisioning the Future. Dublin: IPA. [Details] |
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2006 | 'Sustaining local identity, control and ownership while integrating technology into school learning'
Butler, D., Strohecker, C., & Martin, F. (2006) 'Sustaining local identity, control and ownership while integrating technology into school learning' In: Informatics Education – The Bridge between Using and Understanding Computers” in the series Lecture Notes in Computer Science, Volume 4226/2006. Berlin / Heidleberg: Springer. [DOI] [Details] |
Peer Reviewed Journals
Year | Publication | |
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2018 | 'Education Systems in the Digital Age: The Need for Alignment'
Butler D.;Leahy M.;Twining P.;Akoh B.;Chtouki Y.;Farshadnia S.;Moore K.;Nikolov R.;Pascual C.;Sherman B.;Valtonen T. (2018) 'Education Systems in the Digital Age: The Need for Alignment'. Technology, Knowledge and Learning, [DOI] [Details] |
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2017 | 'Different strokes for different folks: scaling a blended model of teacher professional learning'
Butler, D;Leahy, M;Hallissy, M;Brown, M (2017) 'Different strokes for different folks: scaling a blended model of teacher professional learning'. Interactive Technology and Smart Education, 14 :230-245 [DOI] [Details] |
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2016 | 'Smart partnerships to increase equity in education'
Leahy M.;Davis N.;Lewin C.;Charania A.;Nordin H.;Orlič D.;Butler D.;Lopez-Fernadez O. (2016) 'Smart partnerships to increase equity in education'. Educational Technology and Society, 19 (3):84-98 [Details] |
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2016 | 'Smart Partnerships to Increase Equity in Education'
Leahy, M;Davis, N;Lewin, C;Charania, A;Nordin, H;Orlic, D;Butler, D;Lopez-Fernadez, O (2016) 'Smart Partnerships to Increase Equity in Education'. Educational Technology &Amp; Society, 19 :84-98 [Details] |
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2010 | 'Redefining Book Reviews for the Digital Era'
Butler, D., & Leahy, M. (2010) 'Redefining Book Reviews for the Digital Era'. Contemporary Issues in Technology & Teacher Education, 10 (1) [Details] |
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2007 | 'A constructionist view of what it means to be digitally literate'
Butler, D. (2007) 'A constructionist view of what it means to be digitally literate'. Nordic Journal of Digital Literacy, 2 :61-77 [Details] |
Conference Publications
Year | Publication | |
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2018 | Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference
Voogt, J., Lai, K.W., Knezek, G., Christensen, R., Forkosh Baruch, A., Grinshkun, V., Grigoryev, S., Shonfeld, M., Smits, A., Henrikson, D., Henderson, M., Uvarov, A., Philips, M., Webb, M., Niederhauser, D., Mishra, P., Leahy, M., Butler, D. & Strijker, A. (2018) Part 1: Rethinking Learning in the Digital Age – Implications for Teacher Education . In: E. Langran & J. Borup eds. Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference [Details] |
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2018 | Proceedings of Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference, Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE)
Leahy, M., Butler,D., Mc Quaid, D., Ryan, R. & Tormey F. (2018) Introducing Computational Thinking to Primary School Classrooms in Ireland: A Constructionist Approach Proceedings of Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference, Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE) [Details] |
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2017 | IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology
Butler D.;Leahy M.;Hallissy M.;Brown M. (2017) Scaling a model of teacher professional learning – harnessing MOOCS to recreate deep learning conversations IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology , pp.149-160 [DOI] [Details] |
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2016 | 33rd International Conference of Innovation and Research in the Use of Educational Technologies in Tertiary Education
Butler, D., Leahy, M., Hallissy, M., and Brown, M (2016) Embedding Classroom Practice in as 21st Century Learning Design (21CLD) MOOC Framework 33rd 33rd International Conference of Innovation and Research in the Use of Educational Technologies in Tertiary Education [Details] |
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2016 | Proceedings of the International Conferences on Internet Technologies & Society 2016, Educational Technologies 2016 and Sustainability, Technology and Education 2016
Butler, D., Leahy, M., Hallissy, M., & Brown, M. (2016) Scaling a Model of Teacher Professional Learning – to MOOC or not to MOOC? Proceedings of the International Conferences on Internet Technologies & Society 2016, Educational Technologies 2016 and Sustainability, Technology and Education 2016 Melbourne, Australia, , pp.150-158 [Details] |
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2016 | ICEdTech16, International Conference on Educational Technologies
Butler, D., Brown, M., & Mac Críosta, G. (2016) Telling the story of MindRising: Minecraft, mindfulness and meaningful learning ICEdTech16, International Conference on Educational Technologies Melbourne, [Details] |
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2015 | Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference
Butler, D & Leahy, M (2015) Towards the development of a new Digital Strategy for Schools in Ireland Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference [Details] |
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2016 | 33rd International Conference of Innovation and Research in the Use of Educational Technologies in Tertiary Education
Butler, D., Leahy, M., Hallissy, M., and Brown, M (2016) Embedding Classroom Practice in as 21st Century Learning Design (21CLD) MOOC Framework 33rd International Conference of Innovation and Research in the Use of Educational Technologies in Tertiary Education Adelaide. Australia, [Details] |
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2016 | The Next Generation Digital Learning Research Symposium
Butler, D., Brown, M., & Mac Críosta, G. (2016) Minecraft and digital learning: Building a research culture The Next Generation Digital Learning Research Symposium Dublin City University, , 01-NOV-16 [Details] |
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2015 | Proceedings of Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference, Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE)
Leahy, M., & Butler, D. (2015) Key Elements of a Sustainable Framework for Teacher Professional Learning . In: D. Slykhuis & G. Marks eds. Proceedings of Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference, Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE) Chesapeake, VA:, , pp.1355-1360 [Details] |
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2015 | Proceedings of Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference, Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE)
Butler, D., & Leahy, M. (2015) Towards the development of a new Digital Strategy for Schools in Ireland . In: D. Slykhuis & G. Marks eds. Proceedings of Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference, Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE) Chesapeake, VA:, , pp.1355-1360 [Details] |
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2011 | Proceedings of Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference, Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE)
Butler, D.,& Leahy, M. (2011) Sharing Classroom Practices: A Scalable, Sustainable Model of Teacher Professional Development for Learning in the 21st Century Proceedings of Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference, Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE) Chesapeake, VA:, , pp.1788-1794 [Details] |
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2011 | Proceedings of Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference, Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE)
Shear, L., Butler, D., & Leahy, M. (2011) Examining the Artifacts of Classroom Practice: 21st Century Learning Rubrics for Teacher Professional Development Proceedings of Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference, Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE) Chesapeake, VA:, , pp.1957-1958 [Details] |
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2011 | Proceedings of Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference
Leahy, M. & Butler, D. (2011) 21st Century Learning Rubrics: A Catalyst Towards School-Level Innovation Proceedings of Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference Chesapeake, VA, , pp.2566-2571 [Details] |
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2010 | Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Denver, Colorado
Butler, D., & Leahy, M. (2010) Job-embedded professional development: Moving traditional education toward innovation in Ireland Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Denver, Colorado [Details] |
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2010 | Big Ideas Global Summit 2010, Maine
Butler, D. (2010) Emerging New Models of Teacher Learning, Equity, Access, Opportunity for All – Learning for the 21st Century Big Ideas Global Summit 2010, Maine [Details] |
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2010 | Lead paper presented at the Hosting and Harvesting Conference, Australian Council for Educational Leadership, Sydney
Butler, D. (2010) Deep Learning, Rich Understandings: Teacher Learner, Learner Teacher Lead paper presented at the Hosting and Harvesting Conference, Australian Council for Educational Leadership, Sydney [Details] |
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2010 | Computers in Education Society of Ireland (CESI), Portlaoise
Hurley, J., & Butler, D. (2010) New Developments in Teacher CPD: Online courses for teachers, UNESCO ICT Competency Framework & EPICT Computers in Education Society of Ireland (CESI), Portlaoise [Details] |
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2010 | Annual Conference & International Symposium, Washington, DC
Butler, D. & Hallissy, M. (2010) Thinking Tool to enable school change, Consortium for School Networking Annual Conference & International Symposium, Washington, DC [Details] |
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2010 | Learning & Technology World Forum (LATWF), London
Butler, D., & Hurley, J. (2010) Re-imagining CPD for Education Learning & Technology World Forum (LATWF), London [Details] |
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2010 | ICT Forum 10 10 10, Yesterday’s Challenges, Tomorrow’s Opportunities, Jordan
Butler, D. (2010) MENA Ecosystem; Education, MENA’ (Middle East North Africa) ICT Forum 10 10 10, Yesterday’s Challenges, Tomorrow’s Opportunities, Jordan [Details] |
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2009 | Presentation on physical site and online through the webcast
Butler, D. (2009) Digital technologies supporting K-12 learning and teachers' professional development Presentation on physical site and online through the webcast [Details] |
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2008 | Keynote presentation at European Innovative Teachers Forum, Zagreb
Butler, D. (2008) School V’s real world Keynote presentation at European Innovative Teachers Forum, Zagreb [Details] |
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2008 | Keynote presentation to Innovative Teachers Special Forum, Microsoft HQ, Redmond, WA
Butler, D. (2008) Constructionism in action: 21st century learning Keynote presentation to Innovative Teachers Special Forum, Microsoft HQ, Redmond, WA [Details] |
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2008 | Keynote presentation to the World Innovative Teachers Forum, Hong Kong
Butler, D. (2008) Constructionism in action: 21st century learning Keynote presentation to the World Innovative Teachers Forum, Hong Kong [Details] |
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2007 | Keynote address at The Internet Experience for Schools (Seminar for Teachers), Tipperary Institute
Butler, D. (2007) Learning for the 21st Century Keynote address at The Internet Experience for Schools (Seminar for Teachers), Tipperary Institute [Details] |
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2006 | Informatics Education - The Bridge between Using and Understanding Computers
Butler, D;Strohecker, C;Martin, F (2006) Sustaining local identity, control and ownership while integrating technology into school learning Informatics Education - The Bridge between Using and Understanding Computers , pp.255-266 [Details] |
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2006 | Keynote presentation at School of the Future Summitt, Philadelphia, PA
Butler, D. (2006) Small is powerful Keynote presentation at School of the Future Summitt, Philadelphia, PA [Details] |
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2003 | Paper presented at the International Symposium on Celtic Civilization in conjunction with the International Conference on Systems Research, Informatics and Cybernetics, Baden Baden Germany
Butler, D., & Gash, H. (2003) Creative learning and spiritual moments Paper presented at the International Symposium on Celtic Civilization in conjunction with the International Conference on Systems Research, Informatics and Cybernetics, Baden Baden Germany [Details] |
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2002 | Poster presented at the International Workshop on Advanced Materials for Sensors & Actuators Role of Nanotechnology, University of Wollongong, Australia
Shepherd, R., Butler, D., Mikak, B., & Diamond, D. (2002) Autonomous sensing robots: Powerful tools for project-based science education Poster presented at the International Workshop on Advanced Materials for Sensors & Actuators Role of Nanotechnology, University of Wollongong, Australia [Details] |
Conference Contributions
Year | Publication | |
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2016 | ReConstituting TEL: Rising to the Challenge (ILTA Conference 2016),
Butler, D., Hallissy, M., Donlon, E., Leahy, M., Hurley, J., & Brown, M. (2016) 21CLD MOOC: A triarchic response to teacher professional learning. [], ReConstituting TEL: Rising to the Challenge (ILTA Conference 2016), Law Society of Ireland, Dublin, Ireland , 26-MAY-16 - 27-MAY-16 [Details] |
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2016 | Consortium for School Networking, Annual Conference & International Symposium,,
Butler, D. & Hallissy, M. (2016) “(MooC) Move over or Change: Designing professional learning to generate innovation”,. [], Consortium for School Networking, Annual Conference & International Symposium,, Washington, DC , 01-FEB-17 - 01-FEB-17 [Details] |
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2016 | Science and Mathematics Education Conference (SMEC),
Costello, E., Brown, M., Donlon, E., Ward, M., & Butler, D. (2016) Massive Open Online Coding: Exploring the role of MOOCs for post-primary computing education in Ireland. [], Science and Mathematics Education Conference (SMEC), St. Patrick's College, Dublin City University, Dublin, Ireland , 16-JUN-16 - 17-JUN-16 [Details] |
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2016 | Microsoft’s European School Leaders Seminar,
Butler, D. (2016) Students need to have skills for life and for work in the 21st century. What teacher professional learning is needed?”. [], Microsoft’s European School Leaders Seminar, Cardinal Place, London , 22-JAN-16 [Details] |
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2016 | Digital Portfolios and Collaborative Learning Conference,,
Butler (2016) Embedding Collaborative Learning in Lesson Design. [], Digital Portfolios and Collaborative Learning Conference,, Dublin Castle, Ireland , 17-MAY-16 [Details] |
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2016 | 6th Irish Conference on Game-Based Learning (IGBL 2016),
Mac Griosta, G., Butler, D., & Brown, M. (2016) MindRising16: From blockheads to grayheads. [], 6th Irish Conference on Game-Based Learning (IGBL 2016), Trinity College Dublin, Dublin , 01-SEP-16 [Details] |
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2016 | e-Learning Africa: 11th International Conference on ICT for Development, Education & Training,
Brown, M., Costello, E., Butler, D., Donlon, E., & Nic Giolla Mhichil, M. (2016) Thinking Strategically about MOOCs: Developing an institutional response. [], e-Learning Africa: 11th International Conference on ICT for Development, Education & Training, Cairo, Egypt , 24-MAY-16 - 26-MAY-16 [Details] |
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2015 | Dublin eLearning Summer School,,
Butler, D. (2015) “The Digital Strategy: Implications for Schools and beyond. [], Dublin eLearning Summer School,, Dublin Institute of Technology, Aungier Street Campus , 25-JUN-15 [Details] |
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2015 | ePortfolio International Conference,
Butler, D. (2015) “Embedding the development and assessment of ‘key skills’ into the use of ePortfolios. [], ePortfolio International Conference, Dublin Castle, Dublin , 22-APR-15 [Details] |
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2015 | British Council sponsored international conference,
Butler, D. (2015) “Building Skills: The role of skills development in Education. [Conference Organising Committee Chairperson], British Council sponsored international conference, Athens, Greece , 27-MAR-15 [Details] |
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2015 | Teachers Skills Forum,
Butler, D. (2015) “Education as a Gateway or Roadblock: Shaping the Youth of tomorrow”, Invited Panel chaired by Her Majesty Queen Rania of Jordan,. [Other], Teachers Skills Forum, King Hussein Bin Talal Convention Center, Dead Sea, Jordan , 06-DEC-15 [Details] |
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2015 | American Educational Research Association,,
Butler, D. (2015) Promoting Equitable Access to 21st Century Skills: Global and Local Designs for Professional Learning Symposium (discussant),. [Other], American Educational Research Association,, Chicago , 19-APR-15 [Details] |
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2015 | Finnish National Board of Education. Development School Network national seminar,
Butler, D. (2015) “Developing New Pedagogies and 21st Century skills”. [], Finnish National Board of Education. Development School Network national seminar, Helsinki, Finland , 11-MAY-15 [Details] |
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2015 | Finnish National Board of Education. Development School Network national seminar,
Butler, D. (2015) New Pedagogies and New Learning Challenge us. [], Finnish National Board of Education. Development School Network national seminar, Helsinki, Finland , 08-DEC-15 [Details] |
Published Reports
Year | Publication | |
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Uncovering Learners’ Hidden Potential.
Butler, D. Uncovering Learners’ Hidden Potential. . [Details] |
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2014 | Report on the 2013 ICT Census in Schools.
Cosgrove, J, Butler, D., Leahy, M., Shiel, G., Kavanagh, L. and Creaven, A. (2014) Report on the 2013 ICT Census in Schools. St. Patrick’s College of Education, Education Research Centre, Dublin. [Details] |
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2014 | Mathematics in early childhood and primary education (3–8 years) definitions, theories, development and progression (NCCA Research Report 17).
Dunphy, E., Dooley, T., & Shiel, G. with Butler, D., Corcoran, D., Ryan, M. & Travers, J. (2014) Mathematics in early childhood and primary education (3–8 years) definitions, theories, development and progression (NCCA Research Report 17). National Council for Curriculum and Assessment, Dublin. [Details] |
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2014 | Mathematics in Early Childhood and Primary Education (children aged 3-8 years), (Volume 18: Teaching and learning).
Dooley, T., Dunphy, E., Shiel, G., Butler, D., Corcoran, D., Farrell, T., NicMhuirí, S., O'Connor, M., Travers, J. & Perry, B (2014) Mathematics in Early Childhood and Primary Education (children aged 3-8 years), (Volume 18: Teaching and learning). National Council for Curriculum and Assessment, Dublin, Ireland. [Details] |
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2014 | Mathematics in early childhood and primary education (3-8 years) teaching and learning (NCCA Research Report 18).
Dooley, T., Dunphy, E., & Shiel, G. with Butler, D., Corcoran, D., Farrell, T., Nic Mhuirí, S., O’ Connor, M., & Travers, J., (2014) Mathematics in early childhood and primary education (3-8 years) teaching and learning (NCCA Research Report 18). National Council for Curriculum and Assessment, Dublin. [Details] |
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2014 | Summary Report on the 2013 ICT Census in Schools.
Cosgrove, J, Butler, D., Leahy, M., Shiel, G., Kavanagh, L. and Creaven, A. (2014) Summary Report on the 2013 ICT Census in Schools. St. Patrick’s College of Education, Education Research Centre, Dublin. [Details] |
Guidelines for Practice
Year | Publication | |
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2014 | Exploring Our Energy.
Murphy, C. Smith G., Glynn, M., Kavanagh, R., Losty, S. and Butler, D. (2014) Exploring Our Energy. Dublin: Guidelines for Practice [Details] |
Gov. Report or Document
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2013 | Building Towards a Learning Society: A National Digital Strategy for Schools.
Butler, D., Leahy, M., Shiel, G., and Cosgrove, J. (2013) Building Towards a Learning Society: A National Digital Strategy for Schools. Dublin: Gov. Report or Document [Details] |
Professional Associations
Association | Function | From / To | |
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AACE (Association for the Advancement of Computers in Education) | Member | / | |
AERA (American Educational Research Association) | Member | / | |
CASTel (Centre for the Advancement of STEM Teaching and Learning) | Member | / | |
CESI (Computer Education Society of Ireland) | Member | / | |
ESAI (Educational Studies Association of Ireland) | Member | / | |
EduSummit (UNESCO) TWG1: Smart Partnerships TWG7: Indicators of quality technology-enhanced teaching and learning | Member | / | |
IADIS (International Association for the Development of the Information Society) | Member | / | |
IFIP Working Group 3.3 (International Federation for Information Processing) | Member | / | |
ILTA (Irish Learning Technology Association) | Member | / | |
SITE (Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education) | Member | / |
Committees
Committee | Function | From / To | |
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DES Strategy Group | External Expert | 2014 / 2017 | |
Horizon K12 Advisory Board | Member of the Horizon K12 Advisory Board whose task is to manage the process of researching, discussing, and ultimately, selecting the topics for the Horizon Report | 2012 / 2017 |
Enterprise Engagement
Year | Engagement Type | Organisation | Description | |
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2017 |
Other | Lego Education Innovation Studion | Deirdre is responsible for developing the initiative which sees Dublin City University partnering with Lego® Education to create an interactive learning hub that will help DCU student teachers and Irish schools develop innovative and creative approaches to teaching STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Maths) subjects in the classroom. The creation of the flagship Lego® Education Innovation Studio (LEIS), will see the new Institute of Education (IoE) at DCU’s St Patrick’s Campus, Drumcondra become the first centre of teacher education in Ireland to mainstream these innovative approaches across all its programmes. The Institute’s students will develop new approaches to teaching that can be replicated in schools throughout the country, igniting a passion for STEM subjects from early childhood education right through to third level. By adopting Lego®’s playful learning tools, teachers graduating from DCU Institute of Education will be fully skilled in helping schoolchildren develop ‘Hands-on Minds-on’ 21st Century skills such as creative thinking, problem-solving, team-working and communication. | |
2015 |
Other | MindRising | Mindrising, joins Business Model Adventures, Microsoft and the IoE and NIDL (National Institute of Digital Learning), as well as a number of community groups such as CoderDojo. In phase one, Mindrising focused on transforming the teaching of history in schools by using Minecraft, design thinking, digital storytelling and games-based learning to enrich and enliven the learning experiences | |
2009- 2014 |
Consultancy | ITL Research | Advisor to ITL Research which is a multiyear global research program designed to investigate the factors that promote the transformation of teaching practices & the impact those changes have on students’ learning outcomes across a broad range of country contexts. | |
2008 - 2013 |
Consultancy | Microsoft Partners in Learning | Chair of the international advisory board for the second phase of Microsoft’s Partners in Learning initiative (MS-PIL 2008-2013). In 2008, Microsoft strengthened its commitment to the PIL initiative by adding an additional US$235 million over five years. The primary focus of this advisory board is to provide ongoing feedback & input on the Partners in Learning initiative & a worldwide perspective on education. |
Media
Title | Year | Type | Authors | |
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Nationwide | 2017 | Documentary | RTE | |
Mitchelstown scoop top award with magical Minecraft video | 2016 | Newspaper article (Print) | The Corkman | |
Using "digital lego" to recreate event of 1916 | 2016 | Newspaper article (Print) | Irish Independent | |
MindRising 2016: Students round the world invited to partake in digital storytelling competition | 2016 | Newspaper article (online) | Irish Independent | |
1916 Rising - A story told through Minecraft | 2016 | Newspaper article (online) | Silicon Republic | |
Irish students are building their own homage to 1916 through Minecraft | 2016 | Newspaper article (online) | Irish Independent | |
Lego Education & Teacher Education | 2016 | Radio Interviews | Spin FM | |
Eight technologies that are changing the c;lassroom | 2016 | Newspaper article (Print) | Irish Times | |
Brick by brick: the Lego approach to learning | 2016 | Newspaper article (Print) | Irish Times | |
Lego is building skills among Irish teachers | 2016 | Newspaper article (Print) | Irish Independent | |
Chip off the Old Block | 2016 | Newspaper article (Print) | In Business | |
Flagship Lego Education Centre Launched | 2016 | Newspaper article (Print) | Kildare Post | |
Learning with Lego at Dublin City University | 2016 | Newspaper article (Print) | Dun Laoghaire Gazette | |
Learning with Lego @ DCU | 2016 | Newspaper article (Print) | Dundrum Gazette | |
Eight technologies that are changing the classroom | 2016 | Newspaper article (online) | Irish Times | |
Irish Designed 21st Century MOOC goes live | 2016 | Newspaper article (online) | Tech Central | |
Learning with Lego at Dublin City Univeristy | 2016 | Newspaper article (Print) | Lucan Gazette | |
Dublin City University - Learning with Lego | 2018 | Newspaper article (Print) | Clondalkin Gazette | |
DCU Falls in Love with Lego | 2016 | Newspaper article (Print) | Business Plus Magazine | |
DCU Launches Flagship Lego Education Centre | 2016 | Newspaper article (Print) | Swords Gazette | |
Learning with Lego at DCU | 2016 | Newspaper article (Print) | Blanch Gazette | |
Learning with Lego at Dublin City Univeristy | 2016 | Newspaper column (Print) | Dublin City Gazette | |
St Pat’s College now using Lego to help teachers teach | 2016 | Newspaper article (online) | Silicon Republic | |
Lego is building block in Science Education | 2016 | Newspaper article (online) | Business Post | |
Lego building Irish Teachers skills | 2016 | Newspaper article (online) | Independent.ie | |
DCU launches flagship Lego Education Centre | 2016 | Newspaper article (online) | TechCentral |