Kieran McCartney

Professional biography

Publications

Books and Journal Articles:

McCartney, K. (2021). Mobile Education - Personalised Learning and Assessment in Remote Education: A Guide for Educators and Learners. Peter Lang UK.

Hustinx, W., Rosius, H., Peoples, M., McCartney, K., et al. (2019). Tablio: Realising Classroom Differentiation and Inclusion with Tablets. PXL University of Applied Sciences and Arts.

McCartney, K.N. & Forsyth, J. (2017). The efficacy of core stability assessment as a determiner of performance in dynamic balance and agility tests. Journal of Human Sport and Exercise, 12(3), 640-650.

Unpublished Works:

McCartney, K. (2022). Reflecting on the Importance of Managing Time and Delegation in Sport and Fitness Environments: Reflective Thoughts from a Practitioner.

McCartney, K. (2018). Mobile Technology for Differentiated Learning and Assessment: A Systematic Review of Empirical Studies. The Open University.

Presentations and Conferences

2024: "Enhancing learning and assessment with Artificial Intelligence" - Evolutions in Education Conference, The Open University.

2023: Organiser and contributor, "OU online dissertation guidance & support session" - Southern Regional College, Newry Northern Ireland.

2023: Contributor, "Research Career Development" - The Open University.

2022: Contributor, Qualifications Review - Institution of Chemical Engineers and the Registration Authority of the Society of the Environment, Online.

2020: Organiser and contributor, Centre of Excellence Dissertation Masterclass: "What good supervision looks like", South West College, Omagh Northern Ireland.

2018: Organiser, International Conference on Tablio: Realising Classroom Differentiation and Inclusion with Tablets - North West Regional College, Derry Northern Ireland.

Other Notable Presentations:

Bring Your Own Device/Technology (BYOD/T) and Synchronous Online Learning - JISC Conference, Queens University Belfast (2015).

Mobile Learning for Differentiated Learning and Assessment: A Systematic Review - ERASMUS Tablio Project, Brussels (2017).

Kieran’s teaching interests, focus on several key areas within education, particularly relating to sport, exercise science, and the use of technology in education.

Mobile Learning and Technology-Enhanced Education:

He has a strong interest in the integration of mobile education, personalised learning, and assessment into further and higher education, as evidenced by his work on Mobile Education: Integrating Personalised Learning and Assessment into Further and Higher Education.

He has developed and contributed to various modules that incorporate digital tools and online teaching methods, including the use of tablets and mobile devices to support differentiated learning.

Sport and Exercise Science:

He has taught and coordinated multiple modules related to sport, fitness, and exercise science, including topics such as athletic development, sport psychology, and coaching.

His experience includes leading and coordinating qualifications in areas such as personal training, fitness instruction, and applied sport and exercise sciences.

Leadership in Education:

He has contributed to several modules on educational leadership, exploring strategy, values, and ethics in leadership research and practice. He is involved in modules such as Educational Leadership: Agency Professional Learning and Change, and Educational Leadership: Exploring Strategy.

Distance and Online Learning:

With qualifications in online and distance education, Kieran has a clear focus on developing teaching methods that cater to remote learners. His work includes authoring and coordinating modules that emphasise online and distance learning, such as Learning and Teaching: Understanding Your Educational Practice and Working and Learning in Sport and Fitness.

Research Methods and Education:

Kieran has a strong interest in educational psychology, as evidenced by his academic background and contributions to the teaching of research methods, including research with children and young people, and psychological aspects of athletic development.

Human Biology:

Kieran serves as a tutor in science, teaching essential topics in human biology. His responsibilities include tutoring, exam marking, and monitoring Tutor Marked Assignments (TMAs).

His involvement in human biology highlights his interest in teaching biological sciences alongside his work in sport and exercise science.

Business data analytics and decision making:

Kieran works as a tutor in the Faculty of Business and Law, where he teaches key subjects in Business Data Analytics and Decision Making. His role includes tutoring, grading exams, and overseeing Tutor Marked Assignments (TMAs). His focus on Business Data Analytics reflects his passion for teaching business-related topics, complementing his experience in education, sports and exercise science, and human biology.

Combining the fields of sport science, exercise physiology, education, business, and human biology, further emphasising his expertise in the biological and physiological foundations of health, fitness, and education.

Kieran served as a Project Manager for an ERASMUS project at North West Regional College, where he organized and delivered eLearning events for primary, secondary, and higher education teaching professionals across countries such as Belgium, Turkey, Italy, Netherlands, Slovenia, and the UK.

He also organised an international conference on Tablio: Realising Classroom Differentiation and Inclusion with Tablets in Derry, Northern Ireland, contributing to cross-border educational efforts.

External Reviewing and Validation Panels:

He has served as an academic reviewer and validation panel member for several educational institutions, providing expertise in program approval, quality assurance, and academic staff suitability:

Southern Regional College, Northern Ireland.

Middlesborough College.

University Centre Peterborough.

Belfast Metropolitan College.

South West College, Northern Ireland.

City of Liverpool College.

Conference Contributions and Organization:

Kieran has been a regular contributor to international and national conferences, such as organising workshops and masterclasses at Southern Regional College and South West College in Northern Ireland, focusing on dissertation guidance and academic supervision.

Kieran was involved in European ERASMUS research related to the use of Tablet Technology for inclusive learning and differentiation in schools’. Additionally, as part of his own research interests, Kieran also provides educational consultancy support to companies in Australia and India.