Marian McDonnell
Marian lectures and supervises research projects on the M.Sc. in User Experience Design. She also delivers modules on the B.Sc. (Hons) in Creative Computing and the B.Sc. (Hons) in Applied Psychology. Her modules include Web Design and Programming, Multimedia Systems, Content Management and HCI in Practice research. Marian's academic work includes work on the DisAbuse Erasmus+ research project, research supervision, programme development and programme co-ordination.
Conferences
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McDonnell M., Dowler R. ,Connolly I. Online Presentation on Investigating Usability and Engagement in a Money Management Application for Users with Intellectual Disability. Presented at the 17th International Conference on Computers Helping People with Special Needs September 9-11, 2020 |
2020 |
| Connolly I., McDonnell, M. (2019), Let’s Stop Bullying: Online instructional application to tackle bullying of people and adults with SEN/D. Presented at the World Anti-Bullying Forum, DCU, Dublin | 2019 |
| McDonnell, M., Connolly I., Dowler R. (2019), Let’s Stop Bullying, Poster presented at the Doctrid VI conference in NUIG, 2019 | 2019 |
| Dowler R., McDonnell, M., Connolly I. (2019), My Money Counts, Poster presented at the Doctrid VI conference in NUIG, 2019 | 2019 |
| McDonnell, M., Connolly I., (2018), Designing for users with Cognitive Impairments. Presented at the International Stop DisAbuse Seminar at University of Murcia, Spain, October 2018 | 2018 |
| M. Connolly I., McDonnell M., (2018), Disablist bullying: Instructional tools to tackle bullying of young people and adults with SEN/D. Presented at the Psychological Society Ireland conference in Wexford, November 2018 | 2018 |
| McDonnell, M., Connolly I. (2018), Designing for Users with Cognitive Impairments. Paper presented at the International Stop DisAbuse Seminar at ISCTE-IUL in Lisbon | 2018 |
| Connolly I., McDonnell, M. (2017), Let’s be Safe. Paper presented at launch of Stop Disabuse EU research project, Dublin City University | 2017 |
| Enable participation in further education by training people with intellectual disability in independent life skills., Paper presented at the European Access Network conference, University College Dublin, Ireland | 2016 |
| Let’s Go: An eLearning web application to enable independent travel for people with intellectual disability, Paper presented at the Healthcare Interdisciplinary Research Conference, Trinity College Dublin, Ireland | 2015 |
| Gannon A., McDonnell M. A Comparative Evaluation of the Perceived Appeal and Usability of Responsive and Mobile m-commerce websites on Smartphones, Poster presented at the 9th Irish Conference on Human Computer Interaction, Dublin, Ireland. | 2015 |
| McDonnell, M., Gannon M., An eLearning web application incorporating games, Paper presented at the iGBL conference, Dublin, Ireland. | 2015 |
| Farrell, G. and McDonnell, M. Designing a touchscreen memory aid to support independent living for the elderly and their caregivers, Paper presented at the 8th Irish Conference on Human Computer Interaction, Dublin, Ireland. | 2014 |
Research projects
Marian’s current research interests are focused on the role of design, technology and psychology in User Experience and Interaction Design. She is particularly interested in the area of designing ,developing and evaluating instructional technologies for individuals with cognitive impairments. Recent innovative projects that Marian has researched with her students included designing a mobile ambient awareness display application to support caregivers of the elderly with cognitive memory impairments. Present research projects include developing games to help learners with mathematical difficulties. Another project focuses on developing and evaluating an innovative eLearning application for people with intellectual disabilities in collaboration with a local services provider in the South Dublin area.Recent national conferences at which Marian has presented papers have focused on interface design recommendations for individuals with cognitive impairments.
Awards + Achievements
Marian has vast experience as a lecturer and researcher in computing with an emphasis human computer interaction (HCI) and multimedia systems. Marian is passionate about engaging her students in innovative technology projects. Two cross disciplinary teams from psychology and computing, mentored by Marian, won national Microsoft Imagine Cup awards.
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| DisAbuse Erasmus + research project partner with DCU developing instructional multimedia applications for users with special educational needs. | 2017-2019 |
| Co-ordinator and principal investigator for 3 different research User Experience projects at IADT with collaboration from Money Budgeting and Advice agency(MABS) and St John of God Community Services | 2014-2018 |
| Selected to present papers at the European Access Network Conference, UCD, 2016 and at the Healthcare Interdisciplinary Research Conference, Trinity College Dublin, Ireland | 2015 |
| Winning project Explorawalk at the Imagine Cup National Technology competition | 2013 |
| Most Innovative project HealthText at the Imagine Cup National Technology competition | 2011 |
| National Judge at Imagine Cup Technology competition | 2010 |
| Nomad PRTLI (Programme for Research in Third-Level Institutions) researcher | 2003-2005 |
Publications (Bibliography)
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| McDonnell M., Dowler R., Connolly I. Investigating Usability and Engagement in a Money Management Application for Users with Intellectual Disability. In: Miesenberger K., Manduchi R., Covarrubias Rodriguez M., Peňáz P. (eds) Computers Helping People with Special Needs. ICCHP 2020. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol 12377. Springer, Cham. | 2020 |
| McDonnell M., Baxter D.(2019), Chatbots and Gender Stereotyping published in the Interacting with Computers Journal, Oxford University Press, 2019 . | 2019 |
| McDonnell, M., O’Sheehan, H., & Connolly, I. (2019). Evaluating an E-Learning Application to Protect Vulnerable Users From Cyberbullying. In K. Blashki, & P. Isaías (Eds.), Handbook of Research on Human-Computer Interfaces and New Modes of Interactivity (pp. 385-404). Hershey, PA: IGI Global. | 2019 |
| McDonnell,M., Connolly, I. (2019). Creating Appropriate Instructional Applications for Users with Intellectual Disability. Published in Proceedings of Technology and Disability, ABILITY Volume 31, Supplement 1, 2019 Special Issue: AAATE 2019 Conference – Global Challenges in Assistive Technology, pages 155-156 | 2019 |
| McDonnell, M., Connolly I., Coyle B. (2019) Cyberbulling: Evaluating an Instructional application for Safeguarding Vunerable users online, Paper published in the Proceedings of the 13th International Conference on Interfaces and Human Computer Interaction pages 165-173 in Porto, July 2019 | 2019 |
| Baxter D., McDonnell M., McLoughin R.(2018) Impact of Chatbot Gender on Users’ Stereotypical Perception and Satisfaction, Paper published in the Proceedings of the 32nd British Human Computer Conference, Belfast July 2018 | 2018 |
| O’Sheehan H., McDonnell, M., Connolly I.(2018) Exploring Aesthetics, Emotions and Usability in eLearning Applications for Users with Intellectual Disability, Paper published in the Proceedings of the 12th International Conference on Interfaces and Human Computer Interaction in Madrid, July2018 | 2018 |
| McDonnell, M., Connolly I., Abbes A. (2018) Investigating eLearning preferences for Adults with Intellectual Disability, Paper published in the Proceedings of the 12th International Conference on Interfaces and Human Computer Interaction in Madrid, July 2018 | 2018 |
| McDonnell, M., O’Reilly T. (2017) The Effect of Interaction on Visual Appeal and Trust in Online Health information, Published in the Proceedings of the 11th International Conference on Interfaces and Human Computer Interaction. | 2017 |
| McDonnell, M., & Verdes C. (2016) Designing applications for users with Intellectual disability to teach life skills, Published in the Proceedings of the IADIS International Interfaces and Human Computer Interaction Journal. pp 264-268 | 2016 |
| McDonnell, M., & Lee A. (2016) An investigation of Visual Appeal and Trust in websites, Published in the Proceedings of the IADIS International Interfaces and Human Computer Interaction Journal. pp 53-60 |