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Selected Publications and Public Presentations for Brian Mulligan
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Mulligan, B. "New models of higher education for low income countries", European Digital Education Network conference 2023, Dublin City University, June 2023. (Slides, Full paper)
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Mulligan, B. "No more the poor relation! Distance Education is the future", European Digital Education Network conference 2023, Dublin City University, June 2023. (Slides, Lightning talk recording)
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Mulligan, B. "Give them what they ask for! Real Student Centred Provision", EdTech2023 conference, The Law Society, Dublin, May 2023. (Slides)
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Mulligan, B., "Covid-19 and the Future of Online Learning", Education Matters Yearbook, December 2022. (Article)
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Guest Lecturer, Chitkara University, Chandigarh, India, October 2022. Lecture Series "Overview of Learning Technologies and Strategy Implications" (Slides)
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Keynote Speaker "Think Bigger! Digital Transformation and new Models of Higher Education", EdTech2022 conference, May 2022, UCC, Cork. (Slides, Recording)
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Keynote Speaker "IT Sligo Online: An unconventional success - with insights into the future" OEB "Warmup" event for Danish Academics, Nov 30, 2021, Berlin (Slides)
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Mulligan, B., "Exploring Barriers to Innovation in Education" Costa Rica English Teachers Annual Conference, May, 21, 2021 (Slides)
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Mulligan, B., "Pause & Rewind: Simple techniques to build a MOOC". Chitkara University (Antibiotic Resistance Group), May, 19, 2021 (Slides)
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Keynote Speaker OE Berlin Conference, Nov 30 - Dec 4, 2020, Plenary Debate "This House Believes Universities, in Their Current Form, Are Unsustainable as Mass-participant Institutions" (Link)
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Mulligan, B., se la Torre, L., Pozzo, M.I., Foss, A, "The potential of online laboratories in stem education; First steps towards an international community of practice", SEFI International Conference, "“Engaging Engineering Education”, 20-24 Sep 2020 - (Paper , Recording )
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Mulligan, B., “Remote labs: The last frontier in online engineering education?”, The Engineers Journal, Oct 5th, 2020, (Full text)
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Mulligan, B., "Building an international peer-support community for remote and virtual laboratories", presented at Engineers Ireland Academic Society webinar on 'Remote and virtual laboratories: Equipping students for hands-off learning', September, 3rd, 2020. (Recording)
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Mulligan, B., "University should only be for the elite!". OE Berlin Insights, July 9, 2020 (Article)
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Mulligan, B., "Education 4.0: Accelerating into the Future of Education for Automation Engineers", Robotics and Automation Conference, June 2020 (Slides)
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Mulligan., B., "Multi-mode Learning; Enabling flexible access through simple content development", Centre Européen de Calcul Atomique et Molecular (CECAM) event, April 28, 2020 "Digital Learning after its Black Swan" (recording available in this page)
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Mulligan, B., "Addressing your Automation Talent Shortage through Online Learning", Automation Exhibition and Conference, Belfast, Feb 2020, (Slides)
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Mulligan, B., "Engineering Education Online - the future is now", The Engineers Journal, 3rd December 2019 (Article - full text)
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Mulligan, B., "Attracting more students into STEM through Work-based education", Engineering Technology Teachers Association Annual Conference, Mullingar, 22/23 November 2019, (Slides)
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Mulligan, B., Gillen, A., Cox, C., McCormack, J., "What about those who cannot go to university?", World Conference on Online Learning, Dublin, November 2019 (Slides, Abstract)
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Mulligan, B., "The Threat of the Mega-Providers", EdTech2019 conference, Dundalk, 30th May 2019 (Slides, Text)
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Mulligan, B., "Online education: the present and the future", ACCA conference, "Technology and Accounting. Thinking ahead", Institute of Technology Sligo, April 12, 2019 (Slides)
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Mulligan, B., "How I lost my faith in OER!", OER19 Conference, NUI Galway, 10-11 Apr, 2019 (Slides, Blog, recording)
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Mulligan, B., "Is higher education a waste of money? Can learning technology help?",OEB insights, June 13, 2018, (Article)
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Mulligan, B., "Is Education a waste of time and money? Can Learning Technologies help?", EdTech2018 Conference, Carlow institute of Technology, May31st-1st June, 2018. (Abstract, Slides)
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Mulligan, B., "Multi-mode Learning - A sustainable approach to opening up higher education", Open Education Global Conference, Technical University of Delft, Netherlands, April 23-26, 2018 (Extended narrative, Slides)
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Hegarty, L., Mkondya-Senkoro, E., Mulligan, B.,"Leveraging learning technologies for improved workplace performance in Tanzanian health sector", Open Education Global Conference, Technical University of Delft, Netherlands, April 23-26, 2018, (Abstract, Slides)
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Baker, R., Passmore, D., Mulligan, B., "Inclusivity Instead of Exclusivity: The Role of MOOCs for College Credit", book chapter, "Enhancing Education Through Open Degree Programs and Prior Learning Assessment ", edited by Carolyn N. Stevenson, IGI Global, 2018.
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Mulligan, B., "How to build a MOOC on a budget and why", OOFHEC2017, The Open, Online and Flexible Higher education Conference, 25-27 October 2017, Milton Keynes, UK. (Abstract and slides)
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Mulligan, B., "Getting Bang for your Buck for Learning Technologies - Maximising Impact, Minimising Effort", Invited presentation to staff, Dublin Institute of Technology, September 4th, 2017. (Slides)
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Also delivered to staff in Letterkenny Institute of Technology, October 31st, 2017
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Mulligan, B., "Academic Video", Keynote presentation, Staff Conference, Limerick Institute of Technology, September 1st, 2017 (Slides)
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Mulligan, B., "Learning Technologies and the Future of Manufacturing Education", Keynote presentation, Irish Manufacturing Conference, Institute of Technology Sligo, 30th-31st August, 2017. (Slides)
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Mulligan, B., "Creating educational video content. How easy can you make it?", EdTech2017, Sligo, 1/2 June, 2017 (Abstract and Slides)
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Hegarty, L., Mulligan, B., Mkondya-senkoro, E., "Barriers and opportunities for using mobile learning for continuous professional development in developing countries. A case study of the health sector in Tanzania", EdTech2017, Sligo, 1/2 June, 2017 (Abstract and Slides)
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Mulligan, B., "Cassells is wrong! You can cut costs using technology", EdTech2017, Sligo, 1/2 June, 2017 (Abstract and Slides)
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Mulligan., B., "Low-cost methods for flipping your classroom", Online Teaching and Learning Development Day, Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, May 2nd, 2017. (Slides, recording)
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Mulligan, B., "Blended and Online Provision to Increase Capacity and Reduce Costs in Higher Education" Invited presentation Higher Education Colleges Association Annual Conference, April 27th, 2017 Slides, Recording
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Mulligan, B., "Technology is the key to reducing college education costs!", Irish Times article, April 18th, 2017
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Associated interview on Newstalk Radio, April 27th, 2017
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Keynote Speaker, Mulligan, B., "Lifelong Learning is the Future and the Future of Lifelong Learning" , 3rd Annual HELLIN Conference, Athlone Institute of Technology, 9th Dec, 2016 (Slides , Recording)
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Mulligan, B., “It’s easy to make a MOOC! So why are more not doing it?” (Paper, Slides), 3rd Annual HELLIN Conference, Athlone Institute of Technology, 9th Dec, 2016Dec, 2016
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Mulligan, B., "Massive Open Online Courses. Why isn't everyone building them?" Roscommon Learning Network, Abbey Hotel, November 10th, 2016 (Slides, Recording)
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Mulligan, B., Ragan, L., “It Doesn’t Cost That Much: Effective Techniques for Low-Cost MOOC Production – A conversation with Brian Mulligan“ COIL Conversation, Penn State University, 18th October, 2016. Slides, Recording
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Mulligan, B., "Designing an Open Online Course using a Low-cost Approach", Workshop, 2016 Triennial ESREA Conference, 8-11th September, 2016 (Abstract)
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Mulligan, B., "The Importance of Accreditation and Lowering MOOC Production Costs for Lifelong Learning in Developing Countries.", 48th Eucen Conference, Dublin City University, 1-3 June, 2016 (Slides)
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Mulligan, B., "The Future of Higher Education may be Free", EdTech2016 Conference, Law Society, Dublin, May 2016. (Slides and abstract)
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Mulligan, B., Loviscach, J., Kiers, J., Uhl, M., Duran, M., Simon, S., "Open your course to the world! Build a MOOC on a Budget", EdTech2016 Conference, Law Society, Dublin, May 2016. (Slides and abstract)
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Mulligan, B., “Lowering MOOC Production Costs and the Significance for Developing Countries”, Global Learn Conference 2016, Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education, Limerick, April 28-29, 2016 (Paper, Slides)
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Mulligan, B., Day, R., Hegarty, L., "Anyone can build a MOOC! But should they?", ICT in Education Conference, April 2016, LIT Thurles (Slides, Recording)
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Mulligan, B., "Online Education for Industry: What the future holds" Presentation to Futures Fair, Glasshouse Hotel, Sligo, 25th March, 2016. (Recording)
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Loviscach, J., Mulligan, B., Uhl, M., "Empowering lecturers: How to produce low-cost MOOCs", EADTU Conference, FernUniversitat in Hagen, October 29-30 2015 (Paper in Proceedings pp 222-231)
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Keynote Speaker - Mulligan, B., "Low-cost production of MOOCs. Why and How?" Western Balkans and Serbian Moodlemoot, 24th October, 2015 (Slideshare, Recording)
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Mulligan, B., "Open Learning Assessment and Accreditation", Book Chapter: "Global e-learning" - 2nd edition, Universidad Distancia de Madrid, September 2015 (Text)
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Mulligan, B., Simon, S., Duran, M., Workshop: "Toward Low-cost MOOC Production", EDEN 2015 conference, Barcelona 9-12 June, 2015 (Workshop details)
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Day, R., Mulligan, B., "A low-cost MOOC production workflow for distributed teams", EdTech2015 conference, University of Limerick, 28th-29th May, 2015 (abstract, slides)
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Mulligan, B., "Low-cost MOOC Development", DCU MOOC Symposium, May 1st, 2015 (Slides)
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Day, R., Mulligan, B., "Making Free Online Learning Sustainable Through Reduction of MOOC Production Costs", Higher Education in Transformation Conference, Dublin, 31st. May - 1st. April, 2015 (Paper, slides)
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Day, R., Mulligan, B., "MOOCs for Secondary School Students", CESI conference, Feb 28th, 2015 (Slides)
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Mulligan, B., "Full-time college for all is a luxury we can't afford", Irish Times, 9th Dec, 2014 (Newspaper, Blog)
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Mulligan, B., "MOOCs for Teenagers", Global CoderDojo Mentors Conference, Institute of Technology Sligo, October 3rd, 2014. (Slides)
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Mulligan, B., "Disruptive Innovation in Higher Education: What the future might look like.". World Youth and Student Travel Conference, Dublin, 23 - 26 September, 2014 (Slides, Recording)
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Mulligan, B., "Fulltime higher education is an extravagance whose time has passed", EdTech2014 Conference, University College Dublin, 29/30 May 2014. (Sunday Times Article, Conference Recording, Recording - 5 minutes)
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Coll, B., Donovan, J., Mulligan, B., Tobin, K., "Reflections on a MOOC", EdTech2014 Conference, University College Dublin, 29/30 May 2014. (Recording, slides)
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Henrick, G., Coll, B., Mulligan, B., Donovan, J., "Running a MOOC on Moodle", Moodlemoot 2014, Edinburgh, 15/16 April, 2014.
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Mulligan, B., "Is free the future of learning?", European Health Futures Forum webinar, 28th Feb, 2014 (slides, recording - 15 minutes)
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Mulligan, B., "Opening up higher education through a low-cost MOOC model", EMOOCs 2014, European MOOCs Stakeholders Summit, Lausanne, Switzerland, 10-12 February, 2014 (Slides, Paper, Recording of the same presentation made for Open Education Week, 2014)
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Mulligan, B., "Online Learning and Teaching Allocation", Teachers Union of Ireland National Seminar on eLearning, Gresham Hotel, Dublin, 23rd November, 2013. (Slides, Recording)
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Mulligan, B., "Good Practice in Online Synchronous Teaching", Online presentation to Digital Skills Academy lecturers, 17th Aug 2013. (Slides, Recording)
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Mulligan, B., Schroeder, R., "Could MOOCs quickly become a major component of Higher Education", Roundtable Discussion, 29th Annual Conference on Distance Teaching and Learning, Madison, Wisconsin, August 7th - 9th, 2013 (Slides)
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Mulligan, B., "Learning Technologies, Current Debates and Barriers", Training Presentation to Union of Students of Ireland, 18th July 2013, Waterford Institute of Technology. (Slides, Recording)
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Coll, B., Donovan, J., Mulligan, B., "Preparing for a MOOC" , EdTech2013 conference, University College Cork, 30/31 May, 2013. (Slides)
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Mulligan, B., "Opening Education through Competency Based Assessment", selected paper for "Call for Vision Papers on Open Education 2030" workshop, Seville, Apr 29/30, 2013. (Paper, Full publication)
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Mulligan, B., "Open Learning Badges: The Merits and the Mechanics", Computer Education Society of Ireland Annual Conference, Galway, Feb 23rd, 2013 (Abstract, Slides, Recording)
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Mulligan, B., Mino, M., Castillo, D., "Integration of Khan Academy Resources into Moodle", Moodlemoot 2013, Dublin, Feb 19th, 2013 (Abstract, Slides, Recording)
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Mulligan, B., "Potential e-Learning Policies for Higher Education", Invitation to present to Union of Students of Ireland, St. Angela's College, Feb 15th, 2013 (Slides, Recording)
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McCulloch, C., Mulligan, B. "Mahoodle4MOOC: an unexpected journey", Connecting Online for Instruction and Learning, February 1st, 2013, Toronto, Canada (online) (Abstract, Slides, Recording)
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Mulligan, B., Passmore, D, Baker, R., Peck, P., "Open Learning Badges and Higher Education - Threats and Opportunities", ALT-C 2012 Conference, Manchester, 11-13 Sep, 2012 (Abstract, Powerpoint slides, Recording)
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Mulligan, B., O'Halloran, P., "A Centralised Lecture Capture System for Irish Higher Education", EdTech2012, Annual Conference of the Irish Learning Technology Association, 31st May-1st June, 2012 (Powerpoint slides, Abstract, Recording)
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Mulligan, B., "Building Capacity in Online Learning through Certified Training", Report: Enhancing Flexibility in Higher Education, Institutes of Technology Ireland (Flexible Learning Project), 2012. (PDF)
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Mulligan, B., Mulligan, B., Schroeder, R. "Faculty Centric Online Learning- An old tradition in a new format." EDUCA Online Conference, Berlin, Nov 30 - Dec 2, 2011 (Powerpoint slides, Recording)
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Ragan, L., Mulligan, B., Kline, M., Bigatel, P., “So you think you can teach online, Prove IT!”, 17th Annual Sloan Consortium International Conference on Online Learning, Florida, November 9-11, 2011
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Mulligan, B. "Keeping it Simple: Some things not to do in online learning", Adobe Connect Academic User Group, September 16th, 2011 (Recording here - starts at 11 minutes 45 seconds)
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Mulligan, B., Reid, S. "Addressing Engineering Teaching Issues in Online Distance Learning", ICEE-2011 Conference, Belfast, August 21-26, 2011 (Slides, Paper )
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Chaloux, B., Ragan, L., Mulligan, B. "Building a Leadership Culture: A Workshop for Emerging Leaders in Online Learning", EDEN Annual Conference 2011, Dublin, 19 - 22 June, 2011.
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Coll, B., Mulligan, B., "Lecture Capture: A Key Technology for Sustainable and Scalable Open Educational Resource Generation. ", EUNIS International Congress, Dublin, 15-17 June, 2011.
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Mulligan, B., Schroeder, R. “The economic implications of using simple approaches in distance learning.”, Discussion Workshop, US Distance Learning Association National Conference 2011, St. Louis, 1-4 May 2011 (Abstract, PowerPoint, Recording)
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Mulligan, B., "Challenge Everything: A Contrarian View of Online Learning", Staff Development Retreat, University of Illinois at Springfield, 29th April 2011 (Abstract, PowerPoint, Recording)
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Mulligan, B., Coll, B. "Lecture Capture: A Disruptive Technology for Higher Education", HEAnet National Networking Conference, 10th-12th November 2010, Kilkenny, Ireland (Recording, Abstract)
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Mulligan, B. "The role of the webinar in flexible continuous professional development", LIN/NAIRTL Conference, 6-7 October 2010, (video recording, paper, slides, Conference proceedings)
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Mulligan, B. "The Rapid Development of Online Distance Learning", guest speaker at Dublin e-Learning Summer School, 21-25 June, 2010. (Live Recording -50 minutes)
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Mulligan, B., "Webinars: a cost-effective marketing tool", IT Sligo Innovation Week, 22-25 Feb, 2010 (Recording)
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Schroeder, R., Mulligan, B., Conlan, S., "Waving the Google Flag for Inter-institutional Class Collaborations", e-Mentor magazine, February, 2010.
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Mulligan, B., "Back to the Future: The Power of Traditional Teaching with Modern Communication", m-ICTE 2009 Conference, 22-24 April 2009, Lisbon, Portugal. (Paper, PowerPoint)
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Mulligan, B., "A Graduated Approach to Using Learning Technologies", Invited Speaker, Fáilte Ireland National Conference, "Engaging with Emerging Learning Styles", Dublin Castle, 17th November, 2008 (PowerPoint Slides, Live Recording at event - 25 minutes, shorter recording - 15 minutes)
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Stemp, H., Mulligan, B., "Establishing the True Cost of Online Distance Education ", EdTech2008: The Ninth Annual Irish Educational Users' Conference, Dundalk, May 22nd - 23rd, 2008. (PowerPoint)
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Mulligan, B., "eLearning: Supporting Learning in the Workplace", Work Based Learning Symposium, Institute of Technology Sligo, Ireland, May 7th. 2008 (PowerPoint, Recording)
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Mulligan, B., "YouTube Education: Can we cope with the demand?", HEAnet National Networking Conference, 15th-16th November 2007, Kilkenny, Ireland (Recording, PowerPoint, Abstract)
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Mulligan, B. "Communication not Content: A rapid low-investment approach to online distance learning.", The Thirteenth Sloan-C International Conference on Online Learning, "The Power of Online Learning: Making a Difference", Nov 7th - 9th, 2007, Orlando, FL, USA. (PowerPoint, Streamed Recording, Abstract)
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Mulligan, B., Coll, B., Corcoran, G., "A Lean Approach to Engineering Education", International Symposium for Engineering Education, ISEE-07, 17th – 19th September 2007, Dublin City University, Recording, PPT, - Link to Paper
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Mulligan, B., "iOpen.ie - The Open Institute" 5th Annual Conference on Teaching and Learning, NUI Galway, Ireland, 7th and 8th June 2007 (CELT07.ppt)
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Mulligan, B., Kennedy, B. "Will distance learning disappear? The integration of full-time and distance learners" EdTech2007, The Eighth Annual Irish Educational Technology Users' Conference, Dublin Institute of Technology, May 23rd - May25th, 2007. (PPT)
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Tubridy Show, RTE Radio 1, panel discussion, "Happiness", 21stFeb, 2007, "Happiness", Feb 21, 2007
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Coll, B., Mulligan, B. "Rapid development of online learning using web based video-conferencing and video podcasting", Irish Global Network of the American Society of Training and Development, October 11th, 2006.(Slides: Mulligan Coll)
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Coll, B., Mulligan, B. "Podcasting: Third Level Education, Anytime Anywhere", Department of Communications, Marine and Natural Resources and ComReg conference: “Facilitating Broadband Leadership”, Berkeley Court Hotel, Dublin, Thursday, 21st September 2006. (Related link: TV news story)
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Mulligan B., "Communication tools for Communities of Practice in Nursing and Midwifery", National Nursing and Midwifery Informatics Conference, 21st September 2006. (PowerPoint)
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Carter, F., Mulligan, B.,"Mechatronics by online distance learning - the IT Sligo experience ", 7th International Workshop on Research and Education in Mechatronics, Stockholm, June 2006
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Mulligan, B., "The Disappearing Entry Barriers to the Provision of Distance Education", EDEN conference, Vienna, June 2006
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Mulligan, B., " A new cost model for distance education in Europe?", Learning Circuits, September 2005.
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Mulligan, B., " "The Rapid Development of Online Distance Learning ", EdTech2005: The Sixth Annual Irish Educational Technology Users' Conference", EdTech2005 conference, Dun Laoghaire, Ireland, 2005
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Conference Organiser: EdTech2005: The Sixth Annual Irish Educational Technology Users' Conference, DunLaoghaire, Ireland, 26th-27th May, 2005.
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Conference Organiser: EdTech2004: The Fifth Annual Irish Educational Technology Users' Conference, Tralee, Ireland, 3rd - 4th June, 2004.
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Mulligan, B., "Using ICT to Deliver Flexible Learning" (PowerPoint only) - Lionra Workshop - SUPPORTING TEACHING & LEARNING FOR THE EUROPEAN e-LEARNER - GMIT, February, 2004
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Mulligan, B., "eLearning"(PowerPoint only)- Conference on IT and Excellence, Tipperary Institute, November 2003.
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Conference Organiser: EdTech2003: The Fourth Annual Irish Educational Technology Users' Conference, Waterford, Ireland, 22nd-23rd May, 2003.
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Mulligan, B., "Technologies for Flexible Learning" (PowerPoint only), IT Carlow, January, 2003.
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Mulligan, B., "Technology Issues effecting the Deployment of e-Learning Materials", (PowerPoint only), EdTech2002: The Third Annual Irish Educational Technology Users' Conference, IT Carlow, May 2002.
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Conference Organiser: EdTech2002: The Third Annual Irish Educational Technology Users' Conference
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Conference Organiser: EdTech2001, 2nd Annual Irish Education Technology User's Conference
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Mulligan. B., "e-Learning in Engineering Education", HETAC Conference of Engineering Education, Waterford IT, May 2002
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Mulligan, Boland, "Computer Aided Assessment", EdTech2000, 1st Annual Irish Education Technology User's Conference, Sligo, 2000
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Conference Organiser: EdTech2000, 1st Annual Irish Education Technology User's Conference
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Mulligan B, "Pilot Study on the Impact of Frequent Computerised Assessment on Student Work Rates", Proceedings of 3rd Annual CAA Conference, Loughborough, 1999
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Mulligan, B., " Computer Assisted Assessment ", Seminar on Education Technology,.
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Mulligan, B., "Teaching and Assessment in Engineering Courses", NCEA "Effective Engineering Engineering" Conference, Athlone, 12th May 1998.
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Mulligan. B., "Development of an Activated Sludge Plant Training Simulator", IEI Seminar: Municipal Wastewater and Sludge Management: 2000, Tower Hotel, Sligo, 15th Dec. 1995.
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Mulligan, B., "Expected Developments in Computer Aided Learning (CAL) and their implications for Education", Seminar/Workshop on Computer Aided Learning and CAL Lesson Design, Regional Technical College, Ireland, June 4th, 1986 (Paper)
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Mulligan, B., "What is Computer Aided Learning (CAL)", Seminar/Workshop on Computer Aided Learning and CAL Lesson Design, Regional Technical College, Ireland, June 4th, 1986 (Paper)
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Stapleton, L, Mulligan, B., "The Shannon Estuary - A Model for Water Quality Management", An Foras Forbartha, April 1980.
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Stapleton, L, Mulligan, B. ,"Dispersion and Water Quality in Wexford Harbour and the Slaney Estuary", An Foras Forbartha, December 1980.
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