I am currently employed as a lecturer in the Department of Visual & Human-Centred Computing. I lecture on the BSc (Hons - Level 8) Software Development, Games Development, and Augmented and Virtual Reality programmes, primarily focusing on the Personal and Professional Development module. I also teach Introduction to Storytelling to AVR students. I also lecture in the Department of Creative Arts, Media & Music on the BA (Hons - Level 8) in Creative Media, on the BA (Hons - Level… Show more I am currently employed as a lecturer in the Department of Visual & Human-Centred Computing. I lecture on the BSc (Hons - Level 8) Software Development, Games Development, and Augmented and Virtual Reality programmes, primarily focusing on the Personal and Professional Development module. I also teach Introduction to Storytelling to AVR students. I also lecture in the Department of Creative Arts, Media & Music on the BA (Hons - Level 8) in Creative Media, on the BA (Hons - Level 8) teaching the Research Methods in Creative Media module, and the Final Year Project module. Show less

Ronan's responsibilities include the recruitment and retention of students in the Department of Computing and Mathematics, providing help and information to incoming and current computing students.Additionally, Ronan is responsible for the management of the IT Learning Centre (ITLC) - providing tutorials and help with coursework and exam preparation for computing students.

I was working as a P/T lecturer (alongside my role as Recruitment and Retention Officer in DkIT). I lectured on the Composing for Games Springboard programme teaching the Game Concept Design module. From January-June 2016, I lectured on the BA in Media, Arts, and Technologies, and on the BA in Multimedia Web Development programmes teaching the Storytelling, Creativity, and Innovation module.

Successfully defended PhD thesis and research in viva voce in July 2015. Researching in the area of Alternate Reality Gaming (ARGs) and their educational value. Ronan has created a Serious ARG, titled 'Plunkett's Pages', as a means to test the validity and viability of ARGs as a Game-Based Learning tool. Ronan has had his research published in peer-reviewed journals, book chapters and conference proceedings at ACE, iGBL, CESI, ISAGA, IJGVW, and Picteilin to name but a few, and is an… Show more Successfully defended PhD thesis and research in viva voce in July 2015. Researching in the area of Alternate Reality Gaming (ARGs) and their educational value. Ronan has created a Serious ARG, titled 'Plunkett's Pages', as a means to test the validity and viability of ARGs as a Game-Based Learning tool. Ronan has had his research published in peer-reviewed journals, book chapters and conference proceedings at ACE, iGBL, CESI, ISAGA, IJGVW, and Picteilin to name but a few, and is an active member of the organising committee for iGBL. Ronan blogs about his research at ronanlynch.com Show less

Reponsible for the promotion of enterprise and the development of an entrepreneurial spirit amongst the students on the DkIT campus.

Assistant Secretary (2009)Public Relations Officer (2011-2012)IT Officer (2014-Present)