[game_edu] Funded M.Sc. Research the Institute of Technology Carlow, Ireland

[Enda Dunican]

FlowZone: The application of edutainment to learning computer programming – Funded M.Sc. Research Project
 
Overview - This M.Sc. research project aims to apply edutainment (act of learning through a medium that both educates and entertains) to facilitate the learning of novice computer programming with the dual aim of increasing its pass rate and addressing the minimal exposure to programming/problem-solving in pre third-level education. This will be achieved by blending education theory and computer game technology in the form of a tool that enables a student to learn programming within their individual learning flow/zone. 
 
Canditates - Applicants should typically possess at least 2.1 in an honours Computer Games Development degree. Applicants holding an honours degree in Software Engineering together with excellent software development capabilities and a profound interest in games programming and edutainment research will also be considered. Given the mixed-method research approach, applicants should possess excellent interpersonal/qualitative interviewing skills as well as an ability to engage in quantitative analysis. Applicants should enclose a detailed CV with their application. 
 
Funding – This project will be funded for two years under the HEA Strand 1 initiative. The bursary paid to the student will be 12,500 euro per annum.
 
Location – Carlow town is located approximately 1 hour from Dublin in the South East of Ireland. It is a vibrant town with many amenities.  For detailed information on the Institute of Technology Carlow, you can access its website at www.itcarlow.ie
 
Contact - This research project will be led by Dr. Enda Dunican, Computing and Networking Department, IT Carlow. He can be contacted on 059 91 70508 or by email enda.dunican at itcarlow.ie.




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Dr. Enda Dunican
Lecturer in Computing
Computing and Networking Department
Institute of Technology Carlow
Kilkenny Road
Carlow
Ireland
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Phone  00 353 (0)59 9170508
Fax      00 353 (0)59 9170500
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