Editorial Review Board for International Journal of Virtual and Augmented Reality (IJVAR),

• Jun 2021 - Present

The International Journal of Virtual and Augmented Reality (IJVAR) presents interdisciplinary research on the technological, social, legal, and policy implications of virtual and mixed reality integration and how the division between real and virtual worlds is becoming less distinct. Fostering interdisciplinary applied research and a unique forum for novel solutions for virtual immersion and mixed reality, the articles found within IJVAR are essential to the research needs of graduate-level students, researchers, and professionals interested in topics relevant to the digitization of everyday life.

Associate Editor Journal of Technology Advancements IGI Global-JTA

• Mar 2021 - Present

The Journal of Technological Advancements seeks to bring the academic community together in order to publish the most recent research findings at an accelerated pace while still upholding the integrity of research. Technology continues to advance at a rapid rate—a speed that outmatches the pace in which new innovations can be published. Using an expedited, ethical, and quality-centric approach to the double-blind peer review process, articles that are accepted for publication within this journal are immediately accessible online, often in as little as 14 days. This allows for the rapid widespread dissemination of essential research findings that can spur further advancements and solve challenges that face society now and in the future. All article manuscripts are published under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) where the copyright for the work remains solely with the author(s) of the article manuscript and the published research is immediately and freely accessible to all researchers around the world. The purpose of this journal is to widely disseminate the rapid achievements that are being made each day in an effort to keep the research community apprised of the latest developments in their respective fields, as well as to further their studies.

External Advisory Board Member for MenSi

• May 2021 - Present

The Mentoring for School Improvement (MenSI) project is a 28-month Coordination and Support Action (from November 2020 to February 2023) funded by the European Commission H2020 programme. The project will carry out a pan-European investigation into how different approaches to mentoring can support the mainstreaming of innovative digital teaching practices in primary and secondary schools. The Mentoring for School Improvement (MenSI) project is a 28-month Coordination and Support Action (from November 2020 to February 2023) funded by the European Commission H2020 programme. The project will carry out a pan-European investigation into how different approaches to mentoring can support the mainstreaming of innovative digital teaching practices in primary and secondary schools.

International Consultant Advisor EASE

• Mar 2021 - Present

International consultant Advisor to the Executive and Advisory Boards of The European association of STEAM Educators -EASE, http://ease-educators.com/ International consultant Advisor to the Executive and Advisory Boards of The European association of STEAM Educators -EASE, http://ease-educators.com/

Emerging Technologies Consultant

• Mar 2021 - Present

Expert consultant to InteractIdeas Portugal to transform Disruptive Technologies, AIoT and Digital Futures - Education in the Digital Age. https://interactideas.pt/en/ Expert consultant to InteractIdeas Portugal to transform Disruptive Technologies, AIoT and Digital Futures - Education in the Digital Age. https://interactideas.pt/en/

External EU Standardisation Evaluator

• Jan 2021 - Present

External evaluator for StandICT.eu to support prioritization of standardisation activities among experts, and reinforce European presence in international ICT standardisation. https://www.standict.eu/ External evaluator for StandICT.eu to support prioritization of standardisation activities among experts, and reinforce European presence in international ICT standardisation. https://www.standict.eu/

National coordinator Scientix EU STEAM in Ireland

• Oct 2020 - Present

2020 - 2022, DWEC has been appointed the National Contact Point for STEAM Education in Ireland under the EU SCIENTIX Initiative.

National Lead Coordinator Digital Schools of Distinction

• Sep 2015 - Present

Coordinator - Digital and Creative Clusters' National Initiatives and Programmes

• Sep 2019 - Present

Creative Clusters and Digital Clusters are transformative initiatives run through the various Education centres, under DES and EU funding, to enhance creativity, innovative practices and the integration of modern Digital technologies. Elementary and Second level schools are encouraged and empowered to explore mindful, meaningful and holistic and creative approaches to 21 Century education and sustainability issues around everyday living. Digital Literacy, Film Literacy and a myriad of iTechnologies combined with bio-diversity, sustainability and well-being are at the heart of these wonderful cluster initiatives.

National Coordinator of DEIS Schools Summer camps - Campaí Samhraidh Gaeilge

• Sep 2019 - Present

Launched in 2005 by the Department of Education and Skills, DEIS (Delivering Equality of Opportunity in Schools) this national programme is aimed at addressing the educational needs of children and young people from disadvantaged communities. The Campaí Samhraidh or Summer Camps through Gaelic/ gaeilge provide a week for schools to creatively and holistically engage, through play and activities ( Physical, literacy, STEAM, Numeracy, Digital media , etc) students in Fun Irish environments. As national coordinator my role is to be involved in all aspects of the training, support systems, professional development, logistics, management, running and facilitation of these camps throughout Ireland, in assosiation with DWEC.

CEO

• Jul 2017 - Present

​‘Positive, sustainable change’JITL & JITWA are International Companies, specialising in the facilitation of ethical business and sustainable economic trade and humanitarian development between Ireland, Europe, the World and West Africa. JITL (Ireland) & JITWA (West Africa) fully subscribe to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals in its work and operation. Our international, ethical, trading and facilitation practices, our expertise 'on-the-ground' and our belief in sustainable, inclusive, 'Local Worlds' is our strength and driving force. www.jitl.ie

Consultant in Global Innovation and design partnerships

• Feb 2018 - Present

Building the future of blockchain certification. 0xcert is a unique and innovative, open source, permissionless protocol for validating the existence, authenticity and ownership of digital assets on the blockchain. The 0xcert protocol allows for seamless interaction between multiple parties. The blockchain provides tamper-proof records holding and trustless verification.International Consultant in Global Innovation and design partnerships in Open-Source Protocols for decentralized certification with 0xcert, Slovenia. https://0xcert.org/

Consultant advisor in evolving design and innovative practices in Virtual Reality

• Feb 2018 - Present

At Munfarid, we believe in leading and managing change through not only groundbreaking innovation and creativity; but also through Return on Relationship. We drive strategic planning and effective workflow processes by helping you with Consultants who specialise and excel in operational improvement. We resolve complex business challenges through strategy implementation and leadership effectiveness. Our specialties include strategic talent management by driving bottom-line results.We provide incisive learning strategies and performance solutions to Organizations catering to a wide range of industries like healthcare, technology, financial services, retail, manufacturing etc.Integrating and aligning strategic talent management with business objectives is what differentiates us from the rest.

Independent consultant & lead designer of MindFulVR & EmPowerVR apps

• Jan 2017 - Present

Anxiety, stress and burn-out have increased at an alarming rate globally. Access to personal, complimentary, wellbeing services, such as drug-free and proven interventions like Mindfulness meditation, are seen to be inconvenient for many. For others, stigmatization around mental health and the protection of anonymity have been a significant deterrent to the access, take-up and practice of these complimentary practices. MindMyths offers innovative and transformative, immersive VR meditation access to wellbeing and self-healing, straight to and from the comfort and privacy of one’s own home or office. Meditative 3D mindscapes offer an holistic choice of tranquil 360° spaces to meditate on one’s own or with others. Clients and users have 'stress-free' and anonymous access to learn and practice body-scanning and effective wellbeing and stress management techniques. Organisations and companies can pro-actively promote the management of work-place stress through access to MindMyths unique, virtual work-shops and training.

Member Board of Advisors

• 2010 - Present

MissionV is providing a highly creative, totally immersive, game based learning environment for schools and industry. We’re putting the focus on 21st century skills, helping students to become original digital creators with 3D modeling and programming skills. MissionV allows students to connect, create and collaborate in a 3D world entirely of their own making and beyond.... MissionV is providing a highly creative, totally immersive, game based learning environment for schools and industry. We’re putting the focus on 21st century skills, helping students to become original digital creators with 3D modeling and programming skills. MissionV allows students to connect, create and collaborate in a 3D world entirely of their own making and beyond....

International Fellow Academy of Ubiquitous Communication Educators international - Founder Member.

• 2011 - Present

The Association of Ubiquitous and Collaborative Educators international is an academic fellowship supporting professionals interested in the concept of ubiquitous collaboration among peers and clients. AUCEi Fellows are leaders in their specialization who embrace the effective use of technology for ubiquitous communication and the delivery of instruction. AUCEi’s two primary foci are 1) the use of ubiquitous communication tools and 2) a global and cross-cultural exchange of ideas necessary to maximize learning and the sharing of information across disciplines.I am privileged to be a 'founder' member of AUCEI sharing evolving practice among eminent colleagues globally.

Director (Non-Executive) & Secretary

• Jul 2000 - Present

IrishTourism.com Limited was established in Ireland on 7th July 2000 with the sole intention of developing a travel business concentrating on Irish inbound tourism.Unlike traditional travel companies who act as either a tour operator or a travel agent, IrishTourism.com acts as both. Registered Office: River House, Killarney Road, Newcastle West, Co. Limerick, IrelandRegistered in Ireland. No: 329932 IrishTourism.com Limited was established in Ireland on 7th July 2000 with the sole intention of developing a travel business concentrating on Irish inbound tourism.Unlike traditional travel companies who act as either a tour operator or a travel agent, IrishTourism.com acts as both. Registered Office: River House, Killarney Road, Newcastle West, Co. Limerick, IrelandRegistered in Ireland. No: 329932

CEO

• Jan 2014 - Present

IFDRC Ltd. www.ifdrc.net ( Ireland's Friends of the Democratic Republic of Congo). We are an Irish registered company, with national and international directors of renown, envisioned to INNOVATE, PROMOTE and DEVELOP, meaningful Business.Education.Sports and Tourism opportunities between the Republic of Ireland and the Democratic Republic of Congo and beyond. IFDRC Ltd. www.ifdrc.net ( Ireland's Friends of the Democratic Republic of Congo). We are an Irish registered company, with national and international directors of renown, envisioned to INNOVATE, PROMOTE and DEVELOP, meaningful Business.Education.Sports and Tourism opportunities between the Republic of Ireland and the Democratic Republic of Congo and beyond.

Mirandanet Fellow

• Sep 2000 - Present

The MirandaNet Fellowship The MirandaNet Fellowship, established in 1992, is an international professional organisation of policy makers, educators, developers and researchers who collaborate in exchanging ideas and support as well as publishing research studies, case studies and reports aimed at improving the use of innovative digital technologies in classrooms and in professional learning communities.Some the evidence for innovation is published by members who become involved the iCatalyst programme, a practice-based continuing professional development programme designed by the educators themselves to underpin change. In this programme the educators use digital technologies to solve existing challenges in classrooms and communities. We publish our articles, case studies and innovative multi-modal publications for colleagues in the MirandaNet e-journals. These MirandaNet case studies are a rich source of data for practitioners and for the researchers who collaborate with governments, government agencies, charities and large and small companies to understand more about the best ways of encouraging innovation in teaching and learning.MirandaNet Fellows also undertake research reports for companies, governments and charities and again I have been involved as a National expert in the most recent EU Application for a more holistic, Blended-Learning platform for 3rd Level Education and the future (2014).

RCEEDAO Ireland.

• Sep 2017 - Mar 2021

R.C.E.E.D.A.O, (Réseau des Chambres des Experts Européens, Département Afrique de l’Ouest ) Network of Chambers of European Experts, Department of West Africa, R.C.E.E.D.A.O. World is a diplomatic and humanitarian mission and its headquarters are in Brussels. R.C.E.E.D.A.O, works in the social field globally, with a focus on the African continent. Today, RCEEDAO is proud to be present on the five (5) continents, in more than seventy (80) countries. Our objective remains to improve the environment of our fellow human beings. https://rceedaoworld.com/en/

ICO Advisor & Expert at IMPERIVM Brain Space

• 2018 - Jul 2020

The concept of “Copyright”and the concept of “Intellectual Property”, have a rich history of development. For many centuries, humanity has determined its attitude to the results of the intellectual work of writers, artists, musicians and representatives of many other professions. Brain Space (© IMPERIVM) has been developed and designed on the Blockchain, to protect the IP of creative artists, musicians and authors globally. The possibilities and applications are endless. https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=59&v=iAMgR7225WE

Príomhoide - Retired Headteacher

• Sep 2009 - Aug 2014

Ladyswell NS is one of the largest DEIS, Priority 1, Band 1, multi-cultural, disadvantaged schools in Ireland.It was my privilege to work with and lead a team of professional teachers and inter-agency experts in building a community of learners where meaning and soul played vital roles in our transformative journey as citizens. Who dares wins! www.ladyswellns.ie Ladyswell NS is one of the largest DEIS, Priority 1, Band 1, multi-cultural, disadvantaged schools in Ireland.It was my privilege to work with and lead a team of professional teachers and inter-agency experts in building a community of learners where meaning and soul played vital roles in our transformative journey as citizens. Who dares wins! www.ladyswellns.ie

Education Consultant

• Mar 2013 - May 2014

ArtsCoolMedia.Com is the Home of the unique and innovative drawing tool that is taking the retail and educational world by storm.Arts Cool is a patent pending drawing system, incorporating on-line, interactive technology tutorials, that allows children aged 5 upwards (and adults!) to draw subjects in perfect dimensions- the area with which many of us have the greatest difficulty.Using the ArtsCoolMedia system, children of all abilities will achieve the following immediate benefits: Draw subjects in perfect dimensions Increase their self-confidence in drawing Improve their motor and fine-motor skills Improve their concentration Enjoy and experience Art through a self-directed process. Arts Cool is already a top selling monthly magazine, popular with children aged 5-12 years.

Assistant Lead - Special Role - International Language teaching, Gaelic, Mathematics, English, ICT

• 2012 - Oct 2013

My role was to assist the lead tutor with all aspects of the Gaeilge module in Ped Op 2 of Hibernia College's Higher Diploma in Primary Education or Professional Teaching Diploma. This role was created for me as Lead Tutor of Teaching Methodologies - Gaeilge -Moderating a blended learning environment and all forums relevant to the assignments connected with Gaeilge and Ped Op2, I designed, in collaboration with the College authority, the marking and standardisation Rubric for the technology and written aspects of the gaeilge section of this HETAC approved Module

Director of Teaching Methodologies - Gaelic

• Sep 2003 - Oct 2013

It was my privilege to be contracted by Hibernia College to lead a team of expert lecturers in the area of teaching methodologies - Gaelic. These included cross-curricular methodologies specific to language learning and teaching. My role was to design, re-design, collaborate, implement, envision, integrate and ensure standardisation nationally, including marking schemes and assessment during the Professional Teaching Diploma (PTD) and at final exam time. This was implemented with the Director of the PTD programme, the Head of Gaelic and under the watchful eye of HETAC. The inclusion, in an holistic manner, of all media and modern technologies also played a major role.

SMART School

• 2006 - 2012

Design, implement , test and create learning environments in which SMART technologies were put to the limit of their capacity in schools. I also designed and implemented an International research study for SMART technologies , Calgary, Canada, assessing the effectiveness and usage or otherwise of SMART technologies in schools and also teachers' perceptions of same. Design, implement , test and create learning environments in which SMART technologies were put to the limit of their capacity in schools. I also designed and implemented an International research study for SMART technologies , Calgary, Canada, assessing the effectiveness and usage or otherwise of SMART technologies in schools and also teachers' perceptions of same.

Principal

• Sep 1985 - Aug 2009

I was the first Principal at Gaelscoil O Doghair from 1985 to 2009. It was my privilege to lead the school from 13 pupils to a full stream vertical school with a dedicated second level Gaelcholáiste founded in 1993. Over the years, Gaelscoil attained National and international recognition in a variety of areas, in particular innovative technology usage and implementation. The school flourishes today and is highly regarded as a centre of excellence www.gaelscoil.com I was the first Principal at Gaelscoil O Doghair from 1985 to 2009. It was my privilege to lead the school from 13 pupils to a full stream vertical school with a dedicated second level Gaelcholáiste founded in 1993. Over the years, Gaelscoil attained National and international recognition in a variety of areas, in particular innovative technology usage and implementation. The school flourishes today and is highly regarded as a centre of excellence www.gaelscoil.com