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An examination of the efficacy of a technology enhanced learning intervention in a First Aid responder course.
(2020-07)Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL) is becoming more prevalent in education as it has evolved to enhance traditional pedagogical methods of tutoring that is face to face teaching. The utilisation of TEL on courses has been ... -
An exploration into how research and development is treated in Ireland, focusing on listed companies
(Letterkenny Institute of Technology, 2010)The recession and current unfolding economic scandals have caused many businesses to become apprehensive and cautious with the money they spend and the service providers they chose. Accounting/auditing firms in particular ... -
An exploration into the use of experiential marketing in Ireland
(Letterkenny Institute of Technology, 2011)Experiential marketing has an important role to play in the marketing communications strategy. This thesis explores the use of experiential marketing in Ireland by discussing Irish brands commitment to it and by ... -
An exploration of marketing graduates’ attitudes towards their employment in small irish businesses
(Letterkenny Institute of Technology, 2009)The purpose of the research is to understand and explain the situation of marketing graduates in the labour market. The key findings show that marketing graduates overestimate their abilities to find marketing employment ... -
An exploratory case study into the role of using Student audio recordings/Podcasts as an aide to develop understanding and enhance Student self-learning.
(2020-07)For third level students’, the way of learning and lifestyle, especially in the Covid 19 Epidemic year of 2020 has propelled into online and blended learning. The use of technology in learning and teaching is even more ... -
An Exploratory Study into Children’s Views and Lived Experiences of Mathematics in a Primary School in Co. Donegal.
(Letterkenny Institute of Technology, 2018-07)Due to a movement towards the inclusion of the child’s voice based on ‘The New Sociology of Childhood’, it is important to obtain the perspectives of children in relation to their views and experiences. To date there is ... -
An Exploratory study of ‘Grit’ in Higher Education
(Letterkenny Institute of Technology, 2016-08)Academic success may not be wholly dependent on the cognitive ability of the student. Recently, other non-cognitive factors such as grit, tenacity and perseverance have been identified as important factors in the long term ... -
Exploring consumer perception and attitudes towards renewable energy with a view to developing best practice for marketing renewable energy
(Letterkenny Institute of Technology, 2009)This study was conducted in County Donegal and the overall purpose is to explore perception and attitudes towards renewable energy with a view to developing best practice for marketing renewable energy in County Donegal ... -
Exploring digital technologies impact within the music industry, through the use of motion graphics
(Letterkenny Institute of Technology, 2013)This dissertation explores the way which motion graphics is used within the music industry in the medium of the music video. This provides an insight into how the development of digital technologies has changed the methods ... -
Exploring IT applications for qualitative data analysis in marketing research
(Letterkenny Institute of Technology, 2003)The dissertation is aimed to investigate qualitative research techniques used in research projects and to evaluate software usage in qualitative data analysis. The study contains a review of academic literature on ... -
Exploring Primary School Principals’ Attitudes and Experiences of School Self-Evaluation
(2020-07)School Self-Evaluation (SSE) is a relatively new initiative in Irish primary schools and it is still very much at an early evolving phase since its implementation. A lack of research that includes the voice of primary ... -
Exploring Restorative Practice – Teachers’ Perspectives
(Letterkenny Institute of Technology, 2018-07)Restorative Practice is emerging as a solution to concerns about classroom management and indiscipline in recent times. Restorative Practice focuses on the need to restore relationships where there has been harm or ... -
Exploring the marketing of higher education: evidence from the Institutes of Technology sector
(Letterkenny Institute of Technology, 2012)The purpose of this research dissertation is to explore the marketing of higher education institutes, looking in detail at evidence from the Institutes of Technology (IoT) sector. The aims of the research are to profile ... -
Exploring the succession planning process in Irish BMW dealerships
(Letterkenny Institute of Technology, 2008)This thesis is an exploratory study undertaken to analyse Irish BMW Dealerships and whether they plan for succession and the taxes to be paid on the death or retirement of the founder. This study also explores the ... -
Fairtrade as a marketing tool: an irish/austrian comparison
(Letterkenny Institute of Technology, 2010)The purpose of this piece of research is to examine different aspects of fair trade (FT) marketing. Firstly, secondary research examines issues such as history, development, advantages and challenges of mainstreaming ... -
‘How does a co-operative learning strategy impact on students in a postprimary school in Ireland, including Special Educational Needs students?’
(Letterkenny Institute of Technology, 2018-07)The aim of this paper is to investigate the effect of a co-operative learning strategy on students in an Irish post-primary setting. Literature will be explored in the area of collaborative learning. The new strategies ... -
Identifying demographic predictors that influence pass rates of Students undertaking a blended online minor award at third level in an Irish context.
(2020-08)A significant amount of research has been done on metrics with regards to predicting academic success, especially internationally. At the same time very little research has been done on finding predictors for academic ... -
The impact of homework on a child's motivation to learn in primary education
(Letterkenny Institute of Technology, 2018-07)Homework assignments are part of a child’s daily routine; however, homework is becoming a subject much debated by teachers, parents and children. This study examined homework solely from the perspective of the child, in ... -
The impact of regulation on credit unions in Ireland
(Letterkenny Institute of Technology, 2007)This research paper presents results on the impact of regulation on credit unions in Ireland. The researcher seeks to answer following research question. How are credit unions in Ireland regulated and what is the impact ... -
The impact of the banking crisis on the availability of credit to SME’s
(Letterkenny Institute of Technology, 2011)This paper examines the impact the current banking crisis is having on the availability of vital credit to small and medium enterprises. Such a study is important in order to determine where the credit chain is broken ...