Selected Publications and Presentations
Reports and other intellectual outputs
Recent seminars, workshops, webinars and podcasts
Flammia, M., Cleary, Y. and Slattery, D. M. (2016) 'Virtual Teams in Higher Education: A Handbook for Students and Teachers', North Carolina: Information Age Publishing. ISBN: 978-1-68123-262-1.
King, H. and Slattery, D. M. (2021) 'Using Technology to Empower People With Multiple Sclerosis (MS) to Make Shared Decisions About Managing Their Own Healthcare: A UK Case Study' in Research Anthology on Diagnosing and Treating Neurocognitive Disorders, Information Resources Management Association, ed., Hershey, PA: IGI Global, pp. 645-666. DOI: https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-7998-3441-0.
King, H. and Slattery, D. M. (2019) 'Using Technology to Empower People With Multiple Sclerosis (MS) to Make Shared Decisions About Managing Their Own Healthcare: A UK Case Study' in Impacts of Information Technology on Patient Care and Empowerment, McHaney, R., Reychev, I, Azuri, J., McHaney, M., & Moshonov, R., eds., Hershey, PA: IGI Global, pp. 177-198. DOI: https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-7998-0047-7.ch010
Cleary, Y. and Slattery, D. (2018) 'Technical Communication and Technical Documentation', in Language for Special Purposes: An International Handbook, Humbley, J., Budin, G., and Lauren, C., (Eds.), De Gruyter. ISBN: 978-3-11-022800-7.
Slattery, D. M. and Cleary, Y. (2016) 'E-Learning and Technical Communication for International Audiences', in Teaching and Training for Global Engineering: Perspectives on Culture and Professional Communication Practices, St. Amant, K. and Flammia, M., eds., John Wiley & Sons/ IEEE Press. ISBN: 978-1-118-32802-6. ISSN: 0164-6206.
Slattery, D. M. (2021) 'Transitioning from Emergency Remote Teaching to Quality Online Delivery: An Irish Professional Development Perspective', Journal of Learning Development in Higher Education, Special Issue 22 (2021), n.pag. DOI: https://doi.org/10.47408/jldhe.vi22.789.
Slattery, D. M. (2021) ‘Facilitating Interaction, Collaboration, Community, and Problem-Solving Capabilities in Blended and Fully Online Technical Communication Programs: An Introduction to the Special Issue’, in the Journal of Technical Writing and Communication, 51(1), pp. 3-10. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1177/0047281620977158.
Cudmore, A. and Slattery, D. M. (2019) 'An Analysis of Physical and Rhetorical Characteristics of Videos Used to Promote Technology Projects, on the Kickstarter Crowdfunding Platform', Technical Communication, 66(4), pp. 319-346. **Winner of the Frank R. Smith Outstanding Journal Article Award***
Walsh, J. N., O'Brien, M. P., and Slattery, D. M. (2019) 'Video Viewing Patterns Using Different Teaching Treatments: A Case Study Using YouTube Analytics', REALIA. Research in Education and Learning Innovation Archives (Special Issue: Learning Analytics in Education), 22, pp. 78-95. DOI: https://doi.org/10.7203/realia.22.15389.
Cleary, Y., Slattery, D. and Marcus-Quinn, A. (2018) 'Parallel Online, On-Campus, and Blended Programme Delivery: Challenges and Strategies', International Journal On E-Learning, 17(4), pp. 551-568. Available online. ISSN 1537-2456.
Cleary Y., Slattery, D. M., Flammia, M., and Minacori, P. (2018) 'Developing Strategies for Success in a Cross-Disciplinary Global Virtual Team Project: Collaboration among Student Writers and Translators', Journal of Technical Writing and Communication, 49(3), pp. 309-337.
Costin, Y., O'Brien, M. P., and Slattery, D. M. (2018) 'Using Simulation to Develop Entrepreneurial skills and Mind-Set: An Exploratory Case Study', International Journal of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education, 30(1), pp. 136-145.
Slattery, D. M., Ledwith, A., and Hyland, P. (2017) 'Blended Learning and the Professional Development of On-Campus Teachers: A Case Study', eLearning Papers, pp. 1-17. Available online at: http://hdl.handle.net/10344/6407 ISSN: 1887-1542.
Slattery, D. M. (2015) ‘The Language of Financial Reports and News’, Journal of Technical Writing and Communication, 45(1), pp. 77-94, available online at: http://jtw.sagepub.com/content/45/1/77.full.pdf.
Slattery, D. M. and Cleary, Y. (2014) ‘University of Limerick’s MA in Technical Communication and E-Learning’, Programmatic Perspectives, 6(2), pp. 62-80, available online at: http://www.cptsc.org/pp/vol6-2/slattery&cleary.pdf. ISSN: 2326-1412.
Slattery, D. M. and O’Brien, M. P. (2014) ‘Using Service Learning and Virtual Team Projects to Broaden the Curriculum and Enhance the Student Experience’, Currents in Teaching and Learning, 6(2), pp. 42-54, available online at: http://www.worcester.edu/Currents-Archives/. ISSN: 1945-3043.
Slattery, D. M. (2014) 'The Power of Language in Corporate Financial Reports', Communication and Language at Work -- Bridging Theory and Practice, 1(3), pp. 53-63, available online at: http://ojs.statsbiblioteket.dk/index.php/claw/article/view/16555/14347. ISSN: 2245-5744.
Slattery, D. M. and Cleary, Y. (2013) 'Teaching Workplace Skills to Technical Communicators', Communication and Language at Work -- Bridging Theory and Practice, 1(2), pp. 20-25, available online at: http://ojs.statsbiblioteket.dk/index.php/claw/article/view/7897/6577. ISSN: 2245-5744.
Flammia, M., Cleary, Y. and Slattery, D. (2010) ‘Leadership Roles, Socioemotional Communication Strategies, and Technology Use of Irish and US Students in Virtual Teams’, IEEE Transactions on Professional Communication, 53(2), pp. 89-101. Available online at: http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpl/freeabs_all.jsp?arnumber=5467306. DOI: 10.1109/TPC.2010.2046088. ISSN: 0361-1434.
Slattery, D. M. (2021) ‘Using Twitter to Engage Students’, Quick Tips for Teaching Online [online], available: https://www.ul.ie/ltf/news-centre/news/using-twitter-engage-students [published 16th Nov 2021, as part of the LTF blog series].
Slattery, D. M. (2021) '3 Strategies for Evaluating your Online Module', Quick Tips for Teaching Online [online], available: https://www.ul.ie/ltf/news-centre/news/quick-tips-teaching-online-3-strategies-evaluating-your-online-module [published 6th April 2021, as part of the LTF blog series].
Slattery, D. M. (2021) 'Universal Design for Learning: Some Simple Strategies for Making your Course Materials More UDL-Compliant', EDI Bulletin, Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, UL [published 30th March 2021].
Slattery, D. M. (2021) 'Facilitating Effective Collaboration in Virtual Student Teams', Faculty Focus, [online], available: https://www.facultyfocus.com/articles/online-education/online-course-design-and-preparation/facilitating-effective-collaboration-in-virtual-student-teams/ [article published 6th January 2021].
Slattery, D. M. (2020) ‘Implementing Instructional Design Approaches to Inform your Online Teaching Strategies’, Faculty Focus [online], available: https://www.facultyfocus.com/articles/online-education/online-course-design-and-preparation/implementing-instructional-design-approaches-to-inform-your-online-teaching-strategies/ [article published 16th September 2020].
Slattery, D. M. (2020) ‘9 Tried-and-Trusted Strategies for Quality Online Delivery’, Quick Tips for Teaching Online [online], available: https://www.ul.ie/ltf/news-centre/news [3 part mini blog series published 28th September, 30th September, and 2nd October, as part of the LTF blog series].
Cleary, Y. and Slattery, Darina M. (2016) 'Training Technical Communication Students to Work with Translators', Intercom, 63(5), 30-33.
Reports and other intellectual outputs
Slattery, D. M. (2022). ‘UL VLE Review: Phase 1 Usability Studies Report’. University of Limerick. 11th March 2022. 21 pages.
Slattery, D. M. (2021). 'UL VLE Review: Phase 1 Report'. University of Limerick. 14th October 2021. 153 pages.
Slattery, D. M. (2021). ‘Level 6 Certificate in Learning and Technology and Level 7 Certificate in Technology-Enhanced Learning. Programme Evaluation Report’. Confidential report for SOLAS, the Irish Further Education and Training Authority. 28th September 2021. 138 pages.
Slattery, D. M. (2021). ‘Overview of Programme Evaluations: Level 6-8 Programmes’. Confidential report for SOLAS, the Irish Further Education and Training Authority. 28th September 2021. 18 pages.
Slattery, D. M. (2020) 'Level 8 Diploma in Technology Enhanced Learning. Programme Evaluation Report'. Confidential report for SOLAS, the Irish Further Education and Training Authority. 94 pages.
Slattery, D. M., De Barra, E., and Chasseau, C. (2018) 'The EUCERMAT Online Teaching Programme'. EUCERMAT Erasmus+ Final Workpackage Output. Available online.
Slattery, D. M. (2018) 'A Manual for Blended Mobility'. EUCERMAT Erasmus+ Final Workpackage Output. Available online.
Slattery, D., De Barra, E. and Ledwith, A. (2016) 'EUCERMAT WP3 E-Learning and Blended Mobility Report'. EUCERMAT Erasmus+ Working Paper.
Patterson, L. & Slattery, D. M. (2023) 'Moving Towards More Inclusive Conferences and Events: Reflections on Establishing a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Chair'. In proceedings of the IEEE International Professional Communication Conference (ProComm), Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, 17-20 July 2023, pp. 173-177. Available online. DOI: 10.1109/ProComm57838.2023.00012.
Slattery, D. M. (2022) 'Consultation Approaches for Large Scale Systems Adoption in Higher Education'. In proceedings of the IEEE Professional Communication Conference (ProComm), University of Limerick, 17-20 July 2022, pp. 97-100. Available online. ISBN: 978-1-6654-9517-2. DOI: 10.1109/ProComm53155.2022.00021.
Slattery, D. M. (2021) 'Universal Design for Learning in Blended and Fully Online Courses'. In proceedings of the IEEE Professional Communication Conference (ProComm), [virtual], 22-23 October 2021, 24-28. Available online. DOI: 10.1109/ProComm52174.2021.00009.
O'Brien, M., Slattery, D. M., & Walsh, J. (2019) 'Using YouTube Analytics to Investigate Instructional Video Viewing Patterns'. In proceedings of the 18th European Conference on e-Learning, Aalborg University, Copenhagen, Denmark, 07-08 November 2019, 428-436. E-book ISBN: 978-1-912764-41-9.
O'Brien, M., Slattery, D., and Hyland, P. (2018) 'Sakai Device and Platform Usage: A Four-Year Campus-Wide Analysis'. In Ntalianis, K., Andreatos, A., and Sgouropoulou, C. (eds.), proceedings of the 17th European Conference on e-Learning, University of West Attica, Athens, Greece, 01-02 November 2018, 438-446. E-book ISBN: 978-1-912764-08-2.
Slattery, D. M. (2018) 'Learning Analytics as a Tool for Evaluating Engagement in Technical Communication Discussion Forums'. In proceedings of the IEEE Professional Communication Conference (ProComm), University of Toronto, 22-26 July 2018, 215-218. Available online. ISBN: 978-1-5386-5857-4. DOI: 10.1109/ProComm.2018.00049.
Slattery, D. M. and Cleary, Y. (2017) 'Use of Collaboration Assignments to Support Online Learning Communities'. In proceedings of the IEEE Professional Communication Conference (ProComm), University of Wisconsin-Madison, 23-26 July 2017, 1-5. Available online. ISBN: 978-1-5090-3042-2. DOI:10.1109/IPCC.2017.8013970.
Cleary, Y., Flammia, M., Minacori, P., and Slattery, D. M. (2015) 'Global Virtual Teams Create and Translate Technical Documentation: Communication Strategies, Challenges, and Recommendations'. In proceedings of the IEEE Professional Communication Conference (ProComm), University of Limerick, 12-15 July 2015, 186-195. Available online. ISBN: 978-1-4799-3374-7. DOI:10.1109/IPCC.2015.7235802.
Cosgrove, T., Ryan, T., and Slattery, D. (2014) 'Using Reflective Writing in Civil Engineering Education'. In proceedings of the International Conference on Engineering Education and Research (iCEER 2014), McMaster University, Canada, 24-26 August 2014, 239-242. Available online. ISBN: 978-0-9939779-0-9.
Slattery, D. M. and Sutcliffe, R. F. E. (2012) 'Automatic Analysis of Financial Event Phrases and Keywords in Form 8-K Disclosures', in Aguado de Cea et al., eds. In proceedings of the 10th Terminology and Knowledge Engineering Conference (TKE 2012), Madrid, Spain, 19-22 June 2012, 291-305. ISBN: 978-84-695-4333-7.
Cleary, Y. and Slattery D. (2009) 'Virtual Teams in Higher Education: Challenges and Rewards for Teachers and Students'. In proceedings of the AISHE International Conference Series (AISHE-C 2009) -- Valuing Complexity: Celebrating Diverse Approaches to Teaching and Learning in Higher Education, NUI Maynooth, 27-28 August 2009. Available online.
Slattery, D., Cleary, Y., and Flammia, M. (2008) 'Preparing Technical Communication Students for their Role in the Information Economy: Client-Based Virtual Team Collaboration between Irish and US Students'. In proceedings of the IEEE International Professional Communication Conference (IPCC), Montreal, Canada, 14-16 July 2008, 1-9. Available online. DOI: 10.1109/IPCC.2008.4610241. E-ISBN: 978-1-4244-2086-5. Print ISBN: 978-1-4244-2085-8.
Flammia, M., Cleary, Y., and Slattery, D. M. (2007) 'Technology Use and Communication Strategies of Irish and US Students in Virtual Teams'. In proceedings of the IEEE International Professional Communication Conference (IPCC), Seattle, Washington, 30 September–3 October 2007, 1-8. Available online. DOI: 10.1109/IPCC.2007.4464083. E-ISBN: 978-1-4244-1243-3. Print ISBN: 1-4244-1243-9.
Flammia, M., Cleary, Y., and Slattery, D. M. (2007) 'Student Experiences in Irish and US Virtual Teams'. In proceedings of the STC’s 54th Annual Conference, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 13-16 May 2007, 16-26. ISBN: 978-1-60423-305-6.
Slattery, D. M. (2006) 'Using Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) to Support Deep Learning in a Third-Level On-Campus Course: A Case Study of the Taught Master of Arts in E-Learning Design and Development Course at the University of Limerick'. In Proceedings of the IEEE International Professional Communication Conference (IPCC), Saratoga Springs, New York, 23-25 October 2006, 170-182. Available online. DOI: 10.1109/IPCC.2006.320381. E-ISBN: 0-7803-9778-9. Print ISBN: 0-7803-9777-0.
Sutcliffe, R. F. E., Mulcahy, M., Gabbay, I., O’Gorman, A., White, K., and Slattery, D. (2006) ‘Cross-Language French-English Question Answering using the DLT System at CLEF 2005’, Lecture Notes in Computer Science Series – Accessing Multilingual Information Repositories, 4022/2006, 502-509. Available online. Online ISBN: 978-3-540-45700-8. Print ISBN: 978-3-540-45697-1.
Recent seminars, workshops, webinars and podcasts
Slattery, D. M. (2022) Best Practice Recommendations for Designing Usable and Accessible Online Courses. Presentation (online). The University of Strasbourg Symposium on Usability and Design, 2nd April 2022.
Risquez, A. and Slattery, D. M. (2022) Evaluating the Impact of your Blended Learning/ Online Approach. LTF CPD Webinar, University of Limerick, 25th March 2022.
Slattery, D. M. (2022) Key Considerations When Designing and Developing Your Blended or Fully Online Course. Invited guest lecture (online), NUIG, 11th February 2022.
Slattery, D. M. (2020) Invited Speaker (Commentary), 'Catapulting Professional Communication Forward in the New Normal Digital World', IEEE ProComm Japan Symposium (online), 20th December 2020.
Slattery, D. M. (2020) Blended/ Online Course Delivery and Evaluation (DUO Part 2) (online), 13th July 2020.
Slattery, D. M. (2020) Blended/ Online Course Planning and Design (DUO Part 1) (online), 6th July 2020.
Slattery, D. M. (2020) Developing UL Online (DUO), Invited 'Tea for Teaching' Podcast with John Kane and Fiona Coll, State University of New York (SUNY) at Oswego, available: http://teaforteaching.com/developing-ul-online-ul/, published 27th May 2020.
Slattery, D. M. (2020) E-tivities, Invited 'Tea for Teaching' Podcast with John Kane and Rebecca Mushtare, State University of New York (SUNY) at Oswego, available: http://teaforteaching.com/135-e-tivities/, published 13th May 2020.
Slattery, D. M. (2020) Co-Authoring a Journal Article, AHSS Postgraduate Personal Development Workshop, University of Limerick, 28th January 2020.
Slattery, D. M. (2019) Using Forum-Based E-Tivities, Twitter, and E-Portfolios to Engage Online Students, Spilling the 'T' webinar, University of Limerick, 26th November 2019.
Slattery, D. M. (2019) Designing and Delivering Online Programmes, Professional Development Workshop, Mary Immaculate College, 11th June 2019.
Slattery, D. M. (2019) AHSS TEL Workshop, University of Limerick, 5th June 2019.
Slattery, D. M. (2019) AHSS TEL Workshop, University of Limerick, 23rd May 2019.
Slattery, D. M. (2019) Designing Blended and Fully Online Programmes: Pedagogical and Technological Considerations, Library Presentation, University of Limerick, 3rd April 2019.
Slattery, D. M. (2019) AHSS Digital Learning Survey, AHSS Faculty Board Presentation, University of Limerick, 27th March 2019.
Slattery, D. M. (2019) AHSS TEL Workshop, University of Limerick, 14th March 2019.
Slattery, D. M. (2019) Learning Analytics, Technical Communication and E-Learning Research Day, University of Limerick, 7th March 2019.
Slattery, D. M. (2018) Designing Content for Online Courses: Internationalization and Accessibility Considerations, invited guest lecture (online), University of Central Florida.
Slattery, D. M. (2018) Using E-tivities to Facilitate Collaboration among On-Campus and Online Students, Conversations in the Consortium Series, University of Limerick, 7th March 2018.
Slattery, D. M. (2017) Speaking at Conferences, PhD Life Hacks Summer Seminar, University of Limerick, 26th April 2017.
Slattery, D. M. (2017) Tools and Technologies for Teaching and Learning Online: An Open Educational Resource, UL Teaching Expo, 9th March 2017.
Cleary, Y. and D. M. Slattery (2017) Using Collaborative Tools to Facilitate Virtual Team Projects, Learning Through Sharing: Integrating Information & Communication Technology in Language Teaching & Learning Workshop, University of Limerick, 3rd March 2017.
Slattery, D. (2016) Enhancing Professional Skills in Online Delivery for the Arts (EPSODA), National Forum Review Presentation, Dublin, 30th November 2016.
Slattery, D. and De Barra, E. (2016) WP3: E-Learning and Blended Mobility, EUCERMAT Steering Committee Presentation, Fiorano Modenese, Italy, 21st June 2016.
Slattery, D. M. (2016) How to Design Blended/ Online Courses. Invited presentation to academics from the Department of Nursing and Midwifery, 2nd June 2016, University of Limerick.
Slattery, D. M. and Hyland, P. (2016) How to Design Blended/ Online Courses. t1step presentation, 3rd March 2016, University of Limerick. Click here and scroll down to view and listen to my presentation.
Slattery, D. M. (2016) Developing and Delivering Blended Learning. Invited workshop presentation to institutions participating in the Erasmus+ Eucermat project*, 17th & 19th February 2016, University of Limerick. *The Université de Limoges (France), the Technische Universität Darmstadt (Germany), the AGH University of Science and Technology (Poland), the Universidade de Aveiro (Portugal), and UL.
Slattery, D. M. (2016) Developing Online Courses: Needs Assessment and Design Considerations. Invited presentation to academics from the University of Dar es Salaam, Makerere University, and University of KwaZulu-Natal, 12th January 2016, University of Limerick.
Slattery, D. M. (2015) Teaching Online: Analyzing Needs, Designing Learning Activities, and Managing Delivery. Featured speaker invited presentation at the IEEE ProComm 2015 Conference, University of Limerick, 14th July 2015. Abstract available here (p.5). Slides available here.
Slattery, D., Ledwith, A., and Dalton, R. (2015) Teaching Online: Challenges for Teachers and Opportunities for Professional Development. In proceedings of EdTech 2015: The 16th Annual Conference of the Irish Learning Technology Association, University of Limerick, 28-29 May 2015. Abstract available here. Slides available here.
Slattery, D. M. (2012) 'Using Financial Event Phrases and Keywords to Classify Form 8-K Disclosures by Likely Share Price Response', unpublished PhD thesis (Computer Science), University of Limerick. [View Abstract].
Slattery, D. M. (1999) 'Web Globalisation: Theory, Tools and Recommendations', unpublished MSc thesis (Computer Science), University of Limerick. [View Abstract].
Slattery, D. M. (2017) The Blended Course Design Workbook: A Practical Guide, Technical Communication, 64(3), pp. 268-269 [Book Review].
