[su_tabs][su_tab title=”About”]My research interests encompass the Learning Sciences, Design-Based Research, CSCL and Interaction Design. I am particularly interested in the design aspects of educational technologies and how novel computing can be effectively deployed in educational settings to enhance the learning experience. I recently completed my PhD, under the supervision of Prof. Liam Bannon, and within the Interaction Design Centre, University of Limerick, which was entitled: Disappearing technology,emerging interactivity a study of the design of novel computing to enhance children’s learning experience in museums. I am currently working with the University of Limericks PUII, Programme for University Industry Interface, (Web site) , where we are exploring the best mechanisms and technologies for delivering training and up-skilling in the workplace, specifically for engineering graduates employed in small and medium-sized enterprises. I was also involved in the Kaleidoscope Network (in collaboration with the IDC), specifcally the research project MELISSA or Mobile Enhanced Learning in Informal Science Settings and Activities. I worked previously as a second-level teacher: Physical Education, English and ICT. I graduated with a Master of Information Technology from NUI, Galway in 2000 and a B.A. in Physical Education and English from UL in 1998. [/su_tab] [su_tab title=”Publications”]
(Selected list of publications.)
Conference papers
- Benford, S., Bowers, J., Chandler, P., Ciolfi, L., Fraser, M., Greenhalgh, C., Hall, T., Hellström, S.O., Izadi, S., Rodden, T., Schnädelbach, H. and I. Taylor (2001). “Unearthing virtual history: using diverse interfaces to reveal hidden virtual worlds”, in G.D. Abowd, B. Brumitt, S. Shafer (Eds.): Ubicomp 2001: Ubiquitous Computing Third International Conference Atlanta, Georgia, USA, September 30 – October 2, 2001. Lecture Notes in Computer Science 2201. Springer-Verlag.
- Fraser, M, Bowers, J, Brundell, P, O’Malley, C, Reeves, S, Benford, S, Ciolfi, L, Ferris, K, Gallagher, P, Hall, T, Bannon, L, Taxen G, Hellstrom, S. (2004). “Re-tracing the Past: Mixing Realities in Museum Settings”, in ACM SIGCHI International Conference on Advances in Computer Entertainment Technology ACE 2004. 3 rd – 5 th June 2004 National University of Singapore, Singapore
- Hall, T., Bannon, L., Ciolfi, L., & Murphy, E. (2005) “Disappearing technology, emerging interactivity: designing ubiquitous computing to enhance children’s learning in museums”. To appear in the proceedings of EARLI 2005, Integrating Multiple Perspectives on Effective Learning Environments. 11th Biennial Conference of the European Association for Research on Learning and Instruction, August 23-27, 2005, Nicosia, Cyprus.
- Hall, T., Bannon, L., Ciolfi, L., Ferris, K., Gallagher, P., Hickey, N. and A. Hedman (2004), “Tools for Open Interpretation: using novel, non-desktop computing to support multiple perspectives in children’s historical understanding”, Proceedings of ICLS04, International Conference on the Learning Sciences.
- Hall, T., Ciolfi, L, Hickey, N., and L. Bannon (2002). “From hands-on to minds-on: toward the design of interaction and technology to enhance children’s learning in a museum”, Proceedings of ICLS02, International Conference of Learning Sciences, Seattle (WA) October 2002.
- Hall, T., Ciolfi, L., Bannon, L., Fraser, M., Benford, S., Bowers, J., Greenhalgh, C., Hellström, S.O., Izadi, S. and H. Schnädelbach (2001). “The Visitor as Virtual Archaeologist: Explorations in Mixed Reality Technology to Enhance Educational and Social Interaction in the Museum”, Proceedings of VAST01 Virtual Reality, Archaeology and Cultural Heritage, Glyfada, Nr. Athens, Greece, 2001.
- Hall, T., Ciolfi, L., Ferris, K., Bannon, L., Gallagher, P. and N. Hickey (2003). “The Second Living Exhibition of the SHAPE project: supporting innovative exploration of artefacts with novel learning technology in the museum”, Proceedings of EdTech2003: The Fourth Annual Irish Educational Technology Users, Waterford (Ireland), May 2003.
- Hall, T., Ciolfi, L., Hickey, N. and L. Bannon (2002), “Design to Enhance Children’s Interaction in a Museum”, Interaction Design and Children, Eindhoven, August 2002.
- Kieran Ferris, Liam J. Bannon, Luigina Ciolfi, Paul Gallagher, Tony Hall, Marilyn Lennon: Shaping experiences in the hunt museum: a design case study. Conference on Designing Interactive Systems 2004
Journal papers
[/su_tab] [su_tab title=”Contact”]e: tony.hall@nuigalway.ie[/su_tab][/su_tabs]
