W. Ian O'Byrne
Assistant Professor

Office Hours: Fall 2016: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday - 8 to noon
Phone: 843-953-3376
E-mail: obyrnei@cofc.edu
Personal Website: http://wiobyrne.com/
Blog: Twitter: https://twitter.com/wiobyrne
W. Ian O’Byrne teaches literacy and technology classes in early childhood, elementary, and middle grade literacies. He is also a former Research Fellow at the New Literacies Research Lab at the University of Connecticut. He received his Masters of Education from the University of Massachusetts in the 180 Days Program. He has been involved in initiatives in school districts ranging from online and hybrid coursework, integrating technology in the classroom, ePortfolio systems, and supporting marginalized students in literacy practices. He is currently a member of AERA, NCTE, and currently serves as e-editor for LRA, and the Literacy, eLearning, Communication, and Culture (LECC) Committee for IRA.
Education
University of Connecticut, Storrs, PhD, Educational Psychology - Cognition and Instruction
University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MEd, Secondary Education
University of Massachusetts, Amherst, BA, English
Research Interests
Ian's research examines the literacy practices of individuals as they read, write, and communicate in online spaces. He also researches digital badges and hybrid/blended learning environments.Courses Taught
EDEE 325 - Foundations of Language and Literacy
EDFS 326 - Integrating Technology into Teaching
EDEE 417 - Curriculum, Instruction, & Assessment in Grades 5 through 8
EDFS 687 - Introduction to Educational Technologies
EDMG 658 - Applied Methods & Materials for Grades 5 through 8
Publications
Burke, Q., O'Byrne, W. I., & Kafai, Y. (2016). Computational Participation: Understanding Coding as an Extension of Literacy Instruction. Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy. 59(4): 371-375. doi:10.1002/jaal.496
Wise, J. B., & O’Byrne, W. I. (2016). Social Scholars: Educators’ Digital Identity Construction in Open, Online Learning Environments. Literacy Research: Theory, Method, and Practice, 64: 398-414. DOI: 10.1177/238133691561760
O'Byrne, W. I., & Pytash, K. (2015). Computational Participation: Understanding Coding as an Extension of Literacy Instruction. Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy. 59(2): 137-140. doi:10.1002/jaal.463
McVerry, J. G., O'Byrne, W. I., & Belshaw, D. (2015). Guiding Students as They Explore, Build, and Connect Online. Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy. 58(8): 632-635. doi:10.1002/jaal.411
O'Byrne, W. I., Schenke, K., Willis III, J.E. & Hickey, D.T. (2015). Digital Badges: Recognizing, Assessing, and Motivating Learners In and Out of School Contexts. Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy, 58(6), 451–454. doi:10.1002/jaal.381
O’Byrne, W. I., & Smith, S. A. (2014). Multicultural Education and Multiliteracies: Exploration and exposure of literacy practices with pre-service teachers. Reading and Writing Quarterly.
O'Byrne, W. I., Roberts, V., LaBonte, R., & Graham, L. (2014). Teaching, Learning, and Sharing Openly Online. Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy, 58(4): 277-280. doi: 10.1002/jaal.365