Mark Noone

    Computer Science

    University Tutor

    Eolas Building
    1st
    124
    (01) 708 3447

    Biography

    Mark Noone is a University Tutor in the department of Computer Science at Maynooth University since 2019. He holds a B.Sc. degree in Computer Science and Software Engineering. His work within the department involves the running of the Computer Science Centre, a supportive environment where students can get free one-on-one tuition in the modules they are struggling with, and managing first year modules as the first year teaching assistant. He is also monitoring the progress of the Leaving Certificate Computer Science curriculum.

    He is working towards a PhD entitled "VisTex: An Investigation on the Role of Visual and Textual Languages when Learning to Program". This topic is focused on whether visual languages and textual languages provide differing outcomes for students at the early stages of their education, and whether some hybrid form of these languages could provide an alternative CS1 solution.

    Research Interests

    Mark's current research interests are in the areas of Computer Science Education, Programming Languages (visual, text-based, "hybrid"), curriculum development, support structures / methodologies for CS1 students and the gamification of Computer Science Education using "BreakoutEDU".

    He is a member of the Computer Science Education Research Group.

    Peer Reviewed Journal

    Year Publication
    2022 Aidan Mooney, Mark Noone, Amy Thompson, Frank Glavin, Keith Nolan, Emer Thornbury, John Andrews and David Williams (2022) 'A Review of the Supports Available to Third-Level Programming Students in Ireland'. All Ireland Journal of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (AISHE-J), 14 (2):1-27.
    2021 Mark Noone, Amy Thompson and Aidan Mooney (2021) 'An Overview of the Redevelopment of a Computer Science Support Centre and the Associated Pedagogy Impacts'. ALL IRELAND JOURNAL OF TEACHING AND LEARNING IN HIGHER EDUCATION, 13 (2). [Link] [Full-Text]
    2020 Mark Noone, Aidan Mooney and Keith Nolan (2020) 'Hybrid Java: The creation of a Hybrid Programming Environment'. Irish Journal of Technology Enhanced Learning, 5 (1). [Link] https://doi.org/10.22554/ijtel.v5i1.67 [Full-Text]
    2018 Aidan Mooney and Mark Noone (2018) 'Visual and textual programming languages: a systematic review of the literature'. Journal of Computers in Education, 5 (2):149-174. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40692-018-0101-5 [Full-Text]

    Conference Publication

    Year Publication
    2020 Aidan Mooney, Keith Nolan, Amy Thompson and Mark Noone (2020) 6th International Conference on Higher Education Advances (HEAd’20) An Investigation of the Role Programming Support Services Have for Mature Students [Full-Text]
    2017 Mark Noone and Aidan Mooney (2017) International Conference on Engaging Pedagogy First Programming Language: Visual or Textual? [Full-Text]
    2019 Mark Noone and Aidan Mooney (2019) International Conference on Engaging Pedagogy Beacons and Novice Programming Comprehension
    2019 Mark Noone and Aidan Mooney (2019) Computer Science Education: Innovation and Technology First Programming Language - Java or Snap? A Short Course Perspective Bangok, Thailand, [Link] [DOI] [Full-Text]

    Conference Contribution

    Year Publication
    2021 Aidan Mooney and Mark Noone (2021) National Forum - VIT&L Scholarship Showcase The VIT&L Scholarship Showcase invites staff affiliated to Irish higher education institutions to share their teaching and learning innovation based on enhancement initiatives and/or previously peer-reviewed publications. The VIT&L Week Scholarship Showcase will include work in two formats: digital posters and Gasta lightning talks Online, 08/11/2021-12/11/2021.
    2019 Mark Noone, Aidan Mooney and Emily O' Regan (2019) EdTech Creation of a Hybrid Programming Language Dundalk, Ireland, . [Full-Text]

    Technical Publication

    Year Publication
    2017 Mark Noone and Aidan Mooney (2017) Visual and Textual Programming Languages: A Systematic Review of the Literature. TP [Link] [Full-Text]
    2017 Mark Noone and Aidan Mooney (2017) First Programming Language: Visual or Textual?. TP [Link] [Full-Text]

    Workshops

    Year Publication
    2019 Mark Noone, Aidan Mooney and Keith Nolan (2019) Hybrid Java Programming: A Visual-Textual Programming Language Workshop. WKSHOP [Link]
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    Professional Associations

    Description Function From / To
    SIGCSE Eire Member -

    Honors and Awards

    Date Title Awarding Body
    01/10/2016 John and Pat Hume Scholarship Maynooth University
    01/08/2019 Best Student Paper Computer Science Education: Innovation and Technology

    Employment

    Employer Position From / To
    Maynooth University University Tutor 01/07/2019 -

    Education

    Start date Institution Qualification Subject
    Maynooth University B.Sc. (Hons) Computer Science and Software Engineering
    Maynooth University CTL Certificate in Teaching and Learning (Tutors)