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Dr Denis Moynihan is an Assistant Professor in the School of STEM Education, Innovation and Global Studies in the Institute of Education, Dublin City University (DCU). He lectures in Digital Learning and STEM Education, and is the Director of the DCU LEGO Education and Innovation Studio (LEIS). His research interests centre on the pedagogical use of digital technology and enhancing the digital competence and confidence of teachers (pre-service and in-career). Key areas of focus include integrated STEM education, computational thinking, coding, and educational robotics.

A graduate of the Education and Psychology programme at Mary Immaculate College, Denis began his teaching career in a primary school on Dublin’s Northside. Prior to joining the Institute of Education, DCU, he was seconded to the Digital Technologies Team in the Professional Development Service for Teachers (PDST). In this national role, he was involved in several major initiatives, including the design and rollout of the Digital Learning Framework and the Schools Excellence Fund; Digital & STEM. After completing his Masters in Education (MEd) at University College Dublin, Denis then completed his Doctor of Education (EdD) at the Institute of Education, DCU. His doctoral research examined the Digital Competence and Intentions of Pre-service Primary School Teachers to use Digital Technology in their Professional Practice. He is a member of the Centre for the Advancement of STEM Teaching and Learning (CASTeL), the Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (ACCE), and the Computer Education Society of Ireland (CESI).