I teach physical chemistry (photochemistry, thermodynamics, materials analysis, introductory physical chemistry) and ancillary areas (maths and statistics  for chemistry, computers for chemistry). I am a member of the Chemical Education Research Team at DIT, and my own research interests in education are:

• Laboratory Pedagogy: My aim in laboratory teaching is to encourage active laboratory participation by use of project-based learning, contextualised laboratories and the development of meaningful pre-laboratory work. In addition, valuable laboratory time can be effectively harnessed to develop a wide array of transferable skills.
• E-Learning and Blended Learning: Computers and mobile learning is increasingly impacting higher education. I am interested in developing effective reusable learning objects which can be incorporated into in-class work to support and enhance teaching. My current work in this area involves the development of pre-lecture resources to assist novice learners by reducing cognitive load. I am also interested in the effective use of discussion boards to support online learning.
  
• Open-educational resources: I am involved in two projects: The Photochemistry Portal and Maths for Chemistry.
• Prior knowledge: A longitudanal project examining the range of factors affecting student performance in year 1

Publications and Presentations

Book Chapters

• T. L. Overton, B. Byers and M. K. Seery, Context- and Problem-based Learning in Higher Level Chemistry Education, in Innovative Methods in Teaching and Learning Chemistry in Higher Education, I. Eilks and B. Byers (Eds.), RSC: London, 2009.
• S. W. Bennett, M. K. Seery and D. Sovegjarto-Wigbers, Practical Work in Higher Level Chemistry Education, in Innovative Methods in Teaching and Learning Chemistry in Higher Education, I. Eilks and B. Byers (Eds.), RSC: London, 2009. View this chapter in Google Books.

Papers (Education Research)

• M. K. Seery, Moving an in-class module online: a case study for chemistry, Chem. Educ. Res. Pract., 2012, 13 (1), 39 – 46.
• M. K. Seery* and R. Donnelly, The implementation of pre-lecture resources to reduce in-class cognitive load: A case study for higher education chemistry, British Journal of Educational Technology, 2011, accepted.
• M. K. Seery*, The Role of Prior Knowledge in Undergraduate Performance in Chemistry – A Correlation-Prediction Study, Chem. Educ. Res. Pract., 2009, 10. 227 – 232. [Link to Journal]
• C Mc Donnell, C O’Connor and MK Seery*, Developing practical chemistry skills by means of student-driven problem based learning mini-projects, Chem. Educ. Res. Pract., 2007, 8(2), 130 – 139. [Link to Journal] (Special issue on Experiments and the Laboratory in Chemistry Education)
• MK Seery*, L Clarke, SC Pillai, The Use of Titanium Dioxide-Mediated Photocatalysis in the Treatment of Wastewater: An Undergraduate Laboratory Experiment, Chem. Educator, 2006, 11, 1-3.

Conference Presentations

• M. K. Seery, Podcasting for Chemistry Education (Workshop), Variety in Chemistry Education 2011, University of York, 1-2 Sept 2011.
• M. K. Seery and C. Mc Donnell, Supporting student learning with pre-lecture e-resources: design, implementation and evaluation, Variety in Chemistry Education 2011, University of York, 1-2 Sept 2011.
• M. K. Seery and C. Mc Donnell, Supporting student learning with pre-lecture e-resources: design, implementation and evaluation, EdTech 2011, Waterford Institute of Technology, 1 June 2011.
• M. K. Seery and C. Mc Donnell, Pre-Lecture Resources to Reduce In-Lecture Cognitive Load, Graduate Student Conference, Dublin Institute of Technology, 14 June 2011.
• M. K. Seery, Podcasting and Screencasting for Supporting Lectures, DRHEA E-Learning Summer School, 20 – 24th June 2011.
• M. K. Seery, Supporting first year learners with pre-lecture activities, Easing the School-to-University Transition: Improving and Enhancing the Undergraduate Experience, 30 March 2011, Queen’s University, Belfast (invited lecture).
• M. K. Seery, Blending in-class lectures and online resources – three strategies to support lectures, More Effective Lectures, HE Academy, University College London, March 2011 (invited lecture).
• M. K. Seery and M. O’Keeffe, Rapid Screencasting and Podcasting to support Lectures, DIT LTTC Workshop (DIT staff only), 9th Feb 2011 – Register Here
• Supporting lectures with online pre-lecture resources: design and implementation, Sligo Webinar Series, 26th Jan 2011, More Here.
• M. K. Seery, Pre-lecture resources to support first year lectures, 11th Annual Showcase of Learning and Teaching Innovations, DIT, 12th Jan 2011. Information here.
• M. K. Seery, Blending in-class lectures and online resources – three strategies to support lectures, More Effective Lectures, HE Academy, University of Edinburgh, December 2010 (invited lecture).
• C. Mc Donnell*, M. K. Seery and D. Kett, Did It Work? Research Awareness and Readiness Evaluation of Undergraduate Students, Biennial Conference on Chemical Education, University of North Texas, August 2010.
• M. K. Seery, Translating an in-class course to an on-line environment: A practitioner’s perspective. Biennial Conference on Chemical Education, University of North Texas, August 2010.
• C. Mc Donnell, C. O’Connor, S. Rawe and MK Seery, Developing Independent Learners through an Innovative Laboratory Teaching Programme, Celebrating excellence in teaching and learning in the DRHEA, UCD, Dublin, May 2010.
• M. K. Seery, Translating an in-class module – design, implementation and reflection, Eurovariety in Chemistry Education, 2009, Manchester, Sept. 2009.
• M. K. Seery, Translating an in-class module – design, implementation and reflection, EdTech 2009, National college of Ireland, May 2009.
• M. K. Seery, Translating an in-class module – a practitioner’s perspective, DIT Learning and Teaching Showcase, Jan 2009.
• M. K. Seery*, Christine O’Connor, Claire McDonnell, “Context-based Practicals for Forensic Chemistry”: Invited Lecture, Open University, April 2008.
• Christine O’Connor*, Claire McDonnell, Michael Seery, ‘Solving Problems in Undergraduate Chemistry Laboratories’,Invited lecture, Reading University, April 2008.
• Michael Seery*, Christine O’Connor and Claire Mc Donnell, “Mini-Projects in the Chemistry Lab”: DIT Learning and Teaching Showcase, Dublin 2007.
• Mihcael Seery*, Christine O’Connor and Claire Mc Donnell, “Innovations in Chemistry Practical Education”: EuroVariety in Chemistry, Prague, 2007.
• Christine O’Connor*, Sarah Cresswell, John Fox, Claire McDonnell, Cora O’Donnell and Michael Seery ‘Enhancing Forensic Science Context-based Laboratory Activities for Undergraduate Chemistry Students’ , Variety in Chemistry Education, University of Leicester, August 2007.
• Christine O’Connor*, Claire McDonnell, Michael Seery, ‘ Continuous Improvement in e-Learning:  Investigating the Effect and Impact of Our WebCT Chemistry Support Initiative (CSI) and Implications for Further Enhancement of the Virtual Learning Environments (VLEs) Developed’ , EdTech, DIT, Bolton St., May 2007.
• Christine O’Connor*, Claire McDonnell, Michael Seery, ‘Implementation of Project-Based Learning in the Laboratory’ , DIT Learning & Teaching Showcase, January 2007.
• M. K. Seery*, Christine O’Connor, Claire McDonnell, “Less Cookery and More Chemistry”: 8th European Conference on Research in Chemical Education, Budapest, Hungary 2006.
• C. Mc Donnell*, C. O’Connor and M.K. Seery, ‘A Digital Space Odyssey in Chemical Education – Development of Online Tutoring Skills and the Application of ICT to Teach Transferable Skills’, 8th European Conference on Research in Chemical Education, Budapest, August 2006.
• C. O’Connor, C. Mc Donnell and M. Seery, ‘Chemistry Crosswords: Learning Activities to Support Non-Traditional Students in third level education’, 7th Irish Variety in Chemistry Teaching, Dublin Institute of Technology, March 2005.
• Claire Mc Donnell, Christine O’Connor, Michael K Seery, “Developing Practical Chemistry Skills By Means of  Student Driven PBL Projects’ , DIT Showcase of Learning and Teaching Innovations, FOCAS Institute, Dublin Institute of Technology, May 2005.