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Ann Marcus Quinn

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Ann Marcus Quinn

Dr.

 https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3761-1991

Accepting PhD Students

20062025

Research activity per year

Personal profile

Research Interests

Interaction Design, Technical Communication, Instructional Design, ICT in K12 Education. An impact case study of her research is available at: http://www.irishhumanities.com/impact-case-studies/ict-and-instructional-design/ Recent Research Activities Research report for the OECD to inform the Higher Education Policy Teams work on digital education. Research report for the European Disability Forum on Assistive Technology in the workplace.Research report for the DG EAC on teacher shortages.WG2 Leader and Management Committee for COST Action CA19142 LEAD-ME. For more details see: https://lead-me-cost.euDuring the Covid-19 pandemic Ann was invited to contribute to many events both national and international. Ann was invited to speak about Open Education Practices at Civil Society side event/symposium held alongside the United Nations Science, Technology and Innovations (STI) Forum . https://sdgs.un.org/tfm/STIForum2021Ann was also invited to write about the opportunities and the issues associated with technology in schools and the digital divide during the pandemic. These included articles and opinion editorials for The Irish Times and guest contributions elsewhere including Ireland's first Virtual Summit for all levels of education. 

Teaching Interests

Autumn semester: TW5211

Spring semester: EL6072 and TW4118

Biography

Dr. Ann Marcus-Quinn is an Associate Professor in Technical Communication and Instructional Design at the University of Limerick, Ireland, where she researches the intersection of digital technologies, education, accessibility, and inclusive design. She is also a Research Affiliate with the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI), contributing to research on education, digital transformation, and policy.

Dr. Marcus-Quinn’s work has focused strongly on the responsible adoption of emerging technologies in education, digital wellbeing, accessibility, and preparing schools and higher education institutions for an increasingly AI-enabled environment. In 2025, she co-authored research examining how schools can develop policies that respond to the opportunities and challenges of artificial intelligence, alongside work exploring young people’s digital wellbeing and the impact of smartphones and technology use.

Her recent research also addresses digital accessibility and inclusive participation. She contributed to studies examining accessibility practices and the impact of accessible design on engagement, highlighting the importance of designing digital environments that work effectively for diverse users. Her wider research portfolio includes eLearning, Open Educational Resources (OER), usability, instructional design, assistive technologies, and the use of ICT in education.

Dr. Marcus-Quinn continues to contribute internationally through research collaborations, academic publications, and invited presentations on digital education, accessibility, and technology policy. She has previously undertaken research and advisory work for organisations including the OECD, the European Disability Forum, and European initiatives focused on inclusive digital communication.

A recognised voice in discussions on the future of education and technology, Dr. Marcus-Quinn’s current work emphasises a balanced approach to innovation—one that combines technological progress with accessibility, ethical practice, and meaningful human-centred design.

A full list of publications is available at: https://www.scholar.live/citations user=ujySU1wAAAAJand;hl=en  

Education/Academic qualification

Graduate Certificate, Accessibility Management and Promotion, UAB

1 Sept 2021 → 31 Jan 2022

Award Date: 31 Jan 2022

PhD, Ph.D.

Award Date: 24 Aug 2011

Masters, M.A.

Award Date: 16 Sept 2004

Bachelor, B.A., Mary Immaculate College

Award Date: 1 Jan 2000

External positions

Research Affiliate, ESRI, Dublin

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  1. SDG 4 - Quality Education
    SDG 4 Quality Education
  2. SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth
    SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
  3. SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
    SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
  4. SDG 17 - Partnerships for the Goals
    SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals

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