Dr.  O'Byrne is UNH Education Department’s Coordinator for the new Sixth Year Diploma in Instructional Technologies and Digital Media Literacies, and has been instrumental in bringing meaningful instructional technology practices to the department’s students and faculty.  Ian 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 on the Policy and Legislative Committee for LRA, and the Technology, Communication, and Literacy committee for IRA. His research examines the literacy practices of individuals as they read, write, and communicate in online spaces.

Ph.D., University of Connecticut, Storrs
M. Ed., Education University of Massachusetts Amherst 
B.A., English, University of Massachusetts Amherst

Leu, D. J., McVerry, J. G., O'Byrne, W. I., Kiili, C., Zawilinski, L., Everett-Cacopardo, H., Kennedy, C., Forzani, E. (2011). The New Literacies of Online Reading Comprehension: Expanding the Literacy and Learning Curriculum. Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy, 55: 5-14.

Castek, J., Zawilinski, L., O'Byrne, W. I., McVerry, J. G., & Leu, D. J. (2011). The New Literacies of Online Reading Comprehension: New opportunities and challenges for students with learning difficulties. In C. Wyatt-Smith & J. Elkins, & S. Gunn (Eds). Multiple perspectives on difficulties in learning literacy and numeracy (91-110). New York, NY: Springer.

O'Byrne, W. I., & McVerry, J. G. (2009). Measuring the Dispositions of Online Reading Comprehension: A Preliminary Validation Study. In K. Leander, D. Rowe, D. Dickson, M. Hundley, R. Jiménez, & V. Risko (Eds.), The 57th National Reading Conference Yearbook. Oak Creek, WI: National Reading Conference.

Leu, D. J., O'Byrne, W. I., Zawilinski, L. McVerry, J. G., & Everett-Cacopardo, H. (2009). Expanding the New Literacies Conversation. Educational Researcher, 38(4), 264-269.

Leu, D. J., McVerry, J. G., O'Byrne, W. I., Zawilinski, L., Castek, J., & Hartman, D. K. (2009). The new literacies of online reading comprehension and the irony of no child left behind: Students who require our assistance the most, actually receive it the least. In L. Mandel Morrow, R. Rueda, & D. Lapp (Eds). Handbook of research on literacy instruction: Issues of diversity, policy, and equity (pp. 173-194). New York, NY: Guilford Press.

McVerry, J. G., Zawilinski, L., & O'Byrne, W. I. (2009). Internet Reciprocal Teaching: Sextant for navigating the C's of change. Educational Leadership, 67(1). Retrieved August 15, 2009, from http://www.ascd.org/publications/educational_leadership/sept09/vol67/ num01/Navigating_the_Cs_of_Change.aspx

2011 Literacy Research Association: Area 10 Co-Chair (Literacy Technology & Media)

2011 Literacy Research Association: Policy and Legislative Committee

2009-2011 American Educational Research Association, Division C Campus Liaison

2008-2011 International Reading Association: Technology, Communication & Literacy Committee

2008-2009 International Reading Association: Committee to revise IRA Position Statement on New Literacies and 21st Century Technologies

2008-2011 International Reading Association: Conference Proposal Reviewer

2008-2011 National Research Conference: Yearbook Reviewer

2008-2011 National Research Conference: Conference Proposal Reviewer

2007-2011 Neag Graduate Student Association: Technology Chair

2007-2011 American Educational Research Association Conference Proposal Reviewer