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Personal profile
Biography
David is a Senior Lecturer in Education and works within the subject area Childhood, Youth and Families which is part of the Faculty for Education, Health and Society. He is co-lead of the Early Childhood Education and Care special interest group within the Centre for Education and Research Centre at UoN. He is also co-lead of the Distance Learning special interest group within the Centre for Active Digital Education at UoN.
Research Interests
David has research interests in early childhood, primary education and higher education, including the use of technology. He also has an interest in the ethical use of generative artificial intelligence to support students and researchers.
External positions
External Examiner at Birmingham City University, Birmingham City University
1 Mar 2023 → …
Primary School Governor
1 Oct 2022 → …
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):
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SDG 4 Quality Education
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Study Smart 3: Using AI for Multimodal Composition to Foster Inclusive Practice and Belonging
Caldwell, H. (PI), Howe, R. (CoPI) & Meechan, D. (CoI)
Project: Internal Fund › Student Success Innovation Fund
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Study Smart 2: Staff and students harnessing GenAI for learning
Caldwell, H. (PI), Meechan, D. (CoPI) & Howe, R. (CoPI)
1/08/24 → 30/06/25
Project: Internal Fund › Other funding
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Balancing numbers or addressing needs? Child-to-adult ratios, practitioner well-being, and quality of provision in early years settings in England
Meechan, D. & Bradbury, A., 29 May 2026, In: Early Years: An International Research Journal. p. 1-16 16 p., 2675526.Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › peer-review
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Combining numbers and perspectives: Using a Scale, Choice and Insight (SCI) approach for online survey research
Meechan, D., 12 Feb 2026, In: Methodological Innovations. 11 p.Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › peer-review
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Applying Active Digital Education for the Design of Online Learning
Whewell, E., Caldwell, H. & Meechan, D., 12 Feb 2025, Teaching and Learning with Innovative Technologies in Higher Education: Real-World Case Studies . Roushan, G., Polkinghorne, M. & Patel, U. (eds.). 1 ed. New York: Routledge, p. 52-57 6 p.Research output: Contribution to Book/Report › Chapter › peer-review
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Generative AI for Students: The Essential Guide to Using Artificial Intelligence for Study at University
Meechan, D., 18 Dec 2024, 1 ed. SAGE Publications Ltd. 251 p.Research output: Book/Report › Book
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Early Childhood Graduate Practitioner Competency 1: Advocating for young children’s rights and participation
Meechan, D., 1 Jun 2023, A Practical Guide To Early Childhood Studies Graduate Practitioner Competencies. Bradbury, A., Musgrave, J. & Perkins, H. (eds.). SAGE Publications Inc.Research output: Contribution to Book/Report › Chapter
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Supporting Pupils’ Learning
Whewell, E., Meechan, D. & Caldwell, H., 9 Jun 2023, (Accepted/In press) A Practical Guide for Mentoring Beginning Computing Teachers. Roushan, G., Polkinhorne, M. & Patel, U. (eds.). RoutledgeResearch output: Contribution to Book/Report › Chapter › peer-review
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The Datafication of Education in England: A Children’s Rights-Based Approach to Human Data Interaction Theory: A children’s rights-based approach to human data interaction theory
Meechan, D., 1 Aug 2023, Human Data Interaction, Disadvantage and Skills in the Community: Enabling Cross-Sector Environments for Postdigital Inclusion. Hayes, S., Jopling, M., Connor, S. & Johnson, M. (eds.). 1 ed. Springer, p. 223-241 19 p. (Postdigital Science and Education).Research output: Contribution to Book/Report › Chapter
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Once, twice, three times a failure: time to permanently scrap statutory reception baseline assessment in England?
Meechan, D., Williams-Brown, Z., Whatmore, T. & Halfhead, S., 21 Nov 2022, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Education 3-13.Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › peer-review
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Faculty Best Practice Day
Somerfield, K. (Organiser), Brzozowska, H. (Participant), Punter, K. (Participant), Meechan, D. (Participant), Little, B. (Participant), Howe, R. (Participant) & Holloway, A. (Participant)
23 Jan 2025Activity: Organising a conference or workshop › Knowledge Exchange
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Study Smart: Staff and students co-constructing AI literacy at UON
Howe, R. (Author), Caldwell, H. (Author), Meechan, D. (Author), Mills, J. (Author), Somerfield, K. (Author), Lea, K. (Author) & Gichuru, R. (Author)
14 Jun 2024Activity: Academic Talks or Presentations › Conference Presentation › Research
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Centre for Education and Research 'Summer Programme 2024'
Murray, J. (Organiser), Devecchi, C. (Organiser), Richardson, T. (Organiser), Meechan, D. (Organiser), Simmons, H. (Participant), Stafford, P. (Participant), Brooking, S. (Participant), Lambert, L. (Participant), Rossetti, D. (Participant), Westley, L. (Participant), Lodge, U. (Participant), Preston, N. (Participant) & Chapman, S. (Participant)
5 Jun 2024 → 2 Jul 2024Activity: Organising a conference or workshop › Knowledge Exchange
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Mini Keynote - Study Smart: Staff and students co-constructing AI literacy at UON
Howe, R. (Author), Caldwell, H. (Author), Meechan, D. (Author), Pui, W. (Author), Byles, R. (Author), Lea, K. (Author) & Gichuru, R. (Author)
19 Jun 2024Activity: Academic Talks or Presentations › Keynote › Research
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The evolving role of GenAI at UON; developing an inclusive approach to shifting student perspectives
Howe, R. (Author), Meechan, D. (Author), Byles, R. (Author) & Lea, K. (Author)
19 Jun 2024Activity: Academic Talks or Presentations › Conference Presentation › Research
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