Archive | May, 2009

Topp Day in Tipp

16 May

        

The ICT in Education Conference was held in the Tipperary Institute today.  It’s in its fifth year and it was the first time that I was able to make it due to their decision to move it to the weekend.  To sum it up in one word – inspiring; but one word couldn’t do it | Read on…

Review: ActivExpression

16 May

        

Voting systems for Interactive Whiteboards have been around for a few years.  I remember testing one out back in 2004 and playing an educational version of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? and being mightily impressed.  The voting system had 9 numbers and an “Enter” button and by giving multiple choice questions, a group of | Read on…

Interactive Whiteboard Review 2

15 May

        

It’s coming!  The latest Interactive Whiteboard review has over 45 types of Interactive Whiteboard available in Ireland reviewed and rated – and there’s some changes, including a new number one IWB.  The results of this survey will be published on 31st May at 9am.  Thanks to all the companies who updated me with their latest | Read on…

Press Release: Liosdoire Computers supply GAA Referees with Turningpoint Response System

12 May

        

Liosdoire Computers supply GAA Referees with Turningpoint Response System TurningPoint audience response system integrates 100% into Microsoft® PowerPoint® and allows audiences and students to participate in presentations or lectures by submitting responses to interactive questions using a ResponseCard® keypad or other hand-held/computer devices.

Review: Know Your… (Edware)

12 May

        

On March 31st, I reviewed “Know Your Ireland”.  It received our accolade, “Top of the Class” as it’s a brilliant piece of software.  However, there are three other titles in the series and in order not to be repetitive, I’m reviewing all three in the one article.  The programs are: Know Your Europe, Know Your | Read on…

Press Release from James Corbett

8 May

        

NEWCASTLEWEST, CO. LIMERICK – MAY 4, 2009: Brian Crowley M.E.P. visited Gaelscoil O’Doghair in Newcastlewest last Friday to launch the Virtual Europe project developed in the school to celebrate Europe Day 2009. Virtual Europe is an online learning environment where students express and simulate their own vision of Europe and the European Union.

Cad atá ar an teilifís?

6 May

        

This is the 7th PowerPoint presentation from Beadzee.  This one focuses on the question… cad atá ar an teilifís?  Well, according to my dad, there’s nothing on the television these days so it’ll be interesting to see what’s in this presentation! Download this PowerPoint now.

School trips-Part 1

3 May

        

In the last term, many of schools are organising their school or class tour. These days are so important for the children in the class as they help them build great friendships, memories whilst also reinforcing the curriculum’s aims and objectives.