Following on from a conversation on the wonderful CESI list, I thought I would expand on my thoughts that I posted this evening. A question was raised about broadband speeds in primary schools in Ireland. My understanding is that, currently, outside of any pilots that are going on, that the maximum speed any primary school … Read more
I agreed to pilot the POD service that the Department of Education are launching into schools this year and during the summer I spent some time trying to upload my school’s data to the service. There were a few ways to do this. The first way, and possibly the most straightforward way, was to type in … Read more
I agreed to pilot the POD service that the Department of Education are launching into schools this year and during the summer I spent some time trying to upload my school’s data to the service. There were a few ways to do this. The first way, and possibly the most straightforward way, was to type in … Read more
I was delighted to hear that the new Minister for Education will be taking part in the next #edchatie discussion on Monday on Twitter. It’s a great opportunity for teachers to ask any questions they might have. The hour will be divided into four parts of four topics which are voted on beforehand. I expect … Read more
Facebook is awash with challenges from ice-buckets to listing how you’re grateful for the last few days. Another one of these that’s going around is the challenge to list 10 books that have influenced your life in some way. The challenge continues to say that the books do not have to be literary masterpieces and … Read more
Facebook is awash with challenges from ice-buckets to listing how you’re grateful for the last few days. Another one of these that’s going around is the challenge to list 10 books that have influenced your life in some way. The challenge continues to say that the books do not have to be literary masterpieces and … Read more
FÉILTE is Ireland’s way to celebrate World Teacher’s Day every year. Run by the Teaching Council, Féilte, which stands for the Festival of Education in Learning and Teaching Excellence, is a celebration of innovation in teaching. It is in its second year and its theme is “Talking about teaching: Tearing down the walls,” which if you’re … Read more
Over the last number of years, the population of Ireland has changed. One of the things that has changed greatly in the last while is the rise in the number of belief systems in the country. Traditionally, Ireland consisted of a population of around 99% Christians, generally either Catholic or Church of Ireland with a smattering … Read more
With all primary schools in Ireland now open for the 2014/15 year, I thought I’d share 5 web sites that I really like that might be of some use to you in your new classroom. There are hundreds of great websites out there, which are brilliant but these are the five that jumped out for me in … Read more
With all primary schools in Ireland now open for the 2014/15 year, I thought I’d share 5 web sites that I really like that might be of some use to you in your new classroom. There are hundreds of great websites out there, which are brilliant but these are the five that jumped out for me in … Read more