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Croke Park 2 Update

Posted on April 4th, by admin in News. 1 Comment

There isn’t much time left to vote on the INTO/government talks around the new Croke Park Agreement. A couple of weeks ago, I found a two people willing to give their opinions as to which way they should vote. … Read on…



The Great Reading Eggspedition

Posted on April 3rd, by admin in News. No Comments

Anseo.net is happy to support the Great Reading Eggspedition, which the organisers say is a free fun-filled online literacy event, designed to inspire pupils to love reading.  The event runs from 15th to 21st April, and pupils become ‘eggsplorers’ who … Read on…



Sunday Fun: Any Questions?

Posted on March 31st, by admin in News. 1 Comment

Thanks to my Twitter and Facebook friend, @susancarpenter, for finding this one that all teachers can relate to. One of my pet hates is when I’m in the throes of passion about a subject, explaining with great emotion about how … Read on…



Digital Art Week 2013

Posted on March 27th, by admin in News. No Comments

Digital Art Week – 15th – 21st April 2013

Digital Art Week gives primary school children around Ireland the opportunity to share their art with other children around the country and complete some fun visual arts activities. As it’s digital, … Read on…



Sunday Fun: Who’s the idiot?

Posted on March 24th, by admin in News. 3 comments

Thanks to Clíona Brennock for this one.

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Sunday Fun: How I Judge my Students

Posted on March 17th, by admin in News. 1 Comment

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! I really love this cartoon. Thanks once again to Derek Coyle for sending it on to me.

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Sunday Fun: Reasons why English is hard

Posted on March 10th, by admin in News. 6 comments

Thanks to my friend, Derek Coyle, for sending me this. Most primary school teachers will relate to the frustration of trying to help children differentiate words like “to”, “too” and “two” or “they’re”, “there” or “their.” I would hope it … Read on…



Ricoh survey reveals worrying feedback

Posted on March 5th, by admin in News. 1 Comment

Research published by Ricoh Ireland reveals the education sector is suffering from out of date working practices more than any other industry*, as it struggles to keep up with the pace of technology-led change. 88 per cent of those surveyed … Read on…



Sunday Fun: Imaginary Numbers 2

Posted on March 3rd, by admin in News. 1 Comment

Following on from last week’s cartoon, here’s a very similar one to it (and equally funny)

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Learn Something; Share Something; Do Something Festival

Posted on February 26th, by rozz in News. 1 Comment
Education is in flux right now, as schools and parents struggle to adapt to a changed economic environment, and radically advancing digital tools. One alternative is to refocus on person centred, self directed education. Taking a leaf from the free Read on…