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If I were the Minister for Education...
Here is my project to suggest ways for our education system to be the best it can be. I have a few ideas, which I’d love help fleshing out.
*UPDATE – December 2019*
I have been co-opted to the Board of Directors of the IPPN. I am unable to continue this podcast while in this position.
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A very short article about what to do if your school has an Eir/Eircom/Tinet email address.
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Eir announced that they will now be charging €5.99 per month for their email service. Hundreds of schools have Eir email addresses, many of which are @eircom.net but there are some even with @tinet....3 weeks ago
Thanks for the information. Just a quick one for you-G suite for education-if you are setting it up now it is no longer free. There will be some charge per month-again something like six or so euro. I hadn’t heard that this is no longer free. Is there any way around this or are there any other hidden charges for that matter?
Mairead Ahern McCarthy
Link to my presentation at the IPPN conference talk on podcasting with pupils docs.google.com/presentation/d/1sxnM_h147ZmhGHj5M8hpzSbWiVlHnSnfHS9yfoZF4MY/edit?usp=drivesdk
1 month ago
*ANNOUNCEMENT*
I'm very happy to announce that I have been co-opted to the Board of Directors of the IPPN. I have been on the IPPN National Council for over 10 years and I am grateful for the nomination to this new position. #edchatie
As you might appreciate, I will be unable to continue my weekly podcast on this page. I will however revert back to supporting teachers and principals with educational technology advice. I have also removed myself as a director of Mash.ie, though the business will otherwise continue as normal. I will also not be acting on behalf of any other organisation while a member of the IPPN board which might create a conflict of interest.
If you do comment, please be mindful that I will have to remove anything that could be perceived as problematic for me. I am looking forward to working this new role.
Thank you all so much for all your support and kindness
3 months ago
Congratulation Simon in your new role.
Great news. Big congratulations Simon. Well deserved, you’ll be excellent in the role.
Best of luck! Thanks for some great podcasts in the past - will look forward to hearing them again at some stage!
Comhghairdeas Simon agus go n-éirí go geal leat i do ról nua. Tairbheoidh IPPN go mór as d'ionchuir. Go n-éirí ádh leat.
Congratulations and thank you for all you've done for Irish Education and Educators thus far Simon. Best of luck in your new role. Excellent man for the job!
Simon, wishing you the very best of luck. So wonderful to see someone of your calibre on the Board of Directors. They (and we!) are extremely lucky to have you.
Congratulations, and the best of luck in the future. Thanks for casting a clear light on education issues.
Hopefully you can continue the discussions on your new role. Best wishes
Congrats Simon - super news for IPPN and principals. The podcast will be missed though.
Congratulations Simon. Wonderful news for principals and schools across the country.
Congrats Simon. Best of luck in your new position.
Fantastic news Simon, congratulations! Your input will be great and I hope you really enjoy it!
Wishing you every success with your appointment Simon.
The many non-principals here will definitely miss you, your podcasts and your comments
Best of luck Simon!! Hope you love your new role!
Delighted to hear this news !!
Congratulations Simon. Very well deserved!!
Fantastic news. Go raibh maith agat do chuile rud
Well deserved and you will bring a lot to the table. Good news indeed.
Congrats and well done Simon !
Congratulations
Congratulations Simon
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Congratulations Simon!
Brilliant
Really excellent podcast and this is a fantastic episode #edchatie
Programme 382, Thoughts on Homework (4-12-19)
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This week's podcast is a solo episode in which I riff on the topic of homework. Your feedback and thoughts on the topic and on the podcast are welcome as always.3 months ago