It's oh so quiet..New draft document on Inspectorate handing probation to Principals
Email I got an email today from the Teaching Council and I almost deleted it straightaway! I was glad I didn’t. Last year at the Irish Primary Principals Conference, Harold Hislop played panto bad guy with the principals. He told us that we would probate newly qualified teachers. We told him we wouldn’t. He told […]
Has Apple reinvented the Textbook?
Apple has unleashed iBooks Textbooks today, where they claim that they have “reinvented the school textbook.” Apparently, these books will be “an entirely new kind of textbook that’s dynamic, engaging and truly interactive.” I am somewhat sceptical. Don’t get me wrong – I love Apple products as much as the next fanboy. While I ditched […]
What to expect at the IPPN Expo
Before the Irish Primary Principal’s Conference, I like to browse through the exhibition list and see what catches my eye. Every year there’s a few exhibits that warrant a visit or look interesting. This year, it looks like it’s the year of the MIS, the Management Information System. Thanks to the success of companies such […]