Read which iPod Touch apps Seomra Ranga uses in his classroom with 2nd and 3rd classes. Some really brilliant apps being used. Especially like the Story Dice app. This project is in conjunction with Apple and the Sligo Education Centre. It is also running in 3 other education centres. iPod Apps in the Classroom « … Read more
Liosdoire will be selling a new product called the AVerPen. According to Liosdoire, the AVerPen is a revolutionary device that combines popular features of interactive whiteboard, wireless slate, wireless presenter, and voting system. Being truly wireless it can be used anywhere in the classroom. AVerPen allows the teacher and students to simultaneously work on problems … Read more
Well, it is official..I.am.shocked. and in denial! I cannot believe the summer hols are over and we are back and I am somehow convincing my mind that I have done a week and I can go back to the summer holidays now for another week. How long does it take for you to adjust after … Read more
Educate Together have added to their digital presence by releasing their first teacher newsletter. It will be available in both print and digital format. The organisation hope to publish at least two newsletters for teachers per year. The current newsletter can be found on their web site. Educate Together have an excellent digital network including … Read more
Teachnet have published an interesting podcast with Anne McMorrough. Anne explains started out on the journey to integrate ICT into the fabric of the school. Ann McMurrough, class teacher in St. Martin de Porres NS, Aylesbury, Tallaght speaks with TeachNet’s Pat Brennan about the process of change the school underwent. Anne explains how: “technology use … Read more
The NCCA have published an online planning tool for primary school teachers. At first glance, it looks like a fantastic way of planning lessons, etc. This is a fantastic step in the right direction by the NCCA of helping teachers to use technology to support their own planning. You can find the NCCA Planning Tool … Read more
Promethean is to be the lead sponsor of the inaugural Irish Teaching and Learning Festival, held in Citywest Conference Centre, Dublin on 15th and 16th October, 2010. Anseo.net is one of the supporters of this event. The conference will feature education thought leader, and Oscar winning producer, Lord David Puttnam, presenting his vision of how … Read more
The CESI Executive Committee is delighted to announce its next CESI Meet on 17th September 2010. As usual the Meet is a semi-formal evening of sharing information, ideas and projects, this CESI Meet’s programme will provide attendees with exposure to different ICT & learning topics in the span of two hours in the Skellig Hotel, Dingle. CESI Meet is always … Read more
Since I wrote about our cloud computing service last year, I’ve been inundated with questions about it. I’ve spoken at a couple of conferences (check out my podcast at the ICS Skills conference) and showed off the system at different events. The main response I get from people is something along the lines of: I’d … Read more
Love them or hate them, Interactive Whiteboards are the number one resource on most Irish teachers’ wish lists for the classroom. Since starting my reviews of them over three years ago, the market has become completely saturated with different makes and models all competing to be the number one board in Ireland. At a conservative … Read more