Topp Day in Tipp

The ICT in Education Conference was held in the Tipperary Institute today.  It’s in its fifth year and it was the first time that I was able to make it due to their decision to move it to the weekend.  To sum it up in one word – inspiring; but one word couldn’t do it […]

Interactive Whiteboard Review 2

It’s coming!  The latest Interactive Whiteboard review has over 45 types of Interactive Whiteboard available in Ireland reviewed and rated – and there’s some changes, including a new number one IWB.  The results of this survey will be published on 31st May at 9am.  Thanks to all the companies who updated me with their latest […]

Press Release: Liosdoire Computers supply GAA Referees with Turningpoint Response System

Liosdoire Computers supply GAA Referees with Turningpoint Response System TurningPoint audience response system integrates 100% into Microsoft® PowerPoint® and allows audiences and students to participate in presentations or lectures by submitting responses to interactive questions using a ResponseCard® keypad or other hand-held/computer devices.

Press Release from James Corbett

NEWCASTLEWEST, CO. LIMERICK – MAY 4, 2009: Brian Crowley M.E.P. visited Gaelscoil O’Doghair in Newcastlewest last Friday to launch the Virtual Europe project developed in the school to celebrate Europe Day 2009. Virtual Europe is an online learning environment where students express and simulate their own vision of Europe and the European Union.

Cad atá ar an teilifís?

This is the 7th PowerPoint presentation from Beadzee.  This one focuses on the question… cad atá ar an teilifís?  Well, according to my dad, there’s nothing on the television these days so it’ll be interesting to see what’s in this presentation! Download this PowerPoint now.

What's the Time?

Beadzee’s PowerPoint extravaganza continues with something for those who wish to tell the time.  There’s 7 slides in total with different questions.  The final slide shows a clock with labels of the numbers from 1 to 12.  Download the presentation now.

Babies can teach fractions!

From the desk of Beadzee comes one of the best (and funniest and cutest) presentations I’ve ever seen to teach tenths using babies and Capri Sun juice.  You’ll have to see it to believe it. Download “Once Upon a Time” Fractions Now.

ICT in Education Conference

Tipperary Institute is proud to announce the 5th ICT in Education conference which will take place in the Tipperary Institute Thurles campus on Saturday 16th May 2009. This conference is targeted primarily towards Irish primary and second level teachers but all people that are interested in the adoption of technology  in education are welcome.

Fractions PowerPoint

This is Beadzee’s next PowerPoint presentation and it’s all about fractions. Help your kids learn all about halves, quarters and eighths. Download fractions PowerPoint now.

Objectives-without them you're in the dark! Part 2

Robert Mager is one of the Gurus of instructional design, and his 1962 book, Preparing Objectives for Programmed Instruction, influenced school  for years. Mager discussed using specific, measurable objectives that both guide designers/teachers during planning of lessons and aid students in the learning process. Mager also endorsed allowing the students to know and understand their […]