Academic Gradebooks using Google Sheets
Google Sheets can be a powerful tol to create academic greadebooks!
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Artificial Intelligence (using Google Bard)
Over the last year, artificial intelligence has become one of the most talked about topics in education. While some have embraced it, others fear it and there is a general consensus that all teachers are worried about – where is this going to lead in terms of teaching, learning and assessment? Artificial intelligence is here
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Upskill students via Dream Space Ambassador Program!
Welcome back to a new academic year. Upon reflection from last year, I really want to focus on the upskilling of digital skills for my students this year. I was considering mentoring programs and even a “Buddy Up” program which I was involved in with Donegal ETB a few years previous, but I wasn’t sure
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An Innovative Approach to Student Feedback
An Innovative Approach to Student Feedback
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Creativity in the Classroom: Picture Walks
The concept of creativity in the classroom is most definitely not a new concept. However, research suggests that creativity (and imagination) can help students become more engaged (Egan & Judson, 2016) and can even maximise student learning experiences (Tsai, 2012). But, what is imagination and how does it link to creativity? In fact, there is
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Cosán: National Framework for Teachers’ Learning
Over the past number of years, I have been delighted to have been involved in the development of the Teaching Council Framework entitled “Cosán”. This framework recognises teacher professional development and reflection as we progress throughout our professional careers. It has been a long process from the development of the framework to delivering the framework
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Digital Detox: Top Tips!
We live in a connected world. That is, the Digital World! Never in human history have we been so connected to one another. We benefit from instant news, media, programmes, games, online shopping, online banking, online working! Most of this is from the device that we can fit into our own pockets – the mobile
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Implementing the “Digital Strategy for Schools to 2027”
The new Digital Strategy for Schools to 2027 was published earlier this year by the Department of Education. It aims to build on previous strategies and support schools in implementing and maintaining digital technologies to help support teaching and learning for students and enrich the learning experience. The strategy sets out objectives under three respective
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Spark Creativity with ReelLife Science!
As the new academic year begins, why not challenge students to share their passion for all things science and STEM related with the ReelLife Science challenge! This competition is open to all students from primary school, post primary school and youth organisations. It is a great challenge to spark interest, creativity and innovation in the
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Retrieval Practice for Exam Revision
“Sir, I don’t remember learning this. It was a long time ago!” “I’m trying to cram for these exams but it is a lot of information to remember….” These are just some of the statements that I hear from students in April/May of each year as the final preparations set in for their Junior and
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