TeachNet is delighted to offer 15 EPV-approved summer courses for the 2024 season. Once again, face-to-face, blended and fully online courses are open for enrollment As usual we are offering some of our staple technology courses on using Google Workspace, Microsoft 365 and digital tools for SEN. However, this year we are delighted to bring […]
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Vevox and Kahoot – Overview: As a long-time Kahoot enthusiast, I’ve historically found it difficult to find another tool which adds the excitement Kahoot brings to learning. As I continue to witness challenges with access and licenses to certain tools, I think I have finally found a Kahoot rival. This blog post, will share an
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The rise in technology has undeniably revolutionized every aspect of our daily lives. From instant communication to endless entertainment, our mobile devices (and laptops, etc) offer a constant stream of communication, connection and convenience! However, we are all aware of the negative aspects of digital technology and how easy it can be to fall into
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As an English teacher, emphasising the importance of effective communication skills is a huge area of the curriculum. Whether it’s a classroom presentation, a graduation speech, or a talk to peers, being able to convey ideas confidently and fluently is crucial for our students in today’s world. Enter the ‘Rehearse with Coach’ feature in Microsoft PowerPoint—a powerful
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It’s that time of year again! MIE Expert self- nominations are open until June 17th for first time nominations and renewals! Becoming a MIE Expert is a great opportunity for educators to gain recognition for how they use digital technology to enhance teaching & learning in their classroom! To complete the self-nomination process educators must
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The concept of a ‘Professional Learning Community’ (PLC) first entered my consciousness during the initial training for the new Leaving Certificate Agricultural Science specification in 2018. To their credit, the PDST (as they were known as the time – now Oide) wanted to create a space for teachers to collaborate and share best practice while
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The recent launch of Masters of the Air miniseries on Apple TV brought a flurry of comments on a long dormant Facebook group consisting of an international group of teachers who completed a teacher residency at the Imperial War Museum Duxford, just outside Cambridge in 2014. After a catch up with what we were all doing,
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To round off our Learning Podcast Series for this academic year we conclude our in-depth look into the use of AI in the Further Education and Training (FET) sector with Part 3 of our ‘AI in FET’ series. Dr Michael Hallissy is joined by Michael McCann and Anne Kennedy from Coláiste Dhúlaigh College of Further Education to
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Technological University Dublin has recently celebrated the launch of a landmark educational research project that will see every primary school in Ireland receive a free Digital Technology kit. EDTips: Enabling Digital Technology in Primary School will provide every primary school with free digital technology teaching resources and equipment to prepare for the introduction of the Primary Curriculum
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As a primary school teacher, I’m always on the lookout for innovative tools to engage my students and spark their imagination. That’s why I’m excited to share my experience with Udio’s AI music generator – a game-changing platform that allows you to create custom songs with ease.What is Udio? Udio is an AI-powered music creation
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