Google Classroom is an online learning environment that is used by over 150 million students and teachers worldwide. Its usage doubled between 2019 and 2021 due to the Covid 19 pandemic. I have been using Google Classroom in a primary school setting since 2017. In the blog post, we will look at some brief ‘tips […]
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OK, I got this cool opportunity to spend a few days at the Google for Education Champions Symposium at Google’s Dublin office. Who are these Champions? They’re a mix of Google Innovators, Trainers, and Coaches. The event was packed with Masterclasses, workshops, and talks, focusing on three themes: personal growth, tech skills, and brainstorming on
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Last year, I had the pleasure of meeting Barbara Oakley, a Professor of Engineering at Oaklands University in the US. Oakley is the co-creator of the “Learning How to Learn” MOOC (Massive Open Online Course) on Coursera and the author of the book of the same name. Barbara (or Barb as she insisted on being
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Microsoft has launched a new national Artificial Intelligence skills training programme. The announcement was made in Dublin today when Minister of State for Trade Promotion, Digital and Company Regulation Dara Calleary, visited One Microsoft Place. The Minister engaged in a roundtable discussion, which brought together leaders from industry, education and academia to discuss the opportunity
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EU Code Week (Or fortnight🤔) is back this month, October 7th – 22nd as it continues the mission to mainstream coding, computational thinking, and digital literacy among young people across Europe and beyond. From humble beginnings in 2013 this annual event has grown exponentially with last years 10th iteration seeing 78 thousand events registered and
For those using Google Workspace (particularly in the primary setting), it can often be difficult to turn lesson content into ‘interactive’ learning experiences. Whilst the functionality of Docs and Slides (to name but a few) is fantastic, it can often be harder for younger children to access at the desired level. However, Google Drawings goes
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I’ve written previously about the numerous Learning Tools Microsoft have Developed (And integrated) into Microsoft 365 for Education, most recently Reading Progress and Coach in my Teams – What’s New for Twenty-Two post. Even more recently my blog colleague Paul gave us the skinny on Learning Accelerators in New Learning Accelerator Tools from Microsoft. Less
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A last call out to potential participants for our three summer blended EPV day approved summer courses, Crafting a Game Based Learning Environment (3rd – 6th class), STEM Starters – Igniting Curiosity in Young Learners (Junior infants – 2nd class), and Computational Thinking in Your Classroom (3rd – 6th class). Join the Dream Space team
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A last call out to potential participants for our two July blended EPV day approved summer courses, Crafting a Game Based Learning Environment and Computational Thinking in Your Classroom. Join the Dream Space team for two days (July 3rd & 4th) in Microsoft Dream Space (One Microsoft Place, Leopardstown, Dublin) for two hands on workshops
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TeachNet are excited to bring a comprehensive programme of summer CPD to teachers this year. The programme is designed to appeal to a wide variety of interests and learning styles. You can choose from some of our blended options or immerse yourself in a fully-online course. We have some of our old staples returning again
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