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Relationship Building Relational development can be considered a vital component of effective teaching and learning, indeed one that has an impact on learners’ motivation and achievement (Niemi & Hotulainen, 2015). Some argue these relations are built through positive social interactions with peers (Cemalcilar, 2010). However, moving to online learning has reduced the opportunities for learners …

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Mar 22 2021

Blended Learning – What is Your Unique Blend?

By Michael Hallissy

We recently passed the 1 year anniversary when education moved online. During the past 12 months schools, further education and training organizations and higher education has moved to a remote instruction model. With learners, of all ages, now returning to education it is time to look ahead and consider what comes next, After Covid. While …

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Mar 8 2021

Nearpod, UDL and assessment- the perfect combo?

By Carrie Archer

A perfect combination? Is there ever such a thing! What I’m here to tell you is that a particular tool that I’ve tried out, Nearpod, addresses some of the principles of universal design for learning and can be used as a tool for assessment. Is it perfect? Absolutely not, but I’m here to show you …

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Oct 22 2020

Blended Learning – So what is all the fuss?

By TeachNet Admin

As we approach the Halloween Break and another lockdown period, the focus of many in our society is on the wonderful job our schools are doing. The first phase of Covid-19, from March to June, has been defined by many as Emergency Remote Teaching (ERT). This phase showed the resilience of schools to continue school …

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Apr 16 2020

A Time to Reflect and a Time to Plan

By Michael Hallissy

A New Reality for Formal Education We are now 5 weeks into a new reality where schools, colleges and universities are closed and learners, of all ages, are learning from home. During this time education providers have responded to this crisis by attempting to provide supports to their learners, so they can continue to learn …

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Oct 14 2019

Get into Maths Week 2019

By Pat Brennan

Maths Week is here and already over 260,000 students across the country are already signed up. So it’s time to make sure your school gets part of the action by signing up now… Maths Week Ireland is an annual all-island festival dedicated to raising awareness and appreciation of maths and numeracy among young people, parents …

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Sep 26 2019

Irish Led VET Project Shortlisted for European Skills Week Award

By Pat Brennan

The Erasmus + project Skills4Work, coordinated by H2 Learning partnering with City of Dublin ETB and four other European partners has been shortlisted for a prestigious European Skills Week Award. To assist in winning the award we’re asking readers to vote now for the Skills4Work project @ ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/runner/VETExcellenceAwards2019 before Tuesday, October 15th. Skills4Work is a …

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Sep 9 2019

Join the UD Community of Practice

By Pat Brennan

The Centre for Excellence in Universal Design and H2 Learning are creating a new Community of Practice for teachers interested in Universal Design. Are you a post-primary or further education teacher curious about Universal Design and ready to bring your students on a journey of discovery and exploration? Then this community of practice should be …

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