Updates to Microsoft Teams that make a difference The assignments tab in Microsoft Teams The Assignments tab built into teams shows teachers what assignments are in draft or published, graded or ungraded. Students and teachers can stay on task, fully aware of deadlines and motivated to achieve more. Student View This feature is amazing, […]
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With the start of the new academic year I thought it would be beneficial to highlight a very effective resource for inclusion in the daily teaching and learning routine of the classroom. Microsoft Learning Tools is a free online resource to help pupils who are struggling with their reading and Immersive Reader is the feature
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Many of us are familiar with ClassDojo. As a tool that can be easily used to promote and record behaviour in our classrooms. Our school are currently exploring the different types of digital resources available that could be used as ePortfolios. In doing so we have stumbled upon the ePortfolio feature in ClassDojo. And have
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Recently over a 200 teachers and learners, from across primary and post-primary gathered in Athlone to showcase the work they have been engaged in as part of the Department of Education and Skills School Excellence Fund- Digital project. This programme was launched by former Minister of Education, Richard Bruton and it involves 42 clusters of
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Bringing mindfulness into the classroom has been a popular subject for Summer CPD courses over the last few years. With the world around us getting faster, “faker” and more stressful it’s no wonder that we are trying to bring ourselves back to a state of inner balance. Despite the hoopla there is no great mystery
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Microsoft Teams is getting ready for September Microsoft Teams is celebrating 2 years in education by introducing a number of updates this summer to make going back to school even more exciting next September. Based on educators’ feedback, Microsoft Teams has introduced the following new updates: Simplified new design – Access your existing and
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Have you heard about Wakelet yet? Wakelet allows you to save, organise and share content from across the web and keep it all in one place. The web is jam packed with resources and information to support educator and student learning but it can be daunting to manage and keep track of a thought-provoking tweet,
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I have been following the recent debate that has emerged concerning the replacement of textbooks at 2nd level with digital devices. This is a growing trend with many 2nd level schools, particularly for the Junior Cycle. Parents at a Co Meath secondary school recently raised their concerns regarding replacing their children’s textbooks with an iPad.
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There’s a new resource coming soon for any teacher interested in STEM activities! Lego are introducing a new product, Lego Education Spike Prime to their already impressive education offerings. Each 523 piece kit includes, bricks, sensors, motors and a multi-port Hub that is programmable using a Spike app; this app is based on the very
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DabbledooMusic is a music resource that offers a wonderful range of activities and resources to teachers of all musical abilities. Wheter you are a highly confident singer or an inexperienced musician, DabbledooMusic can greatly help you when it comes to teaching music. DabbledooMusic is an interactive online resource that is easily accessible and comes jam-packed
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