Accelerated Reader is an online reading programme that is highly effective at developing a reading culture in your school. Accelerated Reader is a programme that has been developed by Renaissance Learning, There is a repository of quizzes on over 180,000 childrens books on the platform. How does it work? At the start of each term, […]
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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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What is ADHD? Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is defined as a chronic condition including attention difficulty [distractibility], hyperactivity, and impulsiveness, all of which impact executive functioning. The Attention Deficit Disorder Coaching Academy (ADDCA) defines ADHD as a unique brain wiring which requires engaged interest with a clear, purposeful intention in order to activate and access
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Photostory, I would bet would be selected by many teachers as one of the most popular classroom tools in the last twenty years. Since its demise, the quest for a replacement video storytelling app has rivaled the search for the holy grail. Last year, Microsoft did another “Photostory”, by buying a company with an interesting
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Over the summer break it’s always nice to pick up some new resources and ideas that can be used during the upcoming academic year. This summer I became aware that Scoilnet have added a fantastic new resource to their website, Britannica School. Britannica School is an online library of hundreds of thousands of high-quality readings, videos
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Lack of Planning Detrimental to Digital Skill Acquisition in Irish Schools It’s that time of year again when the media covers the costs associated with education in Ireland. The usual suspects are ever present; the uniforms, the books, the busses, the ‘voluntary’ contribution – however this year particular ire was directed at the cost of
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Multiple Course Discount Back again by popular demand! Up to August 5th, TeachNet are offering two courses for €30 or three for €45 on selected EPV day approved online courses. It’s that simple, add multiple courses to the cart and enter either ‘August2for30’ or ‘August3for45’ to save.. The more courses you add, the more EPV days you
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Back by popular demand! Up to July 15th, TeachNet are offering two courses for €30 or three for €45 on selected EPV day approved online courses. It’s that simple, add multiple courses to the cart and enter either ‘July2for30’ or ‘July3for45’ to save.. The more courses you add, the more EPV days you receive. Offer only available
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Use this summer to reflect in your tech-life balance!
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Minecraft for Education – Worlds of Possibility A last call out to potential participants for our two July blended (Face-to-face & online) Minecraft for Education courses. Join the Dream Space team for two days next week (July 4th & 5th or July 6th and 7th) in Microsoft Dream Space (One Microsoft Place, Leopardstown, Dublin) for
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