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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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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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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Right now we are hearing a lot about AI. Constant hype. Noise. Brilliance. Ethics. Hallucinations. Early adopters who are fully fledged prompt-Engineers raving about ChatGPT or the Big Bang Theory of what’s coming down the tracks in the tech space. On the other end of the spectrum, we have those who may fear and avoid
In today’s digital age, effective communication is key to keeping students, parents, and staff informed and engaged. School newsletters serve as a vital tool for sharing important updates, showcasing achievements, and fostering a sense of community within schools. However, crafting visually appealing and informative newsletters can be a challenging task for busy educators. Recently, I
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We recently received a CPD session on the use of Microsoft’s AI tool Copilot. Although AI can still cause some confusion and worry for teachers, I think with this new Microsoft tool, teachers can use it to conserve planning time, and also to be creative in their activities and resources! One of the really handy
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