by admin | Oct 7, 2011 | 3rd/4th, 5th/6th, History, Powerpoint
Topical Powerpoint presentation on the life and work history of Steve Jobs, the founder and former CEO of Apple Computers. Source: Paul Barron (.ppt file 1.14MB) Download File… RegisterThis content is for members only Already a member? Log in...
by admin | Oct 6, 2011 | 1st/2nd, Infants, Miscellaneous, Miscellaneous, SPHE, SPHE
These are some rules for pupils during their social time on the school yard. Source: Angela Burke (.doc file 105KB) Download File… RegisterThis content is for members only Already a member? Log in...
by admin | Oct 6, 2011 | 1st/2nd, Infants, Miscellaneous, SPHE, SPHE
These are some rules on A4 posters for the classroom. Source: Angela Burke (.doc file 133KB) Download File… RegisterThis content is for members only Already a member? Log in...
by admin | Oct 6, 2011 | Free
Short Powerpoint Presentation telling the story of St. Brigid’s Cloak. Source: Shaygirl (.ppt file 628KB) Download File
by admin | Oct 4, 2011 | Teaching News
Scoilnet and Encyclopaedia Britannica are running a major national competition for teachers during the month of October. Teachers will have the chance to win a range of prizes for themselves and their schools including an iPad2, and other high-tech classroom-based...
by admin | Oct 2, 2011 | Technology
I’ve written a previous post about EdchatIE, a Monday night debate/discussion about educational issues which takes place through the medium of Twitter. It involves teachers of all levels and there is a great sharing of ideas. Even if you can’t make it from...
by admin | Oct 1, 2011 | Apps, Technology
Wikipedia defines Augmented Reality (AR) as “a term for a live direct or indirect view of a physical, real-world environment whose elements are augmented by computer-generated sensory input such as sound, video, graphics or GPS data. It is related to a...
by admin | Oct 1, 2011 | Resources Websites
Thursday, October 6th marks National Tree Day. Now in its fifteenth year, schools are being encouraged to place a particular focus on the study of trees on National Tree Day. To celebrate the United Nations designation of 2011 as ‘The International Year of...
by admin | Oct 1, 2011 | Elections
Classroom posters of the seven candidates for the Presidential election to take place on October 27th. Each poster contains the name, photograph and party affiliation of each candidate. (.pdf file 983KB) Download File… RegisterThis content is for members only...
by admin | Oct 1, 2011 | Resources Websites
Áras Kids is the children’s website for Áras an Uachtaráin. Considering the publicity associated with the presidential election at the moment, it might be an opportune time to introduce pupils to the residence of the president. The website has two sections...
by admin | Sep 30, 2011 | Technology
QR Codes are the next big innovation that will be coming more prevalent in our daily lives over the next few years. QR stands for Quick Response as the information embedded in the code can be read or accessed almost instantaneously. It’s a two-dimensional...
by admin | Sep 29, 2011 | 5th/6th, Elections, SPHE
This nine-page booklet, compiled by the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government, gives lots of information surrounding the Presidency in Ireland – the Office of President, the nomination process, the poll, the voting arrangements, the count...
by admin | Sep 28, 2011 | 1st/2nd, 3rd/4th, 5th/6th, Hallowe'en, Hallowe'en, Infants
Seasonal Door Signs for the classroom, created especially for split classes and multi-classes. All files in .pdf format Junior/Senior Infants (46.4KB) Download File Rang I/II (46.4KB) Download File Rang III/IV (46.4KB) Download File Rang V/VI (46.4KB) Download File...
by admin | Sep 27, 2011 | Miscellaneous
This is a single A4 sized page with a calendar for Deireadh Fómhair 2011. It is suitable for sticking to the teacher’s desk, to the classroom wall or to the staffroom noticeboard. (.pdf file 18.4KB) Download File… RegisterThis content is for members only Already...
by admin | Sep 27, 2011 | Free
Powerpoint presentation giving some background on Cartooning as well as examples of cartoons aimed at both children and adults. There are also examples of cartoons completed by children. The presentation can be used as a stimulus for pupils to create their own...
