by admin | Sep 22, 2012 | Technology, Technology
This is the third of David Ganly’s ICT in the Classroom eBulletins. David teaches in Donabate Community College and he says that the eBulletin started off as an idea he had to engage and encourage teachers in his school to use ICT in the classroom. After putting the...
by admin | Sep 21, 2012 | Certificates
This is a certificate to reward a pupil who has made a special effort to be a good friend to another pupil/s in school during the week. (.pdf file 118 KB) Download File… RegisterThis content is for members only Already a member? Log in...
by admin | Sep 21, 2012 | Certificates
Tá an teastas seo le haghaidh moladh a thabhairt do dhalta atá tinreamh iomlán aige/aici i rith na seachtaine/na míosa ar scoil. (comhad .pdf 163KB) Íoslódáil an Comhad… RegisterThis content is for members only Already a member? Log in...
by admin | Sep 21, 2012 | Certificates
Tá an teastas seo le haghaidh moladh a thabhairt do dhalta atá tinreamh iomlán aige/aici i rith na seachtaine/na míosa ar scoil. (comhad .pdf 166KB) Íoslódáil an Comhad… RegisterThis content is for members only Already a member? Log in...
by admin | Sep 19, 2012 | Technology, Technology
This is the second of David Ganly’s ICT in the Classroom eBulletins. David teaches in Donabate Community College and he says that the eBulletin started off as an idea he had to engage and encourage teachers in his school to use ICT in the classroom. After...
by admin | Sep 17, 2012 | Technology, Technology
I came across these newsletters through the CESI mailing list and thought that they contained great information on technology for teachers in the classroom. I’m grateful to David Ganly, a teacher in Donabate Community College, for allowing me to make these...
by admin | Aug 16, 2012 | 1st/2nd, 3rd/4th, 5th/6th, Labhairt, Powerpoint
Seo teimpléad éasca chun cluiche Fiche Ceist a imirt sa seomra ranga. Is féidir é a úsáid le haghaidh aon téama atá á múineadh agat. Tá sé an-oiriúnach é a úsáid leis an CBI (clár bhán idirghníomhach). Clóscríobh isteach 20 ceist agus 20 freagra sna spásanna ar gach...
by admin | Aug 16, 2012 | 3rd/4th, 5th/6th, Powerpoint, Writing
Pupils need to be made aware that there are different elements that make up the structure of a story. Most or all of these elements need to be present in the story to give it structure. These are: Setting, Period, Theme, Plot, Point of View, Characters. This...
by admin | Aug 15, 2012 | 3rd/4th, 5th/6th, Powerpoint, Writing
Setting the scene in a story gives the story a sense of realism – that it is happening in a real or imagined place. It means that the author must create “word pictures” so that the reader can visualise the setting in their mind. It is important to give pupils...
by admin | Aug 15, 2012 | 3rd/4th, 5th/6th, Powerpoint, Writing
The conclusion of a story is almost as important as the beginning. Some writers can rush the ending or not put enough thought into how to sensitively bring a story to a conclusion. The story ending can leave the reader with a variety of feelings depending on the type...
by admin | Aug 15, 2012 | 3rd/4th, 5th/6th, Powerpoint, Writing
The opening of a story is hugely important. Its job is to catch the attention of the reader and make him/her want to read on. If the opening is boring and unimaginative, the reader will switch off. Many younger pupils write “bed-to-bed” stories –...
by admin | Aug 14, 2012 | 3rd/4th, 5th/6th, Powerpoint, Writing
Editing a piece of writing, whether it is imaginative writing or factual writing, is an integral part of the writing process. An author would seldom submit a piece of writing to a publisher without first having edited it. Some authors are known to edit their work...
by admin | Aug 14, 2012 | 3rd/4th, 5th/6th, Powerpoint, Writing
Authors’ Circles should be an integral part of the Writing Process. It entails dividing pupils into groups of between four and six. Each pupil shares a paragraph/page/chapter of their piece of writing by reading it aloud to the other members of the Circle. This...
by admin | Aug 1, 2012 | Misc
Táim ag iarraidh rannta, dánta agus amhráin as Gaeilge a chur le chéile chun tacaíocht a thabhairt do na téamaí éagsúla i gCuraclam na Gaeilge. Má tá dánta/amhráin/rannta agat ag baint le “Lá Fhéile Pádraig / Seachtain na Gaeilge” a bhí úsáideach agat don...
by admin | Aug 1, 2012 | Misc
Táim ag iarraidh rannta, dánta agus amhráin as Gaeilge a chur le chéile chun tacaíocht a thabhairt do na téamaí éagsúla i gCuraclam na Gaeilge. Má tá dánta/amhráin/rannta agat ag baint le “Spórt” a bhí úsáideach agat don téama, fág an dán/rann/amhrán mar...
