by admin | May 26, 2013 | Guest Post
I just came across this blog, Autistic and Proud, in the past few months and have been eagerly reading all the articles since. In my opinion, the blog is unique in that it is written by Fionn Hamill, a twelve year old boy with Aspergers (“aspies” as he...
by admin | Apr 14, 2013 | Guest Post, Technology
As a teacher, I am passionate about integrating ICT in educational settings. In particular, I am interested in how digital tools can really bring teaching and learning to life in creative, dynamic ways. Over the last few years, I’ve experimented with lots of ICT...
by admin | Jan 24, 2013 | Guest Post
My Role as Ombudsman for Children In December 2003, following an open and innovative recruitment process in which children and young people played a significant role, I was appointed Ireland’s first Ombudsman for Children by President Mary Mc Aleese. In December 2009,...
by admin | Jan 6, 2013 | Guest Post
This is an inspirational Guest Post for the beginning of a new year from Peter Lydon: Teachers, You will be told that your holidays are too long; teach anyway. You will be told that you must raise standards even though you always aim to get the best out of your kids;...
by admin | Oct 5, 2012 | Guest Post
Teaching in Ireland in the 21st Century – a Road Map for Enhanced Professionalism Long before the Teaching Council was established in 2006, many in the education sector had called for regulation of the profession. They saw the establishment of a teaching council as a...
by admin | Sep 1, 2012 | Guest Post
I came across this blog post last week and was touched by it. I tweeted the link to it and lots of teachers seemed to share it. I think the reason that it touched a chord with teachers was that we get so caught up in making preparations for the return to school, that...
