by admin | Feb 10, 2013 | Technology
I just came across this great new idea from Stephen Lockyer (@mrlockyer) in the UK where a campaign is afoot to get teachers currently using Twitter to recruit a colleague or fellow teacher to start using Twitter. Called Bring A Teacher To Twitter (using the hashtags...
by admin | Feb 7, 2013 | Resources Websites
Think And Act, the contemporary story of an immigrant child’s journey to Ireland has been developed as a new online teaching resource for primary teachers interested in social justice issues. It was launched by Frances Fitzgerald, Minister for Children and Youth...
by admin | Feb 6, 2013 | Teaching News
This year’s Meitheal na mBeag Conference for those working in children’s arts through Irish will be held in An Taibhdhearc, Co. na Gaillimhe. The two day conference, entitled “The Cultural Rights of the Child”, will take place on the 15th and 16th of...
by admin | Feb 6, 2013 | Teaching News
The Irish Primary PE Association (IPPEA) will hold its annual conference on Saturday March 2nd in St. Patrick’s College, Drumcondra, Dublin 9. The theme of this year’s conference is “Let’s Get Moving” and a variety of workshops are...
by admin | Feb 4, 2013 | Teaching News, Technology
Last Monday saw the launch of a new book “Enhancing the Learning and Teaching of Irish With ICTs” (Ag Cur Barr Feabhais Ar Fhoghlaim Agus Ar Theagasc Na Gaeilge Le TFC). The book was launched by Seán O Foghlú, Secretary General, Department of Education...
by admin | Jan 30, 2013 | Teaching News
In June 2011, the Teaching Council published Initial Teacher Education: Criteria and Guidelines for Programme Providers. That document noted the Council’s intention to initiate a consultation process in relation to revised minimum entry requirements for entry...
