by admin | Feb 26, 2011 | Resources Websites
It’s About Time – Archaeology in the Classroom, is an SESE History resource site for teachers. It was developed in 2005 by Limerick Education Centre and supported by the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government and the Primary...
by admin | Feb 23, 2011 | Teaching News
In November 2010, the Department of Education and Skills (DES) published “Better Literacy and Numeracy for Children and Young People – A Draft National Plan to Improve Literacy and Numeracy in Schools”. The Draft Plan stems from the concerns that...
by admin | Feb 23, 2011 | Technology
I started using Twitter in my classroom ( @mrquinnsclass )with my 1st and 2nd class during the final term of the last school year. I was encouraged to start because a number of schools throughout the country were coming together for a Twitter project. Organised by...
by admin | Feb 22, 2011 | Teaching News
Tá Seachtain na Gaeilge 2011 beagnach linn agus tá súil agam go bhfuil múinteoirí bunscoile ag déanamh pleanáil chun imeachtaí Ghaeilge a eagrú sa seomra ranga i rith na seachtaine. Má tá leideanna ag taisteáil uait chun an Ghaeilge a spreagadh sa seomra...
by admin | Feb 21, 2011 | Teaching News
The National Frog Survey of Ireland began in March 2010 and will run until November 2011. As well as producing an up to date map of frog distribution in Ireland, the survey will also examine the aquatic and terrestrial habitats used by frogs and gather information on...
by admin | Feb 21, 2011 | Teaching News
World book Day 2011 is on Thursday March 3rd. Over the last 13 years World Book Day has become firmly established as Ireland’s biggest annual event promoting the enjoyment of books and reading. The main aim is to encourage children to explore the pleasure of books and...