by admin | Jul 4, 2010 | Technology
Since receiving my class set of iPods on loan through the pilot project organised by Sligo Education Centre and Apple Ireland, I’ve had a chance to think about and observe in a short space of time how they have had an effect on the teaching and learning that...
by admin | Jul 2, 2010 | Website
It’s the end of another school year and the long days of summer approach. It’s been a somewhat busy year on Seomra Ranga with lots happening. In fact, there have been more than half a million visitors to the site in the past twelve months alone. There have...
by admin | Jun 24, 2010 | Technology
For anyone contemplating introducing iPod Touches into the classroom, the following is a brief summary of what the set-up in the classroom involves. For starters, the iPods themselves are the entry model 8GB version which we have been assured is more than...
by admin | Jun 17, 2010 | Resources, Technology
Just to update everyone on what has happened with this project to date. Many thanks to all who contacted me since I last posted requesting old Buntús filmstrips as well as history/geography/nature/science filmstrips. I received a great response. To date I’ve received...
by admin | Jun 17, 2010 | Book Reviews, Teaching News
“It’s Called Dyslexia” is a new book recently published by Irish publisher O’ Brien Press. It’s written by Jennifer Moore-Mallinos, and was originally published in Barcelona, Spain. The colourful book is told from the point of view of the...
by admin | May 19, 2010 | Technology
I purchased my iPod Touch about 18 months ago and I really believe that it has to be the best gadget that I have ever purchased. I purchased it without really knowing the extent of its capabilities. I only bought it because my previous MP3 player had packed in and I...
