ICT in the Classroom eBulletin – Issue 2

ICT in the Classroom eBulletin – Issue 2

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...
ICT in the Classroom eBulletin – Issue 01

ICT in the Classroom eBulletin – Issue 01

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...
Teimpléad Fiche Ceist

Teimpléad Fiche Ceist

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...
Components of a Story

Components of a Story

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...
Setting the Scene for Writing

Setting the Scene for 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...
Happy Endings in Writing

Happy Endings in 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...