by admin | Dec 4, 2013 | Teaching News, Technology
The Minister for Education and Skills, Ruairí Quinn T.D., this week launched the public consultation phase of the development of a new Digital Strategy for Schools. As part of the consultation phase of the development of the new Digital Strategy, parents, teachers,...
by admin | Nov 27, 2013 | Teaching News, Technology
It’s that time of year again when the international Edublog Awards nominations are being sought. Having won the prestigious “Best Individual Blog” at the awards last year, it would be great if Seomra Ranga was in the running for that award again this...
by admin | Nov 11, 2013 | Apps, Guest Post
If you use an iPad in your class, then spending €4.49 on the Book Creator App will be the best money you will spend. You should be warned that this will be a very enthusiastic review of an amazing app. Many schools I have spoken to about buying iPads are under a...
by admin | Oct 12, 2013 | Apps, Technology
I was only recently made aware of the Guided Access function within the iOS settings on iPhone/iPod and iPad. This function allows the parent/teacher to lock the device on a single app and allows you to control which functions are available. We have recently begun to...
by admin | Oct 12, 2013 | Apps
The Sort it Out app is a great app for getting pupils, especially younger pupils or those with special educational needs, to sort out a variety of objects in a fun and interesting way. In each section of the app, the pupil is presented with a range of objects at the...
