Bring A Teacher To Twitter
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 #battt or #batttuk), the aim is to get experienced Twitter teachers to show other teachers the great benefits of using Twitter for educational purposes. read more…
Think and Act
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 Affairs in Dublin Civic Offices on February 7th. read more…
Nutrition
This Powerpoint resource explains in simple terms each of the food groups and what benefit they are to the growing body. It contains lots of information on proteins, carbohydrates, fats, minerals, vitamins, water and lots more.
Source: Jenny Mc Carthy
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Meitheal na mBeag Conference
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 February 2013. This year’s event takes its theme from Article 31 of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child ‘to participate freely in cultural life and the arts.’ read more…
IPPEA Conference 2013
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 planned for the day to get participants moving. There will be workshops on creative dance, yoga, athletics, breaktime fun fitness, urban trails, active school flag and lots more. read more…
Fractions, Decimals, Percentages Bookmark
This is a handy, bookmark-sized, resource for pupils who are learning equivalent fractions, decimals and percentages. The most common fractions, decimals and percentages are included. There are two bookmarks per page.
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Mata Briathra Neamhrialta (Foirm Diúltach)
Seo iad na briathra neamhrialta, sa foirm diúltach, san aimsir chaite, aimsir láithreach agus san aimsir fháistineach. Tá siad go léir le feiceáil ar bhileog amháin a bheadh éasca bheith ar bhord an pháiste sa seomra ranga.
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Fractions & Decimals Bookmark
This is a handy, bookmark-sized, resource for pupils who are learning equivalent fractions and decimals. The most common fractions and decimals are included. There are two bookmarks per page.
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Mata Briathra Neamhrialta
Seo iad na briathra neamhrialta, sa foirm dearfach, san aimsir chaite, aimsir láithreach agus san aimsir fháistineach. Tá siad go léir le feiceáil ar bhileog amháin a bheadh éasca bheith ar bord an pháiste sa seomra ranga.
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Enhancing Gaeilge Using ICTs
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 and Skills (DES) in Dublin West Education Centre (DWEC). The book is published by DWEC, supported by Navan Education Centre. The book is also supported by the Professional Development Support Service (PDST). read more…