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 | Dec 4, 2013 | Resources Websites, Teaching News
Nanoscience is the simply the science of the VERY small. Nanoscience is an exciting new field within materials science and is explored throughout the NanoWOW pack. Designed for 5th and 6th class pupils the pack will introduce Irish Primary students to the world of...
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 13, 2013 | Resources Websites, Teaching News
The Minister for Education and Skills, Ruairí Quinn T.D., and the Minister for the Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Jimmy Deenihan T.D., today jointly launched new History lesson plans for primary schools. The History lesson plans are based on A History of Ireland in...
by admin | Oct 26, 2013 | Teaching News
Commencement of Section 30 of the Teaching Council Act 2001 has been delayed yet again, this time by another three months. Section 30 prohibits the Department of Education and Skills (DES) from paying any person who is employed as a teacher in a school unless he/she...
by admin | Oct 23, 2013 | Teaching News
It’s Popular Music Week this midterm at The Ark in Temple Bar, Dublin. Write your own pop song and share it online, design your band’s t-shirt and album cover, try your hand at spinning discs like a professional DJ or join in a music jam. 7 days of popular music with...
