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Digital Learning Spaces in Le Chéile Secondary School

Digital Learning Spaces in Le Chéile Secondary School

Interview with Principal about the importance of using space creatively in a school. She discusses how they are using an innovative approach to learning spaces. They are making their learning mobile through the use of tablets by all students and staff, encouraging the use of the whole school space, inside and outside.

Leadership & Management, Post-primary

EU Folio – A school’s experience (Athlone Community College)

EU Folio – A school’s experience (Athlone Community College)

Interview with staff from school who recently integrated EU-folio into their school. They discuss the benefits of the system to all learners. The portfolio process shows the students the importance of continuously building on your work. The e-portfolio’s have created a support network in the school where teachers support each other.

Leadership & Management, Post-primary

ICT and Music

ICT and Music

Music Teacher uses technology to benefit teaching and learning. She uses Movie Maker to help her class develop a visual and aural understanding of songs by creating videos for the piece. The class also use audacity to record songs in sections before compiling it together – piano, solo, harmony.

Teaching & Learning, Post-primary, Collaboration, Content Creation, Scoilnet

Using Tablets to support language learning (German)

Using Tablets to support language learning (German)

A German Teacher explains the technologies used in her classroom.The school use Notability as their note taking app which allows students to record audio, helping with pronunciation in language lessons. She discusses the use of Book Creator where her students can create their own presentations about chosen topics.

Teaching & Learning, Post-primary, Assessment/Assessment Tools, Collaboration, Content Creation, Digital Storytelling, Digital Video, Online Resources, Planning/Digital Learning Framework

ICT don mheastóireacht san Idirbhliain

ICT don mheastóireacht san Idirbhliain

Interview with Teacher about the use of e-portfolios in Transition Year. They use a wide range of apps on their tablets throughout the year to document their learning. He outlines how he manages the use of tablets in his classroom and highlights the importance of have a school policy in place.

Teaching & Learning, Post-primary, Collaboration, Digital Portfolios, Gaelcholaiste, Planning/Digital Learning Framework

Teicneolaíocht Dhigiteach i gColáiste an Phiarsaigh

Teicneolaíocht Dhigiteach i gColáiste an Phiarsaigh

Interview with Deputy Principal about the schools implementation of technology into the teaching and learning. The school developed a planning group for technology in the school to support staff plan collaboratively. He talks about how this promotes collaboration with students and staff. He discusses the use of digital portfolios in Transition Year.

Leadership & Management, Post-primary

Using Tablets to support language learning (French)

Using Tablets to support language learning (French)

French teacher explains the benefits of tablets to her teaching. She discusses the use of Kahoot and Educanon as means of assessment. The class are eager to engage with these tools. She also discusses the app Dice Lite in group work. These apps can be used individually or in groups.

Teaching & Learning, Post-primary, Assessment/Assessment Tools, Collaboration, Online Resources

Supporting effective use of ICT through a community of practice

Supporting effective use of ICT through a community of practice

Interview with County Donegal Education Centre about how they support their schools with teaching and learning in the area of ICT. She discusses three local schools and how they are working together to support each other. They use Edmodo, Google Drive and in person meetings to share their experiences and practices.

Leadership & Management, Post-primary

ICT and PE: Orienteering with an App

ICT and PE: Orienteering with an App

PE Teacher explains how he integrates technology into his lessons. He uses i-orienteering, where the students have to scan QR codes and follow a physical map. Once they have finished the course, their times are noted and compared each week as a means of assessment.

Teaching & Learning, Post-primary, Assessment/Assessment Tools, Collaboration, Flipped Learning, Online Resources