TeachNet Learning Blog

Cloud Computing…Clifford Brown is joined by Brian Daly, second-level teacher at Adamstown Community School, Simon Lewis, Principal of Carlow Educate Together NS and Sam Lyons of Cloudyscope, to discuss Cloud Computing and it’s relevance to education.

In this latest podcast, Michael Hallissy speaks with Robbie O’Leary, Principal of Sacred Heart SNS, Killinarden. A long time advocate of the importance of relevant and meaningful digital content, Robbie outlines that the curriculum must be the key driver in relation to the types of digital content used in the school…

In this latest podcast in our International Perspectives series, Michael Hallissy speaks with Sara Hennessy, Researcher & Lecturer in Teacher Development at Cambridge University, about her own reserach on IWBs and teaching in UK classrooms…

CESI 2010…Clifford Brown is joined by Adrienne Webb and Anne McMurrough, National Executive members of CESI (The Computer Education Society of Ireland), to discuss CESI’s plans for 2010, including regional CESI Meets and the packed agenda for this year’s annual conference.

This year, the CESI Annual Conference will take place on Friday February 5th and Saturday February 6th in Portlaoise. The CESI conference has always been highly regarded for showcasing exciting and innovative technologies for teaching and learning, presented in practical and ‘real-life’ terms (many of the presentations are made by practicing teachers). This year’s conference [...]

eTwinning…Clifford Brown is joined by Ann Gilleran, Pedagogical Manager for the eTwinning Central Support Service of European Schoolnet (EUN) and Kay O’Regan, National eTwinning Coordinator at Leargás, to discuss the eTwinning project…

In this podcast, Michael Hallissy speaks with Simon Lewis on the phenomenal popularity of Interactive Whiteboards in primary schools and his extensive experience and recommendations in the area.

In this podcast, Michael Hallissy speaks with Séamus Ryan, Education Officer at Meath VEC about Microsoft’s Partners in Learning and Innovative Schools Programmes….

In the third podcast of International Perspectives the series, Michael Hallissy speaks with Laurie O’Donnell, former Head of ICT Development at LTS (Learning & Teaching Scotland) about his role at LTS and their award winning ‘Glow’ online education community…

NCCA ICT Framework…Clifford Brown is joined by Sarah Fitzpatrick, Deputy CEO of the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NCCA) and Michael Hallissy, Director of Learning at the Digital Hub Development Agency (DHDA) to discuss the NCCA ICT Framework…