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Useful ways to use Social Media in the classroom The first thing that comes to mind when we hear the word “Social Media” is Facebook, Twitter, Instagram etc. But the truth is Social media is much bigger than that, and …

Jessie Falvey (26), a new teacher at Bunscoil Rinn an Chabhlaigh, Rushbrooke, Cobh, Co Cork. Photograph: Daragh Mc Sweeney/Provision The new teacher mentoring scheme offers crucial support to graduates. So why are primary teachers threatening to withdraw from it? Jessie …

Creativity in the School Community – what does it look like? When people in the school community are being creative they are likely to: Question and challenge Creative people are curious, question and challenge, and don’t necessarily follow the rules …

Step 1: Manage your energy, not your time. If you take a moment to think about it, you’ll probably realize that you are better at doing certain tasks at certain times. What type of energy do you have in the morning? Afternoon? …

Ever wondered what are the Educational benefits of completing our Blogs and Blogging in the Classroom Summer Course are? Well check out the answers below.   Critical and Analytical Thinking Research suggests that students can benefit from the structure of a …

Alfredo Pareto was an Italian sociologist who suggested that “80% of all wealth in this country is owned by 20% of the people.”  This supposition was further developed by business and industry leaders who found that most of the quality …

There was a time when, to use files (word processing files, spreadsheets, etc.) on different computers, you needed to save your files on a thumb drive or CD-ROM disk. The drive or disk then travelled around with you so that …

There are huge benefits of using virtualisation and cloud computing in education. What’s holding schools and other public sector departments back? The UK public sector, including education departments, can enjoy the same benefits of virtualisation and cloud services that commercial …

10 Best Social Media Sites For Students & Teachers Twiducate: Described as a “walled garden,” this site is billed as a safe site for teachers and students to collaborate. It’s easily accessible and allows teachers to create a class community …

Information and Communication Technologies have recently gained groundswell of interest. It is a significant research area for many scholars around the globe.  Their nature has highly changed the face of education over the last few decades. For most European countries, …

1. Show your passion If I had only one tip to give, it would be to be passionate about your topic and let that enthusiasm come out. Yes, you need great content. Yes, you need professional, well designed visuals. But …

Although the first interactive whiteboard was released in 1991, only in the last several years have whiteboards become a must-have tool in K-12 classrooms. New emphasis on developing 21st century skills for students, the requirement for educator proficiency in technology, …

Doctors, lawyers, and other professionals never stop learning new techniques and strategies to hone their craft and remain on the cutting edge in their field – and so, too, do teachers. Teachers should consider the concept of “lifelong learning” and …

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