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3rd to 4th Class

BOO!!! Five spooky PE lesson ideas for Halloween

Posted byby Guest Teacher Author
October 11, 2024

With Halloween just around the corner, it is a great time of year to put a spooky slant on your P.E. lessons! Read on for some easily adaptable Halloween themed games to try over the next couple of weeks. By teacher author, Aoife.

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3rd to 4th Class

Great ways to use ‘Six Bricks’ in Maths, Literacy, Science & more…

Posted byby Guest Teacher Author
October 9, 2024

A simple to manage resource with boundless activity potential. What's not to like? Teacher author, Roisin, shares some of the ways she uses one of her favourite practical resource discoveries.

Posted inin New Maths Curriculum
Research

What’s The Math-er? S2, Ep. 1: ‘Math talk’, Creativity, Mindsets, Calculators & more

Posted byby Lisa Walsh
September 30, 2024

The first episode of a new season of content packed podcasts to help teachers explore and integrate the new Mathematics Curriculum. Lisa Walsh interviews maths researcher and curriculum coordinator, Dr Thérèse Dooley.

Posted inin Inclusion & Special Needs
Theory & Practice

1: Special Education Teaching: Where to Start

Posted byby Guest SENCO
September 5, 2024

Starting a role in SET may seem overwhelming, but with the right information and a collaborative approach, you can create a positive and impactful learning environment for those in your care.

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Theory & Practice

2: Special Education Teaching: Effective Timetabling

Posted byby Guest SENCO
September 5, 2024

Timetabling in special education requires thoughtful planning and continuous collaboration with class teachers. The goal is to integrate support seamlessly into the overall educational experience, ensuring children receive a well-rounded and inclusive education.

Posted inin Inclusion & Special Needs
Theory & Practice

3. Special Education Teaching: Understanding the Plans

Posted byby Guest SENCO
September 5, 2024

To effectively support children with special educational needs, SET teachers must understand the various levels of support available and how to implement them.

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Theory & Practice

4. Special Education Teaching: Reading Professional Reports

Posted byby Guest SENCO
September 5, 2024

As a busy teacher, the prospect of diving into lengthy professional reports can feel overwhelming, however, these documents are packed with actionable insights.

Posted inin Classroom Ideas
Mathematics

Maths Talk in the New Maths Curriculum… Term 1!

Posted byby Guest Teacher Author
September 4, 2024

All schools engaged with the new Maths Curriculum via Oide training in the 2023-2024 school year. It's now time to start putting the theory and ideas into practice for guest teacher author, Aoife.

Tech Tips

Simple and effective ways to make technology work for you

Posted inin Classroom Ideas
Tech Tips

Still searching for great pictures? Try an AI assistant!

Posted byby Teachers' Corner
February 14, 2024

Posted inin Tech Tips
Technology Integration

Engaging students and visitors with DIY Digital Signage

Posted byby Teachers' Corner
January 22, 2024

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Technology Integration

Speed up and augment learning using QR codes

Posted byby Teachers' Corner
May 31, 2023

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Four great tech literacy features that ANY student can benefit from

Posted byby Teachers' Corner
April 25, 2023

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Captioning: Making classroom video more effective and inclusive

Posted byby Teachers' Corner
April 3, 2023

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Science

Algodoo: Amazing software to engage students with Science and Engineering

Posted byby Teachers' Corner
March 20, 2023

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Harness the power of screen sharing

Posted byby Teachers' Corner
January 25, 2023

Navigating the New Maths Curriculum: What's The Math-er?

Significant changes are afoot with the new curriculum for Mathematics. If you want to get onto the inside track with the big concepts, then you should check out the free ‘What’s the Math-er?' podcasts from Lisa Walsh.

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Research

What’s The Math-er? S2, Ep. 1: ‘Math talk’, Creativity, Mindsets, Calculators & more

Posted inin Assessment for learning
Curriculum

What’s the Math-er? Ep. 1: Ideas and inspiration for your mathematics teaching

First episode of an in-depth podcast series to help you make the most of the new Mathematics Curriculum. Episode 1 features an interview with mathematics author and teacher, Patrick Neary.

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Curriculum

What’s The Math-er? Ep. 2: STEM, play and the new curriculum

Lisa Walsh interviews mathematics education expert, Dr Aisling Leavy. This broad ranging, two part interview covers STEM, using data and many other topics.

Posted inin Assessment for learning
Curriculum

What’s The Math-er? Ep. 3: Exploring inquiry based learning and critical thinking

Inquiry based learning is a powerful way of learning that lends itself to many topics but it also has it's challenges. Lisa Walsh unpicks approaches with teacher, author & lecturer, Sarah Byrne

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Curriculum

What’s the Math-er? Ep. 4: Maths Talk & Mathematical thinking

Lisa Walsh interviews Dr. Siún Nic Mhuirí in this episode. They cover Maths talk, the Maths4All project, Shape Space and Measures in the new curriculum, assessment and ideas for outdoor learning.

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Mathematics

What’s The Math-er? Ep. 5: Differentiation, problem solving and using picture books in maths

Teaching principal, Edward Fitzgerald, talks to Lisa Walsh in a topic packed podcast that dives deep into multigrade classroom teaching, differentiation opportunities through problem solving and supporting gifted students.

Integrating Gaeilge into the school day

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Gaeilge

Fairy tales to labels: Ideas for implementing Irish reading with infants

November 27, 2023
2 min

Posted inin 1st to 2nd Class
3rd to 4th Class

Trí chluiche spraíúla Ghaeilge chun stór focal a chur chun cinn

October 23, 2023
3 min

Posted inin 1st to 2nd Class
3rd to 4th Class

Gaeilge Neamhfhoirmiúil i scoileanna Béarla

October 23, 2023
2 min

Thinking About Leadership?

Considering a move into education leadership or intrigued by the idea? WILL Network founders, Dr. Kathryn Corbett and Rachel O’ Connor, offer a wealth of ideas, inspirations and resources to help you on that journey.

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Theory & Practice

FREE “Pathways to Leadership” workshops with the WILL network

Posted by WILL Network

WILL (Women In Learning & Leadership) is a fast growing network for aspiring and inspiring female teacher leaders in education to support, share and learn from each other. Over 2,000 members have joined this new and dynamic community in Irish education.

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Wellbeing

The Imposter Syndrome: Building Leadership Confidence

Posted by WILL Network

Even the strongest and most capable people can face crippling self-doubt. By thinking differently and challenging negative patterns of thinking, this can be overcome and valuable professional insights gained.

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Theory & Practice

Networking: Building Connections to Inspire Growth

Posted by WILL Network

Taking a step toward leadership may feel like beginning a journey alone but there are others on the same path or those who will help. Rachel O’ Connor & Dr. Kathyrn Corbett – co-founders of WILL Network, share their perspectives on the power of networking.

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Theory & Practice

Is School Leadership For Me?

Posted by WILL Network

Does the opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of learning in Ireland intrigue you? WILL Network founders, Dr. Kathryn Corbett and Rachel O' Connor, offer a roadmap for those aspiring to take the next step in their education journey.

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Theory & Practice

Leadership Skills in the Classroom

Posted by WILL Network

Thinking about taking a leap into education leadership? WILL network founders, Dr Kathryn Corbett & Rachel O' Connor, highlight those leadership skills we use as teachers every day.