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ICT & Numeracy –Scratch

ICT & Numeracy –Scratch

A 6th class teacher describes using Scratch, to support the development of her pupils’ numeracy skills. In this lesson, pupils explore the topic of angles within the strand unit Shape and Space. Pupils explore Mathematical terms through guided discovery on Scratch.

Teaching & Learning, Primary, Assessment/Assessment Tools, Coding, Collaboration, Online Resources, Primary Language Curriculum, STEM

Cross-curricular learning with Scoilnet Maps and other tools

Cross-curricular learning with Scoilnet Maps and other tools

A class teacher describes how he incorporates technology into an SESE lesson. Through station teaching, pupils explore the topic of maps using the IWB, laptops and the Scoilnet Maps website: https://maps.scoilnet.ie/

Teaching & Learning, Primary, Collaboration, Content Creation, Online Resources, Scoilnet

Using tablet devices in a Primary school

Using tablet devices in a Primary school

A school Principal outlines the success of the introduction of tablet devices in his school. Pupils engage in group work where active learning is at the centre of the lesson. The importance of experimenting with the potential of the technology is stressed.

Leadership & Management, Primary

Recording using smartphones in German

Recording using smartphones in German

Example of how students can use their own smartphones in a German language class to record themselves speaking. They send the recordings to the teacher via the Office 365 platform and the teacher assesses the recordings and provides audio and written feedback. (As Gaeilge with English subtitles)

Teaching & Learning, Post-primary, Content Creation, Digital Portfolios, Gaelcholaiste, Subject Specific

Fractions using a variety of technologies

Fractions using a variety of technologies

A 6th class teacher outlines how a variety of devices are used for the teaching of Fractions. The IWB, tablet devices, hand-held video recorders and visualiser are all used at various stations. The use of ICT for self and peer assessment is clearly demonstrated.

Teaching & Learning, Primary, Assessment/Assessment Tools, Collaboration, Content Creation, Digital Portfolios, STEM

Getting started with digital learning planning: Bray School Project NS

Getting started with digital learning planning: Bray School Project NS

In this clip, the staff of Bray School Project discuss their reasons for getting involved with the Digital Learning Framework, the areas they will focus on in their digital learning planning, and what they hope to achieve.

, Primary

Story Writing using tablet devices

Story Writing using tablet devices

A 4th class teacher describes using tablets in a writing lesson. Pupils use a story creator app Toontastic to animate their stories. Pupils work in groups to develop their characters, setting and plot before bringing their creations to life using technology.

Teaching & Learning, Primary, Collaboration, Digital Portfolios, Digital Storytelling

Getting started with digital learning planning: St Mary’s Convent NS

Getting started with digital learning planning: St Mary’s Convent NS

In this clip, the staff of St Mary’s Convent NS discuss their reasons for getting involved with the Digital Learning Framework, the areas they will focus on in their digital learning planning, and what they hope to achieve.

, Primary

Evaluating the Digital Learning Plan: Bray School Project NS

Evaluating the Digital Learning Plan: Bray School Project NS

In this clip, the Principal and staff of Bray School Project NS look back on their experience of developing and implementing their first digital learning plan.

, Primary