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Using ICT in Religious Education

Using ICT in Religious Education

A Religion teacher explains how technology benefits their teaching. He discusses the use of Schoology, Google Maps, Kahoot and Bible app. The class also use Keynote to create presentations to showcase their work. He explains how the staff work together to learn how best to incorporate ICT into the classroom.

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

ICT in the post-primary MFL Classroom – Using Presentation Tools

ICT in the post-primary MFL Classroom – Using Presentation Tools

A Teacher discusses the importance of presentation skills and how she integrates them into her language classes. The class are allowed to choose from different presentation software - Prezi, PowerPoint, Movie Maker. She explains how using ICT in school makes the learning more relevant to the students and helps them engage.

Teaching & Learning, Post-primary, Content Creation, Digital Video, Online Resources

ICT at Coláiste Bríde

ICT at Coláiste Bríde

Interview with ICT Coordinator and Principal about their schools digital growth. The school has 4 computer labs and an e-learning team. The e-learning team trials new resources and methodologies before introducing to the rest of the staff. CPD is promoted and encouraged by management. They discuss remote teaching and how technology benefits all students.

Teaching & Learning, Post-primary, Collaboration, Content Creation, Online Resources

Coláiste Bríde Teachers & ICT

Coláiste Bríde Teachers & ICT

Interview with Principal and staff about the use of ICT across a range of subjects. They use a visualiser in Art lessons and stop motion in Business and ICT classes. They introduced e-portfolios in English and an app called uber sense in PE. The teachers discuss how ICT supports teaching and learning.

Teaching & Learning, Post-primary, Collaboration, Digital Portfolios, Digital Video, Online Resources

Using Scoilnet Maps in a post-primary Geography Class

Using Scoilnet Maps in a post-primary Geography Class

Geography Teacher explains the use and benefits of Scoilnet Maps. He discusses how the resource engages his class by allowing them to explore maps of local areas. They use the census tool to collect data for presentations on different local issues. He explains the different features available.

Teaching & Learning, Post-primary, Collaboration, Online Resources, Scoilnet

ICT in the MFL Classroom – Tips for Teachers

ICT in the MFL Classroom – Tips for Teachers

Interview with Teachers about the impact the integration of ICT has had into their teaching. They give advice on how to get started on your ICT journey in the classroom – Don’t be afraid, start small, get comfortable before introducing to class, persevere, learn from the students.

Teaching & Learning, Post-primary, Online Resources, Planning/Digital Learning Framework

Using Edmodo: Living Schools Lab Good Practice

Using Edmodo: Living Schools Lab Good Practice

Interview with Teachers about Living Schools Lab and how it has supported schools sharing their use of ICT. It promotes schools supporting other schools implement and introduce ICT through skype meetings, webinars. It has inspired other teachers to include technology in their education as they have a support system in place.

Teaching & Learning, Post-primary, Collaboration, Online Resources, Planning/Digital Learning Framework

Coláiste Bríde Art & ICT

Coláiste Bríde Art & ICT

Teacher uses a visualiser to assist the teaching of Art. She uses the visualiser to stream and record demonstrations for her class. The teacher promotes the use social media websites to compile research as they’re resources the students are familiar with. ICT also provides differentiation and support to students.

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

Using ICT to support content creation in Science

Using ICT to support content creation in Science

Science Teacher explains explains the ICT resources he uses in his classroom. He uses an application, Aurasma, to integrate AR into his students physical work. They create videos and posters insert them into hand written notes by drawing a symbol. They then scan the symbol with their phone to show the resource.

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