Using Scoilnet Services for History
Video Overview
Interview with Teacher about the use of Scoilnet in her History classroom. She discusses how the tools available allow the students to conduct their own research. The class are given a project on a topic, they conduct their own research and present it to the class through Google Docs and Padlet.
Description
3rd year History teacher discusses the benefits of technology in their classroom. Teacher explains how Scoilnet is a brilliant resource, alllowing pupils to conduct research independantly. Teacher uses Learning Paths which allows pupils to follow links to sites in a logical path. Pupils then worked in groups to rearch different personalities using Britanica, Dictionary of Irish Biography and JSTOR. Pupils research their different personliaites and upload their findings to the class Padlet. Teacher also discusses the benefits of alphabet Ireland.
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Digital Learning Framework
This video supports the following statements of the Digital Learning Framework (DLF):
Teaching & Learning (1. Learner Outcomes)
- 1.1 Students use appropriate digital technologies to foster active, creative and critical engagement in attaining challenging learning outcomes.
- 1.3 Students use digital technologies in highly effective ways to develop their knowledge, skills and understanding in accordance with the content objectives, learning outcomes, skills and concepts of the Post Primary Curriculum.
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