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Call for Project Proposals 2010
TeachNet Ireland is now inviting project proposals from primary and post-primary teachers. Grants will be awarded to innovative teachers throughout Ireland to assist them publish curriculum units on www.teachnet.ie to demonstrate the integration of ICT into classroom practices in meaningful and practical ways.
This year TeachNet’s focus is on developing online curriculum related modules that promote a technology rich project-based learning approach. There is growing evidence to suggest learners benefit enormously when ICT is combined with a project-based approach. i.e. www.edutopia.org
We want to hear from creative teachers who are using ICT to create classrooms where students are actively learning and creating knowledge alongside their teachers. We are keen to share your ideas and approaches with other teachers on topics such as – how do you use your Interactive Whiteboard to engage your pupils in literacy activities or how you and your students use data-logging tools in your Maths or Science lessons? We are always looking to promote how teachers are using newer technologies in their classrooms – tools such as blogs, podcasts, wikis or twitter, to name but a few...
Free Online Seminars from the 4C Initiative
Dublin City University's Learning Innovation and Knowledge Research Centre is coordinating a series of FREE online seminars on using digital content for education. The seminars are delivered by leading international experts on digital content in education. Starting with "An Introduction to Open Educational Resources and Where to Find Them Online" by Neil Butcher (OER AFRICA) on 4 February 2010, seminars will be delivered online every Tuesday and Thursday at 1500 GMT.
These free online seminars are part of the 4C Initiative (www.4cinitiative.com) and you can view a full schedule of all online seminars at http://4cinitiative.com/?page_id=37.
New Enhanced TeachNet Portal Coming Soon!
The TeachNet Portal is currently undergoing a major revamp. Our new site will provide better integration of resources, blogs, podcasts, and courses As part of the redevelopment of the TeachNet portal we will also be encouraging interested primary and post-primary teachers to join the TeachNet Community of practice. As part of this community you will be kept up to date with relevant news relating to ICT in Irish education and updates on all TeachNet activities. In addition members will receive free hosted online space (powered by Windows Live) including, email, blogging, online storage and Office Online and more. This redevelopment will take some time so we appreciate your patience during the transition. For a preview of the proposed new site click here.


