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by System Account on 9/27/2012 7:45:00 PM
 All TeachNet courses are created “by teachers, for teachers” using the best interactive e-learning technology and provide practical ideas for using ICT creatively in the classroom.
All courses are available online and cost €89. They can be completed anytime between October 2012 and January 2013 and provide for approximately 20 hours of study. We also provide tailored support by email and on the phone when required.
Courses available are: Getting Started with ICT ICT in the Classroom Literacy and Numeracy Special Education and ICT Advanced ICT Users Special Offers: Participants of our Summer Course programme 2012 qualify for a 20% discount on course fees. Group and multiple course discounts are also available.
For more information please call 01-4806208.
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by System Account on 1/26/2012 9:41:00 PM
 TeachNet are offering 15 online courses this Spring. All of our courses are written “by teachers, for teachers”, include interactive modules, make use of videos and podcasts and can be taken at any time between January and May 2012
Courses cost €90 and provide for approximately 20 hours of study with downloadable course notes and online discussion forums moderated by TeachNet mentors. We also provide tailored support by email and on the phone when required.
Courses available are:
ICT in the Classroom
Literacy and Numeracy
Special Education and ICT
Advanced ICT Users
Special Offers: Participants of our Summer Course programme 2011 qualify for a 20% discount on course fees. Group and multiple course discounts are also available.
For more information please call 01-4806208.
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by System Account on 10/4/2011 10:05:00 PM
 After a very successful summer of online summer course delivery, we are happy to announce details of our Autumn online course programme for 2011. A total of 15 courses are available, all written by teachers using the latest interactive, e-Learning technologies. Courses cost €90 and provide for approximately 20 hours of study with downloadable course notes and online discussion forums moderated by TeachNet mentors. We also provide tailored support by email and on the phone when required.
Courses available are:
ICT in the Classroom
Literacy and Numeracy
Special Education and ICT
Advanced ICT Users
Special Offers: Participants of our Summer Course programme 2011 qualify for a 20% discount on course fees. Group and multiple course discounts are also available.
For more information please call 01-4806208.
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by h2\pbrennan on 1/31/2011 3:10:00 PM
 Following almost a year of development and migration work we are delighted to launch out new TeachNet website. Built on Microsoft’s SharePoint, our new website now provides better integration of resources, blogs, podcasts, and courses.
Community of Practice
We invite you to join our new TeachNet Community of practice. As a member of the community you will be kept up to date with relevant news relating to ICT in Irish education and updates on all TeachNet activities. This includes updates from the TeachNet Blog and TeachNet Podcasts to keep you informed on what’s happening in ICT for teaching and learning. Click here to join TeachNet.
Free Online Services for Teachers
As a TeachNet member, you will receive access to a range of free services (powered by Windows Live) including, email, blogging, online storage and Office Online. On TeachNet, you can: - Choose your own TeachNet email address: yourname@tmail.ie with 10GB of storage.
- View, edit and share Office documents such as Word, Powerpoint and Excel for free with Office Live Web Apps.
- Store your documents and resources in a safe place using our SkyDrive with 25GB of free online storage.
- Coordinate schedules with your colleagues and friends using the shared calendars.
- Add people to your network and stay in touch more easily.
- Sync all of the above with any web-enabled mobile device.
Free Online Services for your School
TeachNet can provide these services for your whole staff so they can use these free tools for administration, communication and collaboration across the school. If you would like to set up a school account, click here.
Online Courses for TeachersTeachNet has a range of ICT focussed online courses available throughout the year for all teachers and during the summer for primary teachers (with EPV days). Check out our courses page for course information and updates.
Keep in Touch
We’d be delighted to hear what you think of our new look website and any suggestions you might have for improvements so please drop us an email on info@teachnet.ie.
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by h2\pbrennan on 1/27/2011 9:46:00 PM
 TeachNet CPD will be offering 10 online courses this Spring. All of our courses are written “by teachers, for teachers”, include interactive modules, make use of videos and podcasts and can be taken at any time between January and April 2011.
Special Offers: Participants of our Summer Course programme 2010 qualify for a 20% discount on course fees. Group and multiple course discounts are also available. For more information please call 01-4806208.
Spring courses available are:
Getting the Most from your Projector and Laptop
Learn how to use your laptop (or classroom PC) and projector in practical and stimulating ways.
Getting the Most from your Interactive Whiteboard (generic)
Explore practical uses of the Interactive Whiteboard in your classroom and learn how to create your own resources.
Getting the Most from your Smart Interactive Whiteboard
Explore practical uses of the Smart Interactive Whiteboard in your classroom and learn how to create your own resources.
Getting the Most from your Promethean Interactive Whiteboard
Explore practical uses of the Promethean Interactive Whiteboard in your classroom and learn how to create your own resources.
Creating Digital Resources for the Primary Classroom
Learn how to work with digital photography, digital storytelling, multimedia presentations and much more.
Being Creative with Blogs, Podcasts and other Web2.0 Tools
Learn about Web 2.0 tools (e.g. blogs, wikis and podcasts) and how to use them in your classroom.
Developing Literacy through Digital Storytelling
Learn about using ICT to improve literacy skills through a range of practical literacy activity approaches.
ICT and Special Education Needs
Explore the importance of ICT in assisting pupils with SEN and a range of simple steps to enhance the learning experience using ICT.
Effective e-Learning Planning for your School
Explore a range of tools and techniques to develop your ICT school plan and maximise your ICT investment (for advanced users).
Cloud Computing Tools for the Classroom
Explore the potential uses of cloud computing services including email, scheduling and online file collaboration and storage (for advanced users).
For specific course details and enrolment information please visit our Current Courses page.
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by h2\pbrennan on 1/27/2011 8:47:00 PM
 Last Monday marked the publication of a unique publication. ‘ICTs in the Primary School: teaching and learning for the 21st century’. This excellent publication is the brainchild of school Principal Robbie O’Leary, and the ICT coordinator in the same school, John O’Mahony. The school, Sacred Heart S.N.S., Killinarden, Tallaght is well known for its use of ICTs, and has been the source of many different technology initiatives over the last fifteen years.
The first part of the book, written by Robbie and John, provides a range of practical advice and strategies for teachers, and those who aspire to be teachers, at whatever level of ICT competence they may be, to implement modern technologies to support teaching and learning in their schools. The first two chapters provide a theoretical framework for the succeeding chapters, drawing on the results of international research and linking the content to the Irish context. The remaining chapters provide a detailed and comprehensive examination of how the use of ICTs can be of great benefit to Irish primary school pupils and their teachers, from the most basic reinforcement programs, up to and including programming applications for children.
Section Two presents a selection of papers, from twelve guest authors, all of whom have made very substantial individual contributions, in a wide range of areas, to the development of ICTs in Irish education. Encompassing both practical and theoretical ideas, these additional chapters provide a unique insight into many of the most relevant issues in Irish education today (and tomorrow), suggesting areas for further investigation in many cases, and which will be of great interest to teachers and trainee teachers of all ages. All in all, this book is jam-packed with information, suggestions and tips, and will have relevance for teachers of all levels of expertise and interest. Significantly, funding has been provided by the Department of Education & Skills and the National Centre for Technology in Education to provide one copy of this book for every primary school in Ireland. Additional copies may be acquired from Dublin West Education Centre, 01 4528000.
Look out for a new podcast with co-author Robbie O’Leary on this practical reference guide for ICT integration in primary schools, coming soon to the TeachNet Learning Blog.
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