RTE News- Irishman Ibrahim Halawa released from prison in Cairo October 20, 2017Irishman Ibrahim Halawa has been released from prison in the Egypt - a month after being acquitted of all charges related to a mass protest in Cairo.
- Storm Brian to bring gusts of 130km/h October 19, 2017The head of the National Emergency Coordination Group has said he does not expect weather conditions from Storm Brian this weekend to be anywhere near as damaging as Storm Ophelia.
- Talks to avert potential rail strike break down October 20, 2017Talks between Iarnród Éireann management and unions aimed at averting potential strike action over the Bank holiday weekend have broken down without agreement.
- Quentin Tarantino says he knew about Weinstein October 20, 2017Quentin Tarantino has admitted knowing for decades about Harvey Weinstein's alleged sexual misconduct, confessing in an interview with the New York Times to feeling ashamed that he did not stop working with the mogul.
- At least 20,000 will be affected by tracker scandal October 19, 2017The Governor of the Central Bank has told the Oireachtas Finance Committee that the number of people affected in the tracker mortgage scandal will be at least 20,000.
- Varadkar says we are not yet on Brexit 'cliff edge' October 19, 2017Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has rejected the idea that the Brexit negotiations are at a cliff edge, but he called for more detailed and concrete solutions from the British government on the Irish question.
- May appeals to EU leaders to help silence critics October 19, 2017British Prime Minister Theresa May has appealed to European Union leaders to help her silence critics at home by signalling a willingness to break the deadlock in Brexit talks.
- Spanish Government threaten direct rule on Catalonia October 19, 2017Spain's central government has said it would suspend Catalonia's autonomy and impose direct rule after the region's leader threatened to go ahead with a formal declaration of independence if Madrid refused to hold talks.
- Four pay compensation over assault at Longford mosque October 19, 2017Four Longford men have been ordered to pay compensation of €2,000 to a man who was assaulted after a row over the removal of the Imam at a local mosque.
- Govt rejects Adams claim of 'malicious' briefings October 19, 2017Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams has accused the Government of being involved in briefings that were inaccurate and malicious about the political negotiations at Stormont.
- Irishman Ibrahim Halawa released from prison in Cairo October 20, 2017
Category Archives: Teaching
A Positive Side To Social Media
I heard a story about the positive use of social media. My sister is using her ipad to teach the old people who she works with to use Facebook and Twitter, to connect with their children and grand-children. I love … Continue reading
‘Twas the night before school by Charles Gulotta
Poem By Charles Gulotta From Mostly Bright Ideas Blog: Source: https://mostlybrightideas.wordpress.com/2010/08/30/twas-the-night-before-school-starts/ ‘Twas the night before school starts, and all through the town, Not a teacher was sleeping, just thrashing around. Thoughts of the classroom brought a tear to each eye, … Continue reading
TEFL – Teaching English as a Foreign Language
“TEFL” is the acronym for Teaching English as a Foreign Language, or simply, English language instruction for non-native speakers. Also known as Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), English Language Teaching (ELT), and teaching ESL (English as a … Continue reading
English Drama
Title: Drama Author: Seomra Ranga Full Text & Source: http://www.seomraranga.com/links/drama-links/ The Internet, Online, 5/10/2015 Sample Text: These links are just suggestions of websites that teachers may wish to visit to compliment their classroom teaching. Ultimately, it is the responsibility of … Continue reading
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Khan Academy – Our mission to provide a world-class education for anyone, anywhere.
Title: A personalized learning resource for all ages Author: Khan Academy Full Text & Source: https://www.khanacademy.org/ The Internet, Online, 4/10/2015 Sample Text: Learn for free about math, art, computer programming, economics, physics, chemistry, biology, medicine, finance, history, and more. Khan … Continue reading
Posted in Advice, Education, Reading, Reference, Research, Teaching, Writing & Writers, Writing Skills
Tagged all subjects, Education, exercises, Khan Academy, learning, students, teachers, videos
Teaching And Learning
Title: Teaching And Learning Author: Ireland, UCD Full Text & Source: http://www.ucd.ie/teaching/resources/ The Internet, Online, 4/10/2015 Sample Text: Presentation Skills ‘Chalk and talk’ is a centuries old approach to lecturing where a ‘master’ read important passages from a text and … Continue reading
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Tagged Ireland UCD, Teaching And Learning, UCD
Computer Literacy Instructional Resources
Title: Computer Literacy Instructional Resources Author: Minnesota Literacy Council, USA Full Text & Source: http://www.mnliteracy.org/educators/adult/technology/computer-skills The Internet, Online, 3/10/2015 A helpful resource for teachers and volunteers who are new to this field is the Effective Computer Education Strategies manual prepared … Continue reading
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Tagged Computer Literacy Instructional Resources, D2L (Desire to Learn), Free touch typing lessons, Instructor Materials, Internet and Email Basics, Keyboard and Computer Basics, Microsoft Office 2003 Tutorials, Microsoft Office 2007 Tutorials, Minnesota Literacy Council, Mouse skills, online touch typing curriculum, USA, Windows
