RTE News- Tally of high-rise blocks to fail safety tests rises June 24, 2017Some 34 high-rise buildings in 17 local authorities across the UK have failed fire cladding safety tests in the wake of the Grenfell Tower disaster, the British government has said.
- Taoiseach pledges to use office to advance LGBT rights June 24, 2017Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said he will use the office of Taoiseach to advance the cause of LGBT rights and to press for marriage equality across Ireland.
- Man dies at Body & Soul festival in Westmeath June 24, 2017A man has died at the three-day Body & Soul festival in Co Westmeath today.
- 'New approach' needed towards unionists on Irish unity June 24, 2017Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams has said nationalists and republicans need to adopt a new approach to convince unionists of the merits of uniting Ireland.
- 15 people killed, scores missing in China landslide June 24, 2017Fifteen people have been found dead following a huge landslide that buried a mountain village in China's southwest today, the official Xinhua news agency said.
- O'Sullivan may well have to resign - junior minister June 24, 2017A newly appointed junior minister appears to have broken ranks with the Government and said Garda Commissioner Nóirín O'Sullivan "may well have to resign".
- Statue of broadcaster Wogan unveiled in native Limerick June 24, 2017A bronze statue of the broadcaster Terry Wogan has been unveiled in his native Limerick city.
- Elderly woman dies in Wicklow house fire June 24, 2017A woman in her 80s has died in a house fire in Co Wicklow this afternoon.
- Qatar says Saudi-led demands not 'reasonable' June 24, 2017Qatar has said that a 13-point list of demands made by Saudi Arabia and its allies impinged on its sovereignty and failed to meet US expectations they be "reasonable".
- Appeal for teenager missing from Cork area June 24, 2017Gardaí in Cork are seeking the public's assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 17-year-old Mary Redic.
- Tally of high-rise blocks to fail safety tests rises June 24, 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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Tagged drama, Links, Seomra Ranga, website
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
Posted in Advice, Education, Reading, Reference, Research, Teaching, Writing & Writers, Writing Skills
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
