The Britannica School website is now available anywhere, anytime in the Republic of Ireland. It contains a comprehensive range of age-appropriate resources that feature factual information, multimedia and interactivity. So, pick the level that best suits you and your students and get started!
To celebrate Science Week 2024, Scoilnet have put together a collection of resources to help teachers plan for and get involved with Science week. Ranging from lesson plans to experiments, classroom resources to resources from national organisations, this is a comprehensive resource for Science teachers for Science week.
For everyone celebrating Maths week, Scoilnet have put together a super resource for all maths teachers who are looking for a way to get involved in Maths week in your classroom.
Featuring Formula 1 cars, scavenger hunts and mathematical escape rooms, this resource has it all!
Artifical intelligence continues to dominate our media and even around conversations in education. We decided to create a resource called, ‘The History and Future of Artificial intelligence’.
This resource includes AI game makers that you can use in class, interesting, ‘did you know’ section and some other interesting resources.
The StoryMap for the Geographical Investigation supports teachers in planning and delivering the Senior Cycle Geography G.I. effectively. It provides structured sections covering planning, data gathering, and conclusions, using Lugduff Brook as an example. This resource includes interactive maps and links to enrich the learning experience, making it practical for any geographical investigation. It enhances student engagement with real-world examples and hands-on exploration
Black History Month is celebrated in Ireland throughout October, offering a valuable opportunity to reflect on and celebrate the contributions of Black people to Irish culture, science, history, and society. It is a chance to acknowledge the often-overlooked stories of Black individuals and communities, both past and present, who have helped shape our world. For teachers, Black History Month is an important time to introduce themes of diversity, social justice, and inclusion into the classroom, empowering students to learn from history and actively work towards a fairer society.
A new online course is now available for post-primary teachers teaching online safety to students in the SPHE or TY classroom. It enables teachers to raise awareness of and prevent potentially harmful online behaviour by students. Developed by Oide Technology in Education in collaboration with Webwise.
The Oide History Team is excited to roll out our full PLE day from October 7th to January 2025. We will also host live evening webinars on the 2026/2027 Leaving Cert Case Studies, focusing on;
Topic 2: Movements for Political and Social Reform, 1870–1914:
Elections of 1885 and 1886
The Gaelic Athletic Association, 1884–91
Dublin, 1913 – Strike and Lockout
Details will follow on X @Oide_History or join our mailing list via the QR code.
EU Code Week is an initiative that promotes creativity, problem-solving, and collaboration through coding and digital skills activities across Europe. It takes place annually in October, inviting people of all ages to get involved in coding workshops and events. The goal is to show that anyone can learn how to code and that technology can be a powerful tool for innovation.
Continuing with our look at the build up to Seachtain na Gaeilge, this months word is 'Báisteach' focusing on types of rain in Irish (our favourite weather type!!).
It includes words like "Báisteach" (Rain) and "Ceathanna" (Showers) with English translations and pronunciations. The resource aims to promote Irish language learning with engaging visuals, fitting for the celebration.
The most viewed post-primary pages over the past month
This resource is a guide for exploring poetry in the Junior Cycle English curriculum using AI tools. It provides structured activities for analysing tone, mood, themes, and poetic devices, using AI to enhance understanding. Poems like "Mid-Term Break" by Seamus Heaney and "The Lake Isle of Innisfree" by W.B. Yeats are discussed. The lesson encourages group discussions, using AI as a complementary tool to deepen insights, and comparing AI analysis with personal interpretations to foster critical thinking.
A 30 min film that addresses the bullying behaviours which can occur in the social context of schools and looks at what bystanders can do to help bullied and isolated students. The film includes includes information on bullying and the eight sub-types as well as student friendly bullying prevention strategies and tactics. Includes a resource handout which expands on the issues raised in the film.
This resource guides students in using AI to reimagine historical events, like the 1916 Rising or the French Revolution. It encourages comparison between AI-generated alternative scenarios and real historical outcomes to discuss their plausibility. The activities focus on exploring the cause and consequence in history, understanding the impact of small changes, and fostering discussion on the differences between actual and AI-reimagined history. It's an engaging approach to deepen understanding of historical events through creative, speculative thinking.
In this activity, students will have the opportunity to utilise AI tools to generate potential topics for their MFL Classroom Based Assessment 1 presentation related to Hispanic culture, ensuring the topic and content is within their communication ability and not too advanced for their level.
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