An innovative approach to building a positive image of mathematics.

This course aims to introduce participants to a variety of new technologies which are being embraced in the education sector. Over the course of the three evenings participants will explore Python - a relatively new and interactive programming language, App Inventor for the creation of basic phone apps and Google Sketch Up as an introduction to 3D modelling. The course is a taster for those interested in finding out about new trends in the application of technology-enhanced learning

School Self-Evaluation and Planning NIPTWS02 This workshop is designed to assist NQTs to plan in a focused, effective and efficient manner. School Self-Evaluation is discussed and the implications for the planning process are explored. Requirements regarding planning, preparation and recording of progress are presented. This workshop provides examples of planning templates that can be used to support NQTs’ work over the year. Opportunities to discuss and share strategies and ideas will be a central element of this workshop.

Planning and Preparation: What is required? This workshop is designed to support NQTs to plan in a focused, effective and efficient manner. Requirements regarding planning, preparation and recording of progress are discussed and clarified. This workshop uses the guidelines for long?term planning and short–term planning and provides examples of planning templates which can be used to support NQTs’ work over the year. Opportunities to discuss strategies and share ideas will be a central element of this workshop.

A new and intuitive approach to lesson planning and presentations applicable to all post-primary subjects. It's free and all you need is a browser, no extra software needed. This will be a hands-on course and teachers will prepare classroom ready resources that will be waiting for them online when they get home or into school.

JCT Associate Interviews

A MaKey MaKey is an Arduino board that can turn everyday objects into a touch-pad or computer key. Not only can you make a connection through conductive material but you can also make and/or create inventions that combine conductive and non-conductive parts. MaKey MaKey is a simple kit suitable for beginners and experts which can be used in a range of class groups to generate questions and encourage cooperative learning. It's use in a classroom will spark curiosity, encourage learning by doing, develop creativity, promote higher order thinking and most importantly allow conceptual understanding of the science involved. Session One is for beginners - Introduction to the device - Possible uses in school - Step by step instruction in the setup and basic operation of the device - Les

School Self-Evaluation/Preparation and Planning NIPTWS02 This workshop is designed to assist NQTs to plan in a focused, effective and efficient manner. School Self-Evaluation is discussed and the implications for the planning process are explored. Requirements regarding planning, preparation and recording of progress are presented. This workshop provides examples of planning templates that can be used to support NQTs’ work over the year. Opportunities to discuss and share strategies and ideas will be a central element of this workshop.

School Self-Evaluation and Planning NIPTWS02 This workshop is designed to assist NQTs to plan in a focused, effective and efficient manner. School Self-Evaluation is discussed and the implications for the planning process are explored. Requirements regarding planning, preparation and recording of progress are presented. This workshop provides examples of planning templates that can be used to support NQTs’ work over the year. Opportunities to discuss and share strategies and ideas will be a central element of this workshop.

JCT Associate Interviews

Calling all infant teachers to this exciting, innovative, practical course, which emphasises how to enhance literacy and numeracy in the infant classroom.

This course is for Primary and Post Primary Teachers with little or no experience of working with computers or for those who are looking to brush up on their computer skills. Course Content Creating and using a Dropbox account to share and store files, folders and photographs. Introducing Excel Spreadsheets & learning how to do simple mathematical functions quickly and easily. Using your camera effectively in the classroom. Inserting and working with photos in Word. Creating a slide show with Photo Story and much more

Two day course taking place on 2 consecutive Mondays. You only register for Day 1 on 6th Oct but attend on both days.

This course is very adaptable and is open to teachers of all levels. Evernote: Create Digital Assessment Portfolios for your students, store circulars, resources, websites, schemes. Give oral and written feedback.File docs immediately, access anywhere. Key Websites for Literacy, Numeracy and SEN. Websites for creating resources: Timetables, Clock Faces, Matching, Snap, Wordle, Tagxedo, Pinterest, Cube Creator, Wordsearches, Crosswords, Word Bingo, Certificates, Flashcards, Newsletters. Please bring your own laptop

Oct. 7th and Nov. 18th

Primary Principals & Deputy Principals/ICT Advisor This is a workshop specifically for creating or upgrading your ICT Plan. Hassan has seen many of the mistakes made by schools and has helped them avoid others. We have invited Hassan to speak to schools because of his expertise.

Sept. 30th and Oct.7th and14th

Primary Principals & Deputy Principals/ICT Advisor This is a workshop specifically for creating or upgrading your ICT Plan. Hassan has seen many of the mistakes made by schools and has helped them avoid others. We have invited Hassan to speak to schools because of his expertise

I.G.C. Branch Meeting

A workshop for Post Primary Principals or Deputy Principals This is a workshop specifically for creating or upgrading your ICT Plan. Hassan has seen many of the mistakes made by schools and has helped them avoid others. We have invited Hassan to speak to schools because of his expertise.

Planning and Preparation: What is required? This workshop is designed to support NQTs to plan in a focused, effective and efficient manner. Requirements regarding planning, preparation and recording of progress are discussed and clarified. This workshop uses the guidelines for long?term planning and short–term planning and provides examples of planning templates which can be used to support NQTs’ work over the year. Opportunities to discuss strategies and share ideas will be a central element of this workshop.

Planning and Preparation: What is required? This workshop is designed to support NQTs to plan in a focused, effective and efficient manner. Requirements regarding planning, preparation and recording of progress are discussed and clarified. This workshop uses the guidelines for long?term planning and short–term planning and provides examples of planning templates which can be used to support NQTs’ work over the year. Opportunities to discuss strategies and share ideas will be a central element of this workshop.

A short 3-session course introducing Arduino, Robotics and Sensors, and some simple programming concepts, as used in CoderDojo Bray to introduce these topics to kids from 7-17. No prior experience is necessary and over the course of 3 2-hour sessions you will be introduced to how to write simple programs to control lights, read sensors, and control a simple wheeled robot. This shows the crossover between computer software and the physical world, and will allow you to bring this back to your classrooms and introduce the same concepts to your students. Some familiarity with writing simple computer code in any language would be an advantage but by no means necessary.

This course will allow participants to learn the basics of how to use a tablet PC (iPads only in this instance) and explore its use in active learning methodologies, in the context of literacy and numeracy. Participants will also explore how the tablet PC can be used as a teaching and learning tool. - See more at: http://www.pdsttechnologyineducation.ie/en/Training/Courses/Using-Tablets-for-Literacy-and-Numeracy- Basic-.html#sthash.1Rfs8Qli.dpuf

I.G.C. Branch Meeting

An innovative approach to building a positive image of mathematics.

This course aims to introduce participants to a variety of new technologies which are being embraced in the education sector. Over the course of the three evenings participants will explore Python - a relatively new and interactive programming language, App Inventor for the creation of basic phone apps and Google Sketch Up as an introduction to 3D modelling. The course is a taster for those interested in finding out about new trends in the application of technology-enhanced learning

Planning and Preparation: What is required? This workshop is designed to support NQTs to plan in a focused, effective and efficient manner. Requirements regarding planning, preparation and recording of progress are discussed and clarified. This workshop uses the guidelines for long?term planning and short–term planning and provides examples of planning templates which can be used to support NQTs’ work over the year. Opportunities to discuss strategies and share ideas will be a central element of this workshop.

Global Schoolroom is a registered Irish charity, founded in 2005, which provides teacher training in India using volunteer teachers both serving and retired. Global Schoolroom’s mission is to promote the sharing of educational experience between communities worldwide. Global Schoolroom is currently operating in ten centres in North East India, one of the most isolated and underdeveloped regions in India. Since 2007, over 150 Irish teachers have worked in India as volunteer tutors during their su

School Self-Evaluation and Planning NIPTWS02 This workshop is designed to assist NQTs to plan in a focused, effective and efficient manner. School Self-Evaluation is discussed and the implications for the planning process are explored. Requirements regarding planning, preparation and recording of progress are presented. This workshop provides examples of planning templates that can be used to support NQTs’ work over the year. Opportunities to discuss and share strategies and ideas will be a central element of this workshop.

Planning and Preparation: What is required? This workshop is designed to support NQTs to plan in a focused, effective and efficient manner. Requirements regarding planning, preparation and recording of progress are discussed and clarified. This workshop uses the guidelines for long?term planning and short–term planning and provides examples of planning templates which can be used to support NQTs’ work over the year. Opportunities to discuss strategies and share ideas will be a central element of this workshop.

JCT English In-Service 10th and 16th October

Inclusion (Cross Sectoral) NIPTWS13 This interactive workshop will focus on the classroom environment and classroom planning to support inclusion. NQTs will be given an opportunity to reflect on their own individual values, behaviours and attitudes which will determine inclusive practice in their classrooms. Emphasis will be placed on how to develop strategies to ensure that pupils/students with special educational needs are included.

Inclusion (Cross Sectoral) NIPTWS13 This interactive workshop will focus on the classroom environment and classroom planning to support inclusion. NQTs will be given an opportunity to reflect on their own individual values, behaviours and attitudes which will determine inclusive practice in their classrooms. Emphasis will be placed on how to develop strategies to ensure that pupils/students with special educational needs are included.

Child Protection and Safety NIPTWS10 This workshop is informed by Circular 0065/11 (DES), Child Protection Procedures for Primary and Post-Primary Schools (DES: 2011) and the guidelines on Well-Being in Post-Primary Schools (2013). Key responsibilities for teachers with regard to child protection and safety are outlined, including dealing with disclosures, route of referral, and procedures for reporting and recording.

Child Protection and Safety NIPTWS10 This workshop is informed by Circular 0065/11 (DES), Child Protection Procedures for Primary and Post-Primary Schools (DES: 2011) and the guidelines on Well-Being in Post-Primary Schools (2013). Key responsibilities for teachers with regard to child protection and safety are outlined, including dealing with disclosures, route of referral, and procedures for reporting and recording.

Calling all infant teachers to this exciting, innovative, practical course, which emphasises how to enhance literacy and numeracy in the infant classroom.

This course is for Primary and Post Primary Teachers with little or no experience of working with computers or for those who are looking to brush up on their computer skills. Course Content Creating and using a Dropbox account to share and store files, folders and photographs. Introducing Excel Spreadsheets & learning how to do simple mathematical functions quickly and easily. Using your camera effectively in the classroom. Inserting and working with photos in Word. Creating a slide show with Photo Story and much more

Day 2 of two day course.

This course is very adaptable and is open to teachers of all levels. Evernote: Create Digital Assessment Portfolios for your students, store circulars, resources, websites, schemes. Give oral and written feedback.File docs immediately, access anywhere. Key Websites for Literacy, Numeracy and SEN. Websites for creating resources: Timetables, Clock Faces, Matching, Snap, Wordle, Tagxedo, Pinterest, Cube Creator, Wordsearches, Crosswords, Word Bingo, Certificates, Flashcards, Newsletters. Please bring your own laptop

This talk from Andrew Jeffrey, a leading UK mathematics educator, will be full of ideas and messages for parents, as well as some fun ways to introduce key mathematical concepts to children. Entrance will be limited to those with confirmed reservations.

Sept. 30th and Oct.7th and14th

A collaborative event between Blackrock Education Centre and Sustainable Energy Ireland, typical annual savings of participant schools have been in the order of 10% - 20%. Aimed towards principals or other members of management, involves two half-day workshops where schools are given access to a range of resources and expert advice. Places are extremely limited, participants must commit to attendance at both workshops and must submit utility bills to the facilitator in advance.

Evidence Based Behavioural Support Post Primary NIPTWS09 This workshop builds on the learning at ITE in exploring the additional needs that can be experienced by some students in the area of behaviour management. It will aim to give NQTs an understanding of a range of behaviour management strategies suitable for managing individual and group behaviour. The Guidelines on Behavioural, Emotional and Social Difficulties: A Continuum of Support (NEPS: 2010) is used as a key reference for this workshop. Support materials and resources from DES support services are explored, such as NBSS. There are additional online extension materials if the NQT would like to investigate elements of classroom management

Classroom Management & Organisation: What do I need to focus on? NIPTWS03 This workshop provides NQTs with an opportunity to reflect on the concept of an effective teaching and learning environment. The following topics are explored in this context: positive relationships, the social and learning environment, effective classroom organisation, a systematic approach to responding to behavior, and teacher attitudes and behaviours. Opportunities to discuss strategies and share ideas will be a central element of this workshop.

A short 3-session course introducing Arduino, Robotics and Sensors, and some simple programming concepts, as used in CoderDojo Bray to introduce these topics to kids from 7-17. No prior experience is necessary and over the course of 3 2-hour sessions you will be introduced to how to write simple programs to control lights, read sensors, and control a simple wheeled robot. This shows the crossover between computer software and the physical world, and will allow you to bring this back to your classrooms and introduce the same concepts to your students. Some familiarity with writing simple computer code in any language would be an advantage but by no means necessary.

This course will allow participants to learn the basics of how to use a tablet PC (iPads only in this instance) and explore its use in active learning methodologies, in the context of literacy and numeracy. Participants will also explore how the tablet PC can be used as a teaching and learning tool. - See more at: http://www.pdsttechnologyineducation.ie/en/Training/Courses/Using-Tablets-for-Literacy-and-Numeracy- Basic-.html#sthash.1Rfs8Qli.dpuf

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An innovative approach to building a positive image of mathematics.

This course, run over two workshops, will enable participants to investigate a range of online resources, interactive tools and applications designed to actively engage learners in problem solving activities. Participants will also explore, in a hands-on experiential manner, the role of ICT in capturing, discussing and extending problem solving activities in the classroom and wider local environment, as well as how ICT can be used for assessment, through portfolios and journals. Participants are advised to bring their own laptops.

Evidence Based Behavioural Support NIPTWS09 This workshop builds on the learning at ITE in exploring the additional needs that can be experienced by some students in the area of behaviour management. It will aim to give NQTs an understanding of a range of behaviour management strategies suitable for managing individual and group behaviour. The Guidelines on Behavioural, Emotional and Social Difficulties: A Continuum of Support (NEPS: 2010) is used as a key reference for this workshop. Support materials and resources from DES support services are explored, such as NBSS. There are additional online extension materials if the NQT would like to investigate elements of classroom management

Classroom Management & Organisation NIPTWS03 This workshop provides NQTs with an opportunity to reflect on the concept of an effective teaching and learning environment. The following topics are explored in this context: positive relationships, the social and learning environment, effective classroom organisation, a systematic approach to responding to behaviour, and teacher attitudes and behaviours. Opportunities to discuss strategies and share ideas will be a central element of this workshop.

JCT English In-Service 10th and 16th October

The purpose of this workshop is to show how construction kits like MaKey MaKey can provide a rich, engaging and creative STEM learning experience for students. The aim is to help teachers gain inspiration and practical guidance around the use of this technology in their classroom. Participants will walk away with practical tips and lesson ideas on how to integrate this technology across a range of subjects in their classroom Session Two is an intermediate session - MaKey MaKey the possibilities - Cooperative Learning with MaKey MaKey - Higher order thinking tasks - using creativity in teaching and learning - Lesson ideas across class groups and subjects MaKey MaKey not required - available in both sessions. Participants are welcome to bring their own devices (Laptops and/or M

Classroom Management & Organisation NIPTWS03 This workshop provides NQTs with an opportunity to reflect on the concept of an effective teaching and learning environment. The following topics are explored in this context: positive relationships, the social and learning environment, effective classroom organisation, a systematic approach to responding to behaviour, and teacher attitudes and behaviours. Opportunities to discuss strategies and share ideas will be a central element of this workshop

Evidence Based Behavioural Support Post Primary NIPTWS09 This workshop builds on the learning at ITE in exploring the additional needs that can be experienced by some students in the area of behaviour management. It will aim to give NQTs an understanding of a range of behaviour management strategies suitable for managing individual and group behaviour. The Guidelines on Behavioural, Emotional and Social Difficulties: A Continuum of Support (NEPS: 2010) is used as a key reference for this workshop. Support materials and resources from DES support services are explored, such as NBSS. There are additional online extension materials if the NQT would like to investigate elements of classroom management

JCT English In-Service 10th and 16th October

Calling all infant teachers to this exciting, innovative, practical course, which emphasises how to enhance literacy and numeracy in the infant classroom.

This course is for Primary and Post Primary Teachers with little or no experience of working with computers or for those who are looking to brush up on their computer skills. Course Content Creating and using a Dropbox account to share and store files, folders and photographs. Introducing Excel Spreadsheets & learning how to do simple mathematical functions quickly and easily. Using your camera effectively in the classroom. Inserting and working with photos in Word. Creating a slide show with Photo Story and much more

This course is very adaptable and is open to teachers of all levels. Evernote: Create Digital Assessment Portfolios for your students, store circulars, resources, websites, schemes. Give oral and written feedback.File docs immediately, access anywhere. Key Websites for Literacy, Numeracy and SEN. Websites for creating resources: Timetables, Clock Faces, Matching, Snap, Wordle, Tagxedo, Pinterest, Cube Creator, Wordsearches, Crosswords, Word Bingo, Certificates, Flashcards, Newsletters. Please bring your own laptop

A collaborative event between Blackrock Education Centre and Sustainable Energy Ireland, typical annual savings of participant schools have been in the order of 10% - 20%. Aimed towards principals or other members of management, involves two half-day workshops where schools are given access to a range of resources and expert advice. Places are extremely limited, participants must commit to attendance at both workshops and must submit utility bills to the facilitator in advance.

I.G.C Branch Meeting

Evidence Based Behavioural Support Post Primary NIPTWS09 This workshop builds on the learning at ITE in exploring the additional needs that can be experienced by some students in the area of behaviour management. It will aim to give NQTs an understanding of a range of behaviour management strategies suitable for managing individual and group behaviour. The Guidelines on Behavioural, Emotional and Social Difficulties: A Continuum of Support (NEPS: 2010) is used as a key reference for this workshop. Support materials and resources from DES support services are explored, such as NBSS. There are additional online extension materials if the NQT would like to investigate elements of classroom management

Classroom Management & Organisation NIPTWS03 This workshop provides NQTs with an opportunity to reflect on the concept of an effective teaching and learning environment. The following topics are explored in this context: positive relationships, the social and learning environment, effective classroom organisation, a systematic approach to responding to behaviour, and teacher attitudes and behaviours. Opportunities to discuss strategies and share ideas will be a central element of this workshop

A short 3-session course introducing Arduino, Robotics and Sensors, and some simple programming concepts, as used in CoderDojo Bray to introduce these topics to kids from 7-17. No prior experience is necessary and over the course of 3 2-hour sessions you will be introduced to how to write simple programs to control lights, read sensors, and control a simple wheeled robot. This shows the crossover between computer software and the physical world, and will allow you to bring this back to your classrooms and introduce the same concepts to your students. Some familiarity with writing simple computer code in any language would be an advantage but by no means necessary.

The Active School Flag (ASF) programme is a DES initiative which recognises schools that strive to achieve a physically educated and physically active school community. The presentation will advise schools about the ASF application process and provide lots of practical advice about how schools can become more physically active places. Information about support that is available to schools from national organisations will also be provided. The initiative is open to primary, post primary, special schools and Youthreach Centres to apply.

An innovative approach to building a positive image of mathematics.

This course, run over two workshops, will enable participants to investigate a range of online resources, interactive tools and applications designed to actively engage learners in problem solving activities. Participants will also explore, in a hands-on experiential manner, the role of ICT in capturing, discussing and extending problem solving activities in the classroom and wider local environment, as well as how ICT can be used for assessment, through portfolios and journals. Participants are advised to bring their own laptops.

Evidence Based Behavioural Support NIPTWS09 This workshop builds on the learning at ITE in exploring the additional needs that can be experienced by some students in the area of behaviour management. It will aim to give NQTs an understanding of a range of behaviour management strategies suitable for managing individual and group behaviour. The Guidelines on Behavioural, Emotional and Social Difficulties: A Continuum of Support (NEPS: 2010) is used as a key reference for this workshop. Support materials and resources from DES support services are explored, such as NBSS. There are additional online extension materials if the NQT would like to investigate elements of classroom management

Classroom Management & Organisation NIPTWS03 This workshop provides NQTs with an opportunity to reflect on the concept of an effective teaching and learning environment. The following topics are explored in this context: positive relationships, the social and learning environment, effective classroom organisation, a systematic approach to responding to behaviour, and teacher attitudes and behaviours. Opportunities to discuss strategies and share ideas will be a central element of this workshop.

Evidence Based Behavioural Support NIPTWS09 This workshop builds on the learning at ITE in exploring the additional needs that can be experienced by some students in the area of behaviour management. It will aim to give NQTs an understanding of a range of behaviour management strategies suitable for managing individual and group behaviour. The Guidelines on Behavioural, Emotional and Social Difficulties: A Continuum of Support (NEPS: 2010) is used as a key reference for this workshop. Support materials and resources from DES support services are explored, such as NBSS. There are additional online extension materials if the NQT would like to investigate elements of classroom management

Classroom Management & Organisation NIPTWS03 This workshop provides NQTs with an opportunity to reflect on the concept of an effective teaching and learning environment. The following topics are explored in this context: positive relationships, the social and learning environment, effective classroom organisation, a systematic approach to responding to behaviour, and teacher attitudes and behaviours. Opportunities to discuss strategies and share ideas will be a central element of this workshop

Calling all infant teachers to this exciting, innovative, practical course, which emphasises how to enhance literacy and numeracy in the infant classroom.

This course is very adaptable and is open to teachers of all levels. Evernote: Create Digital Assessment Portfolios for your students, store circulars, resources, websites, schemes. Give oral and written feedback.File docs immediately, access anywhere. Key Websites for Literacy, Numeracy and SEN. Websites for creating resources: Timetables, Clock Faces, Matching, Snap, Wordle, Tagxedo, Pinterest, Cube Creator, Wordsearches, Crosswords, Word Bingo, Certificates, Flashcards, Newsletters. Please bring your own laptop

A collaborative event between Blackrock Education Centre and Sustainable Energy Ireland, typical annual savings of participant schools have been in the order of 10% - 20%. Aimed towards principals or other members of management, involves two half-day workshops where schools are given access to a range of resources and expert advice. Places are extremely limited, participants must commit to attendance at both workshops and must submit utility bills to the facilitator in advance.