This is a follow on course to compliment the recent ArcGIS webinar courses. This course is a practical user friendly course to guide teachers on how to start using ArcGIS suite of Apps with a focus on the teachers own Subject and student level, both Primary and Secondary.  The course is a step by step instructional course delivered by a Teacher who has used "Esri ArcGIS For Schools Bundle" in the classroom in a number of different subjects. The objective is to provide teachers the user friendly skills, examples and project ideas to create with your students while following your own subjects required syllabus. All projects ideas and examples shown in this webinar can be applied to your own classroom this digital resource will enhance student learning and more importantly a digital format to showcase their work such as CBS's, while enhancing your existing/required lesson plans for your academic year. 

The examples provided can be applied to students at all levels Primary School 5th and 6th class, Post Primary 1st year to 6th, in all subjects, Geography, History, Art, Coding, Computer Science, Digital Media, Math, Science, Ag Science, Special Resource working with students with special educational needs, Transition Year as a subject for the TY year, and more. You will be provided with links to vital recourses for your subject and students. Please note Students and teachers will not require any ICT skills other than a basic level. This course will also discuss and give ways on how to implement the use of this software suite in your school and classroom where teachers and students may not have access to a computer during class time. Participants will receive a brief survey a few days prior to the webinar to query topics and subjects you might like our tutor to focus on.

This hour long interactive online meeting via Zoom will be faciliated by Jack Durkan a former Primary School Principal who is now an associate with both the IPPN and the PDST Leadership team. It will be an informal meeting discussing the key concerns and issues school face in the final term. It will give Principals the opportunity to share ideas and concerns amongst themselves and hopefully help them navigate the final term of the school year. 

Jack Durkan M.ED

Former Principal in Togher Boys’ Primary School; recently retired to take up a position with the Irish Primary Principals’ Network (IPPN) on their Leadership Support Team. B.Ed Degree from Mary Immaculate College, Limerick and holds a Master’s Degree in School Leadership and School Management from University of Hull.

Associate with PDST on the Leadership Team. Lectures and Tutors on the PGDELM (Future Leaders Programme) with NUIM (Maynooth).

Jack is a trained Relationship Counsellor and is a qualified Executive Coach and Mentor. He also works with Ireland’s Centre for School Leadership (CSL).  

Current Chairperson BOM Blarney St CBS Cork.

Learn How to Present to Camera Like a Pro -  Webinar

Do you want to present to camera in a more professional way? There has never been a better time to learn.

The free one webinar has been tailored specifically for facilitators and teachers to help you improve your camera presence and maximise your audience engagement. 

Judie Russell from The Vidacademy will go through some of her top tips to help you to boost your camera confidence and bring your PowerPoint slides to life. 

On top of that, Judie will address some of your key concerns and take some queries live in the session. 

About Judie Russell and The Vidacademy

Judie Russell has taught hundreds of professionals how to create and improve their video presentations and content.  

Prior to becoming a video coach, Judie worked as a broadcasting journalist in Costa Rica, and in Ireland she presented and directed a weekly magazine show that was broadcast internationally through SKYtv. 

She edited Ireland's longest running hidden camera show ‘The Fear’ & was part of the small team behind the box office hit ‘The Young Offenders’, the fastest Irish film to reach the one million euro mark at the box office in 2016. 

Judie is a qualified TV and Video Producer, a Prince2 project manager and holds a Masters in Economics. 

In 2017, Judie set up The Vidacademy to demystify the video production process and make video simple for everyone.

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If you already use Class Dojo for classroom/behaviour management then Class Dojo Portfolios could be a good option to create a home-school link using your existing account. Kids can log in at school or at home using a class text code, QR code or Google account.

The portfolios tool enables students to upload different file/work types including photos of work, videos, journal (typed pieces of work e.g. weekend news, book report etc) and other files (e.g. documents).

Teachers can set tasks/assignments which students complete and the teacher moderates all work before it appears in student accounts.

Parental consent is necessary for students under 13 years of age. Sample parental consent letter: https://static.classdojo.com/docs/TeacherResources/ClassDojoPortfolios_consent.pdf

In these unprecedented times we find ourselves in, it is more important than ever before that both parents and children can find a space each day to pause, breathe and allow the mind and body to just be.  Gather the family and come  join Margaret Foley for some calm and cozy time as she creates a breathing space for all the family to enjoy.  Margaret will guide you and your children through how to set up a relaxing space that your child can engage with every day, along with how to create a thoughts and feelings box which can be really useful for checking in with those emotions and thoughts that may be difficult to express right now.  She will also guide you and your family through a soothing meditation designed for children but that adults will definitely benefit from too!

You will receive an email on the morning of the webinar with details of how to join the ZOOM webinar.

 • Questions and Answers session after presentation and individual appointments can be made to discuss your own personal circumstances •  Joe Murray QFA. SIA, Post Grad Financial Planning Wednesday 22nd April -7pm to 8pm

To Book ,Text or Email your name to 087-9811466 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.; This is an online presentation and details of where to view it will be sent to you on the day of the presentation. It will be run using ZOOM so it would be advisable to download this prior to the presentation. 

9.30-11.00 - The Continuum of Support

This workshop is a practical look at Special Education Teaching and the continuum of
support. It will cover the role of the Special Education Teacher: looking at whole school
policy: the staged approach to Special Educational Needs: collaboration with various parties
and how to implement the staged approach fully to ensure the inclusion of children with
Special Educational Needs in the school.

11.00-11.20 Break

11.20-1.00- An overview of different Special Educational Needs and how to support these children using the continuum of support

An overview of Special Educational Needs in order to help identify children at risk of
dyslexia, dyspraxia, autism, ADHD, ASD etc. This workshop will explore the signs and
symptoms of the most commonly occurring general and specific learning difficulties.
Suggestions for how to proceed when concerns arise and strategies to support the pupils
using the continuum of support will be outlined.

1.00-2.00 Lunch (Hot lunch provided as part of the fee)

2.00-3.30 The Student Support File and Planning in Special Education Teaching

Planning tips for children with Special Educational Needs. We will use the continuum of support to set targets for the Student Support File and will look at effective planning templates for team teaching, individual teaching and group work so that each stage of the continuum is planned in detail and recorded.

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