26TRA650 Stop Overplanning: Smart Differentiation That Works
Date: Tuesday 17th November 2026
TIme: 7.00 - 8.00 pm
Venue: Online Via Zoom
Target Audience: Post Primary Teachers
This webinar will cover the following areas:
- Plan for mixed-ability classes without creating multiple lessons
- Use tiered assignments (support, core, challenge) effectively
- Create engaging choice boards using Canva (recommended to be a user of Canva or attend Canva webinar series in advance - see website to sign up)
- Generate differentiated tasks quickly with ChatGPT
- Apply simple scaffolding strategies (sentence starters, models, checklists)
- Support all learners using tools like Microsoft OneNote and Immersive Reader (recommended to attend OneNote webinar series in advance - see website to sign up)
- Reduce planning time while improving student outcomes
- Leave with ready-to-use ideas and templates
Bio of Presenter: Nicole Breen

Nicole completed her PME in 2017 in UCC and went straight into the teaching world. Nicole is the owner of the popular Múinteoir Cole where she shares her passion for organisation, planning, teaching technology & helping to teach. Nicole has experience in working in different school settings from rural to city, DEIS, co-ed and Gaelcholáiste.
Course Details
| Course Start Date / Time | 17-11-2026 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm |
| Cut off date | 17-11-2026 7:15 pm |
| Available place | 500 |
| Fee | Free |
| Number Hours | 1 |
| Speaker | Nicole Breen |
| Location | Online |
