For Irish teachers and their students, Christmas exams are over and the Christmas break is fast approaching. This means that many teachers are turning to digital classroom solutions in order…
Conor FlynnDecember 3, 2014
(source) In my last posts about getting the most from your homework and study, I mentioned that taking breaks is vital for exam success. Failing to take regular study breaks…
Conor FlynnNovember 17, 2014
(source) While I mentioned in my last post that homework is as important as study in the learning process, students often find independent study more difficult than prescribed homework. It’s…
Conor FlynnNovember 13, 2014
(source) With classes resuming this week after the midterm break, students may find that things are getting busier in the run up to Christmas. Many students view homework as a…
Conor FlynnNovember 7, 2014
(source) Although this week’s midterm break should give teachers and students alike a well-deserved rest after three months of hard work, teachers can take advantage of this free time and…
Conor FlynnOctober 31, 2014
Colleges around Ireland are beginning to open their doors to Leaving Cert students this month, and making sense of the vast amount of available information can be tricky. Open days…
Conor FlynnOctober 23, 2014
On Saturday 11th October 2014, the Adaptemy team attended the fifth annual Mathsfest in University College Dublin co-ordinated by the Irish Maths Teachers’ Association. Mathsfest began in 2010 to support…
Conor FlynnOctober 14, 2014
In my last post, I mentioned that creating professional social media accounts allows teachers to protect their privacy and connect with other educators. Although separating personal life from professional interests…
Conor FlynnOctober 8, 2014
In my post about technology in Irish classrooms, I mentioned that some teachers consider social media to be an essential teaching resource. Social media platforms such as Facebook and Twitter…
Conor FlynnOctober 3, 2014
