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International News - September 2011
Asia-Europe Conference
The Asia-Europe Foundation (ASEF) organises the 10th Asia-Europe Classroom Network (AEC-NET) Conference on "Apps in Asian and European Classrooms! Unleashing Educational Creativity" in Dundalk, County Louth, Ireland between 7 and 11 November 2011. The conference is co-organised in partnership with the County Louth Vocational Education Committee and supported by the Department of Education and Skills.
First large-scale survey of ICT in Europe’s schools under way
For the first time, teachers and students in schools throughout Europe are being systematically surveyed on their use and views on technology for learning. ESSIE aims to benchmark progress in ICT availability and use in 31 countries (the 27 countries of the European Union, plus Croatia, Iceland, Norway and Turkey). Some 1 200 primary and secondary schools have been selected in each country and head teachers of these schools should expect emails about the survey in their in-box this month.
Share your expectations and needs on Web 2.0 in teaching
The teach.us platform is a web community for teachers interested in integrating Web 2.0 in classes at school. It aims to support Web 2.0 projects at schools and motivate teachers to use 21st century internet technologies in classrooms. You are invited to share your expectations on future developments of the platform.
“Back to School 2011” gift from Insafe
As the beginning of a new school year approaches, Insafe is continuing its popular Back 2 School campaign. This year the gift package for teachers will include the usual lesson plan dealing with current online safety issues as well as the customary quiz for pupils to complete, an updated PowerPoint presentation on online safety and a special learning event on online gaming. Content went live on 8 September.
eTwinning National Quality Label
Receive recognition for the quality of your work! Reward your pupils and yourself by applying for a National Quality Label. This is also your first step towards participating in the eTwinning Prizes 2012 competition.
eTwinning Workshop
An eTwinning workshop on Tuesday 27th September from 4.30-6pm at Dublin West Education Centre, Tallaght, D24. eTwinning is a framework for linking schools across Europe to share class projects. It also provides great opportunities for easily integrating ICT in the classroom.
This very informal workshop will start with a brief overview of eTwinning, a snapshot of some projects done by Irish classes and tips for starting/running a project. After that, there will be a chance for teachers to 'play' with all the tools and resources of the eTwinning Portal! Everyone is welcome and there'll be goody bags to take home!
If you are interested in attending please contact Doireann Quinn at Dublin West Education Centre - dquinn@dwec.ie or (01) 4528020 / 4528000 to register.
