NCTE Using Scoilnet and Online Encyclopaedias
Overview
This new short course provides the skills required to find and use educational resources on www.scoilnet.ie Encyclopaedia Britannica online*
*now available to all schools via Scoilnet and the NCTE’s School’s Broadband Network
| Duration | 2.5 hours |
|---|---|
| Skill Level | Basic |
| Sector | Post-primary, Primary |
| Target Audience | Primary and post primary teachers who are interested in exploring Scoilnet and Encyclopaedia Britannica as a teaching and learning resource |
| Prerequisites | Some experience of carrying out basic ICT tasks (opening, editing, saving, closing files). |
Course Objectives
Enable participants to:
- Find curriculum relevant resources on Scoilnet using the Resource Finder
- Explore other resources on Scoilnet, including Theme Pages
- Explore the main features of Encyclopaedia Britannica
- Discuss and plan the integration of the above resources into their own classrooms
- A hands on, practical course, participants will have the opportunity to explore these online resources and find out how they can be used to enhance teaching and learning.
Course Content
Introduction to Scoilnet’s main features, including:
- Resource Finder
- Theme Pages
- Quizzes
- Crosswords
- Storytime
- Examples of how to use these in the classroom
- Introduction to Encyclopaedia Britannica
- Finding curriculum relevant information
- Using features such as Timelines and Compare Countries
- Examples of how to use these resources in the classroom
