If you have welcomed some students from Ukraine into your classroom, the
#ImmersiveReader
provides in built read aloud, picture dictionary & translation features to support them.
It's free&built into a huge range of apps, learn about it here
@MS_eduIRL
It really could be called accessanote with so many inbuilt accessibility in
@msonenote
. Invaluable for supporting students with SEN in our classrooms. Immersive reader will always be my number one feature 😍
@MS_eduIRL
#accessibility
#supportingSEN
Starting now, myself and
@medv2
will be sharing the pathways in MIE programs and help to prepare you for your self nomination process with
@MicrosoftEDU
#MIEExpert
I am so passionate about creating opportunities for equity in our classrooms. The Learning tools in
@OneNoteEDU
such as
#immersivereader
&
#Dictate
are game changers for students with diverse learner needs.
What an inspiring workshop from
@AshED_PD
from
@KWETB
on the use of
@Flipgrid
in teaching and learning at the European Showcase School Summit. With a focus on student voice and the principles of
#UDL
you are an inspiration to us all. 👏👏
#MicrosoftEDU
Another useful FREE tool within
@powerpoint
for supporting our (older) Ukrainian students is PowerPoint live.
It generates a slide specific transcript in Ukrainian on the students device.
A video with a little more detail can be found
The MIEE program has been a key part of my development as a teacher, helped me gain insight into what is going outside of my own school context & opened up a number of experiences for me.
I couldn't recommend it enough
#MIEExpert
📣 Heard of our
#MIEExpert
program but not sure how to get involved?
🦸♀️
@MsKBurke1
to the rescue! Join her on Thursday, November 30th at 17:00 (GMT Dublin) for guidance, tips and to answer any questions.
No need to register, just click here:
🖇️🖇️
Absolutely loved working with
@EmmaRyan08
and
@ClaregalwayColl
on tonights
#EDUspotlight
. Great to see the development of school and how strategies to facilitate remote learning. Watch on demand at
Great insight from
@anthonykilcoyne
@PDST_TechinEd
discussing the Digital Strategy 2027, the funding and 3 pillars are so important for allowing all schools to develop their digital learning plan after the rapid changes of the last 3 years
#ETBIEdTechConf22
Research Tasks: Let's remove the barriers for our students whilst also ensuring students actually complete research instead of using copy + paste. Learn how to do this with
#ImmersiveReader
in
@edge
and
@Flipgrid
to record their response. Ideal for CBA's
#inclusion
@JCforTeachers
In episode 1 of the video diary series, we hear from principal Ingrid Fallon introducing the fantastic and innovative Holy Family Community School.
Thank you to
@falloningrid4
and
@hfcsrathcoole
for letting us share your inspiring story.
@AppleEDU
#Edtech
#Edchatie
If you know of any parent who needs support navigating the platform. Please direct them to webinar ⬇️. I will explain the platform and how best to support your student at home with it and direct you to additional resources.
#homeschooling
#remotelearning
Excited to be working with
@kcetb
and
@H2_Learning
on this program to enhance teaching learning and assessment and the role of digital technology within this.
Looking forward to hearing teachers experience and also looking at what is possible
#TeachNimble
Powerful insights from
@OldBawnCS
on the the evolution of teacher CPD the need to continue reflect on teachers confidence, reinforce teachers in which it has dipped but also stretch & challenge teachers as much as the students.
The success of your jigsaw model is very apparent!
Highly effective teaching will always include inclusion at it's heart. Great the focus the students from
@StAngelasSligo
have around this. Planning to use
#immersivereader
,
#dictate
, translation features &
@Flipgrid
can really build an inclusive classroom.
Important webinar for Teams Edu & Office 365 Admins for your school. Keeping students safe and secure with Teams: join me &
@Howell_MSFT
as we cover
Thursday 4th March at 12:30
🔗No need to register, just join here:
@F1
Personally enjoy the ones that aren't street tracks as it's far more interesting... Hard to pick just one but Silverstone was so good and so was Austria...
We are proud of girls today they showed such heart and determination. Runners up in the
@faischools
National Cup. It has been a privilege to work with you this year. We've made such great memories & learned so much from this campaign.
@ClaregalwayColl
@ms_s_walsh
@FaiGalway
Big welcome to
@MsKBurke1
who joins us in
@MS_eduIRL
. She will be able to help schools all over Ireland with their digital journeys and brings to that a wealth of on the ground experience herself. 🤗👏
💡What an incredible presentation from
@OldBawnCS
in their
#EDUSpotlight
. Sharing great insights on preparing staff and students for whole school digital transformation
📽 you can view the on demand version🔗
In the ease of access centre there is a number of colour filters to enable staff & students to enable pictures, colours easier to see.
this includes 3 options for colour blindness
the colour wheel will change will reflect the change selected
#accessibility
#microsoftedu
As we enter another period of remote learning just a reminder to all teachers "We are doing our best" & that is all that can be asked of anyone. if you need any support please let me know here or at mseduirl
@microsoft
.com
#edchatie
Interesting in joining an incredible PLN!
Consider submitting your self-nomination to join the MIE Expert
Become a MIE by completing 2 hours of training
Complete the self-nomination form
🔗
🗓️On Saturday 17th October there will be the following 7 bitesize 30-minute workshops from getting started to maximising learning opportunities with Office 365 in all situations 🏫🏠🧑🏫
🔗links to individual workshops to follow
#MIEE
#Edchatie
@NAPD_IE
@PDSTie
Great story from
@kinsalecollege
about using digital tools to create and inclusive & supportive environment that has lead to increased student outcome for their learners
#DigiLearn
Great to be involved with
@STEMPInc
Digital Wealth project today, exploring the new digital strategy.
Inspirational talks from
@OldBawnCS
and
@StkEb
about their own digital journeys.
Due to the disruption yesterday you can now join me
tomorrow for another information session about our
#MIEExpert
program with some tips and tricks for how you can apply
📆 Thursday, December 9th at 17:00 (GMT Dublin)
🔖Simply join us at this link:
Great to see how the work at
@shstullamore
is creating a cohort of students who will be well prepared for their future work of work. Technology can enable real development of the 21st centaury skills for our students.
#MicrosoftEDU
#DigitalTransformation
#ReadingProgress
you can build the assignment to track fluency but also add other elements such as a
@OneNoteEDU
with questions etc. Students can utilise the
#ImmersiveReader
to gain confidence in the language using read aloud, translate. Rubrics for the assessment
#MFLchat
Something to look forward March 22-24. You CAN now register for
#e2
with
@MicrosoftEDU
. E2 will bring us together for inspiring keynotes, thought-provoking research, innovative practices, collaboration, and solution showcases
#MIEExpert
#edchatie
#edchatNI
Really enjoyed this presentation from
@InverCollege
and
@galwayetss
. Great sharing of their digital strategies within their schools.
#DigiLearn
👏 to all of our presenters
🎉Education Spotlight: Old Bawn Community School
📅Tuesday, 23 March 2021 | 5.00 PM - 5.45 PM
Join Old Bawn CS as they reflect on their journey of implementing 1:1 devices for students, developing teaching & learning & student leadership
🔗Register at
Backdrops, presenter view & music these are great innovations to add to
@Flipgrid
to make it even more engaging! All that code that is required 😱
#FlipgridLIVE
Our
#MicrosoftEDU
Showcase School Program brings together inspiring education leaders with one common goal: empowering their students to achieve more. We’re thrilled to welcome new and returning schools into this year’s cohort!
Was fortunate to teach for 4 years with a
@surface
, it was a such a great device. Adaptable for all my teaching in Maths, Science and STEM with inking, touchscreen and wirelessly connecting to a board.
We are delighted to announce, through funding provided by
@Education_NI
, the provision of 20,000 new Microsoft Surface Pro 7 Plus devices to more than 1,100 schools across NI. 1/4
Just earned my Creativity in the classroom on the Microsoft Educator Center! You can check out free PD courses too. What a great range of resources to be able to use in the coming year.
via
@MicrosoftEDU
@MS_eduIRL
Reminder that nominations for MIE Expert are currently open.
I will be running a session about the application process tomorrow.
📆 Tuesday, December 7th at 17:00 (GMT Dublin)
🔖 Bookmark this link and join us then:
📢For all trainee teachers & NQT's
▶️Teacher Training Event with Microsoft – Overview
▶️Teacher Training Event with Microsoft - Post Primary
▶️Teacher Training Event with Microsoft - Primary
▶️Enhancing the Student's Voice with Flipgrid
Register here 👉
Flashback..... Nov 2016 first of many second level connacht title won by some of these ladies. Can't wait for graduation 😂. There are some great photos
@ClaregalwayColl
#theygotsobig
Full Time 2-1 to Coláiste Bhaile Chláir in Senior National Cup Semi Final against S.S. Newport. Goals scored by Shauna Breenan and Elisha Bohan
@ClaregalwayColl
@FaiGalway
@gbfmsports
❤️to see the great resources on
@PDST_TechinEd
for using
@MS_eduIRL
. A great place to get started if you are looking for more information or support🧑🏫
This event is happening tonight, learn about
#ImmersiveReader
and much more that are built into
@Office365
to support students in school or a remote setting. ⬇
So impressed with our students
@ClaregalwayColl
creating boards games with microbit as an integral part of it. Great to see coding being embraced so well... beta testing done. ✔.. look out could see these in shops some day so creative..
@microbit_edu
@MS_eduIRL
#coding
#stem
Love the range of methods we can add information in
@OneNoteEDU
. Reflection can be done by written, a captured image, drawing or audio message. Using Template this can be reused
#WorkSmarterNotHarder
! with
#immersivereader
&
#dictate
this is accessible to all on the mobile app