Cumann Ríomh-Oideachais na hÉireann | Voluntarily supporting ICT in Education since 1973

Post-Primary Level

Alternative Music Technology Options for Post-Primary Music Exams

Presented by: 
John Crowe

This presentation addresses the creative possibilities in using technology for the Leaving and Junior Cert practical exams, by highlighting areas currently not explored while also addressing the implementation of free and easy to use software. Demonstrations will focus on hardware and software combinations that provide new and engaging creative opportunities for teachers and students involved in music practical examinations.

John Crowe is a music teacher from Co. Longford, though he has spent most of his teaching career in Co. Leitrim where he was the music teacher in Carrigallen and Mohill Vocational schools for over fourteen years. He currently gives in-service courses for teachers in Music and ICT in Education Centres around the country for NCTE and has given numerous talks at the Post Primary Music Teachers Association (PPMTA) national conferences. He has recently co-ordinated the evaluation of a number of software programs for NCTE used in the teaching and learning of Music Technology in the primary and post primary curriculum and continues to design and tutor courses for teachers in the use of ICT in music education. He holds a masters degree in music technology from Dundalk Institute of Technology.

Day/Time: 
Saturday, 14.40 - 15.10

Extending teaching and learning beyond the walls of our school

Presented by: 
Patricia Ward, John Englishby & Pippa Brady

This presentation will examine a range of issues, which will inform those who interested in the use of virtual learning environments, in primary & secondary education. It will briefly explore: Setting up a virtual school Design of Frontpage, images, sound and video Creation & development of learning paths Access rights for staff and students Assessment – creation & storage of results Expanding the classroom

Patricia Ward is a class teacher in St Brigid’s School (special school for students with mild general learning difficulties) Dundalk.  St Brigid’s school seeks to enhance the teaching & learning environment with the integration of technology throughout the school.  Patricia has been an NCTE tutor since 2001 and has been involved in the development of the modules for:
* The Internet a teaching & learning tool
* Website design and development for learning
* ICT and SEN – Visual Impairment
She previously taught adults with multiple disabilities in the Rehabilitation Institute, where she was actively involved in supporting teachers using technology.
John Englishby is a Maths and Physics teacher with 30 years experience in St. Mary’s College, Dundalk. He is currently TY coordinator and ICT coordinating teacher in the school. The school is involved in promoting the integration of ICT in learning and teaching on a whole school basis. Previous computer experience includes NCTE tutor for Phase 1 and Phase 2 and ECDL Coordinator. As ICT coordinating teacher he has become quite adept at solving minor computer problems of all types!
Pippa Brady is an English and RE teacher in St Mary’s College, Dundalk since 1994. Part of Pippa’s role as an T.Y. English teacher is to promote multi-media use through film-work, animation and sound-editing in her TY class. Pippa stresses the fact that none of her ICT education has been from formal training but that an interest in integrating ICT into the classroom has led to a seeking out of ways and means to enhance teaching and learning within her classroom and within the whole school.

Day/Time: 
Saturday, 11.30 - 1200