Back to School!
by Siobhan Long
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Welome to our ‘Back to school’ issue of AT News. September is a busy month for everyone: students, families, teachers and lecturers.
Here in Enable Ireland, we are acutely aware that technology is moving at a fast pace and that there are many developments which will be of interest to those involved in education, and this issue may go some way towards expanding all of our access to key educational resources. So look out for information on a new text-based tutor, SMS.com, as well as a range of new Eduapps. We get lots of enquiries from people who want to understand the pro’s and con’s of using laptops versus iPads, so we’ve got a piece focusing on that question inside this issue too. And for those of you with an interest in literacy challenges and dyslexia, we’ve got a piece on World Dyslexia Day, along with an update on our collaboration with the Dyslexia Association of Ireland to create e learning modules. Finally, we’ve included news of a forthcoming Entelis seminar, which is focusing on the role of education in reducing the digital divide. We hope that you’ll find something of interest in this issue.
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SMSTutor.com
by Shirley Deakin
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SMSTutor.com |
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We all know how much teenagers love their phones and technology! Here's a nice way of marrying technology and study which is proving both popular and effective with teenagers - particularly those studying for state exams.
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ENTELIS Seminar - Dublin
by Siobhan Long
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Dublin Castle |
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Entelis The European Network for Technology Enhanced Learning in an Inclusive Society is hosting a seminar in Dublin Castle on November 12th 2015, with the following focus: Reducing The Digital Divide: The Role of Education.
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EduApps
by Sean Loughran
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EduApps |
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With everyone focusing on settling back into school, you might find our piece on Eduapps interesting. These apps are free to download and well worthwhile. Check it out at http://www.atandme.com/?p=969
Feel free to blog about something that you may have come across - share the knowledge!
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Dress as Your Hero on World Dyslexia Awareness Day!
by Shirley Deakin
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8th October 2015 is World Dyslexia Awareness Day and they are asking children nationwide to dress as their super hero for the day to help raise money to fund dyslexia support services nationwide, including information, assessment and specialist teaching for disadvantaged children with dyslexia.
Please spread the word. Check out http:http://www.dyslexia.ie/events-news/upcoming-dai-events/ for further information.
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“Which is better, an iPad or a laptop?”
by Juliann Bergin
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This is a question that we are commonly asked. Both devices have their good and bad points, but they are also very different, so a direct comparison is not always easy. Add into the mix other options such as an Android tablet or a Windows based tablet, a Chrome book, or a MacBook, and it can easily become very unclear as to which is the “best” device.
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Laptop Buying Guide
by Karl O'Keeffe
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Laptop Buying Guide |
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This time of year here in Enable Ireland’s AT service we always get a lot of requests from parents and staff for recommendations and advice on purchasing a laptop for use in school or college.
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