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

Conference 2004 Presentations

Keynote Address 2004: Children Exploring a ‘Fun' Web-Site: Sites of Learning and Roles of Being

Presented by: Bridget Somekh

This paper draws on the evaluation of the Grid-Club ‘fun' web-site for children aged 7-11 which has been developed in the UK by Channel 4 television, Oracle and Intutive Media. The focus of the evaluation has been on children's learning in an informal web-based environment. Learning indicators were developed on the basis of what has been learnt from recent research, drawing particularly on socio-cultural theories. Data were then collected to track children's learning, using methods such as concept mapping, observation and interviewing.

ICT and the Visual Arts

Presented by: Art Ó Súilleabháin

This is a practical look at the possibilities presented for using Digital Art in the classroom. What happens when children begin using a digital editing package for actually creating images? A look at the small range of skills needed by children to get started in this area. It deals with children from the Primary sector and Post Primary sector where a small number of schools are experimenting with submitting digital art as part of an art portfolio.

Mediator – for Easy Multimedia And Web Design

Presented by: Gerry Hancock

Mediator allows even the most novice user to create dynamic, interactive Web sites and presentations in minutes. Drag-and-Drop editing, no scripting or programming required. Hundreds of cutting-edge transitions and effects come as standard with the package. Your presentations will never be boring again! DHMTL export - create Web sites in minutes. No HTML programming, just one mouse click and Mediator generates the DHMTL code automatically. Flash like effects - animate objects and stream video on your Web site. No plug-ins, the DHTML code doesn't require one.

Control Technology – Empowering Minds

Presented by: Tommy Maher

This project began as part of the NCTE's SIP initiative in 1998. Four schools were selected for the first phase, representing the main school types prevailing in Ireland - large middle class suburban, inner city disadvantaged, medium-sized semi-rural, and two-teacher rural.

ICT Primary Guidelines

Presented by: Anne Moloney

'Information and Communications Technology in the Primary School Curriculum: Guidelines for teachers' The Primary School Curriculum, 1999, presented a view of learning that was centred on the child and provides a framework for the child's learning with a focus on the development of the child's knowledge, skills, and attitudes.