August « 2007

NextGen Slideshow Fixed - 2011-09-17 20:53:34 -
I uninstalled the NextGEN plugin and reinstalled it but my gallery links were demolished. I will re-import them to set up a new link table - when I have time. Thanks again for the heads up.
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Post Revamp - 2011-09-15 12:59:30 -
No I am not giving up on blogging or podcasting!

On the contrary, I have 96 private postings from the last 14 months on various topics which I shared with 43 WordPress trainees. 29 of these WordPress enthusiasts are from the eTwinning community and the remainder are teachers from around Ireland and some PC users who attended last year's Digital Bootcamp organised by the INTo and delivered by Apple last summer in Alexander College, Dublin.

I will tidy them up, especially the posts with links and publish them (publicly) over the next few weeks.

Thanks for the "Back 2 School" emails.
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Akismet Glitch

I moderate all comments as a matter of policy as this site is visited by minors and is part of an international cultural exchange project for European schools. However, last night ( and most of today, possibly) I had a barrage of adult spam – 131 all told. Not one item was trapped. [...]

PC v Mac

Pat O’Brien has asked for our help. She wants to know which platform is the most suited for a junior primary school. She uses a PC herself and there are old PCs already in the school but she recently visited a special school which used Macs throughout and she was very impressed. [...]

Comments Suspended!

I have suspended comments on the “eTwinning Back to School’” post. The 43 comments are political and religious in nature. All the suspended commenters have been emailed – 5 of which proved to be bogus addresses. Thank you for taking the time to comment.

2008 eTwinning Awards

Full details of the forthcoming eTwinning Awards http://www.etwinning.net/ww/en/pub/etwinning/awards/prizes.htm have been posted on the Etwinning portal. I hope that clears up the confusion.

A purpose built blog http://blog.eun.org/etwinning/ has been set up for those of you who wish share your experience of eTwinning or to make an constructive observation.

My Favourite Browser

One of the great spinoffs of being involved in an internationalÂ project like eTwinning is the social interaction it generates among its participants. Contacts, videos, images and ideas are freely exchanged and a vibrant focused social network soon begins to form and and eventually flourish.

The most suitable browser for this purpose, in my humble opinion [...]

Dublin arrival of the Sea Stallion from Glendalough

This is a “no frills” video of the arrival of the replica Viking longboat the “Sea Stallion from Glendalough” at Dublin’s Custom’s House Quay on August 14th, 2007.

It was shot in the crush of the crowd but it does capture the atmosphere and excitement of the historic event.

Last night’sÂ Real Player version was a [...]

Dublin arrival of the Sea Stallion from Glendalough [ 11:19 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Hook Head Lighthouse

I promised to upload the sound and vision of Hook Head Lighthouse in the rainy mist of the August bank holiday. Enjoy!

Hook Head Lighthouse in the fog [ 0:37 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Dublin welcomes the Sea Stallion from Glendalough

The Sea Stallion from Glendalough finally docked at Customs House Quay after its six week voyage from Roskilde in Denmark. The replica longboat travelled 1000 nautical miles manned (and womanned) by an international crew of 60. More pictures to follow [...]

eTwinning ‘Back to School Campaign’

A note for your diary!

Léargas will launch the eTwinning Weeks 2007 “Back to School Campaign’ on 17th September – 19th October 2007. There are lots of ideas and and readymade projects to be found at www.etwinning.net. Over 27,00 teachers have registered to date. Register now. Apply for a Professional development Workshop.

The [...]

Sea Stallion anchored in Malahide

The Sea Stallion from Glendalough rowed into the Malahide estuary in County Dublin this morning. Two days to go until they make their triumphal entry into Dublin City.

“A full ceremonial welcome will be afforded the Sea Stallion on its emotional arrival at Custom House Quay in the [...]