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Use of literacy software
Many of our younger pupils get to use literacy and English software programs. It enables learning in a fun way.  |
Book Creator
As part of Seachtain na Gaeilge 2019, 5th class used book creator to make their own version of "The Three Billy Goats Gruff". We had great fun translating the story and acting it out. Unfortunately something seems to have happened to the end of it but we attach a link here that will give a flavour of what we got up to. We had a fantastic time and cant wait to use book creator whenever we get our new chromebooks.  |
VEX Robotics group
Students from 6th class in Killeigh N.S. engaging in some hands on learning through Vex IQ. It is a robotics platform designed to promote STEM learning for young students.
 Offaly County Council and the Department of Rural and Community Development are providing funding under the Digital Innovation Programme to roll out this new digital initiative for 16 primary schools in Offaly. The aim is to expose students to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) fundamentals within the context of building a robot using Vex IQ.
 Students can jump right in and snap robots together using this intuitive toolless system
 Collaboration, discussion and teamwork skills are in evidence from the outset.
Programming some code for their robot - the software has a great  The students will compete against 15 other schools from Offaly in the Vex Iq Offaly championships on the 16th of May 2019 and against teams from throughout Ireland in 2020 and 2021.  |
Digital Learning Plan & Investment in Digital Learning tools
Killeigh NS have developed a digital learning plan with the help of the digital learning framework. Staff and pupils were asked for their inputs and we have developed a plan for the year ahead. As part of this we are planning to invest in new devices and are currently in the procurement process. Stay tuned for further details.  |
ICT for 6th class
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