Joe McDonald continues his Leadership Blog and gives us an insight into How Managers Improve Team Performance through Leadership Learning. As a manager, or aspiring manager, what can you do you each and every day to improve team performance? Well, remember that truly effective leaders always have absolute clarity in terms of their own […]
Life’s a céilí, so take an Irish Dancing course! Traditional Irish dancing is famous across the world, thanks to folk tales and Michael Flatley. Dancing is a great way to have fun and keep in shape, as well as connect with your roots, so consider an Irish Dance class a must for anyone interested in […]
Last week, we took a look at the challenges facing students dealing with the online element of blended learning, in particular those challenges that involve self-regulation and the use of technology for studying. In this second part, we focus on the challenges facing teachers experiencing the particular online element of blended learning. Blended learning is […]
You might think that being a good college student simply means being good at your subject and studying. Of course these are both vital in your journey from school to college and will contribute to your success. But alongside this you need to be aware of certain qualities you will need which will help you […]
We’ve been blessed recently with fabulous weather and many people have been taking advantage of it and been out and about enjoying the sunshine. And a lot of these people have chosen the bicycle as their favourite way to spend time outdoors. There has been a noticeable increase in cycling over the last couple of […]
In today’s rapidly evolving world, lifelong learning has become not just a choice but a necessity. As technology advances, economies shift, and job markets transform, individuals must continually acquire new skills and knowledge to remain competitive and adapt to change. Adult education plays a pivotal role in empowering individuals to thrive in this dynamic landscape, […]
If you have decided to do an accredited course, one of the first things you’ll need to know is where the qualification falls of the NFQ. The NFQ – the National Framework of Qualifications – has ten levels. The more difficult or specialised a course, the higher the level. Your Junior Cert is falls at Level 3; if you […]
A well-chosen training course can greatly improve your career prospects. People often assume, incorrectly, that an honours degree from a full-time course in a university is the only educational award that employers place any real value on. Adult education is well-respected across all industries, and enrolling can be a very sensible step toward a brighter […]
Podcasting is a great way to distribute content these days and if we consider education to be the most important content there is, then podcasts are a perfect fit for school, colleges and universities. So in this article we wanted to look at the use of podcasts as an educational tool. Podcasting in education can […]
AIP Conference Proceedings is a serial published by the American Institute of Physics since 1970. It publishes the proceedings from various conferences of physics societies. In 2019, an article posed the question “How successful are women in physics in Ireland?”. It concluded that women in Ireland are very successful when they study physics. Yet it […]