Category: Learning resources

A blog by @mircwalsh

The EDtech Portal

The EDtech Portal was established in 2016 as part of a project I was completing for my MA in E-Learning Design and Development at CIT. The aim of this project was to create e-learning content and so I created a platform which features free learning courses for teachers. Course content ranges from getting started with…
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Creating a virtual reality city tour.

I’ve been interested in virtual reality for quite a while and learning it bit by bit but this year decided to full embrace it and use it in the classroom. One of the first projects created with it was 360 Cork. A project which uses 360 images of Cork with added pinpoints using ThingLink 360.…
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Course 8 – Coding in the classroom

Here is the eight course in a set of 8 courses that feature both on this blog and also over on The EDtech Portal. These screencasts will walk you through Coding in the classroom. Note: If you want certification for this course you can take it over on The EDtech Portal. Upon completing the course…
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Course 6 – Mobile film-making.

Here is the sixth course in a set of 8 courses that feature both on this blog and also over on The EDtech Portal. These screencasts will walk you through mobile film-making. Note: If you want certification for this course you can take it over on The EDtech Portal. Upon completing the course activities you…
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Course 5 – Creating ePortfolios with your class

Here is the fifth course in a set of 8 courses that feature both on this blog and also over on The EDtech Portal. These screencasts will walk you through creating ePortfolios with your class. Note: If you want certification for this course you can take it over on The EDtech Portal. Upon completing the…
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Course 4 – Getting started with digital assignments in the classroom.

Here is the fourth course in a set of 8 courses that feature both on this blog and also over on The EDtech Portal. These screencasts will walk you through getting started with digital assignments in the classroom. Note: If you want certification for this course you can take it over on The EDtech Portal.…
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Course 3 – Using social media in the classroom.

Below is the third of a set of 8 courses that feature both on this blog and also over on The EDtech Portal. These screencasts will talk you through how to use social media in the classroom. For a full list of available courses check out our list here Note: If you want certification for…
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Course 2 – Creating a Class Blog.

Below is the second of a set of 8 courses that feature both on this blog and also over on The EDtech Portal. These screencasts will talk you through how to create a class blog. For a full list of available courses check out our list here Note: If you want certification for this course…
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Course 1 – Create an iBook in iBooks Author course.

Below is the first of a set of 8 courses that feature both on this blog and also over on The EDtech Portal. These screencasts will talk you through how to create a simple iBook for use in a classroom. Note: If you want certification for this course you can take it over on The…
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