PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Courses and Training
My education has not only provided the foundation for the rest of my experiences, but has also made me a lifelong learner who is eager to gain more skills and knowledge. Take a look at my academics below.
UNIVERSAL DESIGN FOR LEARNING
2019
I am currently completing a course on Universal Deign for Learning with ICEP Europe
PDST DIGITAL LEARNINGÂ NETWORK
2019
I am currently involved with the PDST's Digital Learning Network for the 2019/2020 academic year.
ENHANCING CBA'S PROJECT
2019
Participating in the "Enhancing Classroom Based Assessment" project for the 2019/2020 academic year. This involves attending CPD and leading staff CPD in my school.
APPLE DISTINGUISHED EDUCATOR
2019
Awarded as an Apple Distinguished Educator in 2019. This aware recognises my work using Technology in the classroom, mentoring others and leading the development of TEL in my school.
FIRST AID
2019
3 Day First Aid training with PHECC
JCT- GRAPHICS
2019
Training with the JCT for the new syllabi for Junior Cycle Graphics.
JCT- APPLIED TECHNOLOGY
2019
Training with the JCT for the new syllabi for Junior Cycle Applied Technology.
JCT- WOOD TECHNOLOGY
2018
Training with the JCT for the new syllabi for Junior Cycle Wood Technology.
PDST-Â INTRODUCTION TO THE DCG SYLLABUS
2018
A full day CPD workshop for teachers of Design & Communication Graphics.
ADVANCED SOLIDWORKS
2018
An advanced Solidworks workshop hosted by GMIT Letterfrack Lecturer Des Kelly.
APPLE TEACHER PROGRAMME
2018
Certificate of completion (Badges) from the Apple Teacher CPD Programme
PDST- CONTROL TECHNOLOGY
2018
CPD workshop on Control Technology and the use of Genie Boards.
MAGENTA PRINCIPLES - MIKE HUGHES
2018
Mike Hughes workshops on the Magenta Principles hosted by the NAPD. This involved two 5 hour workshops in 2018.
DDLETB- HEALTH AND SAFETY FOR TECHNOLOGIES TEACHERS
2018
A health and safety workshop for teachers of Technologies subjects DDLETB.
TUSLA-CHILD FIRST E-LEARNINGÂ PROGRAMME
2017
Certificate of completion of Tulsa's E-Learning.
JCT- LEVEL 2 LEARNING PROGRAMMES
2017
Training with the JCT for the new syllabi for Level two Learning Programmes as part of the new curriculum reforms.
LEVEL 2 PILOT PROGRAMME
2017
I was involved in a Pilot Programme in 2017 with Dr. Margaret Flood.
BUILDING LEARNING POWER
2017
A series of workshops with Graeme Powell on the principles of Building Learning Power.
TECHNOLOGY ENHANCED LEARNING WORKSHOPS
2017
Attended a series of monthly workshops in DDLETB to develop my skills related to TEL.
JCT- KEY SKILLS
2017
Whole Schools training
RESTORATIVE PRACTICE
2017
Training with expert Nicole Feldman on the principles of Restorative Practice.
EVERYONE CAN CODE LAUNCH
2016
Attended the Launch event for Everyone Can Code in Ireland ran by Apple Education.