Bits and pieces from the world of education
Lunchtime lectures in the Hunt Museum, Limerick
This lunchtime at 1pm in the Hunt Museum, Limerick, Fr Sean O'Duinn OSB will give a lecture entitled Brigid: Goddess and Saint, in which he will address the many rituals and customs associated with Brigid (or Bríd). Admission is free and all are welcome.
European Safer Internet Day
Today schools are invited to participate in activities developed by the National Centre for Technology in Education (NCTE) to celebrate European Safer Internet Day.
Webwise.ie, in collaboration with Scoilnet, is running an online debate entitled Is the Internet Bad for Music to help raise awareness of online copyright issues. The highlights of this debate will be shared with students from all over the world through a worldwide "blogathon". Students' opinions will go alongside those of high-profile bloggers including members of the EU Commission and recording artists such as Mundy.
Webwise.ie, which is also being launched today, provides information, advice and tools to teachers, parents and students to help ensure children's online experiences are positive and safe.
Lesson plans for the blogathon and internet safety activities for younger pupils are available through www.scoilnet.ie and www.webwise.ie. If you are interested in getting your class involved e-mail: internetsafety@ncte.ie
Ballsbridge College of Further Education Open Day
Ballsbridge College, Shelbourne Road, Dublin 4 is holding an open day on Wednesday, February 8th from 11am to 3pm. All are welcome to attend.
For more information, e-mail: info@ballsbridge.cdvec.ie or see www.ballsbridgecollege.com
University College Cork Careers Postgraduate Studies Exhibition
This exhibition will take place on Thursday, February 9th, from 11am to 4pm in Devere Hall, Áras na Mac Léinn, UCC. More information from Marie McSweeney, assistant press officer, UCC. Tel: 021-4902371.
Course for Children with a Language Delay
A one-day course designed for parents and carers of pre-school and school-age children who have a speech and language delay or disorder will take place on Saturday, February 25th.
This course is also designed for parents and carers of pre-school and school-age children who have behaviour difficulties and need to be supported in behaviour change. This includes carers working in playgroups, Montessori schools or crèches who have children with language and play needs to help integrate in their mainstream setting.
For further information contact Early Language Intervention, 19 Springhill Avenue, Blackrock, Co Dublin. Tel: 01-2020489 or see www.eli-ireland.com and click on "professional training".
Annual Institution of Electrical Engineers (IEE) Faraday Lecture 2006
The department of electronic engineering at Cork Institute of Technology will host the annual IEE Faraday Lecture entitled Emission Impossible - Can Technology Save The Planet? on Thursday, March 2nd.
The lecture will examine how technology is helping us tackle climate change and make better use of the earth's precious resources using a mixture of live demonstrations, video and graphics.
The lecture is aimed at 14- to 16-year-old students but will appeal to all age groups. Admission is free and the lecture will last one hour. Places are limited so early booking is advised.
The first lecture will take place at 10.30am and the second at 2pm. To book, e-mail: businesspartners@iee.org.uk and put "Faraday" in the subject box).
For more information see www.iee.org.
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