Michael Mc Namara
@ml-mcn.bsky.social
Lecturer in Digital Learning in Mary Immaculate College, Limerick • B.Ed, M.Ed, PhD (Educational Assessment) • All views expressed are my own.
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At this important juncture in Irish primary curriculum reform, I was delighted to present the keynote ‘From last place to first: Repositioning the M in integrated STEM at the Mathematics Education Ireland (MEI10) conference.
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October 19, 2025 at 11:26 AM
At this important juncture in Irish primary curriculum reform, I was delighted to present the keynote ‘From last place to first: Repositioning the M in integrated STEM at the Mathematics Education Ireland (MEI10) conference.
@stem-mic.bsky.social @dcuioe.bsky.social @miceducationfac.bsky.social
@stem-mic.bsky.social @dcuioe.bsky.social @miceducationfac.bsky.social
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Delighted to share an article that Dr Veronica McCauley & I have had published which explores standardised assessment in Irish primary schools, outlining teachers’ views on purpose, pressure & practice. Available via open access here www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
@miceducationfac.bsky.social
@miceducationfac.bsky.social
Standardised Assessment in Irish Primary Schools: Teachers' Views on Purpose, Pressure and Practice
This paper explores the perspectives of principals, teachers and key actors within the Irish primary school context regarding standardised assessment following a cultural flashpoint in the Irish ed...
www.tandfonline.com
June 2, 2025 at 8:40 AM
Delighted to share an article that Dr Veronica McCauley & I have had published which explores standardised assessment in Irish primary schools, outlining teachers’ views on purpose, pressure & practice. Available via open access here www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
@miceducationfac.bsky.social
@miceducationfac.bsky.social
Delighted to share an article that Dr Veronica McCauley & I have had published which explores standardised assessment in Irish primary schools, outlining teachers’ views on purpose, pressure & practice. Available via open access here www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
@miceducationfac.bsky.social
@miceducationfac.bsky.social
Standardised Assessment in Irish Primary Schools: Teachers' Views on Purpose, Pressure and Practice
This paper explores the perspectives of principals, teachers and key actors within the Irish primary school context regarding standardised assessment following a cultural flashpoint in the Irish ed...
www.tandfonline.com
June 2, 2025 at 8:40 AM
Delighted to share an article that Dr Veronica McCauley & I have had published which explores standardised assessment in Irish primary schools, outlining teachers’ views on purpose, pressure & practice. Available via open access here www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
@miceducationfac.bsky.social
@miceducationfac.bsky.social
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Congrats to Dr. Michael McNamara (Dept STEM Ed, MIC) & Dr. Veronica McCauley on their paper representing a vital contribution to the discourse on assessment. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
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@ml-mcn.bsky.social @stem-mic.bsky.social @miceducationfac.bsky.social @micireland.bsky.social
Standardised Assessment in Irish Primary Schools: Teachers' Views on Purpose, Pressure and Practice
This paper explores the perspectives of principals, teachers and key actors within the Irish primary school context regarding standardised assessment following a cultural flashpoint in the Irish ed...
www.tandfonline.com
May 31, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Congrats to Dr. Michael McNamara (Dept STEM Ed, MIC) & Dr. Veronica McCauley on their paper representing a vital contribution to the discourse on assessment. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
@ml-mcn.bsky.social @stem-mic.bsky.social @miceducationfac.bsky.social @micireland.bsky.social
@ml-mcn.bsky.social @stem-mic.bsky.social @miceducationfac.bsky.social @micireland.bsky.social
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Our STEM Department colleagues immersed themselves in exploring virtual environments with VR headsets as part of @ml-mcn.bsky.social Dive In! project which aims to explore how VR and Gen AI can enhance teaching and learning. Well done everyone! @micireland.bsky.social @miceducationfac.bsky.social
April 29, 2025 at 10:08 AM
Our STEM Department colleagues immersed themselves in exploring virtual environments with VR headsets as part of @ml-mcn.bsky.social Dive In! project which aims to explore how VR and Gen AI can enhance teaching and learning. Well done everyone! @micireland.bsky.social @miceducationfac.bsky.social
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Dive In! As part of an exciting new initiative, over 100 Galway pupils used VR + GenAI to explore ocean conservation. Huge thanks to our colleague @ml-mcn.bsky.social for leading this inspiring work @miceducationfac.bsky.social @micireland.bsky.social
April 29, 2025 at 9:25 AM
Dive In! As part of an exciting new initiative, over 100 Galway pupils used VR + GenAI to explore ocean conservation. Huge thanks to our colleague @ml-mcn.bsky.social for leading this inspiring work @miceducationfac.bsky.social @micireland.bsky.social
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Our #CESIcon 2025 programe has been published. We have a variety of sessions from across the sectors this year, and hands-on workshops have tipped the scales for the most popular format. #EdChatIe www.cesi.ie/conferences/...
February 18, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Our #CESIcon 2025 programe has been published. We have a variety of sessions from across the sectors this year, and hands-on workshops have tipped the scales for the most popular format. #EdChatIe www.cesi.ie/conferences/...
Looking forward to discussing how VR & AI is currently being used by innovative schools in County Galway to explore Ocean Conservation at #CESICon in Gaelcholáiste Luimnigh on March 1st.
💻Check out the great line this year here: www.cesi.ie/conferences/...
@cesi-ie.bsky.social
💻Check out the great line this year here: www.cesi.ie/conferences/...
@cesi-ie.bsky.social
February 19, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Looking forward to discussing how VR & AI is currently being used by innovative schools in County Galway to explore Ocean Conservation at #CESICon in Gaelcholáiste Luimnigh on March 1st.
💻Check out the great line this year here: www.cesi.ie/conferences/...
@cesi-ie.bsky.social
💻Check out the great line this year here: www.cesi.ie/conferences/...
@cesi-ie.bsky.social
Delighted to be working with schools in Co.Galway on an exciting research project to raise awareness about ocean conservation through the use of immersive technologies. Pupils will create VR stories to highlight a key challenge in this area and their proposed solution.
January 13, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Delighted to be working with schools in Co.Galway on an exciting research project to raise awareness about ocean conservation through the use of immersive technologies. Pupils will create VR stories to highlight a key challenge in this area and their proposed solution.
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[Ireland] www.rte.ie/news/2024/11...
How do parties differ on education in their manifestos?
If politicians on the campaign trail are being asked about anything related to education it is most likely to be an issue related to special educational needs.
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November 28, 2024 at 8:22 AM
[Ireland] www.rte.ie/news/2024/11...
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A bunch of #literacy focused #EdChatIE folk have started appearing on BlueSky.
A Starter Pack for this interesting intersection:
go.bsky.app/QtfSG3e
I've surely missed some new joiners - and will hopefully welcome many more very soon!
#WeknowourABCs
A bunch of #literacy focused #EdChatIE folk have started appearing on BlueSky.
A Starter Pack for this interesting intersection:
go.bsky.app/QtfSG3e
I've surely missed some new joiners - and will hopefully welcome many more very soon!
#WeknowourABCs
November 18, 2024 at 9:50 PM
✍️📖💭
A bunch of #literacy focused #EdChatIE folk have started appearing on BlueSky.
A Starter Pack for this interesting intersection:
go.bsky.app/QtfSG3e
I've surely missed some new joiners - and will hopefully welcome many more very soon!
#WeknowourABCs
A bunch of #literacy focused #EdChatIE folk have started appearing on BlueSky.
A Starter Pack for this interesting intersection:
go.bsky.app/QtfSG3e
I've surely missed some new joiners - and will hopefully welcome many more very soon!
#WeknowourABCs