New technology a big boost for Gurteen NS [tuamherald.ie]
- Published: 29 June 2011
THE installation of interactive whiteboards and the greater use of computers is a big boost to education, especially in smaller two teacher schools such as St Kerrill’s NS, Gurteen, according to principal Ann Ward.
She says that the interactive whiteboards, in particular, make it far easier for teachers in smaller schools to give greater personal attention to multiple classes in the one room.
“The children love the interactive whiteboards and one group of pupils can be working away on projects via the whiteboard while the teacher is dealing with the work of children in another class at the same time,” says Ann.
The principal says that numbers are remaining steady at the Gurteen school and she is confident for the future, if the Minister for Education appreciates the excellent way that new technology, combined with greater personal attention, can result in a more holistic primary education for children from two teacher schools.
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