Interview with Adam from Camara

Dave and Chris interviewed Adam from Camara Ireland. Camara provide reconditioned laptops and computers to people who may not have access to them normally. He spoke about their LearnStorm, which was formerly known as Mathletes which use Khan Academy materials. The LearnStorm Final celebrations were held at the Excited Digital Festival today.

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Interview with Ciaran Cannon

Caitlin interviewed Ciarán Cannon about his talk today at the Excited Digital Learning Festival. She asked him why he felt it was necessary to co-found the digital learning movement that has evolved into what it is today. He also told us about how he sees technology advancing in our classrooms in the future and what we can do to make the necessary changes.

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Interview with Cloghans Hill NS

Caitlin interviewed students from Cloghans Hill NS about their involvement today at the Learn Storm and the Excited Digital Learning Festival. They spoke about how they use Learn Storm in their school and how it has helped them in the classroom. They also spoke about how they use technology at home and how they’ve enjoyed the day so far.

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Interview with Leanne Lynch

Amy and Anna interviewed Leanne Lynch.  Leanne teaches in St. Mary’s Convent Primary school in Nenagh.   She spoke about the technology she uses in her classroomm such as Kahoot and Makey Makey.

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Interview with Susan Nic Reamoinn

Anna and Amy did an interview with Susan Nic Reamoinn . Susan spoke about how she is a teacher at Griffeen Valley Educate Together National School. She is here at the Digital MegaMeet to talk about the technology she uses in her classroom at school. She uses Bee Bots, Blue Bots, Little Bits and Dash and Dot

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Interview with Adrienne Webb

Roisin and Anna interviewed Adrienne Webb. Adrienne is a Maths teacher in Dublin. She explained about CESI, the Computers in Education Society of Ireland, and its growing success. Adrienne also talked about Teach Meet and how enjoyable and exciting it is.

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Interview with Mary Jo Bell

Roisin and Anna interviewed Mary Jo Bell at the Excited conference today. Mary Jo is a primary school teacher of a senior infants class in St. Anne’s NS in Shankill. She spoke about the presentation she made with Ciara Brennan. Mary Jo proceeded to tell us about the websites she and her class use. Their favourite website is http://www.voki.com/.

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Interview with Tony Riley

Roisin and Amy interviewed Tony Riley. Tony is an art teacher who is originally from New Zealand but is now working in Ireland. Tony spoke about his involvement in STEAM. He explained that STEAM derived from STEM but because of his great interest in art he developed a #steamroom in Lacken National School. The School is here today showcasing as a Digital School of Distinction.

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