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Virtual Worlds pilot programme in Carlow primary school
Posted in: Blog by James on May 10, 2010
GiftedKids.ie is “an online survival guide for parents and teachers of gifted children in Ireland”.
“Does an exceptionally bright child mean an exceptionally bright future? Not necessarily. Parenting in itself can be daunting but parenting a “gifted” child can be incredibly challenging. Unlike many other countries there are scant resources available in Ireland for exceptionally able kids”
We’re delighted at Daynuv to have teamed up with GiftedKids.ie to pilot a new ICT initiative aimed at supporting a group of exceptionally able students in Gaelscoil Eoghain Uí Thuairisc Carlow. The pilot is the first of its kind in Ireland to use 3D modelling software and programming tools to teach part of the primary school curriculum in a learning support setting.
GiftedKids Virtual World
A full article on the partnership has now been published on the GiftedKids.ie website and I’ll excerpt below just one quote from the children involved -
“Daynuv is not a game, it is a hobby and a tool. When such a programme, granting the ability to create anything and the chance to interact with other people, is used in the education of children the possibilities are massive. The programme allows children to understand architecture. The control of the land is excellent. Not only can buildings be erected but looking out on the horizon we can see mountains, lakes and valleys of our own creation. In creating replicas of true buildings we gain a deeper knowledge of the processes, toils and triumphs used in building. The programme is enjoyable to use and is a fascinating meeting place for classmates.” ~ Conor
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