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There's one genuine moment in Zero Day that works perfectly. But the whole thing would have been better as a film.

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This is how Wales got into the game. The question is why was he left on until the end? Do they not rate Crowley? Do they want him to get out of these holes himself?

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How to reform the Leaving Cert: 1. Decide why we educate society. 2. Find an alternative to the CAO. 3. Find the "heart" or "core" of each subject. 4. Decide best how to teach each subject. 5. Look at ways to assess that "core." 6. Make sure all of the above is equitable.

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The Government shouldn't either. And they should announce it now, before they're invited (they might not be...).

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Consultation started in 2016 and was ignored by Foley in 2022. She unilaterally decided to add two new subjects, make every subject have a 40% project, and speeded up the whole redevelopment. So, no, there hasn't been any consultation.

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Careers in Screen returns! Talks, Q&As, & presentations from professionals across the industry! Including Deadpan Pictures’ Video Nasty (Strictly 15+) & the National Talent Academies’ panel @screenireland.bsky.social Tickets: €5.00 Book now - ifi.ie/film/careers... 📆 WED MARCH 5TH ⏰ 9.30 - 15.45

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I just want to clarify something. Do Americans still hate communists? Is Russia still the enemy? Or do they love communists now? I'm getting mixed messages. I'm presuming all the right wing MAGA people hate Trump now. Don't they? I mean, he's open about his love of Russia and communists.

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A cost-of-living crisis isn't the easiest time to sell art, but: www.ciaraioch.com is where you can support my work, with each archival-quality print on textured heavy paper being produced here in Ireland, shipping internationally in eco-friendly packaging, with free mini-treats in every order 🎁

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There's a famous movie history podcast that has become almost unlistenable due to the hosts' impersonations of famous directors.

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Sunday morning listen! Romeo+Juliet with bonus Manimal chat, just what Shakespeare would want!

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My 2020 film about Dublin’s Dead Zoo & their trojan efforts to remove a dangerous 1851 whale skeleton hasn’t been available for a few years but I have uploaded it. If you enjoy it, please consider sending me a few bucks via PayPal @PaulDuane449 or Revolut @paulxme4x Link: youtu.be/O6zp8AkMx-g?...

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NEW EPISODE! Off to fair Verona this week as @ajblack.bsky.social @steelbookbluray.com & Conor Murphy chat Baz Luhrmann’s iconic 1996 take on ROMEO + JULIET. 🎧 & subscribe on all pod players: open.spotify.com/episode/75WC...

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Had such fun with Mark and @conorsmurf.bsky.social chatting a film everyone who grew up in the 90s surely has seen at least once. Contains, improbably, and very unexpectedly, brief conversation about 80s TV show Manimal. Why? Find out!

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I had fun on this podcast on Baz Lurhman's Romeo+Juliet that I was a guest on. Thanks to @ajblack.bsky.social and Mark McManus for inviting me on! I tell one of the only two interesting stories I have, and it's a bit romantic... open.spotify.com/episode/75WC...

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Ideas for films to teach to 12/13 year olds?

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@conorsmurf.bsky.social Hey Conor 🙋🏻‍♂️ Thinking of changing up my studied film with my first years. Are usually do School of Rock but looking for something with a little more depth. Would you have any recommendations? It’s just to apply the skills that I will eventually use next year with Sing Street.

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Breda O’Brien in today’s Irish Times on AI, and the ethical and practical problems in Leaving Certificate Additional Assessment Components. #edchatie

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Do you have cognitive load theory on your mind? Has instructional design caught your attention? Join us for an #edchatie discussion on cognitive science in Irish education on Monday - 8:30-9:30.

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I'm not nearly as positive as Patrick when it comes to AI at 2nd level, especially its use in English by both teachers and students. So if he's worried, we should all be worried.

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With the Eng Draft Spec due to be published soon the big question I have is whether the Specification will be new and innovative or will it be hampered by the ridiculous assessment guidlines imposed upon it? How can it be innovative if Creative Writing and Comparative are being assessed in 5th yr?

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Alien: Romulus reminds me of Gremilns 2.

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Queation: Was there an article ou there in the last few days about school tours?

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This is behind so many of the issues emanating from the redevelopment of the LC. The Dept want major changes but aren't willing to out the funding into assessing students. Easy example is a Drama course where they record a clip of the Drama... #edchatie

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For tonight's #edchatie discussion: anyone interested, I put this draft list together of provocative and helpful thinkers (mostly relevant for English). Mentioning writers like @marcwatkins.bsky.social & @janerosenzweig.bsky.social & @audreywatters.bsky.social www.juliangirdham.com/blog/ai-reso...

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Conor English teacher, West Cork. I see no benefit in my using AI and none for my students either. I don't use "resources", I write my own samples with my students but don't really use them anyway, I need to correct my students work so that I know how to prepare for their individual needs. #edchatie

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😆 😂 Hilarious from Oide.

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Jesus, Section 31 is awful, just awful. It's not just the constant exposition, the sudden hair changes, the pointless Irish accent, the Guardians/Mission Impossible/Dune mash-up, it's also the cheapness of the sets, the whirling camera to compensate for style, the sci-fi channel colour coding.

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What better way to spend a Saturday than watching Nosferatu with the children? (Children 1, 2, and 3 are all present!)

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Watching season 2 episode 1 of Night Agent and loving how the hero is running.

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Great letter by John Conneely re LC reforms & Science subjects #edchatie #edchatie @humphreyjones.bsky.social @conorsmurf.bsky.social @aineh.bsky.social @sccenglish.bsky.social @drjohnodonoghue.bsky.social Integrity of the Leaving Certificate is at serious risk www.irishtimes.com/opinion/lett...

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