Summer Plans – Take a Break Before Burnout | Across the Pond

Summer Plans – Take a Break Before Burnout As I begin planning out this article I question where the month of June has gone? It feels like weeks are rolling into one. I’m busy, but in a good way busy with personal and work projects to the extent where Jimmie sends me a simple reminder... Read More

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June 1, 2021

Is the Blended Conference Here to Stay? | Across the Pond

Is the Blended Conference Here to Stay? Greetings from a warm Summers evening in Dublin Ireland. On Friday our Taoiseach (Irish Prime Minister) provided us with a further road map for Ireland re-opening claiming the end of the pandemic is “within grasp”. It has given the Irish people some encouragement however I’m cautiously optimistic about... Read More

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April 25, 2021

2021-05 Across the Pond

A.V. is NOT I.T. and I.T. is NOT A.V. Greetings from Ireland, where we are feeling a little more positive knowing that lockdown level 5 is soon to feel like level 4. It’s been a tough 5 months. Now in a few days not only can I travel across Dublin but from the 10th of... Read More

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March 30, 2021

2021-04 Across the Pond

Emerging Tech For Higher Education Hi All, I can’t believe we’re through another month, though it seems as very little has changed since last month with our Level 5 lockdowns in Ireland. Hopefully, after Easter we will see children fully return to primary and secondary schools whilst Higher Education is continuing to be taught online.... Read More

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March 1, 2021

2021-03 Across the Pond

Covid-19 AnniversaryTIME FOR MORE DECISIONS AND LESS DENIALS Hello All, from a bright, sunny day in Dublin Ireland. Spring has finally arrived and daffodils are blossoming and the evenings are getting a little longer thank God. The first lockdown was a lot easier with long summer evenings where kids could tire themselves out in the... Read More

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February 1, 2021

2021-02 Across the Pond

A Whole Lotta Love It’s February and with that, it’s the month of Valentine’s Day. For those married, I’m sure you’ll think of something nice to do with your partner during the current restrictions and lockdown. That’s if you haven’t developed cabin fever of each other by now! A random fact: Did you know the... Read More

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