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Making Technology Work in the Classroom 1 & 2

Future Learning Dublin City Centre

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Course description

Making Technology Work in the Classroom is designed with hands-on workshops which give the teacher lots of practical techniques that they can bring back to their classroom. The course is delivered through the medium of English, which gives participants an opportunity to refresh and improve their communication skills in an authentic workplace environment.

Learner Profile:
Primary and Secondary School Teachers (of English) who are interested in how technology-enhanced learning can be put into practice in their classroom.

Learner Outcomes
By the end of the course, participants will have:

> experienced the techniques for the use of technology in the classroom and exposure to EU colleagues leading to an increased capacity to trigger modernisation and international opening within their organisations
devised and prepared to run better quality activities and more attractive programmes for their students in line with their needs and expectations through the use of technology-mediated collaboration and publication as demonstrated in this course
> increased potential opportunities for professional and career development through becoming comfortable with technology are better equipped to develop as leaders of implementation projects without their school, or in the educational sector generally
> increased the potential for motivation and satisfaction in their daily work through becoming more comfortable in the English language as a medium for teaching and learning, and through being able to contribute constructively to technology enhancement programmes in their school and have an input into the direction of these programmes.

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar and Activities

Class schedule

Course duration
1-2 weeks
Classes per week
20 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 60 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday
School holidays
18 Dec 2024 - 01 Jan 2025 and 22 Dec 2025 - 04 Jan 2026

Abbey House does not hold classes on the holiday dates above. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

Intermediate
High intermediate
Advanced
You will take a placement test before your arrival in Dublin to determine your class level.

Class size

Average 13 students
Maximum 15 students

Student age

Age range 18 years old and older
Average 26 years old
(21 in the summer)

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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School description

Future Learning Dublin City Campus is located in the very heart one of Europe's most vibrant and historic cities. Our school is one of the most modern educational buildings in the sector with facilities which reflect our methodology of teaching focussed on communication, collaboration and technology skills.

Our school is in the perfect location for those who are looking to explore Dublin city and enjoy everything it has to offer. Future Learning Dublin City centre is located at Abbey House in Jervis Street, a few steps away from the Jervis Shopping Centre and Henry Street, one of Dublin’s major shopping precincts.

Our newly refurbished building features 23 classrooms, a teachers’ room, meeting pods, a bespoke coffee shop and student zones spread across the four floors of the building. The school is located in the very heart of Dublin city centre, a fantastic location for students and group leaders with a wide range of activities all within a short walking distance.

Year opened
2013
Number of classrooms
22

Accreditations

Facilities

  • Social Activities
  • Cultural Trips
  • Wheelchair access
  • Free Internet
  • Wireless Internet
  • Studying Area

Teacher qualifications

Native English speakers
Over 50%
Teachers with English teaching certification
All
Teachers with college degrees
All

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at Future Learning Dublin City Centre varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 26. In the summer, the average age is 21.

School holidays

Abbey House does not hold classes on the holiday dates below. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Open dates
Year round
School holidays
18 Dec 2024 - 01 Jan 2025 and 22 Dec 2025 - 04 Jan 2026

School location

Future Learning Dublin City Campus is located in the very heart one of Europe's most vibrant and historic cities. Our school is one of the most modern educational buildings in the sector with facilities which reflect our methodology of teaching focussed on communication, collaboration and technology skills.

Our school is in the perfect location for those who are looking to explore Dublin city and enjoy everything it has to offer. Future Learning Dublin City centre is located at Abbey House in Jervis Street, a few steps away from the Jervis Shopping Centre and Henry Street, one of Dublin’s major shopping precincts.

Our newly refurbished building features 23 classrooms, a teachers’ room, meeting pods, a bespoke coffee shop and student zones spread across the four floors of the building. The school is located in the very heart of Dublin city centre, a fantastic location for students and group leaders with a wide range of activities all within a short walking distance.

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Housing

Abbey House offers the following housing types:
homestay

Homestay - 2-person shared room - Breakfast and Dinner - 2 students must book together

£ 217
weekly
Age range: 17 years old and older
Location: Outside the city center of Dublin
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Distance to school: 45 - 55 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 03:00 PM
Check-out: Saturday, before 10:00 AM
Restriction: 2 students must book together
£ 217
Carefully selected local host families.
Shared Bathroom
Different options of meals to select before you confirm your booking.
Single and Twin Rooms available. Please note that students should arrive together in order to be able to share the room otherwise single room fees will be charged.
Wi-Fi included.
Living facilities shared with a local host family.

Homestay - 2-person shared room - Breakfast and dinner - 2 students must book together

£ 217
weekly
Age range: 17 years old and older
Location: Outside the city center of Dublin
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Distance to school: 45 - 55 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Saturday, after 03:00 PM
Check-out: Saturday, before 10:00 AM
Restriction: 2 students must book together
£ 217
Carefully selected local host families.
Shared Bathroom
Different options of meals to select before you confirm your booking.
Single and Twin Rooms available. Please note that students should arrive together in order to be able to share the room otherwise single room fees will be charged.
Wi-Fi included.
Living facilities shared with a local host family.

Homestay - Single-person room - Breakfast and dinner

£ 235
weekly
Age range: 16 years old and older
Location: Outside the city center of Dublin
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Distance to school: 45 - 55 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Saturday, after 03:00 PM
Check-out: Saturday, before 10:00 AM
£ 235
Carefully selected local host families.
Shared Bathroom
Different options of meals to select before you confirm your booking.
Single and Twin Rooms available. Please note that students should arrive together in order to be able to share the room otherwise single room fees will be charged.
Wi-Fi included.
Living facilities shared with a local host family.

Homestay - Single-person room - Breakfast and Dinner

£ 235
weekly
Age range: 16 years old and older
Location: Outside the city center of Dublin
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Distance to school: 45 - 55 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 03:00 PM
Check-out: Saturday, before 10:00 AM
£ 235
Carefully selected local host families.
Shared Bathroom
Different options of meals to select before you confirm your booking.
Single and Twin Rooms available. Please note that students should arrive together in order to be able to share the room otherwise single room fees will be charged.
Wi-Fi included.
Living facilities shared with a local host family.
visa

Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

Your letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you.

Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Dublin based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

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