Access to mobile technology can be both a blessing and a curse. Smart phones are used to make calls, run businesses and organise social lives. But they also raise concerns over their potential impact on our health, society – and education.

IN an era where a well-honed sense of victimhood is not uncommon how refreshing, how uplifting it is to hear someone describe what most of us would regard as one of life’s challenges as something far more positive, more empowering.

Because computers can supply facts, rote learning has become redundant. Sharon Ní Chonchúir talks to two US experts about teaching children six essential soft skills needed for success

We are always learning. Learning from our experiences, learning from the experiences of others. Fast-tracking our own progress and sometimes avoiding making mistakes.

Second-level teachers say they are unprepared to teach students who have ADHD or other special educational needs, because of “inadequacies in initial teacher education programmes”.

Sick division bro.

There has been an increase in the number of Irish graduates gaining work straight out of college.

So nice.

A leading expert in music education will address an event hosted by the Academy of Popular Music at CIT Cork School of Music next Saturday.