Jan '10 – Students at Rosemont Secondary School in Blackrock didn’t let the weather prevent them from starting back to their studies last week. Teachers simply uploaded school work and assignments into the school’s online learning management system, Moodle, to enable students catch up with classes at home. 70% of students from the school have logged into Moodle since last Thursday.

“The students have set goals and are willing to work hard to achieve them. They want to do well and are getting ahead by going online to keep up with their studies and direct their own learning,” said Margaret Kelly, Principal at Rosemont. “We were delighted to see them taking the initiative. It also gave them a forum to interact with teachers and with each other. It encompasses the ethos of our school; students taking ownership of their learning.”

“An event like this shows one of the real benefits of having e-Learning in a school. It is all about accessibility and having materials available whenever and wherever the teachers and students have access to a PC and internet connection.” Gary Mahon, Sales Director at Enovation Solutions, a Moodle partner in Ireland.

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