Mike Molloy
Educational Leader
ICT Expertise
I am passionate about using ICT as a tool to enhance teaching and learning and to improve management and communication systems.
I do this by:
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Designing school ICT Implementation plans and site infrastructure - SNUP Upgrade, server, wifi
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Led professional development using the SAMR Model to lift teachers' pedagogy
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Developing an ICT Curriculum and Implementation Plan
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Using inquiry and authentic learning contexts to stimulate interest and thinking skills
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Training staff to use hardware, software and online systems
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Developing an external hard drive to create a ‘disk image’
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Server management, internet monitoring and filtering
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Developing school wide ICT frameworks and cyber safety agreements
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Repairing computers and problem-solving issues
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Project managing - introducing classroom data projectors (researching, quoting, installation and training)
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Leasing computers via the TELA scheme and purchase plan - iPad, Chromebook, Audio and Visual
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Liaising with outside Support and Tech Providers e.g. Rev IT, Ricoh, Smart Computers
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Training ICT student leaders
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Using ICT to more effectively achieve learning intentions e.g. Hapara, Google Suite
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Planning the upgrade of the school website
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Developing class timetables and programmes
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Budgeting systems
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Developing assessment tools and spread sheeting
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Communicating professionally via newsletters, school website, wiki, blogs, e-Portfolio, School-links, Goggle Docs, Weeblies, Facebook and Email
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Using transferable skills to learn new software
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Balancing use of technology in teaching programmes
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Planning and implementing online programmes to enhance learning e.g. Mathletics, Reading Eggs
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Implementation of Google Apps for Education (GAFE)
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Researching and leading the implementation of SMS systems
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Running many successful parent information evenings
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Supporting and training parents with digital technology