Testimonials

   
    What pupils say

Recent independent research carried out by NCTE (Republic of Ireland) with secondary school students found:

  92% felt that uLearn was easy to use

  100% said that uLearn made it easier for them to understand and learn from maps

  86% said that adding their own photographs to maps was a really good idea and made them more likely to use maps as a learning tool in the future

  100% found uLearn particularly useful in their Geography lessons and it helped them retain more information after the lesson

   
    What teachers say

  "Excellent resource for children in the understanding and relating of maps to the visual world"

 

  "It is rare to find a resource which is applicable to such a wide range of subjects. Pupils love this resource because it means something to them - they can look for their own house, school, local landmark etc and the ability to populate it with their information appeals greatly to them."

 

  "I like the links - resources. Much opportunity here for use in Leisure and Tourism @ GCSE. "

 

  "A very useful learning resource with excellent future potential."

 

  "uLearn has an effect on the pupils' standard of work as it allows them to see mapping in direct relation to themselves. It is more obvious and much more effective than the photocopies that were used previously."

  "The most productive use of uLearn occurs when you allow children to take control of the learning activity and create resources under their own initiative. uLearn puts them in charge and gives them the power."

  "It has been universally praised by teachers and even the most 'computer-phobic' think it is fantastic. In particular they love being published on the web and are amazed at how easy it is."

  "The actual use of uLearn itself as a research tool is fantastic! It gives the pupils a wealth of information they need but leaves it up to them how and what to use. It offers a gateway to relevant and useful internet sites as well as access to other peoples work."

  "Staff and students have been excited and impressed by the quantity and detail of the available digital data, fascinated by the way layers can be superimposed and intrigued by their ability to interact with this data."

  "The class grows silent when you call up uLearn - they want to be involved and it stimulates lots of geographical questions."

 

  "A sense of autonomy and ownership is instilled through independent research and the promise of publishing their work so everyone can see it."

 

  "The taining for my school went well and all the teachers are on board.  I would like to thank you for the high level of support your comany has given us since our enrollment."

 

 

What student teachers say

"Used it in every class since."

 

"Pupils saw their houses and were totally amazed.  It really grabbed their interest."

 

"Applicable to any topic."

 

"It is an excellent resource, very easy to access and use. The mirror images of aerial and OSI were very cool, and students would certainly enjoy this."

 

"The resources, maps, pictures etc were very good.  There is no other place a geography teacher could access this material."

 

"Really good resource to use in class, because of the huge amount of maps , photos, etc."

 

"Good for local, regional and national map work."

 

"Due to the volume of maps, you can integrate map work into all lessons, because you can find a map for all features, etc."

 

"Love it as a resource. I have used it already in class."

 

"Very useful, particularly the playlist part.  Plenty of activities for students."

 

"Love [that] you can see your house."

 

"Interactive, stimulating, great for comparing and contrasting, good for print-outs."

 

"Love the change from OS to aerial - helpful for OS maps."

 

"The site is a very good teaching resource. Apart from the maps, it was great to see the many other resources available on the site. I was unaware of many of the video clips etc that are on the site and there are many resources that I will definitely use in my teaching in the future."

 

"I have used, and will continue to use Scoilnet Maps in the classroom."

 

"Excellent resource. Very impressive.  The different tools, such as the playlist, comparing maps and photos, and playing different [resources] was very helpful."

 

What PHSEE Champions Say

 

Excellent resource. Something like this has been missing for a long time. Great!

 

Very interesting. Will hopefully discuss with Geography coordinator to bring in cross-curricular!

 

Interesting to think about linking maps to PSHEE. Thought provoking and motivating.