Precise vs Imprecise. I was privileged recently to be invited to deliver some tutorials in Secondary School Physics. Bracing for the inevitable statement of “I’ll never use this in real life.” I wanted to have something prepared. In this article, I try to explain to my teenage self why I would study precise and imprecise subjects. Some people really hate …
Firstly what is pride. The dictionary defines pride as “a feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one’s own achievements, the achievements of one’s close associates, or from qualities or possessions that are widely admired.” When you’ve worked on an idea for 14 years, with amazing people using the solution and behind the scenes making it work, you pause …
Project nameless finally got its name in 2019. I am proud to introduce, WhereWeLearn Introduction video to WhereWeLearn The introduction video is now available as The original video for the project is available here. WhereWeLearn’s Vision Delivering to the world the capability in which every human being can experience the joy of education for free in a global context. …
Birthday. Your birthday. That annual event that leaves you wondering what to say, do and expect. Time to reverse this one a little. 2 years ago on this day I wanted the world. 1 year ago on this day I just wanted to live. This year I want to give a little something back. Firstly, thank you for taking the …
How do you move from idea to reality when you have a thought which could change your life and the lives of those around you. You don’t have to start a new business to make a difference, you can try do it within the company you’re already in. Taking a concept from idea to reality isn’t a snap of the …
Critical thinking requires you to examine both sides of a discussion. Counterpoint encourages working together. How do you use these approaches? This article examines these two view points. Whilst seemingly opposed they are strangely sympathetic. They also serve to improve your management skills. Start simple because it is How to get the conversation going Learning critical thinking [read more=”Read more” …
Trolls and trolling are the online version of bullying. This article looks at the issue and suggests some ways of dealing with it if it is affecting you directly. I am not a doctor, psychologist, trained counsellor or even proclaim to have any professional training in the area. I have however personal experience in the area and this article is …
Cancer is never a word you want to hear. What does a chondrosarcoma of the brain even mean? This article is a synopsis of what happened me in 2017. I hate to spoil the surprise for some of you, but I lived. Dark humour has helped me navigate some very difficult situations in my life. !! Warning !! this article …
Academic papers are a big part of people’s college experience. Writing them can be fun and incredibly rewarding but how do you go about them? Rather than battle with a paper learn to work with it and be proud of your work. This article explains from what I did and my experience lecturing on how to approach an academic paper. …
Hero is defined as a person who is admired for their courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities. This article is dedicated to the lecturers and team in IT Tallaght over the years that have helped shaped my career and capabilities. Some of my heroes. Everyone in life deserves recognition for their contribution to other’s lives. This article is dedicated as a …
