Feb
12
Whilst Pora Ora may seem to some to be just a game, there is so much more to it. Pora Ora can be utilised on so many platforms and in so many ways. Teachers can use it as an in lesson resource by choosing the areas of the curriculum relevant and then it’s games …
Jan
29
A bhuí le Colm Ó Baoill agus Clare Rowland ag Foras na Gaeilge, tá Pora Ora ar fáil anois le himirt as Gaeilge. Lán le cluichí spraoiúla mata agus tíreolais chomh maith le cluicí réitithe fadhbanna is r-sábháilteachta, is cinnte go mbeidh dúil mhór ag Gaeilgeoirí óga ann. Tá cuntais scoile ar fáil saor in …
Jan
22
We are delighted to announce that Pora Ora Apps have arrived! Whether you choose to leap your way to times table success or burst a few bubbles in the name of number sequencing, we promise you that education on-the-go has never been so exciting. Our snack sized educational goodies allow kids to squeeze in some …
Jan
04
When Google announced plans to save endangered languages (all 3000 of them) we saw this as a positive step in the right direction. Languages can help keep heritage, history and different diasporas alive. When we announced last summer that we were going to be launching Pora Ora in Gaelic, we were overwhelmed with all the …
Dec
04
This week we’ve taken a groove into funky town. Christmas may be fast approaching and you know what that means …. party time! Well done Ksjusha for this ultra cool and ‘pop-tastic’ Pora Pad. It’s the perfect place to bust a move on the dancefloor. Well done!
Nov
14
Topics: apps, blended learning, control, experiences, iPad, iPad: The following is from the November issue of the Edudemic Magazine for iPad. Click here to view the app in iTunes. My daily PLN reading seems to be full of stories about how to use iPads in the classroom. While this is certainly important information, I believe our Twitter feeds could use a few …
Nov
12
River Racer is a game where players need to control the race outcomes. Racers are given a position where they need to finish. They are also given a position where they are currently going to finish. During the race, players can click on a racer to track them and see what speed they are travelling. …
Nov
12
Now we all know how much you love playing Pora Ora. Imagine being able to play some of your favourite games on the go! Well very soon you can. We have taken the ever popular (and ever effective) Leap Frog and reworked it so that it is suitable for smartphones and tablets. Our games …
Nov
06
Congratulations to Amooooon! Pora Pad of the week! We absolutely love that you have spelled out Pora Ora in your Pad. How very creative, innovative and not to mention time consuming! It takes a great deal of precision and accuracy to place objects that way! We’d love to snuggle up and watch a movie in …
Nov
05
Puzzle rocks is a fun way to test your students logic and memory skills. Now you see it. Now you don’t! Students need to remember the initial puzzle layout and when they feel ready, they need to reconstruct it by moving the blocks into the right places. Players will be judged on speed, so …