Dia dhaoibh! My name is Stephen and I’m the creator of Homework Help, the homework app.
As a teacher, I’ve always been passionate about creating engaging and effective learning experiences for my students. But there was one thing that always frustrated me: homework.
Like many of you, I struggled with making homework meaningful and enjoyable. I wanted to set work that was tailored to each student’s needs, rather than a one-size-fits-all approach. But that felt impossible with the limited tools and time I had.
One evening, after another frustrating day, I had a revelation. What if there was an app specifically designed to tackle this problem for Irish teachers? I felt that if I could pinpoint the exact issues we face and come up with a large-scale but student-focused solution, I could really make a difference.
So I started jotting down every problem I encountered. I asked other teachers about their struggles as well. It turns out everyone has the same problems: homework isn’t personalised, it’s hard to track progress, and it’s even harder to keep students motivated.
The road to the Homework Help app hasn’t been easy. There was a lot of questioning, a lot of problem-solving, and a lot of feedback from teachers and parents. A lot of sleepless nights and a lot of headaches – but I can honestly say it was worth it.
I designed Homework Help for Irish primary school teachers, students, and parents to offer a new way to help children learn. I couldn’t be more excited to share it with you all and see what kind of difference I can make in Irish education.
Le meas
Stephen