The Computers in Education Society of Ireland’s National Conference 2026
In the latest episode of the TeachNet Podcast series, Pat Brennan is joined by Sarah Jane Carey from the National Executive of the Computers in Education Society of Ireland (CESI) and this year’s #CESICon26 keynote speaker, Elaine Burke, science and technology journalist, broadcaster, and podcaster, to discuss the upcoming CESI National Conference, taking place on Saturday, February 28th in Gaelcholáiste Luimnigh.
In this episode, Sarah Jane and Elaine chat about the return of CESI’s TeachMeets for 2026, the importance of networking and professional development, the role of AI in education, and busting myths about classroom tech. They also highlight the value of the CESI community and the practical benefits of attending the annual conference.
Key points from the conversation include:
- TeachMeets foster informal networking among teachers.
- Community support is vital for teachers navigating technology.
- Conferences provide practical takeaways for immediate classroom application.
- AI is a tool that can enhance teaching but requires understanding.
- Debunking AI myths is essential for responsible use in education.
- The conference offers diverse workshops for all education levels.
- Educators should be skeptical of technology claims and seek clarity.
- The future of education technology will require critical thinking and adaptation.
Additional Resources:
- Our keynote speaker, Elaine Burke is a journalist and broadcaster who provides clear, plain-speaking commentary on science and technology developments in print, online, on TV and radio, and in podcasts. She is the resident tech expert for Ireland AM and a weekly TV and streaming analyst on TodayFM’s The Last Word and is the co-host of the successful For Tech’s Sake podcast.
- For more information on the CESI Conference see cesi.ie
- Join the CESI Mailing List