In the latest edition of the TeachNet podcast, Dr. Michael Hallissy is joined by Dr. Eamon Costello, Associate Professor in DCU’s Institute of Education, to explore what AI literacy really means for teachers and schools.
#30 AI literacy for Times of Digital Permacrisis Podcast Read More »
With the introduction of revised Leaving Certificate specifications, Chemistry students are increasingly required to demonstrate research skills through Additional Assessment Components (AACs). One digital tool that has proven particularly effective in supporting this process is the Search Progress learning accelerator within Assignments in Microsoft Teams. In my Leaving Cert Chemistry classes, I have used Search
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Teacher conferences at this time of the year are usually dominated by talk of teacher pay and working conditions. However, this Easter, concerns relating to the use of AI in schools were high on the agenda across all teacher union conferences.Artificial intelligence is now a live issue for all Irish schools, and many teachers feel
New Advisory Taskforce on the use of AI in Irish Schools Read More »
In today’s digital world, cybersecurity is no longer a niche topic. It is a fundamental life skill for our students. From online games and social media to school platforms and AI tools, children are constantly using digital technologies. These tools collect, share and sometimes expose their data. Many students use these platforms every day without
Building Cyber Resilience in the Classroom: Why SECURE Matters Read More »
Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a framework for incorporating individual learning pathways for students. It can be beneficial to create such an inclusive and engaging learning environment, and choice boards can help incorporate UDL in this environment. But what exactly are choice boards, and how can they help you implement the principles of UDL
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TeachNet is delighted to announce enrolment for our Summer 2026 EPV‑day approved courses, designed by teachers, for teachers.This summer we are offering 13 fully online courses, all approved for EPV days and designed to support practical, classroom‑ready teaching across STEM, digital technologies, inclusion, and AI‑supported practice.All courses are delivered online, allowing teachers to work at
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Guest Contributor Larry McNutt Why EdTech teachers need to be at UD26 Here’s something I’ve noticed: if you’re a teacher using EdTech in creative ways, you’re probably already practicing Universal Design without calling it that. You know that moment when you set up an assignment to accept video submissions because one of your students struggles
You’re Already Doing Universal Design (You Just Don’t Know It Yet) Read More »
In the latest episode of the TeachNet Podcast, Pat Brennan is joined by Aimée Fagan, Head of Partnerships for Europe, Middle East and Africa at the Micro:bit Educational Foundation, to explore how teachers and students can start simply with physical computing and progressively build confidence, skills, and impact in the classroom.
#29 Start Simple, Grow Skills – The Micro:bit Pathway Podcast Read More »
Teachers typically split their working time at school engaging in Teaching Time and Non-Teaching Time, as captured in the following OECD diagram. Teachers are busy professionals and we know they spent a great deal of time engaged in lesson preparation, sourcing curriculum materials, correcting assignments and tests, collaborating with their peers and engaging in professional learning. This time is typically referred to as “non-teaching time” and it can take-up a sizeable amount of their time each day.
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I remember studying for the Leaving Cert with a refill pad, multiple pens and coloured highlighters. I would read what I needed to learn, rewrite/paraphrase it, then colour code the different points (good old rote learning!). In later years I would go to staff meetings and jot down notes, or scribble diagrams; sometimes these would make sense to others, other times they would only talk to me. However, I also distinctly remember being annoyed when people would hand me a paper with important information – nine chances out of ten, this paper would get lost before I took the time to grab a photo of it (and think to myself, why didn’t you just email this to me).
Physically writing in an AI filled world! (Benefits of digital notetakers) Read More »
