#21 Crafting a STEM Learning Environment Podcast

In the latest episode of the TeachNet Podcast series, Pat Brennan is joined by Michael Barrett, Audience Engagement Manager at Dream Space, to talk about his role in Microsoft Ireland’s immersive STEM learning space, in particular his passion for game-based learning and all things Minecraft. The discussion begins with Michael detailing his journey to Dream Space, its mission to engage young people in STEM education, and the hands-on experiences offered through their daily field trips. T

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Apr 28 2025

Summer CPD with TeachNet

By Pat Brennan

EPV Day Approved Summer Courses for Primary Teachers Enrolling Now! For Summer 2025, TeachNet are offering 10 EPV day approved online courses, designed ‘By teachers for teachers’. For more information, please see below. What courses are available? Online Courses – July 1st – August 22nd Farming at Sea: Links to the Primary Classroom with BIM Dive into

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Mar 10 2025

New EU STEM Education Strategic Plan

By Pat Brennan

On March 5th, the European Commission announced the adoption of the STEM Education Strategic Plan, a key part of the Union of Skills strategy. This initiative aims to Invest in upskilling across the EU, making it more competitive globally. The STEM Education Strategic Plan dovetails with the Action Plan on Basic Skills, together forming a

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Mar 3 2025

Navigating Digital Futures 2.0: Thought provoking route guidance at #CESIcon2025

By Pat Brennan

The CESI conference is a unique event that brings together an eclectic diaspora from across the Irish education space all with a shared enthusiasm for digital learning.

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Jan 6 2025

New! Maths Progress in Microsoft Teams

By Pat Brennan

Back in September, in New AI features in Microsoft’s Learning Accelerators, I mooted the imminent arrival of a new Learning Accelerator, Maths Progress in Microsoft Teams and am happy to report it’s available now in the latest version of Teams for Education and promises to streamline maths assignment creation and provide student performance analytics to

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Nov 11 2024

Reading Coach – New Web & Store App

By Pat Brennan

We regularly feature Microsoft’s brilliant Learning Accelerators on the TeachNet blog primarily because when used appropriately they have the potential to enhance core curricula delivery by personalising learning experiences, supporting a wide range of learning needs and by helping make the learning more engaging and effective through inclusive design, instant feedback and targeted practice.. In

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Oct 24 2024

Quick Guides – Get to Grips with Microsoft’s Learning Tools

By Pat Brennan

Just over a year ago I first wrote about Microsoft’s Quick Guides, a series of short PDF guides covering a selection of 365 apps and learning tools. At the time I quipped that the initial 14 guides were just for starters and in time the series would grow and encompass the entirety of the 365

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Sep 26 2024

Last Call for Reinventing Education with AI Workshop

By Pat Brennan

Last Call📢Microsoft Education Ireland, are hosting an in-person workshop next Tuesday, October 1st where educators can explore the possibilities of generative AI in teaching learning and assessment. Designed for education professionals, these workshops are interactive and participatory experiences, targeting leadership roles and fostering discussion, knowledge exchange, and new learning opportunities. These sessions are designed to

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Sep 19 2024

New AI features in Microsoft’s Learning Accelerators

By Pat Brennan

A few weeks back I mooted that what better way to start this academic year’s blog then where we left off last June, discussing generative AI in the classroom and a quick review of what’s been covered since shows that it’s most definitely the hottest topic in digital learning currently and I suspect it will

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Sep 2 2024

Khanmigo for Teachers

By Pat Brennan

As a new academic year gets under way, what better kickstart to this year’s TeachNet blog then continuing from where we left off last year, musing again about the potential of generative AI in teaching, learning and assessment. Which brings me to the timely rollout of Khanmigo for Teachers, created by Khan Academy which is

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