Amplify Polypad is an online maths tool which can prove extremely useful for pupils of all ages n our schools. The interactive nature of the interface ensures pupils can engage with maths concepts and virtual manipulatives across a plethora of curriculum areas. Furthermore, it is possible as a class teacher to set up your class […]
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With so many AI tools for educators appearing on an almost daily basis, it is easy to miss out on some of the heavy hitters. Google NotebookLM has added new features to its free option. This blogpost will serve as a quick intro to this tool based on my own experience. The basic functionality of
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If 2025 had a soundtrack for education, mine would be one word on repeat: Learning.Not Artificial Intelligence. Not content. Not technology. Not admin. Learning. The longer I work in and around classrooms, the more I’m convinced that when things feel chaotic, overwhelming, complex or over-complicated, the way forward is almost always to go back to basics
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As I continue to explore, challenge, navigate and get frustrated (and or excited) over all things GenAI, I continue to believe people should know which tools are available and make informed decisions about whether they may be useful. The critic in me believes big tech companies are earning billions while influencing how we think and
I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve said it over the years. A student asks me something towards the end of class, I don’t know the answer off the top of my head, and I respond: “Google it and find out the answer for me.” It’s been the default response for years. A simple
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With so many AI tools to choose from, I am slowly trying out different ones to create resources for my lessons! I have recently been trying out Gamma AI to create power points for my lessons. I have been using Co-pilot to help with the content and then Gamma AI creates the power point! I
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In the latest edition of the TeachNet podcast, Michael Hallissy is joined by Jared Browne. Group Head of Privacy & AI Governance at Fexco, Killorglin, Co. Kerry. They explore the intersection of AI and education, discussing the philosophical implications of AI, its benefits and challenges in learning, and the evolving role of teachers in the
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As a Digital Learning Coordinator, one of my ongoing challenges has been managing iPads effectively — especially when it comes to storage and system updates. Over time, devices fill up with photos, apps and student files, and before long, updates fail to install automatically through the MDM. That usually means manual resets, wasted time and
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The new Teach section in Microsoft 365 Copilot and Teams EDU isn’t just another shiny GenAI tool, it’s a practical, dedicated teacher space packed with powerful features for creating classroom materials like lesson plans, rubrics, and study aids, all in one place. Teach brings a growing toolkit of AI-powered features that let you And the
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Differentiating effectively has always been one of the greatest challenges I have encountered in my teaching. Every class contains a wide range of abilities, interests, and needs — and meeting each learner where they are can often feel like an unattainable task at times. With limited planning time and resource availability, it’s no surprise that
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