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Last Call for July Dream Space STEM Starters CPD

A last call out to potential participants for our July blended EPV day approved summer course, STEM Starters – Igniting Curiosity in Young Learners, specifically designed for teachers working with junior infants to 2nd class. .Join the Dream Space team next Monday and Tuesday (July 1st & 2nd) in Microsoft Dream Space (One Microsoft Place, Leopardstown, […]

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Educational Technology Market to be Worth $411 Billion in 10 Years

I am not one for reading the financial sections of newspapers but this week a headline related to educational technology caught my interest. This article predicts that the global Educational Technology market is envisioned to progress considerably over the next 10 years. Educational Technology will be worth 108 billion USD in 2024. From 2024 to 2034,

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Curipod: The Secret Weapon for Irish Teachers Tackling the ‘Silly Season’ with AI-Powered Fun

Banish End-of-Year Boredom with Curipod: AI Fun for Irish Classrooms As we dive headfirst into the “silly season” in primary schools across Ireland, it’s the perfect time to throw a bit of excitement into your classroom. Enter Curipod, an innovative AI tool designed with teachers in mind. With students itching for engaging activities, Curipod offers

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Creating Healthy Digital Habits in a Connected World

The rise in technology has undeniably revolutionized every aspect of our daily lives. From instant communication to endless entertainment, our mobile devices (and laptops, etc) offer a constant stream of communication, connection and convenience! However, we are all aware of the negative aspects of digital technology and how easy it can be to fall into

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Rehearse with Coach

As an English teacher, emphasising the importance of effective communication skills is a huge area of the curriculum. Whether it’s a classroom presentation, a graduation speech, or a talk to peers, being able to convey ideas confidently and fluently is crucial for our students in today’s world. Enter the ‘Rehearse with Coach’ feature in Microsoft PowerPoint—a powerful

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Microsoft Innovative Educator Experts Application Time!

It’s that time of year again! MIE Expert self- nominations are open until June 17th for first time nominations and renewals! Becoming a MIE Expert is a great opportunity for educators to gain recognition for how they use digital technology to enhance teaching & learning in their classroom! To complete the self-nomination process educators must

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Building a Professional Learning Community Using WhatsApp

The concept of a ‘Professional Learning Community’ (PLC) first entered my consciousness during the initial training for the new Leaving Certificate Agricultural Science specification in 2018. To their credit, the PDST (as they were known as the time – now Oide) wanted to create a space for teachers to collaborate and share best practice while

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