Each year, the CESI conference brings together teachers, lecturers, education professionals, and other tech-related personnel to form what I describe as a “community of camaraderie.” What sets CESI apart is its accessibility (it’s not as expensive as other conferences, and it’s held on a Saturday, eliminating work logistics) and its inclusivity (welcoming everyone from primary […]
I have recently started a lunch time Minecraft club in my school for 1st and 2nd year students. The aim of the club is to set up teams to enter the Dreamspace SEAcrets of the Deep competition. See more info about that here: The W5 Blog｜The Latest News At W5 | W5 Belfast Since setting
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As a teacher and AI CPD host, I see firsthand how artificial intelligence is reshaping education—and not just through ChatGPT. Our students are already deeply immersed in AI, particularly through tools they access daily like Snapchat’s MyAI. A 2020 survey revealed Snapchat as the most-used platform among Irish teenagers, with 55% of 13-14 year olds
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Google’s annual ‘Back to School’ event takes place in Dublin tomorrow. In previous years, this has been an enriching event for educators across both the primary and post-primary sectors. The jam packed agenda now includes optional breakfast boot camps that will take school leaders through the steps to becoming a Google Certified Trainer and how
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A new academic year means lots of new advancements in the use of AI! My favourite new addition to Microsoft Teams for Education is the use of AI to enhance assignment instructions & create rubrics for assignments. By using AI to enhance assignments you can type one sentence into the instructions box for the assignment
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Tick tock! EPV Day Approved Courses must close Friday, August 16th at 5pm so make sure you don’t miss out on securing your EPV days for the coming academic year… Teachers can still avail of the following 10 EPV day approved courses from TeachNet but time is running out so BOOK NOW! Blended CourseIn association with Microsoft
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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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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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Summer wouldn’t be the same if #MSDreamSpace with @TeachNetIreland didn’t host Summer Courses😎 “Get ready to ignite your students’ curiosity, embrace computational thinking, and embark on captivating game-based learning adventures. Join the Dream Space team as they delve into three innovative blended courses that empower you to create engaging and effective learning environments, all while
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The Dream Space Ambassador Program is a flagship Dream Space Student Leadership and training program, supported by the Dream Space Team in Dublin and Belfast. The programme is designed to encourage students who have an interest in coding & all things digital to learn new skills, work as a team & share what they’ve learned
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