With the ever increasing use of AI in education, it can be difficult to know which AI tool to use for differentiated learning in classrooms. In recent weeks, I have been exploring Notebook LM, which has helped to incorporate the aspects of Universal Design of Learning (UDL) in the classroom. NotebookLM is a powerful tool […]
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How I Use the Reflect Tool on Teams for Student Check-Ins and Movement Breaks Sometimes I struggle to bring wellbeing into my maths & science classes & I have found the Reflect tool on Teams to be really helpful in doing so!! Where do you find it?It’s super easy. In your Class Team, click 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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Final Call ⌛All our 2025 online summer courses must close Friday, August 22nd 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 9 EPV day approved courses from TeachNet but time is running out so BOOK NOW!
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Teachers are constantly seeking innovative ways to enhance student engagement and streamline their workflow. One such ground breaking tool is NotebookLM, Google’s AI-powered research and note-taking assistant. Designed to summarise information from various sources, NotebookLM is a game-changer for teachers and educators, particularly with its new podcast creation feature. This functionality allows teachers to convert
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Quizizz has long been a favourite among educators for its engaging, gamified approach to learning. Recently, the platform has introduced several new features that can significantly enhance assessment strategies in primary classrooms. Here’s a look at these innovations and how they can be utilised to promote effective assessment. 1. AI-Generated Interactive Videos One of the
My first post for 2025 and following on from a previous post on Generative AI back in 2023 (which is still relevant today) I’m going to kick off #OneWord style. Without further ado my #OneWord2025 is Learning. After all, learning is our business and why we do what we do, isn’t it?! I hope to
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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