Join the Raspberry Pi Foundation, in Athlone for Free Experience CS Training October 2nd

Promotional banner for Experience CS teacher training, October 2, with Raspberry Pi Foundation and partner logos.

The Raspberry Pi Foundation is inviting primary and post-primary educators to a free hands-on Experience CS workshop in Athlone this October. Developed by the Raspberry Pi Foundation in collaboration with Google DeepMind, Experience CS is a free cross-curricular educational programme designed to help all teachers, regardless of their background in computing, bring creative and engaging

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Sep 7 2026

From Computational Thinkers to Mathematical Thinkers

By Mark Delahunty

A child leaving 6th Class this year began primary school in a very different world. During their eight years in school, technology has changed rapidly, artificial intelligence has become part of everyday life, and new careers have emerged that would have been difficult to imagine when they first entered Junior Infants. We cannot know exactly

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Jan 5 2026

From Code to AI – Try the new Hour of AI in 2026

By Pat Brennan

Traditionally, the New Year is a time to reset, refresh, and try something new in your classroom, and top of your to-do list should be to block off 60 minutes for the Hour of AI. I’ve written before about its previous iteration, the Hour of Code, and the excellent code.org site, which for over a

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Jun 19 2025

Elementari. Combining Storytelling and Coding in One Tool

By Paul Munroe

Elementari is a website for creating and publishing simple interactive and animated digital stories. The story creator, which looks and feels like any presentation or slideshow tool, fuses digital storytelling with important elements of coding and computational thinking. Students create a series of slides featuring text, images, illustrations, sound (including music and voice-over), and code blocks

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Jun 12 2025

Teaching AI & Data Literacy

By Mark Delahunty

Teaching digital literacy in today’s classroom is a bit like picking up a guitar for the first time. It can feel unfamiliar, even daunting. You might worry you’re not playing the right notes, or that someone else could do it better. But here’s the truth: you don’t need to be a master guitarist to teach

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Mar 31 2025

Peer Tutoring: A Win-Win for Digital Learning in Schools

By Mark Delahunty

One of the biggest challenges schools face when it comes to embedding digital tools in the classroom is ensuring that both students and teachers feel supported. Teachers today are navigating increasing curriculum demands, diverse student needs and ever-evolving technologies. It’s no surprise that many feel overwhelmed. But there’s one simple, low-cost strategy that can make

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Come join the CESI conference Saturday 1st March. Navigating Digital Futures. In Gaelcholáiste Luimnigh.

Dec 19 2024

CESI Conference 2025: The Power of Bringing Primary, Secondary, Further, and Higher Education Together

By Frances O'Donnell

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

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Apr 22 2024

Summer CPD with #MSDreamSpace

By Pat Brennan

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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Apr 11 2024

Dream Space Ambassadors: Empowering students

By Lydia Burke

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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Oct 23 2023

Cyber-Schools Quest

By Lydia Burke

Introducing students to the world of Cyber-Security!

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