Take 5 minutes and grab a cuppa! ☕ Predicted reading time… 5 mins. Back in January, I promised to focus my contribution for 2025 on ‘Learning’… Learning. Not to mention, teaching digital literacy without problem-solving skills is like handing someone a car with no steering wheel. They’ll press a few buttons, panic when a light […]
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On March 5th, the European Commission announced the adoption of the STEM Education Strategic Plan, a key part of the Union of Skills strategy. This initiative aims to Invest in upskilling across the EU, making it more competitive globally. The STEM Education Strategic Plan dovetails with the Action Plan on Basic Skills, together forming a
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The CESI conference is a unique event that brings together an eclectic diaspora from across the Irish education space all with a shared enthusiasm for digital learning.
Navigating Digital Futures 2.0: Thought provoking route guidance at #CESIcon2025 Read More »
Any educators out there who do not need to create slide presentations? I doubt it! Historically, I have delivered presentations which were content focussed over visually appealing (or unfortunately accessible!). Times have changed, and generative AI is one of these changes. Can generative AI help us get the right structure, help us write clear content,
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In the latest episode of the TeachNet Podcast series, Pat Brennan is joined by Kate Molloy Chair and Mags Amond, National Executive Member of the Computers in Education Society of Ireland (CESI) to talk about their upcoming National Conference, Navigating Digital Futures 2.0 taking place Saturday March 1st, in Gaelcholáiste Luimnigh.
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Over 35,000 members of the global education community came together to share ideas, spark connections, and push the boundaries of what’s possible in education at this year’s Bett show in London recently. Over 600 exhibitors showcased the latest in EdTech, and some 3,000 students immersed themselves in a world of possibility. One of the trends
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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
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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Are we fully aware of the impact AI is having on students? As part of some recent work, I developed four student personas to represent the mixed perspectives students are having in relation to using, or not using, artificial intelligence (AI) in their assignments (These are based on adult learners but likely useful to consider
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