Imagine you’re a Leaving Cert Technology student. This means you’ve got a big project due. You’re staring down a Project Brief, perhaps your mind is spinning, and you do what many students of all ages do when they get a brief… In 2020, perhaps they turned to Google… It’s 2025, so let’s turn to WhatsApp […]
From Chat to Classwork: Can a WhatsApp Bot Support Learning? Read More »
I am pro-teaching AI skills, but I am more pro-human! AI highlights the slippery slope we have let ourselves stay on – now is the time to find balance. Read on to find three practical ways to start getting some balance back (and modelling this for young people). If we look at the impact of
Offline Enrichment: Add balance to the unknown impact of genAI Read More »
Finding Your Place in The AI Educator Spectrum In a world where artificial intelligence is transforming education, understanding your relationship with AI can help you harness their potential while navigating their challenges. AI is already woven into the fabric of daily life. How confidently are you embracing these tools in your teaching practice? Based on
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In the latest episode of the TeachNet Podcast series, Pat Brennan is joined by Michael Barrett, Audience Engagement Manager at Dream Space, to talk about his role in Microsoft Ireland’s immersive STEM learning space, in particular his passion for game-based learning and all things Minecraft. The discussion begins with Michael detailing his journey to Dream Space, its mission to engage young people in STEM education, and the hands-on experiences offered through their daily field trips. T
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In this episode, Dr. Michael Hallissy is joined by Professor Colin de la Higuera from the Digital Science Laboratory at Université de Nantes to talk about the evolving role of AI in education, and more specifically, the new AI-DL Erasmus+ project, which builds on the work of its predecessor AI4T. Colin begins by detailing his
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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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After two years of uncertainty the AI Advisory Council’s guidance paper on Education finally offers Irish educators something tangible—a preliminary roadmap for integrating AI into our education system. But is this the decisive turning point we’ve awaited, or merely the first tentative step in a longer, more arduous journey? As a current secondary teacher who
Unpacking the Irish AI Advisory Council Report: Urgent Guidance or More Waiting? 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,
Creating Presentations with AI: Canva, SlideSpeak, Gamma and Copilot Compared Read More »
In today’s increasingly digital educational landscape, finding tools that enhance interaction and engagement can be challenging. One such tool is Padlet, a digital bulletin board that enables teachers and students to share ideas, images, videos and more in real time. Padlet offers a versatile platform to promote collaboration and creativity in the classroom. It is
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As a deputy principal and long-time educator, I’ve witnessed many technological advancements and ‘game changers’ in our classrooms. As I reflect on some of these I’m not so sure how impactful these really have been after the ‘dust has settled’. As my career has progressed, and maybe as I have matured, I’ve learned the importance
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