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Notebook LM: A must have AI tool for Teachers and Teacher Researchers

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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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Unpacking the Irish AI Advisory Council Report: Urgent Guidance or More Waiting?

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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

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AI Presentation Generators Canva, SlideSpeak, GammaApp and CoPilot.

Creating Presentations with AI: Canva, SlideSpeak, Gamma and Copilot Compared

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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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AI in Ireland’s New Programme for Government: Ambitious Vision, Implementation Challenges

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AI in Ireland’s New Programme for Government: Ambitious Vision, Implementation Challenges Following weeks of intense negotiations after November’s general election, Ireland’s “newish” coalition government, led by Fianna Fáil with Fine Gael and supported by independent TDs, has unveiled its roadmap for the next five years. The Programme for Government 2025, titled “Securing Ireland’s Future” (full

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AI Literacy Support: Google’s “Read Along”

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In today’s digital age, technology can be a powerful tool to enhance learning. We have seen that through many applications and features. However, Google’s “Read Along” feature offers a unique and engaging way to boost literacy and comprehension skills for students. Powered by artificial intelligence (AI), the reading tutor provides real-time feedback as students read

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#OneWord2025: Learning – One of the Most Powerful Tools in your Educator Toolkit – Feedback

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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

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

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

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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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