Tick tock! EPV Day Approved Courses must close Friday, August 16th 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 10 EPV day approved courses from TeachNet but time is running out so BOOK NOW! Blended CourseIn association with Microsoft […]
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As an English teacher, emphasising the importance of effective communication skills is a huge area of the curriculum. Whether it’s a classroom presentation, a graduation speech, or a talk to peers, being able to convey ideas confidently and fluently is crucial for our students in today’s world. Enter the ‘Rehearse with Coach’ feature in Microsoft PowerPoint—a powerful
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It’s that time of year again! MIE Expert self- nominations are open until June 17th for first time nominations and renewals! Becoming a MIE Expert is a great opportunity for educators to gain recognition for how they use digital technology to enhance teaching & learning in their classroom! To complete the self-nomination process educators must
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As a primary school teacher, I’m always on the lookout for innovative tools to engage my students and spark their imagination. That’s why I’m excited to share my experience with Udio’s AI music generator – a game-changing platform that allows you to create custom songs with ease.What is Udio? Udio is an AI-powered music creation
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Right now we are hearing a lot about AI. Constant hype. Noise. Brilliance. Ethics. Hallucinations. Early adopters who are fully fledged prompt-Engineers raving about ChatGPT or the Big Bang Theory of what’s coming down the tracks in the tech space. On the other end of the spectrum, we have those who may fear and avoid
As AI has exploded in the past year, it has been challenging to keep on top of the changes and not everyone has the time to sit and read. In this blog post, I will share my top 5 AI ( and AI in education) podcasts whose digital orators captivated me. AI in Education https://aipodcast.education/This
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Alright, I understand – yet another piece on AI and education. But with the current buzz around AI tools, and the Teachers Union of Ireland (TUI) hosting a conference on the topic, it’s obvious that AI isn’t going anywhere. What’s more, Microsoft has recently made its Reading Coach preview accessible to all, broadening its reach
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Have you used Artificial Intelligence (AI) before? If your initial answer is no, I’m pretty sure you may actually use it on a daily basis without realising. We are all immersed in AI powered technology as we go about our day to day lives. If you are just here for some light hearted entertainment scroll
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‘Wow, you got way better results than I did’. A recent comment from a colleague about the use of Artificial Intelligence got me thinking about the importance of our prompts and to analyse just how different prompts can produce vastly different results. When it comes to teaching and taking on new tools or approaches, I
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The world is slowly returning to normal after Covid-19, with BETT moving back to a January date for the first time since 2020. The event was attended, as always, by a large contingent of Irish teachers, principals, management bodies, support agencies and commercial companies. Last year BETT was in March and even though ChatGPT had
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