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Elementari. Combining Storytelling and Coding in One Tool

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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The Email That Shook Silicon Valley and Why it Should Shake Irish Education Too

On April 8th, Micha Kaufman sent an email to his staff that literally broke the internet. You’ve probably never heard of Kaufman, but his brutal wake-up call about AI and jobs contains lessons every Irish teacher needs to hear right now. Kaufman runs Fiverr, the $2.9 billion platform that revolutionised freelance work globally. When the

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Microsoft Innovative Expert Educator Nominations 2025/26

It’s that time of year again!! Nominations for MIEE 2025/26 are open! (How to become an MIE Expert and Showcase School 2025-2026). As someone who has previously experienced the transformative power of this community, I am eager to once again immerse myself in the collaborative and innovative environment that Microsoft fosters. The Microsoft Innovative Expert

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Digital Tools to Enhance the Writing Process

Engaging children in the writing process can be a challenge, especially when they struggle to find inspiration or lack confidence in their ideas. One powerful method to spark interest and creativity is by providing a stimulating starting point—whether that’s an image, video, or intriguing question. Stimuli help to unlock imagination, make abstract concepts tangible and

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

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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