Picture this: you’re feeling a little overwhelmed right now as we approach the end of the first month back in the classroom, September?! Juggling class prep, reviewing class work and giving feedback. Wearing the interchangeable hats that go hand in hand with the role of a teacher; the counsellor to the entertainer, walking a tightrope […]
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A few weeks back I mooted that what better way to start this academic year’s blog then where we left off last June, discussing generative AI in the classroom and a quick review of what’s been covered since shows that it’s most definitely the hottest topic in digital learning currently and I suspect it will
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Using AI can be daunting for anyone new to the tool. Below are some simple activities you can try in the English classroom. In today’s digital age, integrating technology into the classroom is more important than ever. One tool that is making waves in the educational sector is Microsoft CoPilot. This AI-powered assistant can be
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A new academic year means lots of new advancements in the use of AI! My favourite new addition to Microsoft Teams for Education is the use of AI to enhance assignment instructions & create rubrics for assignments. By using AI to enhance assignments you can type one sentence into the instructions box for the assignment
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Vevox and Kahoot – Overview: As a long-time Kahoot enthusiast, I’ve historically found it difficult to find another tool which adds the excitement Kahoot brings to learning. As I continue to witness challenges with access and licenses to certain tools, I think I have finally found a Kahoot rival. This blog post, will share an
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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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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
The Dream Space Ambassador Program is a flagship Dream Space Student Leadership and training program, supported by the Dream Space Team in Dublin and Belfast. The programme is designed to encourage students who have an interest in coding & all things digital to learn new skills, work as a team & share what they’ve learned
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Classroom Screen is a brilliant, simple online tool that makes my life as a teacher easier. This amazing web app provides a series of “widgets” which every teacher needs, which can be displayed (in full screen) on your, well, classroom screen. If you are lucky enough to have an interactive whiteboard, then it’s even better.
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Promethean are a company that have been synonymous with the Irish education scene since the advent of the Interactive Whiteboard in the mid-2000s. Promethean’s ‘ActiveInpire’ is a product that has been a staple for many Irish teachers since that time. As technology has advanced, Promethean have moved away from the traditional ‘whiteboard and projector’ model
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