Beyond the Robot: FIRST LEGO League from a Teacher’s Perspective

Illustrated cover of the FIRST LEGO League Explore: BIOGLOW Teacher Guide for Ireland, featuring a colourful woodland and pond scene with plants and wildlife

The benefits, challenges and lessons learned from bringing FIRST LEGO League into the primary classroom. With the launch of the new FIRST LEGO League (FLL) season at Dublin City University today, schools across Ireland are preparing for another year of creativity, problem-solving and innovation. Having experienced FLL in my own classroom, I wanted to share

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Teachers collaborating in a professional learning workshop on AI in education, using laptops, notebooks and research materials in a modern classroom. Image generated with Microsoft Copilot.

Oct 5 2026

Generative AI and Classroom Practice – What is the story?

By Michael Hallissy

Preamble I have spent the past few months engaged in a number of research activities associated with the use of AI in schools and in further education and training (FET) contexts in Ireland and across the EU. This work has consisted of research on AI uses in Irish schools with UNESCO and through H2’s involvement

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Jun 18 2026

Students – Don’t Let GenAI Cause You Anxiety!

By Frances O'Donnell

This post comes from reflecting on my last year as a doctorate student. It has been a year that has taught me more about learning in times of GenAI, and while my context is a doctorate student, I think the lessons are relevant to any older or adult student navigating study and assignments. My main

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May 18 2026

Google AI educator Series launched

By John Heffernan

Recently, ISTE + ASCD partnered with the Google for Education team to release the Google AI Educator Series, which is a completely free on-demand training programme leading to a Google badge. The series is built around 15-minute sessions and class-based use cases. The focus is on Google AI tools such as Gemini for Education and

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Apr 20 2026

Building Cyber Resilience in the Classroom: Why SECURE Matters

By Mark Delahunty

In today’s digital world, cybersecurity is no longer a niche topic. It is a fundamental life skill for our students. From online games and social media to school platforms and AI tools, children are constantly using digital technologies. These tools collect, share and sometimes expose their data. Many students use these platforms every day without

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Mar 9 2026

CESICON Redux

By John Heffernan

CESICON is back, baby. Like the halcyon days of Anglo Irish Bank during the Celtic Tiger, CESICON – the conference of Computers in Education Society of Ireland (CESI) – saw a return to the old days, with a large attendance on Saturday 28th February at Gaelcholáiste Luimnigh in Limerick City. Like the old days, there

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Feb 23 2026

Meso Brings AI‑Driven Curriculum Planning to Classrooms in Ireland and Beyond

By Paul Munroe

Meso, an education technology spin‑out from the ADAPT Centre for AI‑Driven Digital Content Technology at Trinity College Dublin, is starting a rollout of its AI‑powered curriculum planning platform across Irish schools and into international markets. Paperwork, planning, and assessment take up a lot of teaching time. Meso is set on changing that. Backed by €500,000

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Jan 26 2026

Nothing Is Different, But Everything’s Changed – Bett 26 Musings

By Pat Brennan

I borrowed the words of Paul Simon for the title of this post because, in the circumstances, they felt apt. Bett 26 felt familiar. The usual venue, the same jaw‑dropping scale, and the same background noise around AI. For anyone who has attended in recent years, there were no big surprises. Instead, what stood out

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Dec 4 2025

Unlocking Potential: Magic School AI

By Evin Devenney

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic concept, but a present-day reality offering incredible potential to streamline tasks, personalize learning, and free up valuable time for teachers. For me, one platform that stands out in this evolving landscape is Magic School AI. Magic School AI is an AI-powered assistant specifically designed for teachers. It’s

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Nov 20 2025

Me… the Google NotebookLM newbie

By John Heffernan

With so many AI tools for educators appearing on an almost daily basis, it is easy to miss out on some of the heavy hitters. Google NotebookLM has added new features to its free option. This blogpost will serve as a quick intro to this tool based on my own experience. The basic functionality of

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