As a new academic year gets under way, what better kickstart to this year’s TeachNet blog then continuing from where we left off last year, musing again about the potential of generative AI in teaching, learning and assessment. Which brings me to the timely rollout of Khanmigo for Teachers, created by Khan Academy which is […]
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TeachNet is delighted to offer 15 EPV-approved summer courses for the 2024 season. Once again, face-to-face, blended and fully online courses are open for enrollment As usual we are offering some of our staple technology courses on using Google Workspace, Microsoft 365 and digital tools for SEN. However, this year we are delighted to bring
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In today’s digital age, effective communication is key to keeping students, parents, and staff informed and engaged. School newsletters serve as a vital tool for sharing important updates, showcasing achievements, and fostering a sense of community within schools. However, crafting visually appealing and informative newsletters can be a challenging task for busy educators. Recently, I
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Summer wouldn’t be the same if #MSDreamSpace with @TeachNetIreland didn’t host Summer Courses😎 “Get ready to ignite your students’ curiosity, embrace computational thinking, and embark on captivating game-based learning adventures. Join the Dream Space team as they delve into three innovative blended courses that empower you to create engaging and effective learning environments, all while
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So much of our learning is now in the digital domain, and as teachers at primary and post-primary levels, we have a responsibility to our pupils to help and guide them to become safe, empowered, and active participants online. As teachers, however, it can become increasingly difficult to stay current with the information and understanding
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In recent years, the City of Dublin ETB have been interested in building capacity for new programme development. This led to three teachers from Educational Services to Prisons (ESP) being funded to do the postgraduate course in Maynooth University. This course allowed ESP to develop a course in direct response to the digital needs on
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Tuesday February 6th was Safer Internet Day – an EU wide initiative to promote safer internet use among all users, especially young people. The theme this year was ‘Tech in our world’.Safer Internet Day 2024 – (webwise.ie) Our school engaged in several activities, all to encourage students to interact in a safer way with the
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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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🚀 Educators, innovators, and tech enthusiasts, gather around! The CESI Conference 2024 is the event of the year for anyone passionate about digital teaching and learning. It’s not just a conference; it’s a creative hub for exploring the latest in computing, GenAI, and inclusive education. 🌟 ✨ Dive into a world of digital innovation across
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Last September I wrote about “Quick Guides” a series of short and snappy PDF Guides for a host of Microsoft Learning Tools, commissioned by Microsoft and developed by Scottish teacher Heather Aird. At that time there were 14 guides available and I mooted my expectation that the list would continue to grow and in time and
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