On storytelling, creativity, human difference and the hopeful possibilities of Universal Design. Some conferences leave you with a notebook full of ideas. Others leave you with something more enduring — a renewed sense of purpose, fresh perspectives and a little more hope. For me, UD26, the International Universal Design Conference, was one of those occasions.
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I remember the panic and general anxiety surrounding the use of Artificial Intelligence in education a number of years ago, but in my opinion, there has been a gradual shift in the general mood surrounding AI and its acceptable use. Of course, there are still issues and concerns relating to responsible usage, particularly student AI-generated
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Before you read on, pick a number between one and ten. Don’t think about it. Just pick one and hold on to it. This week a graph popped up in my social media feed. Someone had asked AI chatbots to pick a random number between one and ten, over and over again. If the answers
Pick a Number Between One and Ten: The Best Short AI Lesson I Know. Read More »
The Scoilnet Maps World Viewer has had a fairly big update, with new maps, data layers, and tools for teachers and students to try out.The viewer has been developed by Scoilnet in partnership with Esri Ireland. There is quite a lot that could be used in the classroom, particularly when covering topics such as cities,
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While exploring the Teachnet blog recently, I came across several articles on Edpuzzle, from the power of video in the classroom to integration with Google Classroom. For many years, Edpuzzle’s unique selling point was making any video interactive. I first explored Edpuzzle when I tried to break down the different stages of the Mass for
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A new AI recorder is being marketed with a ten-year-old recording his class. Most teachers have never heard of it. Here is what all teachers and school leaders need to know. Meet Evan Evan is ten years old, and he is a young man with a lot to say for himself. The advert in which
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Wait, it cannot be September already? As I perused the pre-summer blog posts to check what my previous blog post entry was, I realised there was quite a run of AI posts in a row, so I decided to go to one of my favourite topics: podcasts. The summer tends to see me increase the
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Tick tock! As we roll into August, there are now just three weeks remaining to complete your EPV day approved professional learning this summer, with all courses closing at 5:00pm on 21 August 2026. TeachNet is currently enrolling participants on 11 fully online courses, designed to support practical, classroom-ready teaching across STEM, digital technologies, inclusion,
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With July 1st fast approaching, now’s the time to plan your summer learning. TeachNet is offering 13 fully online courses, all EPV‑approved and designed to support practical, classroom-ready teaching across STEM, digital technologies, inclusion, and AI-supported practice.Time-limited special offerTo mark the fast-approaching summer course season, we’re reprising our April launch offer with a time-limited enrolment
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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
Students – Don’t Let GenAI Cause You Anxiety! Read More »
