October is Cybersecurity Month Ladies and gentlemen of the class of 2024 Use strong passwords. If I could offer you only one tip for the future, strong passwords would be it. The long-term benefits of strong, unique passwords have been proven by CISOs, Whereas the rest of my advice has no basis more reliable than […]
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In today’s digital age, teaching online safety to students is crucial and more important than ever. However, traditional lessons can be somewhat unengaging, particularly for younger students. Gamification offers a fun and effective way to make online safety education more accessible and memorable. Google Interland is a fantastic example of how gamification can be used
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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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In today’s social media orientated world, I doubt there are many settings left that can survive, or at least make an impact, without multimedia content such as videos. Yet, if you have ever been involved in video editing, you know this can be a time-consuming task! So what has AI got to offer in addressing
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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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Tick tock! EPV Day Approved Courses must close Friday, August 16th at 5pm so make sure you don’t miss out on securing your EPV days for the coming academic year… Teachers can still avail of the following 10 EPV day approved courses from TeachNet but time is running out so BOOK NOW! Blended CourseIn association with Microsoft
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Tick-tock⏰, last call for would-be participants on Dream Space’s Crafting a Game-Based Learning Environment with Minecraft Education. Join the Dream Space team as they delve into game-based learning and explore how Minecraft Education can foster creativity, problem-solving, and collaboration among your students. Prepare to unlock a whole new dimension of learning with this blended learning course.
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