Using Copilot to create class content can be a game-changer for secondary school teachers. However, the effectiveness of this tool hinges on the specificity and detail of the prompts provided. Detailed prompts ensure that the generated content is tailored to the teacher’s needs, saving time and enhancing the quality of educational materials. Why do specific […]
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Let’s face it—teaching Irish in the primary classroom can sometimes feel like an uphill battle. With the packed curriculum, limited class time, and the challenges of keeping students engaged, it can be tough to make Irish lessons both fun and effective. But don’t worry—there are tools out there that can totally change the game! Here
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Every September, teachers often share good digital resources that they came across on a teacher CPD summer course. One such resource shared with me recently was Vocaroo.Vocaroo is a simple free online tool that allows users to record, send, and download voice messages. Teachers and learners can use Vocaroo in different activities, such as podcasting,
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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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