The concept of creativity in the classroom is most definitely not a new concept. However, research suggests that creativity (and imagination) can help students become more engaged (Egan & Judson, 2016) and can even maximise student learning experiences (Tsai, 2012). But, what is imagination and how does it link to creativity? In fact, there is […]
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Opinion post alert: Chat GPT/AI won’t replace me! Here is why!
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“You can’t connect the dots looking forward; you can only connect them looking backward. So you have to trust that the dots will somehow connect in your future” Steve Jobs On 11th March, CESI held its annual conference and celebrated 50 years in Irish education. It proved a great opportunity for present and former members
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Following a turbulent two years of interruption in schools due to the pandemic, teachers are looking at an expanded set of student needs that can require more tools than ever to deliver unique and personalized learning experiences. Microsoft has been busy in delivering new educational supports and less than a year after introducing its Reading Coach
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In my last blog post, I shared my teaching ‘New Year resolutions’ and item No. 6 on the list was ‘use better tech’. One of the tools I am keen to use more regularly in class this year, to aid teaching and learning, is Carousel Learning – an online tool to strengthen students’ long-term memory
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Last Tuesday (February 7th) marked ‘Safer Internet Day’ around the world. As internet use is becoming more and more common amongst our children, this day has taken on particular significance in recent times. In this blog post, I will attempt to showcase resources that will allow you to ensure that ‘SID’ is not simply an
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Tips for avoiding ‘death-by-presentation- and useful tools.
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The 2023 annual conference of the Computers in Education Society of Ireland will take place on Saturday 11th March. They will be celebrating their Golden Jubilee, all under the theme of “50 Years and Growing. The conference will take place in ATU Galway City. The CESI Conference has long been the calendar highlight for Irish
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Over the past number of years, I have been delighted to have been involved in the development of the Teaching Council Framework entitled “Cosán”. This framework recognises teacher professional development and reflection as we progress throughout our professional careers. It has been a long process from the development of the framework to delivering the framework
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Everyone seems to be creating Podcasts these days and if making your very own Podcast is on your Wishlist for 2023 then you’ll be delighted to know that this process is totally free and has never been easier to do. Podcasting has become popular in the classroom as a means of allowing students to collaborate
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