AI has become a hot topic in education, for both positive & negative reasons. As with all new technology, it’s important that students understand what it is & how to use it correctly! Microsoft Dream Space have teamed up with RTE Learn to do just that! In a new online series aimed to educate students […]
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The moon camp challenge is a fantastic opportunity for all primary and secondary students to get involved in to help showcase creativity and to aid with student learning of Earth and Space science (JC Science, and other modules). The moon camp challenge, which is organised by the European Space Agency (ESA) and the Airbus Foundation,
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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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Simpleshow, is a feature-rich tool that offers a dynamic and user-friendly platform for creating educational explainer videos. This ai powered tool gives you the power to create simple and engaging videos with an easy-to-use platform allowing educators to easily create explainer videos that simplify complex concepts. The free Classroom Plan, aimed at educators and students,
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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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Google Classroom is an online learning environment that is used by over 150 million students and teachers worldwide. Its usage doubled between 2019 and 2021 due to the Covid 19 pandemic. I have been using Google Classroom in a primary school setting since 2017. In the blog post, we will look at some brief ‘tips
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AI creating learning activities for us – is this a move to the dark side? H5P is only one tool that has integrated AI into automatically developing learning content. Let’s explore!
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I love using video clips to help students get interested and excited about a topic. It’s a great way to start a lesson, and video is a great stimulus to motivate pupils and get them involved in a lesson right away. From promoting critical thinking to making real-world connections, you can use video clips for
OK, I got this cool opportunity to spend a few days at the Google for Education Champions Symposium at Google’s Dublin office. Who are these Champions? They’re a mix of Google Innovators, Trainers, and Coaches. The event was packed with Masterclasses, workshops, and talks, focusing on three themes: personal growth, tech skills, and brainstorming on
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