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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As an English teacher, emphasising the importance of effective communication skills is a huge area of the curriculum. Whether it’s a classroom presentation, a graduation speech, or a talk to peers, being able to convey ideas confidently and fluently is crucial for our students in today’s world. Enter the ‘Rehearse with Coach’ feature in Microsoft PowerPoint—a powerful
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It’s that time of year again! MIE Expert self- nominations are open until June 17th for first time nominations and renewals! Becoming a MIE Expert is a great opportunity for educators to gain recognition for how they use digital technology to enhance teaching & learning in their classroom! To complete the self-nomination process educators must
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The recent launch of Masters of the Air miniseries on Apple TV brought a flurry of comments on a long dormant Facebook group consisting of an international group of teachers who completed a teacher residency at the Imperial War Museum Duxford, just outside Cambridge in 2014. After a catch up with what we were all doing,
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Do you teach Transition Year Science and want to focus on skills to prepare students for senior cycle? Or maybe you want get involved in a programme to empower students to build a wide range of investigative skills? Or maybe you are a primary school teacher who wants to get your classes involved in some
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The Dream Space Ambassador Program is a flagship Dream Space Student Leadership and training program, supported by the Dream Space Team in Dublin and Belfast. The programme is designed to encourage students who have an interest in coding & all things digital to learn new skills, work as a team & share what they’ve learned
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ThingLink: Lots of options to bring online content to life! In a previous post, I stated I would do a blog post on ThingLink, so here it is. In 2023, ThingLink won the BETT Award for Best Digital Learning Product in Higher Education. The value of ThingLink in education spans across all sectors of education.
So much of our learning is now in the digital domain, and as teachers at primary and post-primary levels, we have a responsibility to our pupils to help and guide them to become safe, empowered, and active participants online. As teachers, however, it can become increasingly difficult to stay current with the information and understanding
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Alright, I understand – yet another piece on AI and education. But with the current buzz around AI tools, and the Teachers Union of Ireland (TUI) hosting a conference on the topic, it’s obvious that AI isn’t going anywhere. What’s more, Microsoft has recently made its Reading Coach preview accessible to all, broadening its reach
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Over the last few weeks I have been carefully and studiously analysing the new draft specification for Senior Cycle Biology. The new specification was published in December and the NCCA have initiated a consultation process, hearing from all stakeholders. Biology is set to be taught in schools from September 2025, along with both Chemistry and
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