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#21 Crafting a STEM Learning Environment Podcast

In the latest episode of the TeachNet Podcast series, Pat Brennan is joined by Michael Barrett, Audience Engagement Manager at Dream Space, to talk about his role in Microsoft Ireland’s immersive STEM learning space, in particular his passion for game-based learning and all things Minecraft. The discussion begins with Michael detailing his journey to Dream Space, its mission to engage young people in STEM education, and the hands-on experiences offered through their daily field trips. T

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Summer CPD with TeachNet

EPV Day Approved Summer Courses for Primary Teachers Enrolling Now! For Summer 2025, TeachNet are offering 10 EPV day approved online courses, designed ‘By teachers for teachers’. For more information, please see below. What courses are available? Online Courses – July 1st – August 22nd Farming at Sea: Links to the Primary Classroom with BIM Dive into

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Navigating the Digital Highway: Driving Digital Literacy Forward

Take 5 minutes and grab a cuppa! ☕ Predicted reading time… 5 mins. Back in January, I promised to focus my contribution for 2025 on ‘Learning’… Learning. Not to mention, teaching digital literacy without problem-solving skills is like handing someone a car with no steering wheel. They’ll press a few buttons, panic when a light

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AI Presentation Generators Canva, SlideSpeak, GammaApp and CoPilot.

Creating Presentations with AI: Canva, SlideSpeak, Gamma and Copilot Compared

Any educators out there who do not need to create slide presentations? I doubt it! Historically, I have delivered presentations which were content focussed over visually appealing (or unfortunately accessible!). Times have changed, and generative AI is one of these changes.  Can generative AI help us get the right structure, help us write clear content,

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AI Literacy Support: Google’s “Read Along”

In today’s digital age, technology can be a powerful tool to enhance learning. We have seen that through many applications and features. However, Google’s “Read Along” feature offers a unique and engaging way to boost literacy and comprehension skills for students. Powered by artificial intelligence (AI), the reading tutor provides real-time feedback as students read

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Come join the CESI conference Saturday 1st March. Navigating Digital Futures. In Gaelcholáiste Luimnigh.

CESI Conference 2025: The Power of Bringing Primary, Secondary, Further, and Higher Education Together

Each year, the CESI conference brings together teachers, lecturers, education professionals, and other tech-related personnel to form what I describe as a “community of camaraderie.” What sets CESI apart is its accessibility (it’s not as expensive as other conferences, and it’s held on a Saturday, eliminating work logistics) and its inclusivity (welcoming everyone from primary

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Reading Coach – New Web & Store App

We regularly feature Microsoft’s brilliant Learning Accelerators on the TeachNet blog primarily because when used appropriately they have the potential to enhance core curricula delivery by personalising learning experiences, supporting a wide range of learning needs and by helping make the learning more engaging and effective through inclusive design, instant feedback and targeted practice.. In

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