Embracing AI in Education: A Deputy Principal’s Journey

AI generated image of a deputy principal in his office

Throughout my career in education, I’ve witnessed numerous technological advancements that were initially viewed as potential threats to the teaching profession. From video players to YouTube, these innovations never replaced teachers but instead became valuable tools in our classrooms and beyond. Today, I feel that we face a similar situation with Artificial Intelligence (AI) in […]

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Nov 14 2024

Meet the AI That’s in Your Students’ Pockets…

By Patrick Hickey

As a teacher and AI CPD host, I see firsthand how artificial intelligence is reshaping education—and not just through ChatGPT. Our students are already deeply immersed in AI, particularly through tools they access daily like Snapchat’s MyAI. A 2020 survey revealed Snapchat as the most-used platform among Irish teenagers, with 55% of 13-14 year olds

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Sep 23 2024

Fancy a Generative AI ‘Ready Meal’?

By Ashley Stephens

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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Sep 19 2024

New AI features in Microsoft’s Learning Accelerators

By Pat Brennan

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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Sep 9 2024

UNESCO AI Teacher and Student Competency Frameworks

By Michael Hallissy

Last week UNESCO held their annual flagship event on ⁠digital learning and the transformation of education. The Digital Learning Week states that it bring together “the community of digital education leaders, policy-makers, researchers and practitioners from various organizations, including UN agencies, governments, NGOs and the private sector to steer technology for education.” A key part

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May 9 2024

Decoding Melodies: AI’s Role in the Evolution of Music Making and Learning

By Eoghan Burke

As a primary school teacher, I’m always on the lookout for innovative tools to engage my students and spark their imagination. That’s why I’m excited to share my experience with Udio’s AI music generator – a game-changing platform that allows you to create custom songs with ease.What is Udio? Udio is an AI-powered music creation

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Mar 11 2024

Digital orators not only speaking but captivating audiences

By John Heffernan

As AI has exploded in the past year, it has been challenging to keep on top of the changes and not everyone has the time to sit and read. In this blog post, I will share my top 5 AI ( and AI in education) podcasts whose digital orators captivated me. AI in Education https://aipodcast.education/This

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Feb 26 2024

AI & Additional Assessment Components in the Senior Sciences

By Humphrey Jones

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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Feb 22 2024

#12 AI4T Conference Podcast

By TeachNet Admin

In our latest TeachNet learning podcast , Dr Michael Hallissy is joined by Dr Deirdre Butler of Dublin City University (DCU) IOE and Declan Qualter, practice placement supervisor for the new Bachelor of Education program at the UCD School of Education to discuss the final AI4T Conference held in Luxembourg last month and more broadly about

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Feb 19 2024

AI: What’s in a Prompt?

By Eoghan O'Neill

‘Wow, you got way better results than I did’. A recent comment from a colleague about the use of Artificial Intelligence got me thinking about the importance of our prompts and to analyse just how different prompts can produce vastly different results. When it comes to teaching and taking on new tools or approaches, I

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