As a secondary school teacher, I’m always looking for ways to make maths more engaging—and less intimidating—for my students. Artificial Intelligence can transform teaching and learning for the better – we just need to use it in the right way! Recently, I’ve started using Canva AI in my lessons, and it’s been a brilliant addition […]
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Finding Your Place in The AI Educator Spectrum In a world where artificial intelligence is transforming education, understanding your relationship with AI can help you harness their potential while navigating their challenges. AI is already woven into the fabric of daily life. How confidently are you embracing these tools in your teaching practice? Based on
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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
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Merlyn Mind is an advanced AI-powered assistant designed specifically for educational environments. It helps teachers manage classroom technology seamlessly, providing instant access to information, automating administrative tasks, and supporting personalised learning. By integrating voice commands and interactive features, Merlyn Mind aims to enhance the teaching and learning experience, making classrooms more efficient, engaging, and inclusive.
Earlier this month, schools around Europe marked Safer Internet Day 2025. As technology becomes such an important part of our lives, it is very important that we continue to educate our students about how to keep themselves safe when using the internet, both in school and at home. Safer Internet Day 2025 encouraged students to
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I don’t know if there are many edtech devotees within Irish education who are unaware of the yearly pilgrimage to the London Docklands for the annual BETT 2025 Conference and Trade Show, which took place from January 22–24, 2025, at ExCeL London. It is pitched as a hotbed of innovation in education technology, bringing together
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AI in Ireland’s New Programme for Government: Ambitious Vision, Implementation Challenges Following weeks of intense negotiations after November’s general election, Ireland’s “newish” coalition government, led by Fianna Fáil with Fine Gael and supported by independent TDs, has unveiled its roadmap for the next five years. The Programme for Government 2025, titled “Securing Ireland’s Future” (full
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
I have recently started a lunch time Minecraft club in my school for 1st and 2nd year students. The aim of the club is to set up teams to enter the Dreamspace SEAcrets of the Deep competition. See more info about that here: The W5 Blog｜The Latest News At W5 | W5 Belfast Since setting
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