Teaching history can be challenging but making it come alive and keeping the children interested are two very important approaches and methodologies all teachers loke to use. Imagine instead of just reading through a textbook you could chat with real historical characters like Benjamin Franklin, Leif Erickson, St Patrick or someone who lived through the […]
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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 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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In the latest episode of the TeachNet Podcast series, Pat Brennan is joined by Kate Molloy Chair and Mags Amond, National Executive Member of the Computers in Education Society of Ireland (CESI) to talk about their upcoming National Conference, Navigating Digital Futures 2.0 taking place Saturday March 1st, in Gaelcholáiste Luimnigh.
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In the latest episode of the TeachNet Podcast series, Pat Brennan is joined by Kate Molloy Chair and Mags Amond, National Executive Member of the Computers in Education Society of Ireland (CESI) to talk about their upcoming National; Conference, Navigating Digital Futures 2.0 taking place Saturday March 1st, in Gaelcholáiste Luimnigh. Over the course of
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Our first podcast of this academic year sees us continuing from where we left off in May, talking again about the potential of generative AI in teaching, learning and assessment. So, to follow up last year’s in-depth look into the use of AI in the Further Education and Training (FET) sector over the next two
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It’s been another week full of AI developments. OpenAI recently announced a range of exciting features, as detailed in this article, which are poised to significantly enhance educational methodologies. However, many of these cutting-edge features are reserved for premium users who pay a €20 monthly fee for early access. Fortunately, Bing Chat’s Copilot feature, which
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As with so many events, by necessity, ESB Science Blast went virtual in 2021 and organisers are keeping this format in 2022 and it’s now time for Blast Off! Science Blast is a non-competitive programme for for senior primary classes from 3rd – 6th. It taps into students’ natural curiosity by asking them to investigate
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Seesaw is a digital portfolio tool which allows pupils to store work in an online space and gain feedback from their teacher. The use of Seesaw has increased dramatically over the past two years, and it was one of the most popular platforms in primary schools during the periods of emergency remote teaching in 2020
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4 Tips for adding ‘INTERACTIVE’ to your Interactive Whiteboard! Some years ago, I spent a great deal of time creating interactive activities to use on my interactive whiteboard (IWB), probably after spending an even greater deal of time failing to find a ready to use activity. The rather temperamental cable connection, stylus or wifi lag
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An article published last week by Dr. Gearóid O’Suilleabháin of Munster Technological University on how the education system interacted with emergency remote teaching over the past 18 months really got me thinking about the year ahead. In the article, Dr. O’Suilleabháin challenges the negative narrative that has existed around emergency remote teaching. One of the
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