Beyond the Robot: FIRST LEGO League from a Teacher’s Perspective

Illustrated cover of the FIRST LEGO League Explore: BIOGLOW Teacher Guide for Ireland, featuring a colourful woodland and pond scene with plants and wildlife

The benefits, challenges and lessons learned from bringing FIRST LEGO League into the primary classroom. With the launch of the new FIRST LEGO League (FLL) season at Dublin City University today, schools across Ireland are preparing for another year of creativity, problem-solving and innovation. Having experienced FLL in my own classroom, I wanted to share

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Sep 10 2026

#33 – From Bloom’s to UnBlooms, Human Cognition in the AI Era Podcast

By Pat Brennan

In the latest edition of the TeachNet Podcast, Dr. Michael Hallissy is joined by Tina Austin, educator, researcher and AI strategist whose work has supported schools, universities and teacher organisations across the US and beyond in navigating the opportunities and challenges of AI in education.

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Jun 26 2026

#32 Learning is Life & Experience AI Podcast

By Pat Brennan

In the latest episode of the TeachNet Podcast, Pat Brennan is joined by Marianne Checkley, CEO of Kinia, to explore how education, community, and digital skills can unlock opportunity for young people across Ireland. This conversation focuses on building confidence in teachers and youth workers to use technology creatively, while ensuring learning remains inclusive, practical,

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Sep 11 2025

Canva AI – code interactive activities for your students!

By Lydia Burke

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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Aug 11 2025

Final Call for EPV Day Approved Online Courses

By Pat Brennan

Final Call ⌛All our 2025 online summer courses must close Friday, August 22nd at 5pm so make sure you don’t miss out on securing your EPV days for the coming academic year… Teachers can still avail of the following 9 EPV day approved courses from TeachNet but time is running out so BOOK NOW!

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May 8 2025

What Type of AI User Are You?

By Patrick Hickey

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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Apr 30 2025

#21 Crafting a STEM Learning Environment Podcast

By Pat Brennan

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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Apr 10 2025

Merlyn Mind AI

By Lydia Burke

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.

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Mar 10 2025

New EU STEM Education Strategic Plan

By Pat Brennan

On March 5th, the European Commission announced the adoption of the STEM Education Strategic Plan, a key part of the Union of Skills strategy. This initiative aims to Invest in upskilling across the EU, making it more competitive globally. The STEM Education Strategic Plan dovetails with the Action Plan on Basic Skills, together forming a

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Sep 12 2024

Using AI to enhance Assignments in Teams for Education

By Lydia Burke

A new academic year means lots of new advancements in the use of AI! My favourite new addition to Microsoft Teams for Education is the use of AI to enhance assignment instructions & create rubrics for assignments. By using AI to enhance assignments you can type one sentence into the instructions box for the assignment

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