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AI shouldn’t be just about efficiency Setting the Scene Our most recent H2 Learning podcast interviewed Dan Bowen and Ray Fleming, who host the AI in Education podcast, down in Australia. In the show notes for the podcast they wrote th…

Recently we spoke with Dan and Ray , from @aiineducation.bsky.social, In the show notes I was drawn to 'The big takeaway: AI shouldn’t just be about efficiency. It should be about shifting the teacher’s role from a source of information to a mentor and guide..'. Read on... #GenAI

Exploring NotebookLM With the ever increasing use of AI in education, it can be difficult to know which AI tool to use for differentiated learning in classrooms. In recent weeks, I have been exploring Notebook LM, whic…

With growing use of #AIInEducation, it's hard to know which #AI tool to use for differentiation @EODuibheannaigh In recent weeks, I have been exploring #NotebookLM, which has helped incorporate Universal Design of Learning #UDL principles in my classroom #TeachingWithAI #UDL buff.ly/wmaXGZ9

Was an absolute pleasure chatting with @elaineburke.bsky.social from ‬
‪@fortechssakepod.bsky.social‬ and Sarah Jane Carey of @cesi-ie.bsky.social about #CESICon26 recently, looking forward to Feb 28th in #GaelcholáisteLuimnigh

📢Latest episode of the @teachnet.bsky.social Podcast live
#MichaelHallissy joined by Dan Bowen & Ray Fleming, co-hosts of the hugely popular @aiineducation.bsky.social to talk about how it has evolved since 2019,shifting from technical discussions to classroom stories #GenAI buff.ly/juhCq63

Nothing Is Different, But Everything’s Changed – Bett 26 Musings I borrowed the words of Paul Simon for the title of this post because, in the circumstances, they felt apt. Bett 26 felt familiar. The usual venue, the same jaw‑dropping scale, and the same backgro…

Nothing Is Different, But Everything’s Changed🤔 #Bett26 felt familiar, the usual venue, the same jaw‑dropping scale, and the same background noise around #AI. more of a reality check than a revelation #EducationTechnology #GenAI #DigitalLearning #Assessment #AIinSchools buff.ly/v2iSdIQ

Preparing for Safer Internet Day 2026 Safer Internet Day 2026: Empowering Schools for a Safer Digital Future Safer Internet Day (SID) 2026 will be held on Tuesday, 10 February 2026, uniting schools, families, and communities to promote…

Smart tech, safe choices Exploring the safe and responsible use of AI, 😎 #SID26 , Feb 10 encourages everyone, to think carefully about how they use the internet and how they can create a more positive online world. and the growing role of #AI in our daily lives buff.ly/HQghujC #OnlineSafety

X marks the exit. I am leaving X. Over the past few months, I’ve been backing up, deleting, or saving bookmarks, and clearing out DMs from my Twitter (X) account, @johnmayo. There were some lovely memories in there—…

X marks the exit🤔In the end, #LeavingX isn’t a grand statement—it’s just a quiet return to a web that works for me. No algorithm, no outrage bait, no “For You” feed deciding what I should see. Just clean, honest #RSS: fast, simple, and blissfully drama‑free. #DigitalMinimalism buff.ly/HeN4dsy

Teaching v Learning: The Big Debate The Irish education system is currently undergoing its most extensive period of reform in many decades at both primary and second level. At primary level, the new Primary Curriculum Framework [PCF]…

The #PrimaryCurriculumFramework places an emphasis on developing children as active, learners, capable of thinking deeply & making connections, Yet, there is still pressure to 'cover content. So are we teaching to cover content, or to ensure the children are learning🤔https://buff.ly/hs6LIXU

I Can Code. Well, Kind Of… Thanks to AI. I suppose at times I come across as being generally very cautious about AI. That reputation is deserved, and anyone following the Grok image generation controversy this week will understand why. Wh…

I Can Code. Well, Kind Of, thanks to AI🤔@aiteachingguru.bsky.social Two months ago, JavaScript or Python would have sent me running for the hills. Now? I’ve just built two history quiz apps using #ClaudeCode and #Gemini. buff.ly/2cxoEtc
#AI #Coding #CodeWithAI #AIInEducation

HEA Policy Framework – Rethinking assessment in the age of GenAI in Higher Education Setting the ContextJust before Christmas the Higher Education Authority (HEA) released a Policy Framework “to guide educators, academic leaders, and professional staff in making informed, value-bas…

Rethinking #Assessment in the age of #GenAI Before Christmas the HEA released a Policy Framework to guide educators, academic leaders, and staff in making informed decisions about how #AI is adopted & integrated into #HE #AcademicIntegrity #Pedagogy buff.ly/J2Obo2s

From Code to AI – Try the new Hour of AI in 2026 Traditionally, the New Year is a time to reset, refresh, and try something new in your classroom, and top of your to-do list should be to block off 60 minutes for the Hour of AI. I’ve written befor…

From Code to AI For over a decade #TheHourOfCode has introduced millions of students to coding. Now renamed the #HourOfAI it's shifting its focus in tandem with the explosion of #GenAI from teaching machines what to do, to understanding how they learn and make decisions. buff.ly/Ftgg6Mp #TeachAI

#26 The CESICon26 Podcast In the latest episode of the TeachNet Podcast series, Pat Brennan is joined by Sarah Jane Carey from the National Executive of the Computers in Education Society of Ireland (CESI) and this year’s #…

📢 Latest episode of the #TeachNetIreland Podcast Series live. Pat Brennan is joined by Sarah Jane Carey of #CESI and Keynote speaker, Elaine Burke, technology journalist and broadcaster to preview #CESICon26, Saturday February 28th, in Limerick #CPD #GenAI #EdChatie #TeachMeet buff.ly/X140fEa

Genially – Escape Rooms and more! I used Genially some time ago and thought it was useful, but in some ways limited as I had a range of other tools that did what Genially did with more flexibility. I revisited it recently and, good…

New and improved #Genially is now a one place platform that will bring your learning materials to life and all in a drag drop, click type interface with lots of #GenAI for good measure. Most impressive is the sheer range of things you can create create and share from one place buff.ly/09PJjK5

Learning Mole:  Empowering Children to Learn and Grow LearningMole is a vibrant and engaging educational platform designed to make learning enjoyable for children. What began as a small passion project in 2017 has grown into a widely loved YouTube cha…

At it's core #LearningMole is all about creating interactive content that sparks curiosity and supports children's learning journeys as they grow & learn. Founded in 2017 by #MichelleConnolly, a former teacher, #LearningMole has grown into hugely popular YouTube channel & website buff.ly/X3bfVc8

Using Reflect in Teams How I Use the Reflect Tool on Teams for Student Check-Ins and Movement Breaks Sometimes I struggle to bring wellbeing into my maths & science classes & I have found the Reflect tool on Team…

Reflect in #MicrosoftTeams @LBurke__ gives students a safe way to share how they’re doing without putting them on the spot. It helps me gauge student #Wellbeing and identify early issues like pre-exam anxiety or midweek fatigue before it becomes a bigger issue. #StudentWellbeing buff.ly/N06Itod

Unlocking Potential: Magic School AI Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic concept, but a present-day reality offering incredible potential to streamline tasks, personalize learning, and free up valuable time for teac…

🔓 Unlocking Potential #MagicSchoolAI is an AI-powered assistant designed for teachers. It's built to understand the unique needs of the educational environment, offering a suite of #GenAI tools that can help with lesson planning, assessment, and communication. buff.ly/btfTaNi

5 Digital Tools to Support EAL Learners in Irish Classrooms Supporting EAL learners can feel challenging in a busy Irish classroom, especially when students arrive with different levels of English and confidence. The good news is that digital tools can make…

Supporting EAL learners @can feel challenging especially when students arrive with different levels and confidence. However, #DigitalTools can make a big difference and here are 5 easy-to-use ones that can support #EALin your #Classroom Inclusion buff.ly/0GsoLo7

#25 Human Agency Over Technology Podcast In the latest edition of the TeachNet podcast, Dr. Michael Hallissy is joined by Martina Di Ridolfo from the European Trade Union Committee for Education (ETUCE) and Jasper Holm from the National U…

📢Latest episode of the #TeachNetPodcast live #MichaelHallissy is joined by Martina Di Ridolfo from ETUCE and Jasper Holm from GL in Denmark, to to discuss the implications #GenAI, in schools and the importance of #TeacherAgency #EducationPolicy #CPD #CriticalThinkinghttps://buff.ly/07b0rJM

‘Amplify’-ing Maths with Polypad Amplify Polypad is an online maths tool which can prove extremely useful for pupils of all ages n our schools. The interactive nature of the interface ensures pupils can engage with maths concepts …

Amplify Polypad #MathigonOrg is an online #TeachingMaths tool which can prove extremely useful for pupils of all ages. The interactive nature of the interface ensures pupils can engage with maths concepts and virtual manipulatives across a plethora of curriculum areas. buff.ly/Fpnbgqe

Me… the Google NotebookLM newbie With so many AI tools for educators appearing on an almost daily basis, it is easy to miss out on some of the heavy hitters. Google NotebookLM has added new features to its free option. This blogpo…

Me… the Google #NotebookLM newbie🤔@johnmayo.bsky.social What I like about it is “that is a strong tool, easy to use” I treat it as a second digital brain and I have always wanted a second brain. It is making my life a lot easier and manageable, it might even make me a bit smarter buff.ly/OWb0p9v

‘Five Bums on a Rugby Post’: Designing Learning Experiences If 2025 had a soundtrack for education, mine would be one word on repeat: Learning.Not Artificial Intelligence. Not content. Not technology. Not admin. Learning. The longer I work in and aroun…

Five Bums on a Rugby Post’: Designing Learning Experiences. The longer I work in education, the more I’m convinced that when things feel chaotic, overwhelming, complex or over-complicated, the way forward is almost always to go back to basics and ask better questions. #BacktoBasics buff.ly/lObWCot

Lumen 5 vs NotebookLM Videos: Can GenAI revamp outdated PowerPoints into engaging videos? As I continue to explore, challenge, navigate and get frustrated (and or excited) over all things GenAI, I continue to believe people should know which tools are available and make informed decisio…

Can #GenAI revamp outdated PowerPoints into engaging videos🤔@educatefran.bsky.social I spend a lot of time reflecting on the challenges and the potential wins of #AI. This post shares two examples of videos produced by #Lumen5 & #NotebookLM using a #PowerPoint deck buff.ly/0OuJbht

The Days of ‘Just Google It’ Are Over: Why We Must Teach Students to Dig for Truth I've lost count of how many times I've said it over the years. A student asks me something towards the end of class, I don't know the answer off the top of my head, and I respond: Google it and find o...

Dig for Truth! Why the Days of ‘Just Google It’ Are Over 🤔@aiteachingguru.bsky.social
A student asks me something at the end of class, I don’t know the answer and I say: “Google it.” It’s been the default response for years. A simple gesture that says we’re all learning teachnet.ie/the-days-of-...

How I Use Copilot and Gamma AI to Create PowerPoints With so many AI tools to choose from, I am slowly trying out different ones to create resources for my lessons! I have recently been trying out Gamma AI to create power points for my lessons. I hav…

How I Use #Copilot and #Gamma AI to Create PowerPoints @LBurke__ With so many AI tools to choose from, I am gradually trying out different ones to create resources for my lessons most recently #Gamma #AI to create #PowerPoints. #Copilot for content and then #Gamma for slides🤔https://buff.ly/GfHB6XP

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📢Latest episode of the #TeachNetIreland Podcast live #MichaelHallissy is joined by Jared Browne. Head of Privacy & AI Governance at #Fexco to talk about the philosophical implications of #AI, its benefits & challenges in Education, & the evolving role the teacher in the #AI age buff.ly/56vQIRL

Shared iPad Mode: Early Impressions from Our School As a Digital Learning Coordinator, one of my ongoing challenges has been managing iPads effectively — especially when it comes to storage and system updates. Over time, devices fill up with photos,…

Shared iPad Mode: Early Impressions🤔 Recently, I began rolling out #AppleEDU #SharediPadMode and though it's early days, the experience has been encouraging. SIM is designed for schools using #AppleSchoolManager and #MobileDeviceManagement buff.ly/D7NspHR

Really informative quick start guide from @mtholfsen.bsky.social‬ covering the latest features in Copilot Chat🤔

Screenshot of Microsoft 365 Copilot’s Teach module showing teaching tools such as Modify existing content, Curriculum planning, Homework & assessments, Study aids, Quiz, Rubric, and a note about more content types coming soon

Your New Classroom Assistant 🤔 - Teach for #M365 #Copilot & #TeamsEDU is a new teacher space with tools for creating lesson plans, rubrics, & study aids. It's free to all teachers with an #EDU licence.& there's even a @missaird.bsky.social #QuickGuide to get started buff.ly/IvSl2zi

Differentiating Learning without Burning Out Differentiating effectively has always been one of the greatest challenges I have encountered in my teaching. Every class contains a wide range of abilities, interests, and needs — and meeting each…

Differentiation without burnout, aspirational or achievable🤔Over the past few years, I’ve discovered that #AI tools can make real #Differentiation far more manageable, freeing up time for what matters: supporting children in their learning. #Inclusion #Scaffolding #MagicSchoolAI buff.ly/Y2b2IRj

StudyClix: Exam Revision Website This is a very short blog – but an important one relating to digital learning. With many AI-generated resources and educational applications on the market, it can become overwhelming to keep …

StudyClix: Exam Revision Website At its core, #StudyClix is an online study and teaching tool that breaks down the JC and LC curriculums into manageable, topic-by-topic sections. I use StudyClix for creating assessments per topic, flashcards, note taking templates and study planners buff.ly/USxOmsV