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😎July CPD Special🌞 Back by popular demand! Up to July 31st, 2025, TeachNet are offering a €35 discount on all our €75 EPV day approved online courses. Just add one of our €75 courses to the cart and enter ‘the …

July CPD Special🌞Up to July 31st #TeachNet are offering a €35 discount on all €75 #EPV day approved #SummerCourses . Just, add one €75 course to the cart and enter ‘the coupon code 'July40 ’ to save.#CPD #SEN #M365 #GW #AI buff.ly/yDiGDnW

Promotional banner for ISTE Live 25, held June 29–July 2 in San Antonio, Texas, with the slogan "Spark Joyful Learning."

This week, #ISTElive takes place in San Antonio @johnmayo.bsky.social I’ll share a short exposé of the largest edtech event in the world from 2024..Mardi Gras in New Orleans, Copper Face Jack’s on St. Patrick’s night, and #ISTELive are all about partying buff.ly/5wQ85bA

Time to Take a GenAI Break and Regain Value It’s time to take a break, not from education, not from learning, but from the tug-of-war between education and GenAI. More than two years in, (see my previous post – ‘AI assessment eme…

Time to Take a GenAI Break and Regain Value 🤔@#FrancesODonnell 2 years in &I can’t help but feel we are still caught up in the fear, the hype, the defensiveness, the over-promising, the over-reacting, the debates, the endless solutions with to #Education and #GenAI #TechBalance buff.ly/lk9PCl0

Summer CPD: Embed Digital Technology Use in your Classrooms Teachnet is once again delighted to offer a jam-packed summer CPD offering for teachers this year. Among the plethora of course on offer are Teachnet’s four staple ICT and Digital Learning Co…

#TeachNet is once again delighted to offer a jam-packed summer of #CPD in 2025 including 4 #EPV day approved #SummerCourses focusing on Digital Learning & until June 30 they can be snapped up for only €40, with ‘June40’ #CPD #SEN #M365 #GW #AI buff.ly/54TorvV

Elementari. Combining Storytelling and Coding in One Tool Elementari is a website for creating and publishing simple interactive and animated digital stories. The story creator, which looks and feels like any presentation or slideshow tool, fuses digital …

Elementari - Storytelling and Coding in One Tool #Elementar is a web app for creating simple interactive and animated digital stories. The story creator, fuses #DigitalStorytelling with elements of #Coding and #ComputationalThinking #STEAM buff.ly/yVIMvFi

June Summer CPD Special Up to June 30th, 2024, TeachNet are offering a €25 discount on all our €75 EPV day approved online courses. It’s that simple, add one of our €75 courses to the cart and enter ‘June50 ’ to sav…

June Summer CPD Special😎Up to June 30th, @teachnet.bsky.social are offering a €35 discount on all our €75 #EPV day approved #Online #SummerCourses . It’s that simple, add one of our €75 courses to the cart and enter ‘the coupon code 'June40 ’ to save.#CPD #SEN #M365 #GW #AI buff.ly/TJToX0o

Teaching AI & Data Literacy Teaching digital literacy in today’s classroom is a bit like picking up a guitar for the first time. It can feel unfamiliar, even daunting. You might worry you’re not playing the right notes,…

Teaching #AI & #DataLiteracy #MarkDelahunty You don’t need to be an AI expert or a tech wizard to help your students develop #DigitalLiteracy.,Yes, it’s challenging and one more thing to do but critical as the world they’re growing up in is shaped by data, algorithms and #AI. buff.ly/Gc049j4

A man at a desk using a computer with a warning on screen reading "URGENT - AI IS COMING FOR ALL OF US"; a robotic hand rests on his shoulder, and a wall sign says "INNOVATION."

The Email That Shook Silicon Valley @aiteachingguru.bsky.social On April 8th, #MichaKaufman #Fiverr sent an email to staff that broke the internet. His message wasn’t meant for educators, but his assessment of workplace transformation should concern every teacher and school leader. buff.ly/oyilzkn

Cover of the AI Literacy Framework titled 'Empowering Learners for the Age of AI,' co-developed by the European Commission, OECD, and Code.org

New AI Literacy Framework for Primary and Secondary Education @mhallissy The #EuropeanCommission & #OECD with support from #CodeDotOrg have recently released a draft new AI Literacy Framework in response to the rapid growth of #AI in society buff.ly/FLhcwN9

#22 The PAIDEIA Project Podcast In the latest episode of the TeachNet Podcast, Dr Michael Hallissy is joined by Dr Enda Donlon and Dr Peter Tiernan from DCU Institute of Education to talk about their ongoing PAIDEIA Erasmus+ project...

📢Latest episode of the #TeachNetIreland Podcast Series live Dr Michael Hallissy is joined by Dr Enda Donlon & Dr Peter Tiernan from #DCUIOE to talk about their ongoing #AI focused #PAIDEIA #Erasmus+ project, the subject of their joint Keynote at this year’s #CESICon buff.ly/KAn6ufU

Microsoft Innovative Expert Educator Nominations 2025/26 It’s that time of year again!! Nominations for MIEE 2025/26 are open! (How to become an MIE Expert and Showcase School 2025-2026). As someone who has previously experienced the transformative…

#MIEExpert Nominations🏆#LydiaBurke It's that time of year again!! Nominations for MIEE 2025/26 are open and as someone who has previously experienced the transformative power of this global #EducatorCommunity I'm eager to immerse myself again #MicrosoftEducation #FutureReady buff.ly/5Qj6lQM

Quantum Leap? During a STEAM Day for middle schoolers in 2016, the organising teacher introduced the topic of quantum computing to the group—and to me who was loitering at the back—with an unusual spokesperson, …

Quantum Leap🤔 ‪@johnmayo.bsky.social‬ During a #STEAM Day for middle schoolers in 2016, the teacher introduced the topic of #QuantumComputing to the group (And to me who was loitering at the back)with an unusual spokesperson...#CeADAR #AI

Digital Tools to Enhance the Writing Process Engaging children in the writing process can be a challenge, especially when they struggle to find inspiration or lack confidence in their ideas. One powerful method to spark interest and creativit…

Digital Tools to Enhance the Writing Process #EoghanONeill Engaging children in the writing process can be a challenge, especially when they struggle to find inspiration or lack confidence in their ideas. 3 platforms I use are #TheLiteracyShed, #OnceUponAPicture & #Pobble365. buff.ly/oijvsyb

From Chat to Classwork: Can a WhatsApp Bot Support Learning? Imagine you’re a Leaving Cert Technology student. This means you’ve got a big project due. You’re staring down a Project Brief, perhaps your mind is spinning, and you do what many…

From Chat to Classwork: Can a WhatsApp Bot Support Learning🤔 #AshED_PD Imagine an #LC student looking for a tech project brief, before, they may have turned to #Google but now let’s try #WhatsApp and ask the #MetaAI chatbot for help buff.ly/VRdEW04

Offline Enrichment: Add balance to the unknown impact of genAI I am pro-teaching AI skills, but I am more pro-human! AI highlights the slippery slope we have let ourselves stay on – now is the time to find balance. Read on to find three practical ways to…

Offline Enrichment: Add balance to the unknown impact of #GenAI #EducateFran I am pro-teaching AI skills, but I am more pro-human! #AI highlights the slippery slope we have let ourselves stay on - now is the time to find #TechBalance🤔#Wellness buff.ly/VclRfuG

What Type of AI User Are You? 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…

What Type of AI User Are You🤔 @aiteachingguru.bsky.social Finding Your Place inthe AI Educator Spectrum In a world where artificial intelligence is transforming education, understanding your relationship with #AI can help you harness its potential while navigating the challenges. buff.ly/HrNXVHr

#21 Crafting a STEM Learning Environment Podcast 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 S…

📢 Latest episode of the @teachnet.bsky.social Podcast Series live. Pat Brennan is joined by by #MichaelBarrett from #MSDreamSpace, to talk about his work in their immersive #STEM learning space, particularly his passion for #MinecraftEdu.#MSEdu

Upkill thie Summer with @teachnet.bsky.social☀️ For Summer 2025, TeachNet are offering 10 #EPVDays approved #OnlineCourses, designed ‘By teachers for teachers’. For more information see buff.ly/x8zKFJy , email cpd@teachnet.ie or call 01 525250 #CPD #EPVCourse buff.ly/DmRx6po

Merlyn Mind AI 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…

Merlyn Mind AI #LydiaBurke #MerlynMindAI is an #AI powered assistant designed for education. It helps teachers manage classroom technology, providing instant access to information, automating tasks, and supporting #PersonalisedLearning #SmartClassroom buff.ly/12vLBxm

Lesson Minis from Britannica Education Britannica Education, which is free to all schools on Scoilnet, has always been a firm favourite with teachers in Ireland, and I have certainly used it effectively on many occasions over the years.…

#LessonMinis from #BritannicaEducation are short, interactive lessons, designed to help teachers deliver focused, engaging instruction across a wide range of subjects and for a broad age range and usually only take 10-15 minutes to complete #InteractiveLearning #TeacherResources

Listen Notes- the search engine for podcasts I am a big podcast fan and have been waiting for this particular tool to emerge for years. It is called Listen Notes—a podcast search engine often referred to as the Google of podcasts. Designed to…

Listen Notes- the search engine for podcasts📻 Often referred to as the #Google of podcasts. @listennotes.com is designed to simplify podcast discovery and helps users find, curate, and engage with millions of podcast episodes worldwide, ideal for niche or independent content tinyurl.com/y6jkvede

Peer Tutoring: A Win-Win for Digital Learning in Schools One of the biggest challenges schools face when it comes to embedding digital tools in the classroom is ensuring that both students and teachers feel supported. Teachers today are navigating increa…

Peer Tutoring: A Win-Win for Digital Learning #dulcaointigh #PeerTutoring isn’t about placing more responsibility on teachers—it’s about creating a collaborative learning culture where students support each other and lighten the load. #DigitalSkills #StudentLeadership tinyurl.com/yewxfxcv

#20 The AI-DL Project Podcast – From Algorithms to Classrooms In this episode, Dr. Michael Hallissy is joined by Professor Colin de la Higuera from the Digital Science Laboratory at Université de Nantes to talk about the evolving role of AI in education, and …

📢 Latest episode of the @TeachNetIreland Podcast Series live 'From Algorithms to Classrooms' Dr. Michael Hallissy is joined by Prof Colin de la Higuera of the Université de Nantes to talk about the evolving role of #AI in education & the new AI-DL #Erasmus project #AI4T #AILiteracy

Notebook LM: A must have AI tool for Teachers and Teacher Researchers Teachers are constantly seeking innovative ways to enhance student engagement and streamline their workflow. One such ground breaking tool is NotebookLM, Google’s AI-powered research and note-takin…

Google’s #GenAI powered research and note-taking assistant #NotebookLM is a game-changer for teachers as its podcast creation capabilities can turn any learning content into engaging audio, giving students a more flexible and immersive learning experience.

Navigating the Digital Highway: Driving Digital Literacy Forward #AshEdPD Learning. Not to mention, teaching digital literacy without problem-solving skills is like handing someone a car with no steering wheel🤔#DigitalLiteracy #21CLD #FutureSkills teachnet.ie/navigating-t...

Gamma AI: A New Tool for Irish Educators? With the rapid advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI), new tools are emerging that promise to revolutionise how we teach and learn. For me, one such tool that is becoming very popular is Gamm…

Gamma AI - A New Tool for Irish Educators🤔 #EODuibheannaigh With the rapid advancements in #AI, new #AItools are emerging that promise to transform teaching, learning & assessment, like #GammaAI, which I first heard about from #EducatefFan at #CESICon tinyurl.com/4mz2f5r7

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📢Calling all teacher & educators using #AI in schools, Share your experiences by completing a short survey before March 28🗓️ Your insights will help shape future #EUCommission policies and deepen understanding of AI's impact on education #DEAP #FutureOfLearning.

Unpacking the Irish AI Advisory Council Report: Urgent Guidance or More Waiting? After two years of uncertainty the AI Advisory Council’s guidance paper on Education finally offers Irish educators something tangible—a preliminary roadmap for integrating AI into our education sy…

Unpacking the Irish #AI Advisory Council Report: Urgent Guidance or More Waiting🤔#AITeachingGuru So after two years of uncertainty the Council’s paper on Education finally offers Irish educators something tangible #AIGuidelines #AITraining #AIEquity

Navigating Digital Futures 2.0: Thought provoking route guidance at #CESIcon2025 The CESI conference is a unique event that brings together an eclectic diaspora from across the Irish education space all with a shared enthusiasm for digital learning.

Navigating Digital Futures 2.0: Thought provoking route guidance at #CESIcon2025 The CESIcon is a unique event that brings together an eclectic diaspora from across the Irish education space all with a shared enthusiasm for digital learning #CESIcon2026 #DigitalLearning #edchatie

Educating Students for Safe Internet Use 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 ab…

This month, schools marked #SID2025 'themed Prepare/Protect/Thrive: Navigating Algorithms and Influencers' and as technology becomes more embeeded in our lives it is remains imperative that students are savvy online in school and at home @Webwise_Ireland #DigitalLiteracy