Computers in Education Society of Ireland

Signage above door that reads Computers and Open, which is lit up

Join us on 9 October for our next Open Café. Thibaud Keller (PhD student, Maynooth University) and Conor Murphy (Community Manager, Dublin Linux Community) will join us to discuss "Open source and open education: democratising computer literacy". www.cesi.ie/cesi-open-ca... #EdChatIe

The Art of the Gasta: How This Presentation Style is an Expression of Openness In the world of public speaking, we’re constantly seeking new ways to connect with our audience. We’ve moved beyond the stale lecture hall, embracing everything from interactive worksho…

My new blog post - The Art of the Gasta: How This Presentation Style is an Expression of Openness

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Chris and Liz share the collaborative question-storming activity

Mags Amond holds court sharing her experiences with a small group of MAET students

Una Fleming listens intently to MAET students sharing their experiences

Fiona Concannon explains the Irish context to s small group of MAET students

Our members joined @michiganstateu.bsky.social #MAET students during their summer programme at @uniofgalway.bsky.social to reflect on theory and reality across our teaching contexts, examine practice through a 'street view', and develop action research projects in technology-enhanced learning.

Micro:bit Educational Foundation An ríomhaire póca atá ag athrú an domhain

Gliondar chroí orainn inniú mar tá leagan Gailge déanta anois don suíomh ididlíon Micro:bit!! GRMA, Aimée Fagan, EMEA Micro:Bit Foundation.

We are delighted this morning to learn that the @microbit.org website is now availble in Irish, thanks for the news, Aimée!

microbit.org/ga-ie/

A friend’s tribute to edtech champion Bianca Ní Ghrógáin RIP Highly-regarded educator Bianca Ní Ghrógain passed away on 6 June, here her friend Mags Almond pays tribute to the edtech champion.

Ten years ago today, we lost the incomparable Bianca Ní Ghrógain. She was a ray of light on our CESI executive - with a passion for creative digital teaching and learning, and creating inclusive learning environments. We think of you and speak of you often. 💜 www.siliconrepublic.com/life/a-frien...

It’s officially conference week! Just 4 days until #edtech25 and we couldn’t be more excited. Looking forward to fresh ideas, smart tech, and great conversations. See you Thursday! 🙌 Browse the full programme on www.conftool.net/edtech-annua...

Online Course - AI in the Classroom Now, explore our 90-minute AI Literacy course for post-primary educators that you can do in your own time.At the core of AI Literacy in the Classroom are

Our AI Literacy Training in the Classroom Online Course for teachers is now live with some great insights on AI and AI ethics tailored specifically to educational contexts.

Also, check the website for details on workshops in Ireland early next year (including my talk on AI ethics for teachers).

Call for papers for #edtech25 in Waterford, Ireland on May 30th and 31st. We welcome research papers, short papers, GASTA submissions, and posters. Get your abstract in at ilta.ie/edtech-2025/ and join us! #edusky #academicsky #edchatie

Title slide for the Keynote Address at CESI 2025 conference.

Selfie shot of keynote presenters with delegates in the background

Thanks to @cesi-ie.bsky.social for the kind invitation to myself and @pt-phone-home.bsky.social to deliver the keynote address at #cesicon 2025. We discussed the impact of AI on education and society, some opportunities and challenges presented by AI in education, and our Erasmus+ project (PAIDEIA)

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

Lovely acknowledgement of Dr Brett Becker by Kate Molloy as #CESICon this morning

Thought provoking as always @donenda.bsky.social @pt-phone-home.bsky.social. Lots to unpack from your keynote at #CESICon 👏👏

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Great day at #CESICon today. Thrilled to come away with a #Gasta badge!

Ag tnúth go mór leis an gcomhdháil seo inniu - beidh foireann @wikimediaireland.bsky.social ann!

It’s great to be at @cesi-ie.bsky.social conference today catching up with old friends and meeting new ones #CESICon

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Privileged to be part of navigating digital futures
#CESIcon #NationalHairdressingapprentice
#navigatingdigitalfutures #CESIcon #GaelcholáisteLuimnigh

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Best of luck with your conference tomorrow in Gaelcholáiste Luimnigh / Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board
Delighted to see this prestigious conference coming to Limerick

We've provided a pin directly to the school car park in our directions, which will be handy for those travelling in the morning. www.cesi.ie/venue/confer...

YouTube video by CESI YouTube Channel CESI Conference 2025: Navigating Digital Futures Livestream

We will be live streaming the keynote and Gasta sessions tomorrow at #CESIcon if you can't make it to Limerick. Click 'notify me' to receive a reminder. www.youtube.com/watch?v=2wwY...

CESI Conference 2025 The annual conference of the Computers in Education Society of Ireland will take place in Limerick on 1st March 2025.

Registration for #CESIcon will remain open through the morning for our last-minute-dot-com friends. Please register through Eventbrite to attend: www.eventbrite.ie/e/cesi-confe...

A Light Blue and Yellow circle overlap each other slightly in the middle, forming a Venn diagram. in the Blue circle is the text, eh? In the Yellow circle is the text, aye! A red arrow points to the middle of the circles labeled 'Artificial Intelligence.'

I’m as curious about AI as the next guy...

#DailyRemix #AI

Here's a link to the Blog post:
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Cartoon Remix:
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CESI Open Café: Developing CESI’s Digital Archive In our special Open Education Week 2025 Open Café, Mags Amond and Kate Molloy from the CESI Executive will reflect on CESI’s recent Digital Repository of Ireland Community Archive Scheme Award…

Join us during #OEWeek25 for 'Developing CESI’s Digital Archive'. Hosts Mags Amond and Kate Molloy will discuss CESI's @dri.ie Community Archive Scheme Award and their plans to digitise and ingest 40 years of CESI newsletters. #EdChatIE #EdShareIe
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Congratulations to @eam0.bsky.social on being elected @iltasky.bsky.social President 👏👏

I am looking forward to the whole conference, but especially biased towards these parts (I have to be as I'll be taking part!):

GASTA - lightning talks with audience participation - looking forward to being MC. Think [#TeachMeet on rollercoaster]

"Hey AI" Open Forum facilitated by Tony Riley […]

>>> checking the checklist for #CESIcon which will be over by this time next week >>>

Sat 1st March is the date;

Gaelcholáiste Luimnigh in Limerick City is the venue;

Details of schedule and speakers is at this link - https://www.cesi.ie/conferences/conference-2025/

Registration is at this […]

Very much looking forward to speaking at this @cesi-ie.bsky.social event and engaging with fellow practitioners. AI in education is a very fluid space and the more opportunities we have to share experiences, the better.

Looking forward to discussing how VR & AI is currently being used by innovative schools in County Galway to explore Ocean Conservation at #CESICon in Gaelcholáiste Luimnigh on March 1st.

💻Check out the great line this year here: www.cesi.ie/conferences/...

@cesi-ie.bsky.social

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Tony Riley is hosting an open discussion forum called "Hey, AI!": www.cesi.ie/pw/5236/. CESI's most valuable asset is the collective support of our community. Join Tony's session to have a frank chat with colleagues. Mystified by GenAI? Enthusiastic? Head to the library to share your thoughts.

Tom Farrelly, Gasta Master, makes all of the Gastateers laugh in the front row of the lecture hall

We will also have a lively Gasta session with: Anne O'Mahoney, Stephen Howell, Pam O'Brien, Kate Molloy, John Heffernan, and Richard Millwood. Mags Amond will MC this special session. We had some craic at it last year, so no pressure folks!

Headshot of Enda Donlon - a dark haired man in a suit posing in front of bookshelves

Headshot of Peter Tiernan, a man smiling in a suit with short hair

We're so pleased to host @donenda.bsky.social and @pt-phone-home.bsky.social as our joint keynote speakers. We're looking forward to hearing more about the PAIDEIA project and their AI research: www.paideiaproject.eu