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📢 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
#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 #…
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December 19, 2025 at 11:52 AM
📢 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
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
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…
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December 16, 2025 at 5:54 PM
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
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
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…
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December 11, 2025 at 10:45 AM
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
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
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…
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December 9, 2025 at 10:20 AM
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 #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
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…
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December 4, 2025 at 12:08 PM
🔓 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
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
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…
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December 1, 2025 at 6:07 PM
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
📢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
#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…
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November 27, 2025 at 5:35 PM
📢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 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
‘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 …
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November 24, 2025 at 6:57 PM
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🤔@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
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…
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November 21, 2025 at 10:02 AM
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. 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
‘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…
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November 18, 2025 at 10:39 AM
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
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
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…
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November 14, 2025 at 10:21 AM
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
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-...
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-...
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...
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November 11, 2025 at 1:53 PM
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-...
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 @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
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…
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November 6, 2025 at 12:04 PM
📢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
November 3, 2025 at 5:17 PM
📢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🤔 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
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,…
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October 23, 2025 at 11:35 AM
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🤔
A tutorial video showing the all-new Copilot Chat plus the latest tips and tricks 🪄 Includes:
💬 Core Chat & Images
🧠 Memory
📝 Chat in Word, Excel, PPT, Outlook
⌛ Temporary Chat
🔎 Search and Files
📃 Pages
➕ Lots more
YouTube 📺 youtu.be/X-d0vRoHVGE?... #edusky
💬 Core Chat & Images
🧠 Memory
📝 Chat in Word, Excel, PPT, Outlook
⌛ Temporary Chat
🔎 Search and Files
📃 Pages
➕ Lots more
YouTube 📺 youtu.be/X-d0vRoHVGE?... #edusky
How to Use the NEW Microsoft Copilot Chat – Tips & Tricks to Save You Time ⌚
YouTube video by Mike Tholfsen
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October 21, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Really informative quick start guide from @mtholfsen.bsky.social covering the latest features in Copilot Chat🤔
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
October 21, 2025 at 9:49 AM
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
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
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…
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October 16, 2025 at 4:37 PM
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 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
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 …
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October 13, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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
Not Another Post about #GenAI (Or Is It🤔) In this 'Brave New (AI-powered) World' it's impossible to drown out the hyperbole depicting GenAI as the panacea for ever conceivable woe but STOP! Time to take stock @simonbreakspear.bsky.social @aiineducation.bsky.social #AIinEducation
October 9, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Not Another Post about #GenAI (Or Is It🤔) In this 'Brave New (AI-powered) World' it's impossible to drown out the hyperbole depicting GenAI as the panacea for ever conceivable woe but STOP! Time to take stock @simonbreakspear.bsky.social @aiineducation.bsky.social #AIinEducation
Reflecting on the OECD Irish Research - What could we apply in schools? On Sept 30th the Irish #DE published 3 papers from the #OECD and the Knowledge Centre for Education, Norway, on the Impact of Digital Technologies on Students’ Learning #GlobalEducation #DigitalTransformation buff.ly/R2Vsmf4
Reflecting on the OECD Irish Research
What could we apply in schools? Background On September 30th the Irish Department of Education and Youth published 3 working papers from the OECD and the Knowledge Centre for Education, based in th…
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October 6, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Reflecting on the OECD Irish Research - What could we apply in schools? On Sept 30th the Irish #DE published 3 papers from the #OECD and the Knowledge Centre for Education, Norway, on the Impact of Digital Technologies on Students’ Learning #GlobalEducation #DigitalTransformation buff.ly/R2Vsmf4
When Teachers Lead Because Government Won’t #AiTeachingGuru In the absence of clear national direction, teachers are stepping up. The #ISTA AI guidance is a powerful example of grassroots leadership, teachers taking initiative to ensure responsible, informed use of #AI in schools buff.ly/gOE3vrE
When Teachers Lead Because Government Won’t: ISTA’s AI Guidance
I ask the same question at the start of nearly every AI teachier training session I facilitate: “How many of you are using AI regularly in your teaching practice?” The response is nearl…
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October 2, 2025 at 12:33 PM
When Teachers Lead Because Government Won’t #AiTeachingGuru In the absence of clear national direction, teachers are stepping up. The #ISTA AI guidance is a powerful example of grassroots leadership, teachers taking initiative to ensure responsible, informed use of #AI in schools buff.ly/gOE3vrE
During the#Web2.0 wave of the-2000s, I delivered countless training sessions on #SocialBookmarking. From #Delicious to #Diigo, I tried them all but now I’ve found a new way to save, organise, and find my bookmarks cross device with #Raindrop buff.ly/RqqF75S
September 30, 2025 at 7:14 PM
During the#Web2.0 wave of the-2000s, I delivered countless training sessions on #SocialBookmarking. From #Delicious to #Diigo, I tried them all but now I’ve found a new way to save, organise, and find my bookmarks cross device with #Raindrop buff.ly/RqqF75S
📢Latest episode of the @TeachNetIreland Podcast Series live #MichaelHallissy is joined by Pauline Rooney & Claire McAvinia from the #CAPatTCD to talk about navigating change in digital education and evolving #AcademicPractice in the light of emerging technologies #HigherEd buff.ly/mD9h0Ux
September 26, 2025 at 9:47 AM
📢Latest episode of the @TeachNetIreland Podcast Series live #MichaelHallissy is joined by Pauline Rooney & Claire McAvinia from the #CAPatTCD to talk about navigating change in digital education and evolving #AcademicPractice in the light of emerging technologies #HigherEd buff.ly/mD9h0Ux
Can #AI save time? Adobe Enhance Speech screams – Yes🤔 #EducateFran Have you ever been gutted that you just captured a great video only to listen back and realise the audio is terrible? Well, AI to the rescue with #AdobeAudioEnhance, guaranteed to save you time.
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Can AI save time? Adobe Enhance Speech v2 screams – Yes!
The world runs on multimedia. Whether it’s an explainer video for your class, a clip to share an outcome or testimonial, or a piece to raise awareness of a great cause, we are all working with vide…
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September 23, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Can #AI save time? Adobe Enhance Speech screams – Yes🤔 #EducateFran Have you ever been gutted that you just captured a great video only to listen back and realise the audio is terrible? Well, AI to the rescue with #AdobeAudioEnhance, guaranteed to save you time.
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