Patrick Hickey
@aiteachingguru.bsky.social
👨🏫AI Educator / teacher in Ireland 🤖
🌟 Empowering teachers
🌍 Making #AI and #edtech accessible for all 🌐 👨🏫👩🏫
🌟 Empowering teachers
🌍 Making #AI and #edtech accessible for all 🌐 👨🏫👩🏫
My letter to the Ed @irishexaminer.bsky.social on recently published AI Guidance for Irish Schools from the Dept of Education #edchatie #aieducation
October 29, 2025 at 10:17 AM
My letter to the Ed @irishexaminer.bsky.social on recently published AI Guidance for Irish Schools from the Dept of Education #edchatie #aieducation
💯 agree with Billy Ryle in today’s Sindo.
Can’t put the cart before the horse. We need real and full consultation involving all stakeholders before AACs become reality. #PressPause #edchatie
Can’t put the cart before the horse. We need real and full consultation involving all stakeholders before AACs become reality. #PressPause #edchatie
August 10, 2025 at 6:47 PM
💯 agree with Billy Ryle in today’s Sindo.
Can’t put the cart before the horse. We need real and full consultation involving all stakeholders before AACs become reality. #PressPause #edchatie
Can’t put the cart before the horse. We need real and full consultation involving all stakeholders before AACs become reality. #PressPause #edchatie
What Type of AI User Are You???
Delighted to share my latest article in my AI series for TeachNet. After working with hundreds of Irish educators, I've identified four distinct types of AI users in our classrooms. Read about them here 👉 teachnet.ie/what-type-of...
#edchatie #aieducation #edtech
Delighted to share my latest article in my AI series for TeachNet. After working with hundreds of Irish educators, I've identified four distinct types of AI users in our classrooms. Read about them here 👉 teachnet.ie/what-type-of...
#edchatie #aieducation #edtech
May 8, 2025 at 8:24 PM
What Type of AI User Are You???
Delighted to share my latest article in my AI series for TeachNet. After working with hundreds of Irish educators, I've identified four distinct types of AI users in our classrooms. Read about them here 👉 teachnet.ie/what-type-of...
#edchatie #aieducation #edtech
Delighted to share my latest article in my AI series for TeachNet. After working with hundreds of Irish educators, I've identified four distinct types of AI users in our classrooms. Read about them here 👉 teachnet.ie/what-type-of...
#edchatie #aieducation #edtech
The Alarming AI Training Gap in Irish Education 🤯
Hard to believe that the most transformative technology in the history of education—perhaps even the world—has been so neglected in our schools.
TUI survey of 1000 teachers confirm what many of us have witnessed firsthand. #edchatie #aieducation
Hard to believe that the most transformative technology in the history of education—perhaps even the world—has been so neglected in our schools.
TUI survey of 1000 teachers confirm what many of us have witnessed firsthand. #edchatie #aieducation
April 22, 2025 at 11:18 AM
The Alarming AI Training Gap in Irish Education 🤯
Hard to believe that the most transformative technology in the history of education—perhaps even the world—has been so neglected in our schools.
TUI survey of 1000 teachers confirm what many of us have witnessed firsthand. #edchatie #aieducation
Hard to believe that the most transformative technology in the history of education—perhaps even the world—has been so neglected in our schools.
TUI survey of 1000 teachers confirm what many of us have witnessed firsthand. #edchatie #aieducation
Looking forward to presenting “How I regained my work life balance with AI” this Wednesday at the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise @DiscoverCAFRE Loughry Campus, Cookstown, Co. Tyrone. #edchatie #aieducation #edchat
April 15, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Looking forward to presenting “How I regained my work life balance with AI” this Wednesday at the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise @DiscoverCAFRE Loughry Campus, Cookstown, Co. Tyrone. #edchatie #aieducation #edchat
🚨 "The main danger facing Irish education is not AI itself, but the continued hesitation from government and educational leadership to provide clear and practical guidance."
From my article in the Spring/Summer edition of "Leader" magazine for the @napdie.bsky.social #aieducation #edchatie
From my article in the Spring/Summer edition of "Leader" magazine for the @napdie.bsky.social #aieducation #edchatie
April 14, 2025 at 7:51 PM
🚨 "The main danger facing Irish education is not AI itself, but the continued hesitation from government and educational leadership to provide clear and practical guidance."
From my article in the Spring/Summer edition of "Leader" magazine for the @napdie.bsky.social #aieducation #edchatie
From my article in the Spring/Summer edition of "Leader" magazine for the @napdie.bsky.social #aieducation #edchatie
“Teachers will not teach what they do not know.” - from my interview In today’s @irishexaminer.bsky.social with Jess Kelly
#edchatie #aieducation
#edchatie #aieducation
April 8, 2025 at 6:37 AM
“Teachers will not teach what they do not know.” - from my interview In today’s @irishexaminer.bsky.social with Jess Kelly
#edchatie #aieducation
#edchatie #aieducation
⏸️ Pressing Pause: Key Points from my presentation at the @irishsciteach.bsky.social Conference
I emphasised the urgent need to press pause until we properly address AI literacy among all stakeholders in Irish education.
#ISTAConference #AIEducation #TeacherTraining #edchatie
I emphasised the urgent need to press pause until we properly address AI literacy among all stakeholders in Irish education.
#ISTAConference #AIEducation #TeacherTraining #edchatie
April 6, 2025 at 7:24 PM
⏸️ Pressing Pause: Key Points from my presentation at the @irishsciteach.bsky.social Conference
I emphasised the urgent need to press pause until we properly address AI literacy among all stakeholders in Irish education.
#ISTAConference #AIEducation #TeacherTraining #edchatie
I emphasised the urgent need to press pause until we properly address AI literacy among all stakeholders in Irish education.
#ISTAConference #AIEducation #TeacherTraining #edchatie
Delivered an AI CPD at Sandymount Park ETSS!
We focused on staff needs: assessment/feedback, lesson planning, ethical use & study strategies. Need similar for your school? DM me and we’ll get the ball rolling !! #AIinEducation #TeacherCPD #EdTech #edchatie
We focused on staff needs: assessment/feedback, lesson planning, ethical use & study strategies. Need similar for your school? DM me and we’ll get the ball rolling !! #AIinEducation #TeacherCPD #EdTech #edchatie
April 2, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Delivered an AI CPD at Sandymount Park ETSS!
We focused on staff needs: assessment/feedback, lesson planning, ethical use & study strategies. Need similar for your school? DM me and we’ll get the ball rolling !! #AIinEducation #TeacherCPD #EdTech #edchatie
We focused on staff needs: assessment/feedback, lesson planning, ethical use & study strategies. Need similar for your school? DM me and we’ll get the ball rolling !! #AIinEducation #TeacherCPD #EdTech #edchatie
AI’s Tipping Point in Ireland 🇮🇪
In the next few days with with Meta AI rolling out on Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Messenger, AI will be built into the apps people use every day.
No extra effort, no separate tool-just there 🤳
#aieducation #edchatie
www.siliconrepublic.com/machines/met...
In the next few days with with Meta AI rolling out on Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Messenger, AI will be built into the apps people use every day.
No extra effort, no separate tool-just there 🤳
#aieducation #edchatie
www.siliconrepublic.com/machines/met...
March 20, 2025 at 10:06 PM
AI’s Tipping Point in Ireland 🇮🇪
In the next few days with with Meta AI rolling out on Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Messenger, AI will be built into the apps people use every day.
No extra effort, no separate tool-just there 🤳
#aieducation #edchatie
www.siliconrepublic.com/machines/met...
In the next few days with with Meta AI rolling out on Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Messenger, AI will be built into the apps people use every day.
No extra effort, no separate tool-just there 🤳
#aieducation #edchatie
www.siliconrepublic.com/machines/met...
Today I crossed the Shannon to present to Galway and Roscommon ETB school leaders on ethical & effective AI in education.
Great discussions on both the power & perils! Clear everyone sees AI's potential but values human guidance too💡🤖📚 #AIinEducation #EthicalAI
Great discussions on both the power & perils! Clear everyone sees AI's potential but values human guidance too💡🤖📚 #AIinEducation #EthicalAI
March 19, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Today I crossed the Shannon to present to Galway and Roscommon ETB school leaders on ethical & effective AI in education.
Great discussions on both the power & perils! Clear everyone sees AI's potential but values human guidance too💡🤖📚 #AIinEducation #EthicalAI
Great discussions on both the power & perils! Clear everyone sees AI's potential but values human guidance too💡🤖📚 #AIinEducation #EthicalAI
🚀 Join me THIS WEDNESDAY (Mar 12th, 8-9:15PM) for "Beyond ChatGPT: Adding More AI Power to Your Teaching Workflow
Learn to use NotebookLM Claude & Perplexity to transform your teaching. Expert demos, notes & rec. included Sign up 👉 aiteachingguru.com/product/beyo... #edchat #aieducation #edchatie
Learn to use NotebookLM Claude & Perplexity to transform your teaching. Expert demos, notes & rec. included Sign up 👉 aiteachingguru.com/product/beyo... #edchat #aieducation #edchatie
March 9, 2025 at 8:28 PM
🚀 Join me THIS WEDNESDAY (Mar 12th, 8-9:15PM) for "Beyond ChatGPT: Adding More AI Power to Your Teaching Workflow
Learn to use NotebookLM Claude & Perplexity to transform your teaching. Expert demos, notes & rec. included Sign up 👉 aiteachingguru.com/product/beyo... #edchat #aieducation #edchatie
Learn to use NotebookLM Claude & Perplexity to transform your teaching. Expert demos, notes & rec. included Sign up 👉 aiteachingguru.com/product/beyo... #edchat #aieducation #edchatie
As you hear in this clip, AI-generated music—courtesy of NotaGen—is here. Impressive? Maybe. Maybe not.
But bigger questions remain:
🎼 Is AI a creative tool or a replacement?
🎼 Can it ever match human emotion & artistry?
#AIEducation #FutureOfMusic #HumanVsAI #CreativeTech #edchat #edtech
But bigger questions remain:
🎼 Is AI a creative tool or a replacement?
🎼 Can it ever match human emotion & artistry?
#AIEducation #FutureOfMusic #HumanVsAI #CreativeTech #edchat #edtech
March 4, 2025 at 6:43 PM
As you hear in this clip, AI-generated music—courtesy of NotaGen—is here. Impressive? Maybe. Maybe not.
But bigger questions remain:
🎼 Is AI a creative tool or a replacement?
🎼 Can it ever match human emotion & artistry?
#AIEducation #FutureOfMusic #HumanVsAI #CreativeTech #edchat #edtech
But bigger questions remain:
🎼 Is AI a creative tool or a replacement?
🎼 Can it ever match human emotion & artistry?
#AIEducation #FutureOfMusic #HumanVsAI #CreativeTech #edchat #edtech
🇮🇪Ireland's AI Education Emergency 🚨
Angela Curran ‘s letter in
Irish Times shows how Ireland's approach to AI in education needs urgent attention.Our Ed leaders have neither been that proactive nor reactive on the issue—but all too passive given the high stakes at play here #aieducation #edchatie
Angela Curran ‘s letter in
Irish Times shows how Ireland's approach to AI in education needs urgent attention.Our Ed leaders have neither been that proactive nor reactive on the issue—but all too passive given the high stakes at play here #aieducation #edchatie
February 27, 2025 at 7:46 PM
🇮🇪Ireland's AI Education Emergency 🚨
Angela Curran ‘s letter in
Irish Times shows how Ireland's approach to AI in education needs urgent attention.Our Ed leaders have neither been that proactive nor reactive on the issue—but all too passive given the high stakes at play here #aieducation #edchatie
Angela Curran ‘s letter in
Irish Times shows how Ireland's approach to AI in education needs urgent attention.Our Ed leaders have neither been that proactive nor reactive on the issue—but all too passive given the high stakes at play here #aieducation #edchatie
Fantastic AI CPD session today at McEgan College, Macroom 🔴⚪️
Delighted to showcase how AI is making detailed, constructive feedback a reality for every teacher who knows how to use it. At the same time I underlined the vital role of Teacher expertise and ethical use of AI. #edchatie #aieducation
Delighted to showcase how AI is making detailed, constructive feedback a reality for every teacher who knows how to use it. At the same time I underlined the vital role of Teacher expertise and ethical use of AI. #edchatie #aieducation
February 26, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Fantastic AI CPD session today at McEgan College, Macroom 🔴⚪️
Delighted to showcase how AI is making detailed, constructive feedback a reality for every teacher who knows how to use it. At the same time I underlined the vital role of Teacher expertise and ethical use of AI. #edchatie #aieducation
Delighted to showcase how AI is making detailed, constructive feedback a reality for every teacher who knows how to use it. At the same time I underlined the vital role of Teacher expertise and ethical use of AI. #edchatie #aieducation
🤖 BEYOND CHATGPT …
Join me to explore how NotebookLM, Claude & Perplexity can enhance your teaching & admin work.
Wed 12th March | 8PM GMT | €20
✨ Live demos
✨ Full recording
Level up your AI game! Link aiteachingguru.com/product/beyo...
#EdTech #TeacherCPD #aieducation
Join me to explore how NotebookLM, Claude & Perplexity can enhance your teaching & admin work.
Wed 12th March | 8PM GMT | €20
✨ Live demos
✨ Full recording
Level up your AI game! Link aiteachingguru.com/product/beyo...
#EdTech #TeacherCPD #aieducation
February 23, 2025 at 8:01 PM
🤖 BEYOND CHATGPT …
Join me to explore how NotebookLM, Claude & Perplexity can enhance your teaching & admin work.
Wed 12th March | 8PM GMT | €20
✨ Live demos
✨ Full recording
Level up your AI game! Link aiteachingguru.com/product/beyo...
#EdTech #TeacherCPD #aieducation
Join me to explore how NotebookLM, Claude & Perplexity can enhance your teaching & admin work.
Wed 12th March | 8PM GMT | €20
✨ Live demos
✨ Full recording
Level up your AI game! Link aiteachingguru.com/product/beyo...
#EdTech #TeacherCPD #aieducation
Watershed moment for AI in Irish Ed 🇮🇪: AI Advisory Council delivers clear roadmap
It’s 4 key recommendations to transform Irish education:
Clear guidelines, teacher training, equitable access & national dialogue.
enterprise.gov.ie/en/publicati...
#edchatie #aieducation #edtech
It’s 4 key recommendations to transform Irish education:
Clear guidelines, teacher training, equitable access & national dialogue.
enterprise.gov.ie/en/publicati...
#edchatie #aieducation #edtech
February 21, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Watershed moment for AI in Irish Ed 🇮🇪: AI Advisory Council delivers clear roadmap
It’s 4 key recommendations to transform Irish education:
Clear guidelines, teacher training, equitable access & national dialogue.
enterprise.gov.ie/en/publicati...
#edchatie #aieducation #edtech
It’s 4 key recommendations to transform Irish education:
Clear guidelines, teacher training, equitable access & national dialogue.
enterprise.gov.ie/en/publicati...
#edchatie #aieducation #edtech
WISH #Grok WAS A CROCK, BUT IT'S NOT!
Today I test drove Elon Musk's updated AI #GROK3
I didn’t want to be impressed, but I was. 🤦🏼
🤔 Key takeaway: we need comprehensive AI literacy now more than ever.
www.linkedin.com/pulse/i-wish... #aieducation #edtech #edchat
Today I test drove Elon Musk's updated AI #GROK3
I didn’t want to be impressed, but I was. 🤦🏼
🤔 Key takeaway: we need comprehensive AI literacy now more than ever.
www.linkedin.com/pulse/i-wish... #aieducation #edtech #edchat
February 20, 2025 at 6:57 PM
WISH #Grok WAS A CROCK, BUT IT'S NOT!
Today I test drove Elon Musk's updated AI #GROK3
I didn’t want to be impressed, but I was. 🤦🏼
🤔 Key takeaway: we need comprehensive AI literacy now more than ever.
www.linkedin.com/pulse/i-wish... #aieducation #edtech #edchat
Today I test drove Elon Musk's updated AI #GROK3
I didn’t want to be impressed, but I was. 🤦🏼
🤔 Key takeaway: we need comprehensive AI literacy now more than ever.
www.linkedin.com/pulse/i-wish... #aieducation #edtech #edchat
“You Have the AI Assistant at Your Fingertips 🤳🏻 Now Learn to Use it Effectively and Ethically
To all @hiberniacollege staff and students who received the webinar invitation - don’t miss today’s (Monday) session at 5:30pm.
#TeachingWithAI #Edchatie #TeacherCPD #IrishEducation #EdTech #aieducation
To all @hiberniacollege staff and students who received the webinar invitation - don’t miss today’s (Monday) session at 5:30pm.
#TeachingWithAI #Edchatie #TeacherCPD #IrishEducation #EdTech #aieducation
February 17, 2025 at 12:29 PM
“You Have the AI Assistant at Your Fingertips 🤳🏻 Now Learn to Use it Effectively and Ethically
To all @hiberniacollege staff and students who received the webinar invitation - don’t miss today’s (Monday) session at 5:30pm.
#TeachingWithAI #Edchatie #TeacherCPD #IrishEducation #EdTech #aieducation
To all @hiberniacollege staff and students who received the webinar invitation - don’t miss today’s (Monday) session at 5:30pm.
#TeachingWithAI #Edchatie #TeacherCPD #IrishEducation #EdTech #aieducation
🎓 AI in Education Masterclass is TONIGHT!
Wednesday, February 12th
Don't miss out - starts at 8 PM sharp ⏰
Sign up here now 👉
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Wednesday, February 12th
Don't miss out - starts at 8 PM sharp ⏰
Sign up here now 👉
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February 12, 2025 at 2:43 PM
🎓 AI in Education Masterclass is TONIGHT!
Wednesday, February 12th
Don't miss out - starts at 8 PM sharp ⏰
Sign up here now 👉
us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Wednesday, February 12th
Don't miss out - starts at 8 PM sharp ⏰
Sign up here now 👉
us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
I’ve tried ChatGPT’s latest tool “Deep Research”. It’s an amazing research tool but … To this point I’ve always convinced myself as a pretty proficient AI user I’d spot a student using AI for project work- now I’m not so sure #edchatie #aieducation @humphreyjones.bsky.social @conorsmurf.bsky.social
February 8, 2025 at 5:21 PM
I’ve tried ChatGPT’s latest tool “Deep Research”. It’s an amazing research tool but … To this point I’ve always convinced myself as a pretty proficient AI user I’d spot a student using AI for project work- now I’m not so sure #edchatie #aieducation @humphreyjones.bsky.social @conorsmurf.bsky.social
🇪🇺 Recital 56 of EU AI Act is here – and it will reshape education. 🤖
❌ AI cannot make final decisions on grading, admissions, or student tracking
✅ AI can support teachers with lesson planning, feedback & admin – not replace them
More on Article 56 soon. 👀
#EUAIAct #AIEducation #EdTech #edchatie
❌ AI cannot make final decisions on grading, admissions, or student tracking
✅ AI can support teachers with lesson planning, feedback & admin – not replace them
More on Article 56 soon. 👀
#EUAIAct #AIEducation #EdTech #edchatie
February 5, 2025 at 6:49 PM
🇪🇺 Recital 56 of EU AI Act is here – and it will reshape education. 🤖
❌ AI cannot make final decisions on grading, admissions, or student tracking
✅ AI can support teachers with lesson planning, feedback & admin – not replace them
More on Article 56 soon. 👀
#EUAIAct #AIEducation #EdTech #edchatie
❌ AI cannot make final decisions on grading, admissions, or student tracking
✅ AI can support teachers with lesson planning, feedback & admin – not replace them
More on Article 56 soon. 👀
#EUAIAct #AIEducation #EdTech #edchatie
