TeachNet Podcasts: Recent Episodes
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A series of educational podcasts discussing the stories that matter for technology in education with guests from home and abroad. TeachNet Podcasts explore a broad range of digital learning topics how best to integrate digital technologies into teaching, learning and assessment. We currently release a new TeachNet Podcast episode through our Learning Blog each month...
In the latest episode of the TeachNet Podcast series, Pat Brennan is joined by Kate Molloy Chair and Mags Amond, National Executive Member of the Computers in Education Society of Ireland (CESI) to talk about their upcoming National; Conference, Navigating Digital Futures 2.0 taking place Saturday March 1st, in Gaelcholáiste Luimnigh. Over the course of […]
In this episode Dr Michael Hallissy is joined by Irene Stone, Assistant Principal, Maths and Computer Science teacher in St. Mark’s Community School, Tallaght, Dublin to talk about how she is using generative AI with her senior cycle computer science students and how this is contributing to her research in her ongoing EdD studies. From […]
Following last month’s AI in Primary Podcast, we’re shifting our focus to the potential of generative AI in Irish Post Primary classrooms. Pat Brennan is joined by Sarah Gibbons, Deputy Principal, and Cailin Foy, Science and Maths teacher from Old Bawn Community School in Tallaght, Dublin. They discuss how they are using Microsoft’s Copilot and […]
Our first podcast of this academic year sees us continuing from where we left off in May, talking again about the potential of generative AI in teaching, learning and assessment. So, to follow up last year’s in-depth look into the use of AI in the Further Education and Training (FET) sector over the next two […]
To round off our Learning Podcast Series for this academic year, we conclude our in-depth look into the use of AI in the Further Education and Training (FET) sector with Part 3 of our ‘AI in FET’ series. Dr Michael Hallissy is joined by Michael McCann and Anne Kennedy from Coláiste Dhúlaigh College of Further […]
In our latest TeachNet Learning Podcast , Dr Michael Hallissy speaks with Maria Ward and Eoin Flood from Educational Services to Prisons and City of Dublin ETB about an exciting new QQI Level 4 Special Purpose Award in Digital Citizenship for adult learners, including those in prison education. To start Maria and Michael discuss the […]
In the latest episode of the TeachNet Podcast series, Pat Brennan is joined by Sarah Gibbons, Deputy Principal in Old Bawn Community School, Tallaght, Dublin to talk about the digital learning journey the school has been on over the past 7 years and becoming a Microsoft Showcase School. Sarah details how the journey began in […]
In our latest TeachNet learning podcast , Dr Michael Hallissy is joined by Dr Deirdre Butler of Dublin City University (DCU) IOE and Declan Qualter, practice placement supervisor for the new Bachelor of Education program at the UCD School of Education to discuss the final AI4T Conference held in Luxembourg last month and more broadly about […]
In our latest podcast on generative AI in education, , Dr Michael Hallissy speaks with Dr Jenny O’Connor, lecturer in English and Communications in South East Technical University (SETU), and Dr Orna Farrell Associate Professor of Education in Dublin City University (DCU) about Gen AI and its impact on assessment. Recorded just before Christmas following […]
In a follow up to our #9 AI in FET Podcast last month, Pat Brennan is joined by Ashley Stephens and Emma Doyle from Kildare Wicklow ETB to continue the discussion on the use of AI in FET teaching, learning and assessment. Ashley is Professional Development & Research Projects Coordinator and Emma teaches Design, ICT […]
In a follow up to our #5 Digital Transformation in FET Podcast from March this year, Dr. Michael Hallissy speaks again with John Heffernan, TEL Coordinator in Tipperary ETB, to drill down on the use of AI in FET teaching, learning and assessment across the county. John is joined by three colleagues, Ester Mackey, Susan […]
In the first episode of the new academic year in our TeachNet Learning Podcast series, Pat Brennan is joined by Frank Ó Tormaigh, Digital Education Officer with COGG – An Chomhairle um Oideachas Gaeltachta agus Gaelscolaíochta, to talk us through An Tairseach, COGG’s growing one-stop web portal for Acmhainní agus Tacai do Mhúinteoiri, teaching Irish […]
In the seventh episode in our reboot of the TeachNet Podcast series, Dr Michael Hallissy is joined by Prof Dr Erdinç Cakıroğlu of the Middle East Technical University Ankara, Turkey to talk an Erasmus+ project, EDUSIMSTEAM, that involves H2 Learning and METU and is coordinated by the Turkish Ministry of National Education. The full project title … #7 STEAM Learning Scenarios Podcast Read More »
In the sixth episode in our reboot of the TeachNet Podcast series, Pat Brennan is joined by Jennifer McGarry, Primary Teacher and Weave Project Coordinator to talk about this collaboration between DCU, SETU Carlow, PDST, Arizona State University and Science Foundation Ireland which aims to increase student awareness at Primary of the different ways that … #6 The Weave Project Podcast Read More »
In the latest episode in our reboot of the TeachNet Podcast series, Dr. Michael Hallissy is joined by Treasa McGinley, TEL & PD Coordinator with Donegal ETB and John Heffernan, TEL Coordinator with Tipperary ETB to discuss digital transformation in the Further Education and Training (FET) sector. The focus of the conversation initially is very … #5 Digital Transformation in FET Podcast Read More »
In the fourth episode in our reboot of the TeachNet Podcast series, Pat Brennan is joined by Brian Doran, Principal in St. Kevin’s Community College, Dunlavin, Co Wicklow to talk about their digital learning journey and the rollout of 1:1 devices. Over the course of the discussion, Brian charts St. Kevin’s digital journey which began … #4 A 1:1 Digital Journey Podcast Read More »
In the latest episode in our reboot of the TeachNet Podcast series, Dr. Michael Hallissy is joined by Cyril Drury, Data Protection Advisor at The Joint Managerial Body (JMB), to talk about the ever-increasing amount of data that schools process and how schools can ensure this data is used ethically. With a new Digital Strategy … #3 Using Our Data Wisely in Education Podcast Read More »
In the second episode in our reboot of the TeachNet Podcast series, Pat Brennan is joined by Amanda Jolliffe, DreamSpace Lead at Microsoft Ireland, to talk about Microsoft’s immersive and innovative learning space, which recently marked its 4th anniversary. During the conversation, Amanda charts the eventful journey of the first four years, the transition from … #2 ‘If You Can Dream It…’ Podcast Read More »
In the inaugural episode in our reboot of the TeachNet Podcast series, Dr. Michael Hallissy is joined by Donal O’Reilly, Post-primary Deputy Director of the Centre for School Leadership to discuss all things blended learning. The focus of the conversation is very much around how Donal first started exploring blended learning approaches like the Flipped … #1 Blended Learning & The Flipped Classroom Podcast Read More »
I’ve mentioned before, when I introduced Wakelet as a tool for collating resources, that I am not too good at being organised. I rely on technology a lot of the time to help me to catalogue, save, store and house things on the go for easy access. I know I’m not the only one, I’ve … Apple Notes for productivity and organisation Read More »
Morfo App is not specifically designed for educational settings but this application, available both for Apple and Android devices can be used to great effect in the classroom. The app itself was designed for entertainment bringing people, pets and TV personalities to life. The following post will attempt to give a ‘walkthrough’ for a teacher … Morph your own Avatar on Morfo Read More »
Download Podcast Interview with Adrienne Webb Chairperson of the Computer Education Society of Ireland. www.cesi.ie In this special podcast Michael Hallissy is joined by Adrienne Webb, Chairperson of the Computer in Education Society of Ireland, ahead of their special 2013 Annual Conference “CESI 4.0 – Back to Our Future”. This year’s conference marks the 40th … CESI 4.0 Podcast Read More »
Interview with Ciaran McCormack, of Dun Laoghaire Institute of Art Design & Technology (IADT) Download MP3 In our latest podcast Michael Hallissy is joined by Ciaran McCormack of IADT to talk about the numerous educational technology projects he champions, TME and the classroom of the future. Ciaran has been to the fore in ICT integration … Classroom of the Future Podcast Read More »
www.leannaarchambault.com In our latest podcast Michael Hallissy is joined by Leanna Archambault, assistant professor in Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College at Arizona State University, to talk about learning online. Leanna has studied and written extensively about online and blended learning scenarios in particular Teacher CPD. Some of the topics discussed include; the challenges that we … Learning Online Podcast Read More »
In our latest podcast Michael Hallissy is joined by Adrienne Webb, Chairperson of the Computer Education Society of Ireland, for her annual TeachNet podcast recording, this time ahead of their 2012 Annual Conference “TEACHnology: merging teaching and technology in schools”. Adrienne talks about this year’s keynote by Professor Steve Wheeler, details some of the highlights … CESI Podcast 2012 Read More »
In our latest podcast, host Michael Hallissy is joined by Mary Colclough of CRANN, the Centre for Research on Adaptive Nanostructures and Nanodevices in Trinity College, to talk about their new educational package for secondary science classrooms. The ‘Nano in My Life’ package, for the first time, will bring nanoscience (the study of materials at … “Nano in My Life” Podcast Read More »
In our latest podcast, host Michael Hallissy speaks with Dr Joan Henderson of Sólas, an educational charity based in Northern Ireland, to talk about a powerful new podcasting service they recently developed for primary and secondary students both North & South. School podcast is a new safe web facility which allows children to plan, research … ‘SchoolPodcast.org’ Podcast Read More »
In our latest podcast, host Michael Hallissy speaks with Joanne Gilmartin teacher at Leckaun National School, Co. Leitrim, to talk about the power of blogging in the primary classroom. Joanne is one of the guest contributors in the recently published Enhancing Literacy and Numeracy with ICTs publication which will soon be distributed to every school … ‘B is for Blog’ Podcast Read More »