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TeachNet Podcasts#22 The PAIDEIA Project PodcastIn this episode, 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, which was the subject of their joint Keynote at this year’s CESI Conference. Peter and Enda begin by explaining how the project emerged in response to […]2025-05-2934 minTeachNet Podcasts#21 Crafting a STEM Learning Environment PodcastIn 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 STEM learning space, in particular his passion for game-based learning and all things Minecraft. The discussion begins with Michael detailing his journey to Dream […]2025-04-3029 minTeachNet Podcasts#20 The AI-DL Project Podcast – From Algorithms to ClassroomsIn 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 more specifically, the new AI-DL Erasmus+ project, which builds on the work of its predecessor AI4T. Colin begins by detailing his […]2025-03-2726 minTeachNet Podcasts#19 The 2025 CESI Conference PodcastIn 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 […]2025-02-1328 minTeachNet Podcasts#18 Developing AI Literacy in Schools PodcastIn 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 […]2025-01-1627 minTeachNet Podcasts#17 AI in Post Primary PodcastFollowing 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 […]2024-11-2131 min
TeachNet Podcasts#16 AI in Primary PodcastOur 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 […]2024-10-1730 minTeachNet Podcasts#15 AI in FET Podcast Part 3To 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 […]2024-05-1620 minTeachNet Podcasts#14 Digital Citizenship Programme for FET PodcastIn 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 […]2024-04-1800 minTeachNet Podcasts#13 Our Digital Journey PodcastIn 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 […]2024-03-1431 min
TeachNet Ireland PodcastsCESI 4.0 PodcastYour browser does not support the audio element. 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 anniversary of the founding od CESI…2013-02-0100 minTeachNet Ireland PodcastsClassroom of the Future PodcastYour browser does not support the audio element. Download Podcast Interview with Ciaran McCormack, of Dun Laoghaire Institute of Art Design & Technology (IADT) www.tme.ie 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 in Irish Education for many years,…2012-04-2700 minTeachNet Ireland PodcastsLearning Online PodcastYour browser does not support the audio element. Download Podcast Interview with Leanna Archambault of Arizona State University 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;…2012-03-0900 minTeachNet Ireland PodcastsCESI Podcast 2012Your browser does not support the audio element. Download Podcast Interview with Adrienne Webb Chairperson of the Computer Education Society of Ireland.www.cesi.ie 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…2012-02-0300 minTeachNet Ireland Podcasts“Nano in My Life” PodcastYour browser does not support the audio element. Download Podcast Interview with Mary Colclough of CRANN (The Centre for Research on Adaptive Nanostructures and Nanodevices), Trinity College. www.crann.tcd.ie 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…2012-01-2700 minTeachNet Ireland Podcasts‘SchoolPodcast.org’ PodcastYour browser does not support the audio element. Download Podcast Interview with Dr Joan Henderson of educational charity Sólas www.schoolpodcast.org & www.tonnta.org 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…2011-12-2100 minTeachNet Ireland Podcasts‘B is for Blog’ PodcastYour browser does not support the audio element. Download Podcast Interview with primary teacher & blogger Joanne Gilmartin 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…2011-11-2600 minTeachNet Ireland PodcastsTmail Podcast–TeachNet’s Free Online Tools for TeachersYour browser does not support the audio element. Download Podcast Interview with Michael Hallissy & Eamon Codd www.teachnet.ie In our latest podcast, host Clifford Brown is joined by Michael Hallissy of TeachNet and teacher Eamon Codd to talk about Tmail, TeachNet’s free email & online tools for teachers and schools, powered by Windows Live. During this short podcast Michael explains the rationale behind the services whilst Eamon details his…2011-10-2800 minTeachNet Ireland PodcastsMission V PodcastYour browser does not support the audio element. Download Podcast Interview with co-founders James Corbett & Margaret Keane www.missionv.ie In our latest podcast, Michael Hallissy is joined by James Corbett and Margaret Keane, co-founders of Mission V, to talk about their cutting edge iniative, specialising in the use of game based learning and virtual worlds technology with primary school pupils. MissionV is a cloud based virtual world for schools.…2011-09-1700 minTeachNet Ireland PodcastsTeachNet Summer Courses 2011 PodcastYour browser does not support the audio element. Download Podcast Interview with Michael Hallissy & John Hurley of TeachNet Ireland www.teachnet.ie With the summer course season nearly upon us for 2011, host Clifford Brown is joined by Michael Hallissy & John Hurley of TeachNet Ireland, to talk about TeachNet’s expanding online summer course programme. For Summer 2011, TeachNet are offering17 EPV day approved CPD courses for primary teachers who…2011-05-2700 min
The Idealist.org PodcastsPeace Corps Community Resources: An interview with Erica Burman and Molly Mattessich of the National Peace Corps AssociationAs Peace Corps nears it's 50th Anniversary in 2011, applications are on
the rise, fewer Volunteer positions are getting funded, the Senate just
confirmed a new agency director, and the number of Peace Corps alumni
is nearing 200,000. Helping connect the dots among the agency's fiscal
needs, and Volunteers past, present, and future is the National Peace
Corps Association—the independent organization of former Peace Corps
Volunteers, known as Returned Peace Corps Volunteers or RPCVs.
The National Peace Corps Association offers the Peace Corps
community tools and resources to stay informed and engaged, and
advocates for Peace Corps funding and sup...2009-09-2125 min