Computers in Education Society of Ireland

Why me?

Watching @eleanorwalsh2.bsky.social react when he pres on Maker Education and the CRAFT Outreach Support programme is unexpectedly converted to an automated slide show. #CESICON

Starting the 2026 @cesi-ie.bsky.social #CESICON by rewinding 20 seconds of last night's TeachMeet

Come do your PhD with me!

I am offering a fully-funded, four-year PhD position in the School of Education @ucddublin.bsky.social. If you want to do critical research on technology and education, especially combining philosophical and qualitative methods, please apply!

www.ucd.ie/education/re...

@cesi-ie.bsky.social TeachMeet teachers leaning forward to see student projects from environmental science classes.
#cesicon

Mags appealalg

25 minutes into @cesi-ie.bsky.social TeachMeet and @magsamond.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy has lost control.

I am always entertained when @cesi-ie.bsky.social teachers dance to @showell.cloud's Scratch work.

CESI owl flies the conference banner: CESI Conference 2026, Navigating Digital Futures 3.0, Limerick 28 February

All roads lead to Limerick for #CESIcon next weekend. Our programme is packed with topics like LCCS, computing, GenAI, and UDL. @elaineburke.bsky.social will open the day with her keynote talk: Artificial Intelligence: Hype vs Reality. Registration is still open, but act fast! www.cesi.ie

Was an absolute pleasure chatting with @elaineburke.bsky.social from ‬
‪@fortechssakepod.bsky.social‬ and Sarah Jane Carey of @cesi-ie.bsky.social about #CESICon26 recently, looking forward to Feb 28th in #GaelcholáisteLuimnigh

CESI Conference 2026 The annual conference of the Computers in Education Society of Ireland will take place in Limerick on 28th February 2026.

Registration is open for #CesiCon 2026! Join us in Limerick on 28 February for an action packed day of hands-on learning. The draft programme will be shared soon! @lcetb.com @denistreacy.com www.eventbrite.ie/e/cesi-confe...

A chat with Leigh Graves Wolf | CESI Staffroom Leigh talks about her inspiration to be involved with educational technology

The latest CESI Staffroom podcast features an interview with @gravesle.bsky.social. She is Interim Director of Teaching and Learning at UCD and a member of the @ijtel.bsky.social editorial team. Listen for her thoughts on educational technology, TPACK, and assessment. shows.acast.com/cesistaffroo...

Opinion piece: Are we ready for AI-powered smart glasses on our children’s faces?  - Atlantic Technological University Frances O’Donnell, instructional designer and researcher in AI has warned that next-generation AI smart glasses, rolling out globally in 2026, could fundamentally reshape how young people interact wit...

Check out CESI National Executive member @educatefran.bsky.social on a recent episode of the ATU podcast. Frances shares her thoughts on wearable AI and its implications for privacy, safety, and ethics.

Read or listen here: www.atu.ie/news/opinion...

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: ILTA Webinar: So you’re thinking of submitting to EdTech 2026. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting. This info session will provide interested conference presenters and delegates with an overview of EdTech 2026, Ireland’s premier learning technology and digital education conference. We will share ins...

Considering presenting at the @iltasky.bsky.social EdTech conference in June? Join my co-chair @lwnyrb.bsky.social and I tomorrow for an informative lunchtime webinar. We'll share some suggestions for developing your abstract and offer some insider insights. dcu-ie.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

If you need a podcast for a winter walk or a dark commute, check out this conversation with @sarah-jayne-carey.bsky.social and @elaineburke.bsky.social .

Go to cesi.ie to submit your conference proposals today, or visit the mailing list to access our 10 Days of Christmas resources.

Just a friendly reminder that the call for proposals for #CesiCon 2026 closes on Friday - get your submissions in on time!

Join us to share your digital teaching practice with peers in other Irish universities, in a friendly, convival online session in February, March or April ilta.ie/edtech-pract... #edchatie #heie

DEC25 workshps

Showing my love for H5P.com #DEC25: https://topgold.micro.blog/2025/12/08/showing-my-love-for-hpcom.html

CESI owl logo wearing a festive Santa hat and decorated with some holly

Did you know it's our 10 Days of Christmas over on the mailing list? Have a look at some handy resources to use in the lead up to the break, or find something new to use in January. Whatever you are celebrating (or not) this season - join us online! www.cesi.ie/cesi-mailing...

#EdChatIe
#EdShareIe

TeachMeet CESI #tmCESI logo

We're hosting a TeachMeet during our CESI Open Café on Thursday evening at 19:30. If you have something to share with your fellow teachers or just want to come along to learn, register your interest here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

#TmCesi #EdChatIe #EdShareIe

Headshot of Elaine Burke smiling gently at the camera with her arms folded. Her hair is tied back and she is wearing a short sleeved red top.

We're pleased to announce our 2026 #CESIcon keynote speaker, @elaineburke.bsky.social. 🥳

You might know Elaine from her journalism, the @fortechssakepod.bsky.social, or for her appearance on @rte.ie Prime Time last night. www.rte.ie/news/primeti...

@lcetb.com @denistreacy.com

Join us for our free #CAW webinar @lero-centre.bsky.social
@unioflimerick.bsky.social
@uniofgalway.bsky.social
This will take place on Monday 17th November 2025 @cesi-ie.bsky.social
Register at:
tinyurl.com/mry5dnvk

Illustration of a hand holding a smartphone with a compass on the screen with text reading Navigating Digital Futures

The #CESIcon 2026 call for proposals is open through 19 December. We will return to the Gaelcholáiste Luimnigh on 28 February for a day of exciting talks and workshops as we continue to explore our 'Navigating Digital Futures' theme. @lcetb.com @denistreacy.com #EdChatIe forms.gle/x4SNHynzdT2v...

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

farrellytom.wordpress.com/2025/08/27/t...

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)