Digital skills are life skills. Digital skills are cultural capital and can enable social mobility. Schools should enable low-attaining/disadvantaged Ss to build cultural capital to be socially mobile. Therefore... Curriculum should teach digital skills.

Thanks to St Mary’s DS for inviting Wriggle to present. It was great to deliver an hour of CPD for your fantastic teachers. Looking forward to next time!

I was in one of our established iPad schools yesterday, Coláiste Clavin @ColaisteClavin, working with a terrific staff on foundational iPad skills. Some of the feedback: ✅ Clear, helpful guidance ✅ Excellent demo of all that Apple can do for us in the classroom—thank you! ✅ Interesting ✅ Super helpful. Looking forward to implementing in the classroom. ✅ Very approachable facilitator, explained everything clearly. #EdTech #AppleEDU #ProfessionalDevelopment

Just discovered Leon Furze's AI Assessment Scale, and I think it's a really useful framework for thinking about how AI might impact assessment in the classroom. I get asked all the time by teachers: "How do I know if a student has used AI to do their work?" And honestly, it’s getting really hard to tell. So it's a legitimate worry. The real opportunity here is to push assessment beyond rote learning—but let’s be clear, rote learning still has its place. Students still need to know things, they can’t just rely on ChatGPT every minute of the day to answer for them. That’s why I like Furze’s AI Assessment Scale—it doesn’t just ask “should students use AI?”, it asks “how should AI be used in learning?”. Rather than banning AI or ignoring it, the AIAS lays out a clear structure: 🔹 No AI → Traditional assessments, fully human work 🔹 AI for Planning → Brainstorming, outlining, research 🔹 AI Collaboration → Drafting & refining with AI support 🔹 Full AI Use → Directing AI effectively as part of the task 🔹 AI Exploration → Pushing boundaries, creative AI use It moves beyond fear of AI and into intentional, structured AI integration—which is what we need if we want assessments to actually reflect the world our students are stepping into.

How AI Helped Me Create a Personalised Storybook for My Daughter. My little girl is about to have an operation—just a simple procedure, but we could tell she was feeling nervous. As a parent, I wanted to do everything I could to help her feel at ease. So I created a custom storybook, just for her. A story where she’s the main character, guiding her through the experience in a way that feels safe and reassuring. 💡 How I Did It: 🔹 I started by dumping my thoughts into ChatGPT—explaining the context and what the day would look like. 🔹 The first draft was too fantasy-driven, so I refined it, making sure it felt real while still comforting. 🔹 AI helped generate images to match the story. Not perfect, but good enough! 🔹 Using Apple Pages, I put everything together, added audio narration, and turned it into an interactive digital book. It’s not the most ground-breaking use of AI, but it was a meaningful one. A little project that took a little time but made a difference in helping my daughter feel prepared. Where Else Could This Be Used? 👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents • Turning Homework into a Story – Make tricky subjects fun (a detective solving maths problems). • Explaining Difficult Concepts – A chef measuring ingredients to teach fractions. • Bedtime Stories That Reinforce Learning – A space adventure to explore the solar system. 👦 SET & 1:1 Support • Social Stories – Help children with autism, ADHD, or anxiety navigate new experiences (First Day at a New School). • Phonics & Literacy – Personalised books using a child’s name & focus words (ships & shells for ‘sh’ sounds). • Engagement Through Interests – A football fan learns maths by adding up scores in a match. 📚 For Teachers • Collaborative Storytelling – The class builds a story together, with AI shaping their ideas. • History & Geography – Instead of reading facts, students experience history (Emma’s Journey on the Titanic). • Gamifying Learning – AI-powered choose-your-own-adventure books for problem-solving (Survival on Mars). #AI #Education #Parenting #EdTech #Storytelling

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Feedback from Lorraine McCoole, DP, Dominican College Griffith Avenue: “Just a short note to say thank you so much for your wonderful presentation yesterday. Our staff really found it enjoyable and useful. It was the perfect start to our 1:1 journey.” This presentation was geared toward sparking staff enthusiasm as they begin their journey of a 1:1 student device school.

Teachers make thousands of decisions a day. From handling classroom dynamics to supporting students emotionally, the mental load is immense. But what if you had a thinking partner to help you reflect, strategise, and process it all—without ever feeling like you’re burdening someone else? How Educators Can Use AI as a Thought Partner: 🗣 Difficult Conversations: “Help me draft a sensitive yet firm response to a challenging parent email.” ⚖️ Work-Life Balance Decisions: “How can I set better boundaries to avoid burnout?" 🧠 Cognitive Load Management: “Summarize my weekly notes—what patterns are emerging in my challenges?” 📢 Advocating for Change: “What are the strongest arguments for reducing teacher workload?” 🔄 Career Growth & Reflection: “If I were being coached for leadership, what questions would they ask me?” Why AI is the Ultimate Thought Partner for Educators: ✅ Always Available – No need to book time or feel like you’re bothering someone. ✅ No Judgment – You can be brutally honest without fear of scrutiny. ✅ High Recall – AI tracks themes in your thinking over time. ✅ No Emotional Bias – Get neutral, logic-driven perspectives when needed. AI isn’t here to replace educators—it’s here to support them. Those who leverage AI as a thinking companion will gain clarity, reduce stress, and make more confident decisions in their teaching careers. #TeacherWellbeing #Education #AIforTeachers #EdTech #AI

How to Run an AI-Powered Quiz in Your Classroom (Step-by-Step Guide) 📝 Step 1: Decide on Your Quiz Purpose Your quiz can serve different purposes: ✅ Prior Knowledge Check: Run the quiz before teaching a new topic. Then, at the end of the unit, repeat the quiz and compare results. ✅ End-of-Unit Assessment: Test understanding after completing a topic. ✅ Mid-Lesson Review: Quickly check comprehension halfway through a lesson. ✅ Student Self-Testing: Let students quiz themselves and track progress. 💡 Bonus: If you’ve taught using specific materials (slides, worksheets, etc.), upload them to ChatGPT before starting. AI can then create a quiz based on what was actually covered, making it more relevant. 🎙️ Step 2: Activate ChatGPT (Voice or Text Mode) 1️⃣ Open ChatGPT on a mobile, tablet, or laptop. 2️⃣ Activate voice mode for a hands-free experience (or use text if preferred). 3️⃣ Say or type: 💬 "Hey ChatGPT, I'm with my class, and we’d like to do a quiz on [topic]. • We’ll be in [number] of teams. • Ask each team a question, let them know if they’re right or wrong, and keep score. • If they get it right, say ‘Ding ding ding! That’s correct!’ • If they get it wrong, give them the right answer and something fun. • If we want to adjust difficulty, we’ll ask. • Do you understand?"** ChatGPT will confirm and kick off the quiz. ❓ Step 3: Run the Quiz 🔴 If students are in teams: ChatGPT will rotate between teams and track scores. 🟢 If students are solo in a small group: Each student can take turns answering or use AI for self-quizzing. AI asks questions → Students answer → AI responds and updates scores. 💡 Want to adjust difficulty mid-quiz? Just say: 💬 "Hey ChatGPT, can you make the questions easier/harder?" 💬 "Can you switch to multiple-choice?" ChatGPT will immediately adjust. 📊 Step 4: Use AI for Learning Analysis When the quiz ends, don’t stop there! AI can help analyse and personalise follow-ups. 🎯 For Class Learning: Ask ChatGPT: 💬 "Take all the incorrect answers and turn them into a personalised lesson plan or homework assignment." 💡 ChatGPT will generate targeted revision based on actual gaps in understanding. 🎯 For Student Self-Study: Students can ask ChatGPT: 💬 "Can you create a spaced repetition study plan for the material I got wrong?" 🚀 Bonus: If using GPT Tasks, it can send reminders to review these weak areas over time! 🎉 Why This Works ✅ Engaging & Gamified: AI makes learning fun and interactive. ✅ Adaptive: Questions adjust to student understanding. ✅ Personalised: AI helps reinforce weak areas automatically. Try it in your classroom and see AI-powered learning in action! 🚀

Most people treat AI like a Google search: ❌ “How can AI help teachers?” ❌ “What’s the best way to use AI in schools?” And then they wonder why they get generic answers. 🔹 The problem? They’re asking AI for facts, not insights. 🔹 A better way? Treat AI like a coach, mentor, or consultant. Ask it to challenge your thinking rather than just provide surface-level answers. 💡 Instead of “How can AI improve teaching?”, ask: ✅ “What key information do you need about my school to recommend the best AI strategy?” ✅ “Ask me 5 critical questions an education consultant would ask before rolling out AI in a school.” ✅ “Based on my answers, refine your AI strategy to be more relevant to my school’s needs.” 🔍 Why this works: ✅ AI helps you think deeper rather than spoon-feeding generic solutions. ✅ It forces critical reflection on challenges like ethical AI use, student data privacy, and balancing tech with pedagogy. ✅ You uncover blind spots in your digital strategy before making costly mistakes. 🚀 Action for educators and school leaders: Next time you ask AI a question, flip it around. Ask AI to ask YOU the hard questions first. #EducationLeadership #AIinSchools #EdTech #AIforTeachers

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“Thanks a million for a brilliant presentation last night. We received messages of thanks this morning from attendees to pass on to you. You are an excellent presenter.” - feedback from Elaine Brady, Deputy Principal at St Wolstan’s CS The presentation was for paretns and covered how a 1:1 student device model can equip young people with the skills they need for life beyond school.

🚀 I Built an AI App in 45 Minutes While Watching TV—No Coding Experience Needed! I always hear about how easy it is to bring an idea to life with AI + no-code tools, but I’d never tried it myself—until now. And in just 45 minutes, I built a fully functional AI web app called Perspective. 😲 🔗 Try it here: 💡 The Idea: Perspective What if there was a website where you could type in a small frustration and get back a historical comparison to put things into perspective? For example: ❌ “Ugh, my neighbour is playing loud music!” ✅ “Being assaulted by some modern-day tunes? Imagine being in ancient Rome while Emperor Nero played the fiddle… as you fought in the Gladiatorial ring to the death” Silly? Yes. But bringing this idea to life was the real goal. 🛠 How I Built It (Step-by-Step) ✅ 1️⃣ ChatGPT Helped Me Flesh It Out I started with a vague idea but wasn’t sure what to do next. • I asked ChatGPT to summarise the idea in 127 characters • Then, I had it refine it further and generate prompts to help automate development ✅ 2️⃣ Finding the Right No-Code Tool At first, I thought I’d need Replit, but it required an upfront payment. So, I searched Reddit for alternatives and found Databutton—which let me start for free. ✅ 3️⃣ Databutton Built the App for Me • I typed my idea into its chat window • Databutton understood my request and started building • Within minutes, I had a basic version of the app ✅ 4️⃣ Connecting It to AI (OpenAI API Key) Then I ran into my first real problem: • The app wasn’t actually generating responses • Databutton told me I needed an OpenAI API key • I had no idea what that was, but it walked me through it • I signed up for an OpenAI account, generated a key, and pasted it in ✅ 5️⃣ Why Is This Not Working?! Debugging with AI • Even after adding the API key, responses weren’t coming through • I kept troubleshooting in Databutton, sharing screenshots of errors • Eventually, I realised I hadn’t added money to my OpenAI account • I uploaded $5 in usage credits, and suddenly—it worked! ✅ 6️⃣ Fine-Tuning & Launching • After launching, I sent it to my partner, but… • The responses were too morbid 😂 • I asked the AI to tone down the darkness but keep the attitude • Now, it’s live and working! 📍 Try it yourself: 💭 What I Learned ✅ You don’t need to be a developer to build cool AI-powered apps ✅ No-code tools like Databutton & ChatGPT do most of the work ✅ Debugging with AI is insane—I just described problems, and it fixed them 🔥 The Bigger Picture: Bringing This to the Classroom I can totally see this being used in education: 💡 Students brainstorm ideas in groups 💻 They build a real working app in minutes 📢 Then they launch & share it online #NoCode #AI #ChatGPT #Startups #Databutton #Perspective

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🔹 AI is changing content creation—are we ready for it? 🔹 I saw a sports influencer post a video breaking down Luka Dončić’s trade to the Lakers. It was a great breakdown, so I wondered: Could I reverse-engineer their approach and automate it? So, I ran an experiment. 🎥 Step 1: I took the transcript from their video. 📊 Step 2: I asked AI to analyse it and extract a repeatable content template. 📝 Step 3: Using that template, I asked AI to generate a script for a completely new video on the same topic. 🚀 The result? I now had a structured, professional-looking script without hiring a researcher, writer, or editor. Applying this to student and education: 💡 If I—just one person—can do this effortlessly, what does that mean for students and the way they learn, research, and create? #AI #ContentCreation #Education #FutureOfWork #ArtificialIntelligence

1995 Banter: "Your mum is so fat, she has to put a belt on with a boomerang." 2025 Banter: "Here’s an AI video of your actual mum putting a belt on with a boomerang— took my GPU 3 hours to render that belly physics."

🚀 Teachers, don’t be afraid to use AI—even if you don’t know exactly how to use it yet. You already have something far more powerful than AI itself: your expertise in teaching and learning. 🎓 Right now, many educators hesitate to use generative AI because they feel they need to fully understand it before they can benefit from it. But here’s the reality: ✅ AI is just a tool—it doesn’t replace great teaching ✅ The real magic happens when an expert teacher guides AI with their deep knowledge of pedagogy and student needs ✅ AI in the hands of a teacher creates something no non-teacher ever could—materials tailored to your students, your curriculum, and your teaching style 💡 Here’s an example: A non-teacher might ask AI: ❌ “Create a lesson plan on persuasive writing.” An expert teacher, however, would ask: ✅ “Generate a lesson plan on persuasive writing for Junior Cycle students, incorporating model texts, think-aloud strategies, and scaffolded practice using the ‘I do, we do, you do’ approach. Include an exemplar showing varied persuasive techniques and a self-assessment rubric aligned to learning outcomes.” The difference? Pedagogy. Structure. Precision. So don’t wait to be an AI expert before you start using it. Your teaching skills are what make AI truly effective in education. Start experimenting. Play with it. And trust that your knowledge will guide you better than any tutorial ever could. #AIinEducation #TeachersAndAI #EdTech #GenerativeAI #FutureOfLearning

I love playing with little AI tools I find. I’m not sure about the effectiveness of this method of this when it comes to actually absorbing information, but I do know that I’ve been stopped mid-scroll, found myself watching and listening to these types of videos. Is this just feeding into bad habits, or is it an opportunity to make learning more accessible and engaging? #AIinEducation #EdTech #LearningInnovation

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