Supporting Students Through Additional Assessment Components: Practical Tools for Biology Teachers

Professor Jim O'Mahony will outline how Biology teachers can effectively support students undertaking the newly introduced Additional Assessment Components (AAC) element of the Biology curriculum.

As this is the first year Biology teachers are implementing AACs with students, this 90-minute session will provide essential guidance and practical support. Jim will demonstrate how generative AI and efficient systems of practice can help teachers evaluate the process of learning for their students and provide assurances around the authenticity of work completed.

Drawing on best practice and innovative approaches, Jim will share ready-to-use strategies that align with the objectives of the new specification. All attendees will have access to downloadable resources and tools that can be easily integrated into their classroom practices, giving you confidence as you navigate this new element of the curriculum.

This timely session will equip you with practical solutions to support both your students' learning journey and your own professional practice during this important first year of implementation.

Dr. Jim O'Mahony

Dr. Jim O'Mahony is a Professor and Senior Lecturer in the Department of Biological Sciences at Munster Technological University (MTU), where he has been a full-time member of the lecturing staff since 2005. A distinguished academic, Dr. O'Mahony brings extensive expertise in microbiology and pharmaceutical biotechnology to his teaching and research.

As AI Lead of the Teaching and Learning Unit, MTU Cork and Co-Chair of MTU's Working Group on Generative Artificial Intelligence, Dr. O'Mahony is at the forefront of educational innovation both within his institution and nationally. He serves as a member of the National Advisory Group on Generative AI for the National Forum for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning, contributing to the strategic development of AI integration in Irish higher education and works with the National Association of Principals and Deputy Principals (NAPD) to support school management teams in their work.

A passionate advocate for innovation in AI in education, Dr. O'Mahony specialises in making AI tools more accessible to educators and demonstrating their practical applications in enhancing student learning experiences. His expertise spans a range of AI platforms including Gamma, NotebookLM, Claude, and Google AI Studio.

With his unique combination of scientific expertise, leadership in educational innovation at institutional and national levels, and commitment to pedagogical excellence, Dr. O'Mahony is dedicated to exploring how technology can transform education while maintaining his broader interests in life, learning, and the creative arts.

He produces the popular LinkedIn newsletter "AI Simplified - for Educators," sharing the latest tools, tips, and Gen AI platforms to help educators work better and smarter.

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Total Duration: 1.5 hour via Zoom

A link to access the webinar will be emailed to you prior to the event.