26-8479-SPR- AI in Learning and Teaching in Irish schools

AI in Learning and Teaching in Irish schools

AI Made Easy: Practical Tools for Teachers

Join Professor Jim O'Mahony for a practical, hands-on session where you'll discover how AI can make your teaching life easier and your lessons more engaging.

In this session, you'll see live demonstrations of free AI tools that you can start using in your classroom straight away. Jim will walk you through creating:

• Interactive dashboards and custom chatbots to support your students
• Subject-specific presentations and quizzes tailored to your lessons
• Educational podcasts, images, and videos
• Web-based learning tools and step-by-step guides
• Resources designed specifically for your curriculum

This isn't a lecture about AI – it's a show-and-tell session where you'll see exactly how these tools work in real classroom situations. You'll learn simple, practical ways to save time on planning, create more engaging materials, and give your students personalised learning experiences.

No tech expertise needed – just turn up ready to explore some brilliant new tools that can transform how you teach. You'll leave with ideas you can try out in your classroom the very next day.

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.

https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/7366495926846210052/

Total Duration: 1 hour via Zoom

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