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Patrick Hickey @aiteachingguru.bsky.social · 4d

My letter to the Ed @irishexaminer.bsky.social on recently published AI Guidance for Irish Schools from the Dept of Education #edchatie #aieducation

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Patrick Hickey @aiteachingguru.bsky.social · Aug 10

💯 agree with Billy Ryle in today’s Sindo.
Can’t put the cart before the horse. We need real and full consultation involving all stakeholders before AACs become reality. #PressPause #edchatie

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Patrick Hickey @aiteachingguru.bsky.social · Jul 10

Ireland has a golden opportunity to lead on AI. With the EU Presidency next year, hosting a global AI summit would put us on the front foot. We can’t sit back. It’s time to step up and shape the conversation. 🇮🇪🤖 #AISummit #EU2026 #AILeadership

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Ireland considering hosting global AI summit

Consideration is being given to Ireland hosting a global artificial intelligence summit next year, similar to an event which was held in Paris in February.

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Patrick Hickey @aiteachingguru.bsky.social · Jun 25

Just published "My Key Takeaways from Yesterday's Oireachtas AI Committee Session"

As someone who's been raising AI concerns in education for two years, it was fascinating to finally hear politicians voice the same urgent questions. 🎯

#edchatie #aiineducation

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Just published "My Key Takeaways from Yesterday's Oireachtas AI Committee Session" | Patrick Hickey

Just published "My Key Takeaways from Yesterday's Oireachtas AI Committee Session" As someone who's been raising AI concerns in education for two years, it was fascinating to final...

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TeachNet Ireland @teachnet.bsky.social · Jun 10

The Email That Shook Silicon Valley @aiteachingguru.bsky.social On April 8th, #MichaKaufman #Fiverr sent an email to staff that broke the internet. His message wasn’t meant for educators, but his assessment of workplace transformation should concern every teacher and school leader. buff.ly/oyilzkn

A man at a desk using a computer with a warning on screen reading "URGENT - AI IS COMING FOR ALL OF US"; a robotic hand rests on his shoulder, and a wall sign says "INNOVATION."

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Patrick Hickey @aiteachingguru.bsky.social · May 11

Check out the latest article in my newsletter: What's in a Name? From Leo XIII to Leo XIV: Bridging Two Technological Revolutions www.linkedin.com/pulse/whats-... via @LinkedIn #edtech #edchatie #aieducation

What's in a Name? From Leo XIII to Leo XIV: Bridging Two Technological Revolutions

In an age where AI increasingly impacts every facet of society, Pope Leo XIV's recent name choice offers a fascinating insight into how the Catholic Church plans to address technological challenges. W...

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Patrick Hickey @aiteachingguru.bsky.social · May 8

What Type of AI User Are You???
Delighted to share my latest article in my AI series for TeachNet. After working with hundreds of Irish educators, I've identified four distinct types of AI users in our classrooms. Read about them here 👉 teachnet.ie/what-type-of...

#edchatie #aieducation #edtech

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Patrick Hickey @aiteachingguru.bsky.social · Apr 22

Just announced #edchatie

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Patrick Hickey @aiteachingguru.bsky.social · Apr 22

The Alarming AI Training Gap in Irish Education 🤯

Hard to believe that the most transformative technology in the history of education—perhaps even the world—has been so neglected in our schools.

TUI survey of 1000 teachers confirm what many of us have witnessed firsthand. #edchatie #aieducation

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Patrick Hickey @aiteachingguru.bsky.social · Apr 15

Looking forward to presenting “How I regained my work life balance with AI” this Wednesday at the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise @DiscoverCAFRE Loughry Campus, Cookstown, Co. Tyrone. #edchatie #aieducation #edchat

Patrick Hickey @aiteachingguru.bsky.social · Apr 14

🚨 "The main danger facing Irish education is not AI itself, but the continued hesitation from government and educational leadership to provide clear and practical guidance."

From my article in the Spring/Summer edition of "Leader" magazine for the @napdie.bsky.social #aieducation #edchatie

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Patrick Hickey @aiteachingguru.bsky.social · Apr 8

“Teachers will not teach what they do not know.” - from my interview In today’s @irishexaminer.bsky.social with Jess Kelly

#edchatie #aieducation

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Patrick Hickey @aiteachingguru.bsky.social · Apr 6

⏸️ Pressing Pause: Key Points from my presentation at the @irishsciteach.bsky.social Conference

I emphasised the urgent need to press pause until we properly address AI literacy among all stakeholders in Irish education.

#ISTAConference #AIEducation #TeacherTraining #edchatie

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Patrick Hickey @aiteachingguru.bsky.social · Apr 2

Delivered an AI CPD at Sandymount Park ETSS!

We focused on staff needs: assessment/feedback, lesson planning, ethical use & study strategies. Need similar for your school? DM me and we’ll get the ball rolling !! #AIinEducation #TeacherCPD #EdTech #edchatie

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Patrick Hickey @aiteachingguru.bsky.social · Mar 20

AI’s Tipping Point in Ireland 🇮🇪
In the next few days with with Meta AI rolling out on Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Messenger, AI will be built into the apps people use every day.

No extra effort, no separate tool-just there 🤳

#aieducation #edchatie

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Patrick Hickey @aiteachingguru.bsky.social · Mar 19

Today I crossed the Shannon to present to Galway and Roscommon ETB school leaders on ethical & effective AI in education.
Great discussions on both the power & perils! Clear everyone sees AI's potential but values human guidance too💡🤖📚 #AIinEducation #EthicalAI

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Patrick Hickey @aiteachingguru.bsky.social · Mar 15

📰 Irish teachers rightly seeking indemnity against AI misuse in #LeavingCert projects. Project booklets say "reference" like traditional sources —but AI is unlike ANY other source!#IrishTeachers #ASTI #TUI #edchatie #aieducation

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Teachers seek indemnity from legal actions over students’ improper AI use in Leaving Cert

Failure to disclose use of tools such as ChatGPT may result in loss of marks for candidates

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Patrick Hickey @aiteachingguru.bsky.social · Mar 9

🚀 Join me THIS WEDNESDAY (Mar 12th, 8-9:15PM) for "Beyond ChatGPT: Adding More AI Power to Your Teaching Workflow

Learn to use NotebookLM Claude & Perplexity to transform your teaching. Expert demos, notes & rec. included Sign up 👉 aiteachingguru.com/product/beyo... #edchat #aieducation #edchatie

Patrick Hickey @aiteachingguru.bsky.social · Mar 4

As you hear in this clip, AI-generated music—courtesy of NotaGen—is here. Impressive? Maybe. Maybe not.
But bigger questions remain:
🎼 Is AI a creative tool or a replacement?
🎼 Can it ever match human emotion & artistry?

#AIEducation #FutureOfMusic #HumanVsAI #CreativeTech #edchat #edtech

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Patrick Hickey @aiteachingguru.bsky.social · Feb 27

🇮🇪Ireland's AI Education Emergency 🚨
Angela Curran ‘s letter in
Irish Times shows how Ireland's approach to AI in education needs urgent attention.Our Ed leaders have neither been that proactive nor reactive on the issue—but all too passive given the high stakes at play here #aieducation #edchatie

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Patrick Hickey @aiteachingguru.bsky.social · Feb 26

Fantastic AI CPD session today at McEgan College, Macroom 🔴⚪️
Delighted to showcase how AI is making detailed, constructive feedback a reality for every teacher who knows how to use it. At the same time I underlined the vital role of Teacher expertise and ethical use of AI. #edchatie #aieducation

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Patrick Hickey @aiteachingguru.bsky.social · Feb 25

No problem… Go to newsletter or articles section on my LinkedIn. Links to various media contributions also in the main feed there www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-h...

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Patrick Hickey @aiteachingguru.bsky.social · Feb 24

Thanks @edmatters4all.bsky.social I really enjoyed our conversation 👍👍 #edchat #aieducation #edchatie

Education Matters @edmatters4all.bsky.social · Feb 24

𝑨𝑰 𝒊𝒏 𝑬𝒅𝒖𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 – 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑰𝒅𝒆𝒂𝒍 𝑻𝒆𝒂𝒄𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑨𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒕?
Fabulous show with Patrick Hickey, AI in Education expert, on how AI can be used to best effect for the teacher & class.

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#EduSky #EdTech @aiteachingguru.bsky.social #K12 #AI

AI in Education – The Ideal Teaching Assistant?

🎙️ Theory Matters: AI in Education – The Ideal Teaching Assistant?Paul Hazzard chats with Patrick Hickey, assistant principal and AI expert about AI in educ...

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Patrick Hickey @aiteachingguru.bsky.social · Feb 23

🤖 BEYOND CHATGPT …
Join me to explore how NotebookLM, Claude & Perplexity can enhance your teaching & admin work.
Wed 12th March | 8PM GMT | €20
✨ Live demos
✨ Full recording
Level up your AI game! Link aiteachingguru.com/product/beyo...
#EdTech #TeacherCPD #aieducation

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Patrick Hickey @aiteachingguru.bsky.social · Feb 23

Broadly what you say—but it’s also about ensuring teachers understand AI (many don’t), can guide students in its ethical use, and prepare them for a world where AI will be ubiquitous. That’s harder to convey on a platform like this, but I’ve been v clear on this across articles, talks etc.

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