Patrick Hickey
@aiteachingguru.bsky.social
👨🏫AI Educator / teacher in Ireland 🤖
🌟 Empowering teachers
🌍 Making #AI and #edtech accessible for all 🌐 👨🏫👩🏫
🌟 Empowering teachers
🌍 Making #AI and #edtech accessible for all 🌐 👨🏫👩🏫
My letter to the Ed @irishexaminer.bsky.social on recently published AI Guidance for Irish Schools from the Dept of Education #edchatie #aieducation
October 29, 2025 at 10:17 AM
My letter to the Ed @irishexaminer.bsky.social on recently published AI Guidance for Irish Schools from the Dept of Education #edchatie #aieducation
💯 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
Can’t put the cart before the horse. We need real and full consultation involving all stakeholders before AACs become reality. #PressPause #edchatie
August 10, 2025 at 6:47 PM
💯 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
Can’t put the cart before the horse. We need real and full consultation involving all stakeholders before AACs become reality. #PressPause #edchatie
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.
www.rte.ie
July 10, 2025 at 9:25 AM
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
www.rte.ie/news/busines...
www.rte.ie/news/busines...
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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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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June 25, 2025 at 6:42 PM
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
www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
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
www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
Reposted by Patrick Hickey
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
June 10, 2025 at 8:07 AM
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
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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May 11, 2025 at 8:48 PM
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 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
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
May 8, 2025 at 8:24 PM
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
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
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
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
April 22, 2025 at 11:18 AM
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
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
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
April 15, 2025 at 4:33 PM
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
🚨 "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
From my article in the Spring/Summer edition of "Leader" magazine for the @napdie.bsky.social #aieducation #edchatie
April 14, 2025 at 7:51 PM
🚨 "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
From my article in the Spring/Summer edition of "Leader" magazine for the @napdie.bsky.social #aieducation #edchatie
“Teachers will not teach what they do not know.” - from my interview In today’s @irishexaminer.bsky.social with Jess Kelly
#edchatie #aieducation
#edchatie #aieducation
April 8, 2025 at 6:37 AM
“Teachers will not teach what they do not know.” - from my interview In today’s @irishexaminer.bsky.social with Jess Kelly
#edchatie #aieducation
#edchatie #aieducation
⏸️ 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
I emphasised the urgent need to press pause until we properly address AI literacy among all stakeholders in Irish education.
#ISTAConference #AIEducation #TeacherTraining #edchatie
April 6, 2025 at 7:24 PM
⏸️ 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
I emphasised the urgent need to press pause until we properly address AI literacy among all stakeholders in Irish education.
#ISTAConference #AIEducation #TeacherTraining #edchatie
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
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
April 2, 2025 at 8:15 PM
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
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
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
www.siliconrepublic.com/machines/met...
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
www.siliconrepublic.com/machines/met...
March 20, 2025 at 10:06 PM
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
www.siliconrepublic.com/machines/met...
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
www.siliconrepublic.com/machines/met...
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
Great discussions on both the power & perils! Clear everyone sees AI's potential but values human guidance too💡🤖📚 #AIinEducation #EthicalAI
March 19, 2025 at 8:19 PM
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
Great discussions on both the power & perils! Clear everyone sees AI's potential but values human guidance too💡🤖📚 #AIinEducation #EthicalAI
📰 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
www.irishtimes.com/ireland/educ...
www.irishtimes.com/ireland/educ...
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
www.irishtimes.com
March 15, 2025 at 11:39 AM
📰 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
www.irishtimes.com/ireland/educ...
www.irishtimes.com/ireland/educ...
🚀 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
Learn to use NotebookLM Claude & Perplexity to transform your teaching. Expert demos, notes & rec. included Sign up 👉 aiteachingguru.com/product/beyo... #edchat #aieducation #edchatie
March 9, 2025 at 8:28 PM
🚀 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
Learn to use NotebookLM Claude & Perplexity to transform your teaching. Expert demos, notes & rec. included Sign up 👉 aiteachingguru.com/product/beyo... #edchat #aieducation #edchatie
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
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
March 4, 2025 at 6:43 PM
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
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
🇮🇪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
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
February 27, 2025 at 7:46 PM
🇮🇪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
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
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
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
February 26, 2025 at 8:34 PM
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
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
Thanks @edmatters4all.bsky.social I really enjoyed our conversation 👍👍 #edchat #aieducation #edchatie
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.
https://buff.ly/41cksm4
#EduSky #EdTech @aiteachingguru.bsky.social #K12 #AI
Fabulous show with Patrick Hickey, AI in Education expert, on how AI can be used to best effect for the teacher & class.
https://buff.ly/41cksm4
#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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February 24, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Thanks @edmatters4all.bsky.social I really enjoyed our conversation 👍👍 #edchat #aieducation #edchatie
🤖 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
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
February 23, 2025 at 8:01 PM
🤖 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
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
Watershed moment for AI in Irish Ed 🇮🇪: AI Advisory Council delivers clear roadmap
It’s 4 key recommendations to transform Irish education:
Clear guidelines, teacher training, equitable access & national dialogue.
enterprise.gov.ie/en/publicati...
#edchatie #aieducation #edtech
It’s 4 key recommendations to transform Irish education:
Clear guidelines, teacher training, equitable access & national dialogue.
enterprise.gov.ie/en/publicati...
#edchatie #aieducation #edtech
February 21, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Watershed moment for AI in Irish Ed 🇮🇪: AI Advisory Council delivers clear roadmap
It’s 4 key recommendations to transform Irish education:
Clear guidelines, teacher training, equitable access & national dialogue.
enterprise.gov.ie/en/publicati...
#edchatie #aieducation #edtech
It’s 4 key recommendations to transform Irish education:
Clear guidelines, teacher training, equitable access & national dialogue.
enterprise.gov.ie/en/publicati...
#edchatie #aieducation #edtech
WISH #Grok WAS A CROCK, BUT IT'S NOT!
Today I test drove Elon Musk's updated AI #GROK3
I didn’t want to be impressed, but I was. 🤦🏼
🤔 Key takeaway: we need comprehensive AI literacy now more than ever.
www.linkedin.com/pulse/i-wish... #aieducation #edtech #edchat
Today I test drove Elon Musk's updated AI #GROK3
I didn’t want to be impressed, but I was. 🤦🏼
🤔 Key takeaway: we need comprehensive AI literacy now more than ever.
www.linkedin.com/pulse/i-wish... #aieducation #edtech #edchat
February 20, 2025 at 6:57 PM
WISH #Grok WAS A CROCK, BUT IT'S NOT!
Today I test drove Elon Musk's updated AI #GROK3
I didn’t want to be impressed, but I was. 🤦🏼
🤔 Key takeaway: we need comprehensive AI literacy now more than ever.
www.linkedin.com/pulse/i-wish... #aieducation #edtech #edchat
Today I test drove Elon Musk's updated AI #GROK3
I didn’t want to be impressed, but I was. 🤦🏼
🤔 Key takeaway: we need comprehensive AI literacy now more than ever.
www.linkedin.com/pulse/i-wish... #aieducation #edtech #edchat