Dear Principal/Teacher,
Included below is a summary of all CPD events for the upcoming week beginning 19th October 2026 aswell as some other highlights in October 2026 and beyond.
You can also review all of these CPD events in either the Primary or Post Primary courses section of the centre website.
Here is a summary of some other great events/initiatives your school may be interested in:
- NCSE Events - Details of any upcoming NCSE Teacher Professional Training can be found here.
- Oide Events - Details of any upcoming Oide Teacher Professional Training and how to register can be found here.
News Feature of the Week
Experience AI In-Person Training Session with Patrick Hickey
Unlock the potential of artificial intelligence in the classroom with Experience AI, an engaging and practical programme designed for educators working with young people aged 11+.Developed to build confidence and understanding in AI and machine learning, this hands-on course provides ready-to-use lesson plans, presentations, worksheets and videos to support teaching and learning.
Participants will explore key AI concepts, ethics and bias, discover the opportunities and challenges of AI, and gain practical experience using machine learning tools. Facilitated by Patrick Hickey, an experienced educator, researcher and educational technology specialist, this course will empower teachers to confidently introduce AI to their students and prepare them for an increasingly digital future.
Key Learning Outcomes:
- Understand essential AI terminology, including ethics and bias.
- Explore the benefits, challenges and real-world applications of AI.
- Gain hands-on experience training a simple machine learning model.
- Discover practical AI-related classroom activities and opportunities.
- Access and utilise high-quality resources from Kinia Academy and the Raspberry Pi Foundation.
