AI Singularity, Agentic EdTech, and the Future of Education: Analysis, Arguments, and Counterarguments

AI Singularity, Agentic EdTech, and the Future of Education: Analysis, Arguments, and Counterarguments  Dr. Daithí Ó Murchú © December 2024 As we venture into a new era, artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming education at an unprecedented pace. This shift is fueled by Agentic AI, a form of AI that is capable of reasoning, adapting, and […]

SETU Conference 2024 (DEC)

The Digital Education Conference (DEC 2024) took place on December 10-11 at South East Technological University (SETU) in Waterford, Ireland, bringing together educators, students, and stakeholders to explore the role of digital innovations in education. Among the highlights was Dr. Daithí Ó Murchú’s presentation on The Implementation of AI4EDU in Primary Education: A K12 Pilot […]

STAR Initiative (DEC)

The STAR project, of the Irish Ministry of Education, supported through the National Traveller & Roma Inclusion Strategy, aims to help the children of Traveller and Roma families in North Dublin get the most out of school. Four education pilots named STAR (Supporting Traveller and Roma) were established across Ireland in Cork, Tuam, Wexford and […]

AI Singularity and Differently-Abled Students: Transforming Education to Ensure Equity of Opportunity in the Age of Intelligent Machines

AI Singularity and Differently-Abled Students: Transforming Education to Ensure Equity of Opportunity in the Age of Intelligent Machines  Dr. Daithí Ó Murchú © November 2024 AI Singularity, the theoretical point where artificial intelligence (AI) surpasses human cognitive capabilities, poses unprecedented opportunities and challenges for education. BLOG 6 explores its potential to disrupt traditional models and […]

Irish Awareness Raising Events

In 2024, the Irish Awareness Raising Events brought together over 150 teachers in a groundbreaking initiative to explore the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education. Organized across several schools and professional development centers, these events provided educators with an immersive experience in using AI4EDU tools, such as #teachermate and #studybuddy, to revolutionize teaching […]

AI (Literacy) in Teaching and Learning Webinar (UCY)

On November 20, 2024, AI4EDU participated in the “AI (Literacy) in Teaching & Learning” webinar, part of the Wednesday Webinars series on Digital & Media Literacy in Europe. This engaging session brought together educators, researchers, and innovators to explore the transformative potential of artificial intelligence in education and the critical importance of fostering AI literacy. […]

The Transformative Role of AI in Parental Engagement and Education: A Singularity Perspective

The Transformative Role of AI in Parental Engagement and Education: A Singularity Perspective  Dr. Daithí Ó Murchú © November 2024 BLOG 5 explores the transformative impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on parental engagement in education, integrating insights from existing studies and emerging singularity-driven technological paradigms.  Click here to download it.

Will AI and AI Singularity Replace Teachers in the Future? A Transformative Perspective on Education’s Technological Evolution. Dr Daithí Ó Murchú © November 2024

Will AI and AI Singularity Replace Teachers in the Future? A Transformative Perspective on Education’s Technological Evolution. Dr Daithí Ó Murchú © November 2024  Dr. Daithí Ó Murchú © November 2024 This 4th BLOG critically examines the roles AI might play in education, highlighting areas where it can complement human teachers and where it falls […]