Critical Crossroads – AI in Education. Dr Daithí Ó Murchú @The Handshake Ep.19

Critical Crossroads – AI in Education. Dr Daithí Ó Murchú @The Handshake Ep.19 Dr Daithí Ó Murchú © January 2025  In this thought-provoking episode of The Handshake, we dive deep into the critical intersection of AI and education, examining how the rapid advancement toward AI singularity and agentic educational technology is reshaping our learning […]

Exploring EdTEch Episode 1

Exploring EdTEch Episode 1 Dr Daithí Ó Murchú © January 2025  During the podcast, the AI4EDU project was framed as a groundbreaking European effort to ethically weave AI into education. The project’s core mission is to develop a secure, curriculum-aligned AI assistant that acts as a reliable partner for teachers and students, delivering verified, […]

The Integration of Artificial Intelligence in Education and EdTech: Ethical Challenges, Teacher-Student AI Competences, and the Psychological Dynamics of Human-AI Collaboration in the Workplace

The Integration of Artificial Intelligence in Education and EdTech: Ethical Challenges, Teacher-Student AI Competences, and the Psychological Dynamics of Human-AI Collaboration in the Workplace  Dr. Daithí Ó Murchú © January 2025 The rapid integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into education and EdTech offers immense potential to transform teaching and learning practices. However, this integration raises […]

Agentic AI Singularity and EdTech Skills. Transforming Education for the Future and Counter arguments

Agentic AI Singularity and EdTech Skills: Transforming Education for the Future and Counter Arguments  Dr. Daithí Ó Murchú © January 2025 Artificial Intelligence (AI) is increasingly becoming a cornerstone of educational transformation, enabling unprecedented advancements in personalised learning, administrative efficiency, and teacher professional development. With the emergence of Agentic AI—AI systems that not only react […]

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 […]