Munster primary SENCoP Forum - Generative AI

The SENCoP Forum aims to continue to bring together a network of teachers working in Inclusive Special Education in Primary schools in Munster. The network aims to provide professional learning, support, and networking opportunities for teachers. Dr. Margaret Egan, MIC, together with Carmel Ann Harrington, will facilitate the Munster network and will support the group’s development over time. If you are a Principal, Special Education Teacher, or SEN Co-Ordinator in a primary school in Munster and would like to find out more about the network, please join us.

Our first SENCoP meeting for this academic year will explore the use of Generative AI tools to help teachers with differentiation and planning in busy classrooms. 

“Generative AI for Teachers”

Course Content: This is a practical, hands-on session, aimed at teachers working in the context of Inclusive and Special Education. The session will cover the following:

• Some brief background on theory and policy surrounding Generative AI in Education.
• Explore Generative AI Chatbots such as ChatGPT, Gemini, and Copilot.
• Tools to assist with differentiation, customisation and planning and recorded preparation.

Participants are advised to bring a device such as a laptop or an iPad to the session to benefit from engaging with the practical elements that are demonstrated.

Key Learner Outcomes:                                                                                            

• Understand what Generative AI is and how to use it effectively and ethically.
• Experience using one Generative AI Chatbot such as ChatGPT, Gemini, and Copilot. (A Prompt Toolkit which can be used with any of these tools will be provided to participants).
• Understand how Generative AI tools can assist teachers in their planning and recorded preparation.
• Learn how to create differentiated and customised resources for diverse learning needs by using tools such as Diffit and Twee.

Guest Speaker - Rory Kiff                                                                           

Rory Kiff has worked and taught in the area of Inclusive Special Education for the past decade. He currently works as the Deputy Principal at the Mid-West School for the Deaf in Limerick, and is deeply committed to supporting learners and fostering inclusive learning. He also lectures part-time at Mary Immaculate College, teaching in the areas of Inclusive Special Education, Deaf Education, and the use of Digital Technologies and Generative AI tools to enhance teaching and learning. Alongside his teaching, Rory is pursuing a PhD at the University of Limerick, where his research focuses on Assistive Technology and Generative AI.

Please register with Limerick Education Centre if interested in attending.

New members welcome!

See you from 3:45pm for some tea/coffee, biscuits and a chat!