Screenshot of a publication being released today, with a techno-optimist, uncredited quote. This one reads: the future of education isn't about resisting AI —it's about harnessing it.

A screenshot of an accelerationist quote in a publication about AI: Adapting to disruptive technologies is not just a challenge, but an opportunity to redefine education.

Another uncredited quote: AI is not the future of education it is the present. The challenge now is not just to adapt, but to innovate, collaborate, and lead the way in shaping it's role in learning.

I'm going deeper into the belly of the beast today, by attendind and presenting at the annual Irish Learning Technology Association (#ILTA) conference called #EdTech25.

The call for papers and the framing of the "Are we there yet" thematic has a heathly […]

[Original post on post.lurk.org]

word cloud of stars given to the NTUTTOR programme at the showcase event

word cloud of wishes shared for the NTUTORR programme at the showcase event

At the #NTUTORRShowcase event I used the 2 stars and a wish technique to get the audience feedback on the programme - a couple of word clouds of the responses

Really enjoyable presentation from @sheilmcn.bsky.social on Tuesday. Lots of recognition in the room as she mirrored back the metaphors from the workshops. #NTUTORRShowcase

Great to hear about the work to date from this new Network on Digital Learning #NDLN at the #NTUTORRShowcase yesterday and looking forward to seeing the reports!

Ireland's National Digital Learning Network #NDLN was launched at #NTUTORRShowcase yesterday. An initial set of digital leadership resources ––in the form of expert, horizon-scanning reports–– will be published before the end of the year. Thanks to @ntutorr.ie, fellow panellists, & report authors.

Panelists on stage under a display showing the name of the network

Picture of the MC and panelists looking towards the right of the image

Picture of the cover of the booklet shared at the launch

Picture of people getting ready for the launch.

What an incredible day at the #ntutorrshowcase yesterday! It was an absolute pleasure to officially launch the National Digital Learning Network (NDLN) and share its vision and initial outputs with so many colleagues and leaders from across the sector. Sharing some harvested images from the day..

Fellowships, future landscapes and fairy godmothers: stories from N-TUTORR Fellowships, future landscapes and fairy godmothers: stories from N-TUTORR - Download as a PDF or view online for free

My slides from yesterday’s #NTUTORRShowcase event - shared a little overview from our stakeholder workshops- lots of powerful metaphors around what it takes to make such a successful programme www.slideshare.net/slideshow/fe...

Brian Gormley TU Dublin & John Scahill ATU present on Climate Action Leadership in front of the PowerPoint on a screen.

John Scahill ATU presents on Carbon Literacy in front of the PowerPoint on a screen.

Thanks to everybody who attended the session on the Climate Action Leadership training at the #NTUTORRshowcase today. This training has been rolled out across the TU sector. Great to work again with John Scahill from ATU. @tudublinsustain.bsky.social @oflynnatu.bsky.social @ntutorr.ie

Wonderful day meeting w colleagues across the Technological HE sector at the @ntutorr.ie showcase. So much cross-sectoral collaboration on display & libraires were there to highlight the impact of @irelibrary.bsky.social membership. Over 1.2 m articles read & 167 #OpenAccess pubs #NTUTORRshowcase

Really high-energy #N-TUTORR symposium in Dublin #ConventionCentre today. Great credit to @sharonlflynn.bsky.social and #ntutorrshowcase team. #DkIT team championed by @bree-edu.bsky.social. A fantastic day for the Technological sector! We need to find a way to sustain this energy for our #Students

Wish I could have been there to hear this. I have been following @ntutorr.ie‬ activities since the start and learned so much along the way, also contributing a guest talk. So many brilliant projects. It is wonderful to see these openly shared.
#NTUTORRShowcase

N-TUTORR Showcase, 2 stars and a wish. Give a star to 2 things that you have found particularly relevant. Share your wish for the future of the outuputs of the programme. Made with Padlet

great day at the #NTUTORRShowcase today - such a wealth of activities and resources on show. Really powerful student contributions too. Great feedback coming through on the padlet I shared as part of my presentation padlet.com/sheilamacnei...

Strong leadership support across all partner institutions has enabled @ntutorr.ie activities to achieve major impact - #NTUTORRShowcase #TransformingLearning #NextGenerationEU

one presenter and one signer standing at podium in front of a display screen

brilliant presentation by @sheilmcn.bsky.social summarising the N-TUTORR programme evaluation undertaken by her and @helenbeetham.bsky.social.

finishing with a quote by Sharon Blackie: “The way in which we think about who we are depends on the stories we tell about who we are.”

#NTUTORRShowcase

youtube.com/watch?v=hpoT... the fab video created by the #GenAI student champions and debuted at #NTUTORRShowcase today

Sheila on stage at the showcase event

Next up is @sheilmcn.bsky.social talking about her work with @helenbeetham.bsky.social on their external evaluation of the N-TUTORR programme. #NTUTORRShowcase #NextGenerationEU

many thanks to fellow panellists & participants in National Digital Learning Network (NDLN) session today. grateful to explore the importance of EDI, expansive definitions of leadership, student partnership, critical AI literacy, and more.

➡️ stay tuned for upcoming #NDLN reports.

#NTUTORRShowcase

This is the regulatory and political context we’re going to be operating in. They will shape the future of Irish #HigherEd #NTUTORRShowcase

Clare Phelan on stage with slide visible entitled Digital Transformation Roadmap

Clare Phelan of the European University Association opens the final plenary session with a talk on the Digital Transformation Roadmap. #NTUTORRShowcase #NextGenerationEU

#NTUTORRShowcase - @gastatom.bsky.social raises the key question - how to maintain the benefits of the initiative after the funding runs out on 31.12.24? It would be a tragedy not to find ways to sustain as much as possible

The N-TUTORR National Digital Leadership Network (NDLN) is launched by Chair
@gosuilleabhain.bsky.social

NDLN will serve as a forum & platform for knowledge exchange and policy development in the Technological Higher Education sector.

#NTUTORRshowcase

The event has exceeded my expectations - well done to all involved #NTUTORRShowcase

Final workshop at #NTUTORRShowcase today is on staff development. Very important for closing the loop in our institutions

MTU President Maggie Cusack talks about the positive impact of the NTUTORR project on MTU staff and students including the 33 student champions and student engagement, as well as team formation across different campuses in MTU

#NTUTORRshowcase

@gosuilleabhain.bsky.social of @MTU.ie Chair of @ntutorr.ie National Digital Leadership Network (NDLN) launching the report at today’s @ntutorr.ie showcase. Focus on fairness and equity. #NTUTORRShowcase #NextGenerationEU

@gosuilleabhain.bsky.social speaks to the launch of the #NationalDigitalLeadershipNetwork #NDLN #NTUTORRShowcase funded by #NextGenerationEU

"...many traditional methods of assessment in universities are obsolete in the face of increasingly undetectable AI generated solutions. "

Can AI Complete my Assessment? 💻 📝
An interesting paper presented by Dr Aidan Duane at #NTUTORRShowcase #edchatie #aiedu
ocs.editorial.upv.es/index.php/HE...

Great to hear from student champions of @ntutorr.ie who have done incredible work on student engagement. Isa, PhD student of @mtu.ie speaking about importance of all aspects of EDI for inclusion & success of learners at today’s @ntutorr.ie showcase #NTUTORRShowcase #NextGenerationEU

Sarah Morey of @mtu.ie Arts Office presenting work of 4 of this year’s graduates from @mtu.ie Crawford College of Arts & Design using art to present on profound societal challenges. (musical entertainment by @gastatom.bsky.social) at today’s @ntutorr.ie showcase #NTUTORRShowcase #NextGenerationEU

Key issues and experiences from #GenAIChampions at #NTUTORRShowcase #NextGenerationEU