The ICT Sub-Committee will host an in-person event this year to support schools as they respond to the rapidly evolving role of information technology in education.
OBJECTIVES: In the context of Senior Cycle redevelopment and the continued advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AI), schools are increasingly required to consider how emerging technologies canbe used appropriately, effectively and responsibly. The conference will provide opportunities for school leaders and ICT personnel to engage with current developments, share practice and explore the implications of AI for teaching, learning, assessment and school planning. The programme will include plenary sessions, workshops and facilitated discussions focused on:
Developments in Artificial Intelligence within education and wider society;
The role of technology in supporting Senior Cycle redevelopment;
Practical and ethical considerations for the use of AI in schools; and
Opportunities for schools to share practice, build capacity and plan for future developments.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND? Principal, Deputy Principal(s), Digital Leaders, and ICT Coordinators.
DATE: 12/11/26
TIME: 10.00 am – 3.30 pm
VENUE: Mullingar Park Hotel, Co. Westmeath