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Patrick Hickey, a history teacher at Boherbue Comprehensive School, is pioneering the use of AI in education. He utilizes AI tools like Snapchat's 'My AI' to enhance student engagement and understanding of historical concepts. Despite the rapid advancement of AI, many educators remain unaware of its capabilities and implications in the classroom.
Hickey emphasizes the widening gap in AI literacy between teachers and students, urging for better training and guidelines. He highlights the potential of AI to assist in education but warns that without proper understanding, it could lead to misuse. The upcoming reforms in the Leaving Certificate system may need to be paused to fully address the challenges posed by AI.
• AI tools like Snapchat's 'My AI' are widely used by students.
• Teachers lack training on AI, widening the literacy gap with students.
AI literacy refers to the understanding and ability to use AI tools effectively in education.
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