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Humphrey Jones

@humphreyjones.bsky.social
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Guidance Counsellor & Head of Science at St. Columba’s College Dublin. Vice-chair of the Irish Science Teachers’ Association. Co-organiser of ResearchEd Dublin.

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Humphrey Jones @humphreyjones.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Great to see #ResearchED return to Ireland, this time in Bandon Grammar in Cork. I will be there, as a speaker and delegate - get your tickets before they sell out: www.eventbrite.com/e/researched...
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researchED returns to Ireland
Join us at Bandon Grammar School on September 19th, 2026 for researchED Cork.
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Humphrey Jones @humphreyjones.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
At the ICASE World Conference on Science & Technology Education in @ucc.ie, which will incorporate the @irishsciteach.bsky.social Annual Conference. A great start to the morning sessions.
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Humphrey Jones @humphreyjones.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
Sloppy error on the #leavingcert #biology paper, q16 … the diagram of meiosis incorrectly shows four 2n daughter cells instead of four n daughter cells. Unacceptable really.
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Humphrey Jones @humphreyjones.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
An excellent article from @simonlewis.ie in today’s @irishtimes.com I’m a school principal. We need to talk about what First Holy Communion has become www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2026...
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I’m a school principal. We need to talk about what First Holy Communion has become
If you ask about the religious aspect of the day then it is often brushed off as naive or beside the point
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tom t @bankphysics.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
Super workshops for teachers in Dublin zoo next Saturday (mar 21st) ...with a few spaces still available. Register at oide.ie/teachers/ please repost here and elsewhere... @theurell.bsky.social @irishsciteach.bsky.social @kelleherscience.bsky.social @humphreyjones.bsky.social
Poster for a workshop in dublin zoo next saturday, mar 21st
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Humphrey Jones @humphreyjones.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
#edchatIE
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Humphrey Jones @humphreyjones.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
It’s great to see @irishsciteach.bsky.social new report getting some traction in the media - many thanks to @emma-okelly.bsky.social for highlighting the report’s findings. #edchatIE www.rte.ie/news/2026/02...
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Call for pause to Senior Cycle science assessments
A body representing science teachers here has called for an immediate pause to be placed on the assessment components of new senior cycle curricula introduced this year for 5th year students of biolog...
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Humphrey Jones @humphreyjones.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
A must-read for all those interested in Senior Cycle Reform in Ireland ... the data presented in this report strongly supports the ISTA view that the AACs are not workable in our under-resourced Irish schools. #edchatIE
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UCD Teaching & Learning @ucdtl.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
We’re delighted to invite you to the UCD Teaching & Learning Symposium 2026! 🗨️Theme: Empowering Students for Academic Success Through Academic Advising 📅 Wed 25th February, 10:30-13:30 💻 Online Find full details and register here: www.ucd.ie/teaching/new...
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Humphrey Jones @humphreyjones.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
Fun with micropipette art today with TYs …
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Humphrey Jones @humphreyjones.bsky.social · 07/02/2026
The 200th edition of Julian’s Fortnightly has arrived … congratulations on the success and here’s to many more! @sccenglish.bsky.social open.substack.com/pub/juliangi...
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200: The Bicentennial Edition
L.M. Sacasas, Thomas Harding, Maryanne Wolf, Ta-Nehisi Coates, James Harpur, William Trevor, Fiona Benson, Claire Keegan, Marion Turner, Henry James, Neil Postman, Sylvia Plath and more.
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Humphrey Jones @humphreyjones.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
Really interesting piece on feedback.
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Humphrey Jones @humphreyjones.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
Or … just hear me out … she could fund schools properly so they don’t need to ask parents for contributions. #edchatIE
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PolSocGeo @polsocgeo.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
‘Deepfakes spreading and more #AI companions’: seven takeaways from the latest artificial intelligence safety report www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
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‘Deepfakes spreading and more AI companions’: seven takeaways from the latest artificial intelligence safety report
Annual review highlights growing capabilities of AI models, while examining issues from cyber-attacks to job disruption
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Humphrey Jones @humphreyjones.bsky.social · 31/01/2026
@thejournal.ie Any chance you could return the ability to swipe on your app again? Or am I missing a trick somewhere in the settings?
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Humphrey Jones @humphreyjones.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
Today’s date it the 102nd of January. #williteverend
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Humphrey Jones @humphreyjones.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
Nice summary John … #edchatIE
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Humphrey Jones @humphreyjones.bsky.social · 24/01/2026
Well said … I was asked recently what will Senior Cycle reform look like in 10 years - I simply stated that teachers will do their best and make the reforms work but we’ll be left with a far greater social divide and potentially great disparity in performance from schools.
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Humphrey Jones @humphreyjones.bsky.social · 24/01/2026
Really interesting yet disturbing article from @emma-okelly.bsky.social in @news.rte.ie. @irishsciteach.bsky.social have been talking about the impact of Senior Cycle Reform on widening the social divide for years - it’s inevitable. www.rte.ie/news/educati... #edchatIE
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Senior cycle pushing schools towards individual devices
Second-level schools are coming under increased pressure to introduce individual electronic devices for students as a result of a new senior cycle curriculum.
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Humphrey Jones @humphreyjones.bsky.social · 24/01/2026
After long deliberation, I’ve deactivated my Twitter account and now diving back into BlueSky. I’m sure there will be FOMO but thankfully a lot less rubbish, right wing crud to navigate.
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Humphrey Jones @humphreyjones.bsky.social · 18/11/2025
Three Ministers for Education in 2025 (so far) - not ideal as the first tranche of subject in Senior Cycle reform is introduced. Not exactly ideal. #edchatIE
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Humphrey Jones @humphreyjones.bsky.social · 12/11/2025
Thoughts #edchatIE on the SEC’s rules and procedures for coursework, including their guidance on the use of AI in those assessments? www.examinations.ie/docs/schools...
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Humphrey Jones @humphreyjones.bsky.social · 31/10/2025
January isn’t looking as dark and foreboding as usual - a brilliant learning opportunity for Irish teachers. Great to see @carlhendrick.substack.com engage with Irish education centres. Well done @clanavtra.bsky.social.
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Humphrey Jones @humphreyjones.bsky.social · 31/10/2025
The Simpson’s & CheatGPT … www.instagram.com/reel/DPeU3-n...
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secureainow on Instagram: "Watch The Simpsons take on "CheatGPT" as Bart's AI-written essay sparks an all-out war between students and teachers.Is AI a genius…"
Watch The Simpsons take on "CheatGPT" as Bart's AI-written essay sparks an all-out war between students and teachers.Is AI a genius tool or a cheating machine? Let us know your thoughts in the comments! 👇#TheSimpsons #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #ChatGPT #CheatGPT #Funny #Comedy #TVShows #Animation #HomerSimpson #SchoolLife #AIinEducation
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Clare,Navan & Tralee Education Support Centres @clanavtra.bsky.social · 22/10/2025
🚀 Teachers! Ready to transform your teaching in 2026? Join our 3-part Science of Learning webinar series with Dr. Carl Hendrick – turn cognitive science into classroom impact! 🗓 Jan 7, 14 & 21 🕖 7–8:30 PM | 💻 Live on Zoom 🔥 Limited places – book now! 👉 zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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Humphrey Jones @humphreyjones.bsky.social · 28/05/2025
My letter in today’s @irishtimes.com on behalf of the @irishsciteach.bsky.social. Delay to English & Accounting makes sense (let’s get it right folks) but a delay to the AACs in senior science also makes sense.
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Humphrey Jones @humphreyjones.bsky.social · 17/05/2025
Breda O’Brien is spot on in her article in today’s @irishtimes.com - the Department have decided that bullying teachers into reform is easier than actually funding or supporting it properly.
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Humphrey Jones @humphreyjones.bsky.social · 07/04/2025
I’m not sure where to begin with this one … #edchatIE Leaving Cert examiners offer €100,000 contract to research how AI can be used to correct papers jrnl.ie/6671133
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Leaving Cert examiners offer €100,000 contract to research how AI can be used to correct papers
Using AI to complete corrections may cut back on the time between students sitting the final exam and receiving their results.
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Julian Girdham @sccenglish.bsky.social · 24/03/2025
Finally, there are vacancies for #edchatie on May 5th and May 19th: host your preferred subject. Get in touch! www.juliangirdham.com/blog/edchati...
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#edchatie Mondays on Bluesky — Julian Girdham
A holding page for details of #edchatie discussions on Bluesky on Monday evenings: every two weeks in term-time for educators in Ireland.
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Humphrey Jones @humphreyjones.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
What does the new LC biology speciricstion mean to teachers and students? www.gilleducation.ie/blog/what-do...
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What does the new LC Biology specification mean to teachers and students?
In our latest blog, the co-author of Evolution, Humphrey Jones, breaks down the new specification and simplifies it to help you confidently navigate it with your LC Biology classroom this September.
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Humphrey Jones @humphreyjones.bsky.social · 26/03/2025
The recording from our webinar on navigating the new Leaving Certificate Biology specification is now available. Many thanks to all who checked in on the night and for your lovely feedback. youtu.be/oi26d4FsV-I @yvehigginsvallely.bsky.social
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Navigating the New Leaving Cert Biology Specification
YouTube video by Gill Education
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Humphrey Jones @humphreyjones.bsky.social · 13/03/2025
You can now view a sample unit from ‘Evolution’ on the @GillEducation website. Our new book is organised into a series of thematic units of learning and Unit 1: The Living Science can now be viewed here: online.flippingbook.com/view/2836403... @yvehigginsvallely.bsky.social
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Evolution Textbook Sample
This interactive flipbook is created with FlippingBook, a service for streaming PDFs online. No download, no waiting. Open and start reading right away!
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Humphrey Jones @humphreyjones.bsky.social · 11/03/2025
I will be hosting a webinar with my ‘Evolution’ co-author @yvehigginsvallely.bsky.social on Monday, March 25th at 7pm on ‘Navigating the New Leaving Cert Biology Specification’. Register here to take part: register.gotowebinar.com/register/443...
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Brian Cronin @bcroninbantry.bsky.social · 10/03/2025
Many thanks to @joerolston.bsky.social for moderating tonight's #edchatie. Interesting discussion as always.
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Secret Teacher Ireland @irlsecret.bsky.social · 10/03/2025
I think teaching and learning needs to be much higher on the agenda. It’s hard to know the national picture but we don’t get many opportunities to discuss pedagogy. I’d like more. #edchatie
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Julian Girdham @sccenglish.bsky.social · 10/03/2025
Craig Skerritt showed how flawed LAOS in practical terms in his paper: www.juliangirdham.com/blog/looking... #edchatie
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Looking at Our School 2022: a quality framework — Julian Girdham
A recent paper by Craig Skerritt of the Manchester Institute of Education examines the document Looking at Our School (2022) with a sharp eye.
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John Hurley @john-hurley.bsky.social · 10/03/2025
I think there may be a different conversation to be had. Instead of looking at school leadership - is it time to look at the demands on schools. What was the old phrase, "when society itches, schools must scratch"? The pressure to manage the multiple and conflicting demands is immense #edchatie
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Humphrey Jones @humphreyjones.bsky.social · 10/03/2025
#edchatIE
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Humphrey Jones @humphreyjones.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
You can now see sample ‘Evolution’ resources on the @GillEducation website including a sample PowerPoint, a digital quiz, audio pronunciations of keywords, sample experiment video and a sample scheme for the new #LeavingCert Biology course. t.co/Ez2gw8dAD4 #edchatIE @yvehigginsvallely.bsky.social
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http://www.gilleducation.ie/post-primary/evolution
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‘Chele Morris @drmkck.bsky.social · 28/02/2025
@brucenextlevel.bsky.social new book finally arrived. Looking forward to reading it. #edchatie #iteachchem #iteachbio
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GrantsandFunding.ie @grantsandfunding.bsky.social · 26/02/2025
Schools nationwide encouraged to apply for Solar for Schools Programme. Read more: grantsandfunding.ie/schools-nati... #solarenergy #solarschools #renewableenergy #solarpvfunding #Irishschools #edchatie
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Humphrey Jones @humphreyjones.bsky.social · 24/02/2025
Such a fascinating #edchatIE tonight - choosing to read more than type but learning so much. A question … how are schools sharing best practice in this area or are schools generally left in isolation?
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Patrick Hickey @aiteachingguru.bsky.social · 21/02/2025
Watershed moment for AI in Irish Ed 🇮🇪: AI Advisory Council delivers clear roadmap It’s 4 key recommendations to transform Irish education: Clear guidelines, teacher training, equitable access & national dialogue. enterprise.gov.ie/en/publicati... #edchatie #aieducation #edtech
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Noel Hogan @noelahogan.bsky.social · 21/02/2025
Schools told to prepare for AI in class as detection methods ‘will not work’ #edchatie www.irishtimes.com/ireland/educ...
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Schools told to prepare for AI in class as detection methods ‘will not work’
Many places of learning attempting to regulate use at local level without adequate guidance, notes report
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Humphrey Jones @humphreyjones.bsky.social · 14/02/2025
Got there … #halfterm
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Dee @playfulclassroom.bsky.social · 10/02/2025
Discovery learning works for experts in a domain, but the knowledge has to be there to ‘think with’ first. #EdChatIE
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Patrick Hickey @aiteachingguru.bsky.social · 08/02/2025
I’ve tried ChatGPT’s latest tool “Deep Research”. It’s an amazing research tool but … To this point I’ve always convinced myself as a pretty proficient AI user I’d spot a student using AI for project work- now I’m not so sure #edchatie #aieducation @humphreyjones.bsky.social @conorsmurf.bsky.social
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Ciara Quill @ciaraquill.bsky.social · 08/02/2025
👇🏼 #edchatie
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Humphrey Jones @humphreyjones.bsky.social · 07/02/2025
Thanks Michelle. I really enjoyed it too … lovely to meet people in a room and chat teaching.
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Julian Girdham @sccenglish.bsky.social · 03/02/2025
Next Monday, the 5th session of the rebooted #edchatie is on cognitive science in Irish education, hosted by @patjburke.bsky.social
#EdChatie on Bluesky
All sessions on Monday evenings, 8:30–9:30 PM.

Jan 13th:
How can Ireland address its teacher recruitment and retention crisis?
Host: @humphreyjones.bsky.social

Jan 27th:
AI in Irish education.
Host: @john-hurley.bsky.social

Feb 10th:
Cognitive Science in Irish education.
Host: @patjburke.bsky.social

Feb 24th:
Supporting additional needs in Irish schools: barriers and opportunities.
Host: @trinagolden.bsky.social

Mar 10th:
Leadership in Irish schools: challenges and opportunities.
Host: @joerolston.bsky.social

Mar 24th:
ESD in Ireland: the role of education in helping Ireland become climate leaders.
Host: @codie1cory.bsky.social

April 7th:
Open to offers.
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