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Department of STEM Education at Mary Immaculate College, Ireland.

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MIXAP Edu @mixapedu.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
Presenting at STEM Education Conference (MIC)! 🇮🇪 Our study by @limankaban.bsky.social & pioneer teachers Tugce Aybikem Kiran & Leila Jedi Sari Biglar explores a #MIXAP English activity with 5th-grade & university prep students in Türkiye, balancing usability & pedagogy. @stem-mic.bsky.social
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Michael Mc Namara @ml-mcn.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
MIC is hosting a 2-day STEM Ed conference- ‘Integrated STEM for a Future-Ready Generation: Implementing Ireland’s new primary STEM curriculum through interdisciplinary learning & emerging technologies’, to take place at Mary Immaculate College, Limerick across Fri 22nd & Sat 23rd May, 2026.
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stem-mic.bsky.social @stem-mic.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
We are delighted to share details of our upcoming conference: 📢 Integrated STEM for a Future-Ready Generation: Implementing Ireland’s new primary STEM curriculum through interdisciplinary learning and emerging technologies. 📍 Mary Immaculate College, Limerick 📅 Friday 22nd & Saturday 23rd May 2026
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stem-mic.bsky.social @stem-mic.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
📢Exciting news! We are delighted to share details of our upcoming panel discussion at the 6th International Conference on Educational Technology and Online Learning (ICETOL 2026)! @limankaban.bsky.social @ml-mcn.bsky.social @maeveliston.bsky.social @aisling-leavy.bsky.social
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stem-mic.bsky.social @stem-mic.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
We were delighted to visit @Microsoft Dream Space today with our fourth year 4th‑year ICT and Mathematics elective students today for an inspiring day of "hands on, minds on learning". Head over to our Linked In page for all the details! www.linkedin.com/company/stem... @ml-mcn.bsky.social
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Aysegul Liman Kaban, PhD @limankaban.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
Proud to be part of Dive In! 🌊 Real classrooms, real pupils, and immersive learning that goes beyond screens. VR + AI aren’t add-ons here they’re tools for thinking, storytelling, and environmental responsibility. #ImmersiveLearning #AIinEducation #STEMEducation #MIC
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Michael Mc Namara @ml-mcn.bsky.social · 14/02/2026
Delighted to be part of this collaborative VR project with @oidetechined.bsky.social. What better way to teach children about #oceanconservation & #Sustainabledevelopmentgoals 🌎 than by digitally immersing them in marine environments 🌊 so that they can explore issues and offer innovative solutions.
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stem-mic.bsky.social @stem-mic.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
📢Exciting launch of our ICT/Digital Learning Team's VR project with OIDE and Galway Education centre took place today. Head over to our LinkedIn page for all the details! www.linkedin.com/company/stem... @ml-mcn.bsky.social @limankaban.bsky.social @miceducationfac.bsky.social
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stem-mic.bsky.social @stem-mic.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
📢Curious about the people behind our research? ⭐We’re sharing researcher profiles over on our LinkedIn page, where colleagues talk about their journeys, interests, and research work. www.linkedin.com/company/stem... @aisling-leavy.bsky.social @clairecarroll.bsky.social
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STEM Department: Mary Immaculate College | LinkedIn
STEM Department: Mary Immaculate College | 162 followers on LinkedIn. Department of STEM Education at Mary Immaculate College, Ireland. | STEM Department, Mary Immaculate College
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MIE Research Office @mieresearchoffice.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
A nice review by Bridget Bhreathnach @tuairiscnuacht of Dr Marie Whelton’s picture book for children, Dóchas don tSlí: tuairisc.ie/is-deas-go-b...
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Is deas go bhfuil scéal Chnoc Mhuire ar fáil i nGaeilge do pháistí
Bheadh insint nua ar scéal Chnoc Mhuire an-oiriúnach do theaghlach diaganta, nó do theaghlaigh a mbeadh suim acu i gcúrsaí spioradálta
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stem-mic.bsky.social @stem-mic.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
Inspiring workshop on Exploring STEAM through Creative Shadows by our colleagues @ammorrin.bsky.social and Dr. Laura McEntee for @researchireland.ie Science Week @miceducationfac.bsky.social @micireland.bsky.social
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stem-mic.bsky.social @stem-mic.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
We had a great range of eco friendly ideas for sustainable living from our "Design a Sustainable Village" workshops for @researchireland.ie Science Week. Huge thanks to all the pupils who joined us along with Maria and Emma from The Hunt Museum for their excellent input @micireland.bsky.social
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stem-mic.bsky.social @stem-mic.bsky.social · 12/11/2025
Huge thanks to the team from Animal Magic for their three interactive shows at Limerick Library for Science Week🐇🐰 @researchireland.ie @miceducationfac.bsky.social @micireland.bsky.social @anneodwyer.bsky.social
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stem-mic.bsky.social @stem-mic.bsky.social · 12/11/2025
Science Week is off to a great start @micireland.bsky.social Thanks to Smoothie Bikes Ireland for visiting @micireland.bsky.social yesterday 🚲⚡️ Huge congratulations to our fantastic students and all our leaderboard winners 🤩 @miceducationfac.bsky.social @anneodwyer.bsky.social @researchireland.ie
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stem-mic.bsky.social @stem-mic.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
The Limerick Festival of Science is back this November as part of Science Week 2025! 🎉 MIC has lined up an exciting mix of events both on campus and throughout the city. ✨ Scan the QR code below to discover what’s happening and join the fun! @micireland.bsky.social @miceducationfac.bsky.social
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stem-mic.bsky.social @stem-mic.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
First of today's workshops on Supporting students with Maths Anxiety is off to an excellent start in the inspiring grounds of Craft Maker Space @micireland.bsky.social @miceducationfac.bsky.social @aisling-leavy.bsky.social @maireadhourigan.bsky.social
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Aisling Leavy @aisling-leavy.bsky.social · 24/10/2025
Looking forward to a great day today at graduations WTH the @stem-mic.bsky.social @miceducationfac.bsky.social i
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Aysegul Liman Kaban, PhD @limankaban.bsky.social · 24/10/2025
Really love the energy of this photo 🥰2025 Graduation Ceremony @micireland.bsky.social @miceducationfac.bsky.social @stem-mic.bsky.social
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stem-mic.bsky.social @stem-mic.bsky.social · 24/10/2025
Graduation day Mary Immaculate College, Ireland is even more special this year as we prepare to celebrate with our colleague @clairecarroll.bsky.social on her newly minted PhD! @miceducationfac.bsky.social @aisling-leavy.bsky.social @maireadhourigan.bsky.social @michellefitzp.bsky.social
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stem-mic.bsky.social @stem-mic.bsky.social · 20/10/2025
Congratulations to our colleague @maireadhourigan.bsky.social on her thought provoking key note address at the recent MEI conference @dcuioe.bsky.social
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Aisling Leavy @aisling-leavy.bsky.social · 18/10/2025
Congrats to Dr. Mairead Hourigan who gave an inspiring keynote at the MEI conference today in DCU. Her talk,“From last place to first: Repositioning the M in Integrated STEM ..." powerfully re-centred mathematics within STEM education. @miceducationfac.bsky.social @maireadhourigan.bsky.social
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stem-mic.bsky.social @stem-mic.bsky.social · 16/10/2025
📢Calling all Primary School Teachers! Are you interested in understanding how to better support pupils who struggle with Maths anxiety? 🔗 Register now for this free event via: lnkd.in/gDb_95iQ Or scan the QR code in the poster below @aisling-leavy.bsky.social @miceducationfac.bsky.social
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EducationTREX @educationtrex.bsky.social · 21/09/2025
📚 Using Evidence for Wellbeing in Educational Settings 🕒 8 weeks | 13 Oct – 8 Dec 2025 Course includes: ✅ 4 modules + 3 live webinars ✅ Peer meetings (online, hybrid or in-person) ✅ Tutor & forum support Earn your Digital Badge🎓→ tinyurl.com/3xwxwcs2 #TeacherWellbeing
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MIC Libraries @miclibraries.bsky.social · 22/09/2025
Our first Database highlight: ATLA Religion Database. This is available through the library website, on our homepage. If you ever have difficulty accessing the site send us an email! @micireland.bsky.social #miclibraries #database #search
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MIC Libraries @miclibraries.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
Your Library Account is your one stop shop to keep track of all your details such as books on loan, books requested, due dates, fees, etc.  You can access your account by scrolling to the bottom of the MIC Library website page.
Accessing your Library Account allows you to update your details as well as keeping track of books on loan, books on request and due dates. 

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stem-mic.bsky.social @stem-mic.bsky.social · 02/09/2025
⭐Interested in understanding the roots and impact of Maths anxiety? ⭐This online event explores how Maths anxiety develops in primary school and looks at the role of the teacher, parent and learner. ⭐Booking details ⬇️ www.edcentretralee.ie/cpd-courses-... @aisling-leavy.bsky.social
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25TRA586 ‘The new revolution: freedom from maths anxiety!’
DATE: Tuesday, 9th September 2025 TIME: 7:00 pm - 8.00pm VENUE: Online Via Zoom Target Audience: In-service and pre-service primary school teachers, primary school support staff. In collaboration...
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Aysegul Liman Kaban, PhD @limankaban.bsky.social · 29/08/2025
Prof. Dr. @aisling-leavy.bsky.social @stem-mic.bsky.social presented about Cultivating Positive Attitudes Towards Statistics through growth mindset interventions for authentic teacher development in a data-driven era. #TeacherEd #GrowthMindset #MIC125
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Aisling Leavy @aisling-leavy.bsky.social · 29/08/2025
Dr. Ayşegül Liman Kaban presents at the ATEE conference about her MIXAP project focusing on the democratization of mixed content creation for teachers through AI and VR @stem-mic.bsky.social @limankaban.bsky.social
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Aisling Leavy @aisling-leavy.bsky.social · 29/08/2025
Dr. Michelle Fitzpatrick speaks about the value of using STEM storylines to support the identity work of integrated STEM teachers at the ATEE conference @michellefitzp.bsky.social @stem-mic.bsky.social
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Aisling Leavy @aisling-leavy.bsky.social · 29/08/2025
Conversations on the complexities of developing STEM teacher educator identity - Dr Anne O’Dwyer @stem-mic.bsky.social
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Aisling Leavy @aisling-leavy.bsky.social · 28/08/2025
Seeing iSTEM in action as @mikemcnamara.bsky.social explores the creative use of virtual reality to support and enhance immersive STEM learning experience in primary schools @stem-mic.bsky.social
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Aisling Leavy @aisling-leavy.bsky.social · 28/08/2025
Intriguing insights into the computational thinking skills of Irish primary students from @clairecarroll.bsky.social at the ATEE conference @stem-mic.bsky.social
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Keith Young @keithjyoung.bsky.social · 07/08/2025
New Open Access Paper w/ John Meegan in Technology, Knowledge & Learning: Explores how GenAI tools could support teacher education. Reporting on small-scale pilot findings. Used critically, GenAI could be beneficial. 🔗 doi.org/10.1007/s107... @stem-mic.bsky.social @miceducationfac.bsky.social
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stem-mic.bsky.social @stem-mic.bsky.social · 01/07/2025
Delighted to have our colleagues Claire Carroll, Breed Murphy and Mairead Ryan represent @stem-mic.bsky.social at the recent Future of Education Conference. Thank you ladies for taking the time to share your research @clairecarroll.bsky.social @m-ryan25.bsky.social @micireland.bsky.social
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stem-mic.bsky.social @stem-mic.bsky.social · 20/06/2025
Plenty laughter and some impressive tennis moves as the STEM Department took part in a team building exercise today! Hats off to Claire and Michelle who truly earned their titles as queens of the court👏🎾👑 @michellefitzp.bsky.social @clairecarroll.bsky.social @miceducationfac.bsky.social
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stem-mic.bsky.social @stem-mic.bsky.social · 18/06/2025
Thanks to our colleagues @limankaban.bsky.social and @m-ryan25.bsky.social for showcasing our Minecraft Education project @ #EDEN2025 An exciting step forward in educational research and practice @miceducationfac.bsky.social @micireland.bsky.social
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Aisling Leavy @aisling-leavy.bsky.social · 31/05/2025
Delighted to have worked with the brilliant Dr. Michelle Fitzpatrick on this paper — I learned so much from the thoughtful lens she brought to this research. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... @michellefitzp.bsky.social @miceducationfac.bsky.social
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Reciprocal interplays in becoming STEM learners and teachers: preservice teachers’ evolving understandings of integrated STEM education
Integrated STEM education has the potential to develop important skills, competencies and dispositions needed in the twenty-first century. Children’s foundational knowledge is shaped in the early y...
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Michael Mc Namara @ml-mcn.bsky.social · 02/06/2025
Delighted to share an article that Dr Veronica McCauley & I have had published which explores standardised assessment in Irish primary schools, outlining teachers’ views on purpose, pressure & practice. Available via open access here www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... @miceducationfac.bsky.social
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Standardised Assessment in Irish Primary Schools: Teachers' Views on Purpose, Pressure and Practice
This paper explores the perspectives of principals, teachers and key actors within the Irish primary school context regarding standardised assessment following a cultural flashpoint in the Irish ed...
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Aysegul Liman Kaban, PhD @limankaban.bsky.social · 14/06/2025
Banning is not a solution — Educating is. Ireland’s decision to ban mobile phones in primary schools aims to protect—but what if we miss a bigger opportunity? Instead of total bans, we should be teaching digital responsibility, self-regulation, and media literacy.
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Aysegul Liman Kaban, PhD @limankaban.bsky.social · 14/06/2025
Phones aren’t just distractions; they’re also tools for learning, creativity, and communication—if used wisely. 🔄 Let’s shift the narrative from “control” to “capability.” Let’s raise a generation that knows how to use tech ethically, safely, and smartly—not one that’s shielded from it.
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stem-mic.bsky.social @stem-mic.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
We are thrilled to welcome three new colleagues to our team: Keith Young, Breed Murphy, and Mairead Ryan. We wish them all the best and look forward to learning from their expertise and contributions @keithjyoung.bsky.social @miceducationfac.bsky.social @micireland.bsky.social
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Aisling Leavy @aisling-leavy.bsky.social · 31/05/2025
Congrats to Dr. Michael McNamara (Dept STEM Ed, MIC) & Dr. Veronica McCauley on their paper representing a vital contribution to the discourse on assessment. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... @ml-mcn.bsky.social @stem-mic.bsky.social @miceducationfac.bsky.social @micireland.bsky.social
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Standardised Assessment in Irish Primary Schools: Teachers' Views on Purpose, Pressure and Practice
This paper explores the perspectives of principals, teachers and key actors within the Irish primary school context regarding standardised assessment following a cultural flashpoint in the Irish ed...
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stem-mic.bsky.social @stem-mic.bsky.social · 26/05/2025
The Department of STEM Education is delighted to collaborate with preservice teachers, local schools, and in service teachers in Limerick on our Minecraft Education research project! 🎮📚 @micireland.bsky.social @miceducationfac.bsky.social
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MIC Libraries @miclibraries.bsky.social · 26/05/2025
We have access to a wide range of scholarly sources through our databases. They offer credible, reliable peer-reviewed information and save you so much time and effort. Have a look at the link in our bio for hundreds more sources! #miclibraries #databases #valuabletool
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EducationTREX @educationtrex.bsky.social · 01/05/2025
Are you a working teacher or school leader? 📚 The T-REX Project is conducting a 10-min anonymous survey on the role of different research activities in teachers’ and school leaders’ professional practice Please support us by completing the survey: forms.office.com/e/q3Sk6f9LYH
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EducationTREX @educationtrex.bsky.social · 25/05/2025
Be part of something big! T-REX is looking for a Shared Island Initiative Analyst Programmer (full-time, 20-month fixed-term contract basis). Apply today: www.mic.ul.ie 💼 📅 Deadline: Tuesday 27th May 2025, 2 PM #JobAlert #NowHiring #ApplyNow
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stem-mic.bsky.social @stem-mic.bsky.social · 25/05/2025
Congratulations to our colleagues @aisling-leavy.bsky.social and @michellefitzp.bsky.social on the publication of their latest article 'Reciprocal interplays in becoming STEM learners and teachers: preservice teachers’ evolving understandings of integrated STEM education' doi.org/10.1080/0020...
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Reciprocal interplays in becoming STEM learners and teachers: preservice teachers’ evolving understandings of integrated STEM education
Integrated STEM education has the potential to develop important skills, competencies and dispositions needed in the twenty-first century. Children’s foundational knowledge is shaped in the early y...
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Aysegul Liman Kaban, PhD @limankaban.bsky.social · 23/05/2025
Delivered my keynote today at #MASS25: “What Does GenAI Promise—and Conceal—in Education?” “The real issue isn’t whether to use GenAI—but how it transforms education.” #GenAI #AIinEducation #Ethics #DigitalLearning #STEM #MIC @stem-mic.bsky.social
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EducationTREX @educationtrex.bsky.social · 23/05/2025
🔦 Shine a light on educational research! Share your insights and innovations with T-REX. Help shape the future of teaching and learning your research deserves to be seen. 🌍 📥 Upload now 👉 www.t-rex.ie #TREX #EdResearch #PhDChat
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Research Ireland @researchireland.ie · 23/05/2025
We are pleased to announce the first Research Ireland Forum will take place on Thursday, 5th June 2025. While in-person attendance is by invite only, we invite you to register now to join us online and take part in this important event. Register here: www.researchireland.ie/news/forum/
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