AI Study Course

Learn to leverage AI to supercharge your study - live online seminar with Academy of Code founder, educator and technologist Diarmuid Ó Muirgheasa

AI is a superpower

Used correctly, AI can be a superpower for learning across all subjects. It can be an infinitely patient teacher, explaining concepts in great detail and then zooming out to help students to contextualise that knowledge.

It can create practice questions in maths, sample reading comprehensions in foreign languages and flashcards for learning off formulas, quotes and more.

There has never been a technology like AI, which has grown so quickly and gives such a huge advantage to those who use it. And yet, many students aren’t using it to supplement their learning, but rather to replace their thinking - and this is the danger that comes wrapped in all that opportunity.

90 minute online seminar

In this session students will learn about what AI technology is, and how it can work for them. They will receive instruction on key revision techniques which can be applied across all subjects, as well as learning about the mistakes that students make with AI.

By the end of the seminar students should understand how to leverage AI tools to maximise their own learning potential, with key takeaways for a wide range of different subjects. Questions will be welcomed throughout the seminar, and there will be some time at the end allowed for a Q&A as well.

Platform and age limits

This course is primarily aimed at leaving cert students, but younger students are welcome to attend. All participants should have access to a chatbot such as ChatGPT or Gemini. The content presented will be largely platform agnostic, although specific features from certain platforms may be mentioned.

Please note that, at the time of writing, Gemini for students under 18 was available only through Google for Education or through Google Family Link, while ChatGPT is available for user aged 13-17 with parental consent required.

ABOUT The Presenter

Diarmuid Ó Muirgheasa is an educator, software engineer, and founder of both the Academy of Code and Olus Education. Having studied Computer & Electronic Engineering at Trinity College, Dublin he went on to work as a consulting software developer across both public and private sector projects. He has taught coding and digital skills to thousands of students, including Leaving Cert Computer Science at the Institute of Education, the Dublin Academy of Education, Coláiste Eoin and Coláiste Íosagáin.

He has lectured at third level, delivered nationwide school programmes, and developed long-form curricula adopted in schools across Ireland. Diarmuid works at the intersection of technology and education, helping students and teachers make the most of digital tools.