Colm Fallon

Physics PhD. Founder of ProjectOneSky; personal growth & wellbeing programme for secondary schools. Former teacher.

[Colm Fallon @colmfallon]

Just spent 3 incredible weeks in Dublin schools screening literacy with kids aged 5-7. Seeing firsthand the hurdles some face so early was eye-opening. Let's not wait to act! Free screenings in May could change lives. Let's get our kids the help they need early! #EarlyLiteracy

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[Colm Fallon @colmfallon]

@eoinmauricedaly @hynesalan Hope all goes well for her. AI and tech developments will help. We're working on a product that will improve SEN resourcing for schools and advocacy for parents.

[Colm Fallon @colmfallon]

@hynesalan Well argued and enjoyable to read. It, prompted me to reflect on my own primary school days. Didn't really understand what was going on at communion and confirmation but was somehow being pointed in the right direction.

[Colm Fallon @colmfallon]

Girls are doing worse at maths than boys due in part to limited subject offerings. It'd be interesting to see the difference between girls from all girls schools vs mixed. #EducationReform #GirlsInSTEM #MathsEducation #GenderEqualityInEducation https://t.co/gkiWeuTFFz

[Colm Fallon @colmfallon]

@ConorMcDonough4 Thanks Conor - "The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it"

[Colm Fallon @colmfallon]

@Project1Sky This post was created using #AI in just over half an hour! The future will be a competition of ideas. The future of education will require skills like critical thinking, problem-solving, and #creativity. Our educational system should evolve to emphasize these #noncognitiveskills

[Colm Fallon @colmfallon]

Currently reading 'The Road to Character'; reflecting on how new SPHE curriculum promotes empathy. Hoping it guides young away from individualism, shifting focus to character development for a more grounded view of life. #CharacterBuilding #SPHE #EducationReform @nytdavidbrooks

[Colm Fallon @colmfallon]

@charliebird49 My 83yo father has it 6 years. His mind is going and his body is gone for over a year. His spirit remains though - it doesn't affect your ability to give or to love or to want the best for those around you. Godspeed sir, what you do counts.

[Colm Fallon @colmfallon]

Concerning revelations as #TikTok is used to intensify social conflict. Amid debates on the contentious topics in #SPHE, it's time to spotlight #CSPE curriculum. An update is crucial. #educationreform
https://t.co/4NFxS85T2u

[Colm Fallon @colmfallon]

@hynesalan @emma_okelly Working on a response too. I'll keep them in mind.

[Colm Fallon @colmfallon]

@emma_okelly the #sphe curriculum needs to be updated to include reference to these groups

[Colm Fallon @colmfallon]

Transition Year parents: fostering a growth mindset in your teen is key. Remember, 50 failed job applications are 50 opportunities to learn. The skill of job searching is invaluable for their future. DON'T APPLY ON THEIR BEHALF #ParentingTips #GrowthMindset #transitionyear

[Colm Fallon @colmfallon]

@NormaFoleyTD1 AI's impact on education will be profound.

[Colm Fallon @colmfallon]

The output of AI is still gradable, but it will measure different skills than before: mostly non-cognitive. Those subjects usually taught in SPHE and TY will need to become core, i.e. sociology, philosophy, psychology. https://t.co/l1prxpvILK #sphe #transitionyear

[Colm Fallon @colmfallon]

The latest @CyberSafeKidsIE report highlights the urgent need to combat online bullying among school students.

The draft SPHE curriculum hints at allyship but needs a stronger emphasis on cultivating leadership, courage, and moral character

#OnlineSafety #SPHE

[Colm Fallon @colmfallon]

@DavQuinn An atomised, individualistic view of life won't lead to a happy life. 'sense of self' is mentioned but needs to be expanded upon in all three strands. A greater focus on responsibility, purpose and meaning would help.

[Colm Fallon @colmfallon]

Article: How will AI transform the Leaving Cert and secondary education in general https://t.co/8hKKledxxH #EducationReform #TransitionYear #LeavingCertificate #ArtificialIntelligence #SPHE #GrowthMindset #LifelongLearning #CriticalThinking

[Colm Fallon @colmfallon]

Ever tried using #ChatGPT as a therapist? It's unbelievable, I use it as a CBT therapist with infinite time and patience, and the insights are genuinely useful. Of course, it's a tool, not a replacement, but still...https://t.co/G3M1wgBknT #DigitalTherapy #techforgood

[Colm Fallon @colmfallon]

@BrianBergin3 @DavQuinn @NormaFoleyTD1 Teens face these issues in real life - it's crucial that they're addressed in SPHE.

[Colm Fallon @colmfallon]

@Project1Sky There should be a greater focus on non-cognitive skills in the #sphe curriculum