BSTAI Conference 2024

Conference Programme

We are delighted to announce our programme for the day.

08.30 – 09.15: Registration, tea/coffee, networking and opportunity to view sponsors’ stands

09.15 – 10.00: Welcome and opening remarks from Honorary National President, Ciara O’Riordan, followed by a plenary presentation by Keynote Speaker, Aine Kennedy, Entrepreneur and Founder of The Smooth Company

10.00 – 10.15: John O’Connor Awards Presentation

10.15 – 10.45: Tea/coffee, networking and opportunity to view sponsors’ stands

10.45 – 11.45: Workshops, Session 1 (see below for workshop options)

11.45 – 12.45: Workshops, Session 2 (see below for workshop options)

12.45 – 13.45: Lunch, networking and opportunity to view sponsors’ stands

13.45 – 14.45: Workshops, Session 3 (see below for workshop options) 

14.45 – 15.25: Closing Plenary – Updates on upcoming CPD for new Senior Cycle Business Specification (Óide)
Update on the development of the Specifications for Senior Cycle Business and Accounting (Sinead Tuohy, NCCA)

15:25 – 15.45: Conference evaluation and resources, raffle and closing remarks

Parking

Free parking is available at the hotel.

Accommodation

B&B rates €170 single and €185 double.  Please quote BSTAI when booking to avail of this rate.  Other hotels, B&Bs and AirBnBs are available in Cork.

Workshop Details

Please read the details of all workshops before choosing your three preferred workshops when purchasing your tickets on Eventbrite.  The organisers will endeavour to ensure as many attendees as possible can access their three preferences, but due to timing clashes, this may not always be possible. 

Leaving Certificate Accounting (Management)

This workshop will provide an overview of the Management Accounting section of the current Leaving Certificate syllabus. 

Presented by Simone Dowling, Teacher of Accounting and Business Studies in St. Vincent’s Castleknock College, Dublin.

Leaving Certificate Accounting (Question 1)

This workshop will discuss Question 1 Adjustments and a scheme of work for Leaving Certificate Higher Level Accounting.  

Presented by Alan Ryan, Teacher of Accounting in St. Augustine’s College, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford. 

Leaving Certificate Business

This workshop will explore the Applied Business Question for Units 2, 3 & 4 which are examinable for Leaving Certificate Higher Level Business 2025.

Facilitated by Padraig Doherty, Business teacher in Moyne Community School, Longford. 

Leaving Certificate Economics (Current Affairs)

This workshop will examine how to incorporate and adapt current affairs stories for use in teaching and learning to create exam style questions which will empower students to become more active and dynamic learners. 

Facilitated by Diarmuid Canning, Leaving Certificate Economics teacher in St. Andrew’s College, Dublin. 

Leaving Certificate Economics (Research Study)

This workshop will provide valuable insights into the allocation of marks in the Leaving Certificate Economics project focusing on different sections from the perspective of the examiner.  

Facilitated by Pat O’Leary, Economics teacher in Coláiste an Chraoibhin, Fermoy.  Pat has extensive experience in marking the Leaving Certificate Economics paper as well as presenting to Economics teachers around Ireland.

Junior Cycle Business Studies

This workshop will explore ideas for CBAs in each of the Junior Cycle Business Studies strands.

Presented by Chloe Keane, Teacher of Business and Accounting in Castletroy College, Limerick and Carolyn Marren, Teacher of Economics and Business in St. Joseph of Cluny, Killiney.

Using Explore Boards and Retrieval Practice in teaching Business subjects

This workshop will examine the use of Explore Boards which are designed to foster student curiosity and interest in real world Business themes aligned with the relevant Junior and Senior Cycle Business Specifications.  The session will also focus on the use of a range of interactive retrieval practice strategies to enhance student recall, retention and understanding of key Business concepts. 

Presented by Lisa O’Byrne, Teacher of Business, Templeogue College, Dublin. 

Digital Technologies – Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support teaching, learning, and assessment in the Business classroom.

Discover innovative ways to enhance teaching and learning in the Business classroom in this workshop on leveraging AI for teaching, learning and assessment.  Explore cutting-edge tool and strategies that empower teachers to engage students, personalise instruction, streamline assessment processes and save time. 

Facilitated by Siobhán O’Sullivan, Business & Computers Teacher in Malahide Community School, Dublin and former PDST Digital Technologies Advisor. 

Researching in the Business Suite of Subjects 

This workshop will explore the use of data extraction and analysis to support research across the continuum of Business subjects at both Junior and Senior Cycles. 

Presented by Dr Christopher Sibley, Assistant Director General, Central Statistics Office (CSO) and member of the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI).

Transition Year Resources – Revenue & CCPC

This two-part workshop will explore suitable resources for TY

Introduction to TAX TY. Revenue will go through the many interactive tax education learning resources from Ireland and the EU that teachers can introduce to their classrooms. Engaging, thought provoking and fun, these activities will allow students to explore concepts and topics related to tax. 

Facilitated by Kathryn Hynes from Revenue’s Service Policy & Evaluation Unit.

The CCPC will showcase a new pilot programme of sponsorship for post-primary schools called Our Money, Our Future.  This programme will form part of Global Money Week.  Schools can apply for sponsorship of up to €1,000 to support learners as they develop and engage in innovative financial literacy initiatives within their schools. Facilitated by the CCPC. 

Facilitated by CCPC 

Gnó as Gaeilge

Beidh deis agat ag an gceardlann seo bualadh le múinteoirí gnó ó Ghaelcholáistí éagsúla agus tuairimí agus taithí a roinnt leo.. 

Facilitated by Maria Lyle, Lecturer in Business Methodologies in Maynooth University agus COGG

Tickets will be available for sale from 6pm on Monday 16th September until Tuesday 2nd October at midnight.

Please note that after you purchase your tickets, you must complete the order form selecting your workshop and providing the name of your school, etc. before the tickets will be issued to you.  If you do not fully complete the order form, your tickets will be cancelled within 48 hours.