Welcome! Our newsletter aims to provide digital technology news and information to Principals, ICT or Digital Learning Coordinators and Teams, teachers and all those involved in education.
Online Courses
Online Summer Courses Enrolment (Primary)
Details of the 2025 online summer courses programme for primary teachers are now available, to include course descriptions, course dates and enrolment details. The courses are:
Digital Technology for Inclusive Learning, July 1-17 (EPV day approved). For all primary teachers.
New! Leading and Managing Digital Learning in your School, July 1-17 (EPV day approval pending). For school leaders, digital learning team and emerging leaders.
Date for your diary: enrolment opens from 10am, 1st May for both courses. Participants may enrol in one course only. You need a Scoilnet Account to self-enrol (see next notice).
School leaders who are planning for Croke Park hours are encouraged to consider our online courses, which are available 24/7 during term-time for individual study, as allowed for in the relevant circulars. Teachers who complete such courses get a certificate of completion, verifying their engagement. Have a look at the current list of courses, most of which are also available during August planning days.
Staff and students at St. Declan's College Cabra, discuss the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) tools in education. The focus is on fostering responsible AI usage among students and addressing the evolving role of AI in teaching and learning.
In this video, primary teachers and Technology in Education team members discuss the effective embedding of digital technologies in their schools and describe the different approaches they take.
Schools are increasingly using cloud-based solutions to collaborate and simplify how they manage user accounts, devices and school data to support teaching and learning. Google Workspace for Education have reflected this move to the cloud. Oide Technology in Education have developed a ‘Guide to Google Workspace for Education’ to assist schools in understanding these changes.
Introduce your students to the revolutionary technology behind Bitcoin - blockchain. On this Scoilnet resource page, students will learn how blockchain is transforming industries beyond cryptocurrency, with real-world applications in healthcare, voting systems, and supply chain management.
Looking for fun and educational podcasts for your pupils? Scoilnet has gathered some great podcasts that make learning exciting - whether it’s science, history, storytelling, or curious questions about the world. Perfect for curious minds of all ages, these podcasts will keep kids entertained while they learn.
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Online Safety Review Tool
Want to help your school to take manageable actions to improve the overall approach to online safety? The Webwise Online Safety Review Tool helps schools assess and improve their Online Safety policy and practices. It outlines key steps for evaluating and enhancing online safety measures, allowing schools to reflect on strengths, address gaps, and access free resources and guidance.
If you are creating or updating your school’s Acceptable Use Policy, the Webwise AUP Generator Tool can be used to incorporate AI in education and its use in the school environment. The AUP tool allows the creation of a customised Acceptable Use Policy and is free for schools to use.
Parents Webinar - From Misinformation to Manipulation
With so much information available online, it can be difficult to determine what is accurate and reliable. The growing influence of algorithms and AI has made it even more challenging to find truth and trust on the internet.
To explore these challenges - including online manipulation, regulation, and strategies for navigating the digital world - journalist and entrepreneur Mark Little joined a recent Webwise parents webinar.
The FÍS Team is happy to announce a brand new category for this year's competition in collaboration with Met Éireann, titled Weather, Climate, and Our Future. 2026 is set to be a special year, as it will be the 20th anniversary of FÍS and it also marks the 90th anniversary of Met Éireann. If you are interested in getting your class or school involved in FÍS this year, visit the link below.
Empower your school community to navigate the digital world safely and responsibly. Book a Digital Citizenship workshop through your local education centre to support teachers, pupils and parents in promoting the responsible, ethical and safe use of technology.
Catch Up! FÍS and Film-making in the Primary Classroom Webinar
Catch up with our recorded session on FíS and Film-making in the Primary Classroom. Discover how film can support creativity, storytelling, and cross-curricular learning, and learn how your pupils can take part in the annual FÍS Film Competition.
