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.
The Minister for Education and Youth, Helen McEntee, recently announced a €35 million investment in schools to support digital learning. This funding for ICT infrastructure will issue shortly to all recognised special, primary and post-primary schools.
Enrolment has closed for both of our online summer courses for primary teachers. We look forward to welcoming course participants between 1st-17th July. If you enrolled but no longer need the place, it is important that you request unenrolment. Please do so well in advance of the course start date, to [email protected].
In this video, staff at Trinity Primary School in Tuam discuss how they use digital technology for oral language assessment and focus on enhancing creativity, content creation, and communication among pupils in their digital learning plan.
In this video, teacher Madonna Byrnes from Scoil Éanna Bullaun, describes the process they followed to create a film for the FÍS Film Project Competition.
Join us this summer for face-to-face, practical, and hands-on professional learning in your local Education Centre. Courses include:
Digital Creativity in the Primary Classroom
Digital Innovation using Beebots and Lego Education
Effective Use of Digital Technologies in your School
Filmmaking in the Primary Classroom
All courses are EPV-approved and designed to support creative, collaborative, and confident use of digital technologies in teaching. Book now via your local Education Centre.
When schools are seeking to purchase a new WiFi system or upgrade their existing system they need to purchase a system that is fit-for-purpose for their school situation. Schools generally have a higher number and density of WiFi devices compared to other situations, and need to purchase a system which can meet the demanding needs of education today. We have developed a WiFi Network Guide for Schools to assist with these decisions.
Scoilnet is excited to introduce our Safety Hub, a fun and informative resource designed for teachers and children to explore key safety topics. Learn essential tips on Sun Safety, Water Safety, and Farm Safety, all in one place! Whether you're enjoying the outdoors or learning about farm life, our interactive activities and easy-to-understand guides will help keep children safe while they explore and play. Visit our Safety Hub today and have a safe summer!
Scoilnet has many resources and links ready for you to explore. Senior Cycle Business teachers will be interested in this recently added resource on the topic of, 'International Business'. And Home Economics Teachers can dive into our recently added worksheet resource on the subject of 'Textiles'! Check out Scoilnet's Post Primary Hub via the link below.
Help shape new resources and training for parents and teachers
Webwise are running a short survey to learn how we can better support teachers and parents in helping children stay safe, responsible, and positive online.
Your feedback will help us develop practical resources and training for parents and families.
Have you used The Respect Effect with your students? We are running a short survey to learn more about your experience teaching The Respect Effect including feedback on lesson content, resources available and supplementary information.
Your insights help us keep our anti-bullying materials relevant, effective, and easy to use.
During the summer holidays, children and teenagers often spend more time online — connecting with friends, playing games, sharing videos, and seeking entertainment. Schools may find it helpful to share our Online Safety Tips for Summer with parents in their school community. These tips support families in helping children enjoy a safe, positive online experience while maintaining a healthy balance during the break.
Lights, Camera… Deadline! FÍS Film Competition 2025
The countdown is on! The FÍS Film Competition 2025 is closing for entries on Friday, June 27th, at 5pm sharp. This is your school’s chance to shine on the big screen. We want to see your creativity in action! Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to showcase your students’ storytelling talents. Submit your film today.
On behalf of the FÍS team we would like to thank all our schools who participated in the 2025 FÍS Storyboard Competition. The Storyboards were amazing, with so many incredible submissions showcasing imaginative ideas and artistic flair. Congratulations to the overall winner, St. Mary's N.S., Thomastown, Kilkenny, for their storyboard, "The Forgotten Recruit - Ned Byrne's Story". Thank you to everyone who participated, and we look forward to seeing even more inspiring work in the future!
Oide Technology in Education was delighted to collaborate recently with our partners in Post Primary Languages Ireland (PPLI) in a national event for MFL teachers on the topic of AI for MFL. Read a full report via the link below.
DALI4US (Data Literacy for Upper Primary Schools) is an Erasmus+ project bringing together partners from Ireland, Slovenia, and Luxembourg. By empowering primary school teachers to teach data literacy, we prepare students for the digital age and help them become knowledgeable and engaged citizens in a world focused on data. Interested in developing new and innovative ways of approaching data literacy with your pupils? Follow the link below to express your interest:
Our partners in European Schoolnet provide a range of free online courses to teachers, including many on the topic of innovative uses of digital technology in education. You can access their latest course catalogue below. (European Schoolnet is a not-for-profit network of over 30 Ministries of Education).
