Details of the 2026 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 (Primary), July 1-16 (EPV day approved). For all primary teachers.
Leading and Managing Digital Learning in your School (Primary), July 1-16 (EPV day approved). For school leaders, digital learning team and emerging leaders.
Date for your diary: enrolment opens from 10am, 7th 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. Have a look at our supporting resources (information video, infographic and article) with ideas gathered from schools about how they facilitate online course engagement using Croke Park hours to support digital learning in their school. Remember the online courses are available during August Croke Park days too!
Setting up a Digital Learning Team at Scoil Chaitríona Senior Renmore
Staff at Scoil Chaitríona Senior, Renmore, share their experience of setting up and managing a digital learning team within the school. They focus on collaboration, peer support and the positive impact of a whole-school approach to digital learning.
Leading a Student Digital Learning Team at Patrician Academy, Mallow
Staff and students at Patrician Academy, Mallow, discuss how they set up and run their student digital learning team taking a whole-school approach to digital learning at the school.
The EU has revised its ethical guidelines on AI use in schools. The new guidance aims to further support educators in making informed and ethical decisions when using AI in the classroom.
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. Refer to our WiFi Network Guide for Schools, which we developed to assist with these decisions.
The Post Primary Digital Technologies Team are delighted to invite teachers and school leaders to an information webinar on the post-primary Digital Portfolios Initiative. This initiative offers an opportunity for post-primary teachers to explore how digital portfolios can meaningfully support learner agency by strengthening student choice, ownership, responsibility, and goal setting. This webinar is on the 21, April at 16.15pm. Book your place here>>
The DALI4US team recently hosted a Learning Exchange with our European partners in Luxembourg and Slovenia. The call allowed participants from partner countries to share their experiences with the Erasmus+ project and how it is enabling them to explore data literacy with the students in their classrooms. You can access DALI4US resources at the following link: https://gairdin.eu/
The second iteration of the “Dive In!” project in conjunction with Galway Education Centre is underway. The project explores ocean-conservation topics using VR and AI technology within the new STEM curriculum. To date 18 teachers and 265 primary pupils from counties Galway and Clare have engaged in the project.
This Post Primary resource explores how powerful speakers use language to persuade, inspire and influence audiences. Through analysis and practical writing tasks, students learn to identify rhetorical techniques and craft their own compelling campaign speeches.
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Free Digital Citizenship Programme for 5th and 6th Class
Through the Switched On programme, explore topics such as recognising misinformation and disinformation, staying secure online, managing screen time, and protecting personal information and privacy with your pupils.
Copies will be distributed to all primary school principals in the coming weeks, and the programme can be accessed now at webwise.ie/switchedon
Share the new A Parents’ Guide to Generative AI with parents and guardians in your school community. Developed in partnership with the ADAPT Centre and the National Parents Council, the booklet provides practical advice and guidance on safely and responsibly navigating Generative AI.
The FÍS Storyboard Storytelling Competition 2026 invites Irish primary school pupils to explore their creativity by creating an original storyboard that visually interprets a story, poem, concept or curriculum topic. The competition supports the development of literacy, creativity and digital media skills. Remember, the competition remains open until 5.00pm on Friday 17th April 2026!
