This section contains guides for teachers such as how to deal with cyberbullying or how to teach internet safety.
Pupils are increasingly accessing the internet and digital technologies from a younger age, and the online world is very much […]
With learning and education going online, here is a reminder of some key considerations – now more important than ever – that schools should factor into their plans to ensure a safe learning experience for students and teachers.
Digital technologies and being online provides young people with opportunities to create, play, connect, socialise, and to learn. Digital citizenship is having the ability to positively and actively engage in society through the use of digital technology. In order to become effective digital citizens, young people need to be equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills.
Live lessons can be a useful way to allow for interactivity and maintaining connections with students when schools are teaching remotely. However, it can also present safety challenges while working in an online environment and there are key considerations to take into account to help to keep staff and students safe.
As teaching moves online, school leaders and teachers should re-familiarise themselves with their AUP. Updates may need to be made […]
There are wide range of supports from PDST Technology in Education and the PDST Digital Technologies team to help teachers and schools effectively embed digital technologies into teaching, learning and assessment. The supports include free online courses, good practice videos, blended learning support, free education resources, and technology/ICT support for schools.
#BeInCtrl – A Short Film on Online Grooming from PDST Technology in Education on Vimeo. Created to compliment the Be […]
Hear all about how one Limerick school got involved in Safer Internet Day and the impact it has had on […]
The HTML Heroes Programme has been designed for teachers of 1st and 2nd class to introduce pupils yo the […]
Practical and Functional skills are paramount when it comes to being digitally literate. It could be argued that most young […]
As the school year gets into full swing, we have created an online safety calendar to help teachers and educators […]
All schools are now required to consult with the school community including teachers, students and parents on the use of […]
The General Data Protection Regulation (or GDPR) is a change in legislation on how we use and store personal data […]
Cyberbullying, the targeting of someone through the use of technology, is quickly outpacing the traditional forms of bullying. And the internet is its battlefield. Here we outline why cyberbullying has become so widespread and give advice to schools on how to deal with it. For a guide to what cyberbullying is, click here for our piece which explains the new phenomenon.
Worried about something you have seen online or concerned about your child? Childline and the National Parents Council Primary offer free advice and support service.
Childline is a support service for young people up to the age of 18.There is a 24hr telephone, online and mobile phone texting service.
The National Parents Council Primary enables and empowers parents to be effective partners in their children’s education.
Sometimes you might unwittingly stumble across illegal online content like child abuse imagery. Always remember: you can report it and get it removed using Hotline.ie.
Hotline.ie exists to combat the distribution and proliferation of illegal content, like child sexual
abuse content, in conjunction with police and Internet Industry