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Digital Literacy: Communication Skills

As a teacher, you can help your students to become competent and responsible digital citizens that can navigate the intricacies […]

Digital Literacy Skills: Finding Information

The internet has provided us with a wealth of information at our fingertips. The problem with this is, we almost have too much information to choose from. It is sometimes difficult to sort between real information, misinformation, opinions, and bias. Most of us rely on search engines to do the sorting for us but this also isn’t enough. Students need to know how to search accurately and then to evaluate the information they find, our critical thinking guide will help you develop these skills.

Digital Literacy Skills: Collaboration

  Technology is a key tool to promote and enhance collaboration skills. Learning to work with others is a life […]

Digital Literacy Skills: Cultural and Social Understanding

It is clearly evident that technology has infiltrated our lives, you can now shop, bank, communicate, socialise, browse and collaborate with […]

Digital Literacy Skills: Online Safety

What is Online Safety? Being safe online means that you have the knowledge to identify the potential risks and are conscious of […]

Digital Literacy Skills: Critical Thinking

  What is Critical Thinking? There are many definitions of critical thinking, in its most basic form, it is about being […]

Developing Digital Literacy Skills

Digital literacy refers to a particular set of competencies that allow you to function and participate fully in a digital […]

Advice for School Leaders

Sexting and the consequences for Schools The purpose of the symposium was to support schools dealing with the complex issues […]

What to Do if You Are Being Harassed Online

If you are being harassed online there are a number of steps you can take to manage the situation. Get […]

Using Social Media in Your Personal Life

Students spend so much time with their teachers that we shouldn’t be surprised when they want to learn more about […]

Getting Permission to Use Social Media in the Classroom

There are a number of things to consider when introducing social media to the classroom. Our short video explains how […]

Introduction to Using Internet in the Classroom

In this topic we look at measures you can take to ensure high levels of safety and security when using […]

Managing your Online Reputation

Students spend so much time with their teachers that it’s no wonder that they might be interested in learning more […]

Download The Webwise SHARE Checklist

If you are using social media in the classroom it is important that you check content is ready to SHARE […]

The Law on Sexting – Important Considerations for Schools

There is currently no law in Ireland that specifically governs the act of exchanging intimate content online or the more […]

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