Switched On
The Switched On Programme has been developed to assist and support educators when teaching 5th and 6th class pupils how to be safe, responsible and competent digital citizens.
About
The Switched On programme will raise pupils’ awareness of how they can be active digital citizens in a variety of digital-related activity – whether it be creating or publishing content, socialising, learning, researching or playing games.
Through the programme pupils will explore key topics such as recognising misinformation and disinformation, staying secure online, managing screen time, and protecting personal information and privacy.
Switched On: A Digital Citizenship Education Programme for 5th & 6th Class was developed in collaboration with and supported by Coimisiún na Meán.
Teacher Information Session
The recent Teacher Information Session as part of launch of the Switched On programme is also available to view. Learn more about the programme, explore the Teacher Handbook, and the interactive Online Platform.
How to use the programme
This video provides instructions for using the Switched On programme, and an overview of the two key elements: an online learning platform with interactive module activities, and a teacher handbook providing step-by-step guidance for each activity.
To deliver the programme effectively, both the handbook and the online platform should be used together.
Begin using Switched On
To deliver the programme effectively, both the handbook and the online platform should be used together.
Teacher Handbook
The Teacher Handbook provides step-step guidance for each activity.
Online Platform
The platform includes:
- An introduction lesson
- Eight core modules
- A programme reflection lesson
It is available in English and as Gaeilge.
Programme Implementation
Programme surveys and feedback form for teachers.
Before you begin, distribute the Pre-Programme Survey. This helps you gauge pupils’ existing knowledge and attitudes around digital citizenship.
Once you have completed the programme, use the Post-Programme Survey to measure progress and see how pupils’ understanding has developed.
When you have finished the programme, please take a few minutes to click on the Programme Review Survey available on the home page. Your feedback is invaluable in helping us keep this resource relevant, up-to-date, and practical for teachers.
Information
Learn more about free online courses, and useful resources and support materials to help you confidently embed digital citizenship education into your teaching and learning.
Online Safety and Digital Citizenship
This free online course, developed in collaboration with Oide Technology in Education, aims to provide teachers with the knowledge, resources and confidence to teach digital citizenship and to empower their pupils to be safe, ethical and responsible online.
DCC Programme
The Digital Citizenship Champion Programme, in partnership with Oide Digital Technology, is an initiative designed to empower primary teachers with the essential knowledge, skills, and resources to effectively teach digital citizenship.
Find out more information about how the Digital Services Act is helping to keep children safe online.
