This section contains guides for teachers such as how to deal with cyberbullying or how to teach internet safety.
#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.
As a teacher, you can help your students to become competent and responsible digital citizens that can navigate the intricacies […]
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.
Technology is a key tool to promote and enhance collaboration skills. Learning to work with others is a life […]
It is clearly evident that technology has infiltrated our lives, you can now shop, bank, communicate, socialise, browse and collaborate with […]
What is Online Safety? Being safe online means that you have the knowledge to identify the potential risks and are conscious of […]
What is Critical Thinking? There are many definitions of critical thinking, in its most basic form, it is about being […]
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