Children are engaging with the digital world from an increasingly young age. They are learning, communicating, gaming, creating and sharing online every day. As pupils approach the transition to post-primary school, developing the knowledge, skills and confidence to navigate this world safely and responsibly is more important than ever. Switched On, a new digital citizenship
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TeachNet is once again delighted to provide a comprehensive suite of fully online, EPV-approved summer courses for the summer 2026 season. Among this year’s offerings are updated digital technology courses to reflect the growing use of GenAI in society and education. Google Gemini and Microsoft CoPilot TeachNet is once again delighted to offer our staple
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In today’s digital classrooms, teachers are increasingly turning to technology to support differentiated learning and save time in lesson preparation. One emerging tool that is proving especially helpful for primary teachers is Diffit, an AI-powered platform designed to transform any topic or text into levelled learning materials. By quickly generating reading passages, comprehension questions, and
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The Irish education system is currently undergoing its most extensive period of reform in many decades at both primary and second level. At primary level, the new Primary Curriculum Framework [PCF] (2023) prompts us to think about decisions relating to learning, teaching and assessment in all our classrooms. The PCF places a strong emphasis on
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Amplify Polypad is an online maths tool which can prove extremely useful for pupils of all ages n our schools. The interactive nature of the interface ensures pupils can engage with maths concepts and virtual manipulatives across a plethora of curriculum areas. Furthermore, it is possible as a class teacher to set up your class
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Differentiating effectively has always been one of the greatest challenges I have encountered in my teaching. Every class contains a wide range of abilities, interests, and needs — and meeting each learner where they are can often feel like an unattainable task at times. With limited planning time and resource availability, it’s no surprise that
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Teachnet is once again delighted to offer a jam-packed summer CPD offering for teachers this year. Among the plethora of course on offer are Teachnet’s four staple ICT and Digital Learning Courses: ‘Microsoft 365 for Education’, ‘Using Google Workspace in the Primary Classroom’, ‘Digital Technologies and SEN’ and ‘An Introduction to AI for Primary Teachers’.
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Engaging children in the writing process can be a challenge, especially when they struggle to find inspiration or lack confidence in their ideas. One powerful method to spark interest and creativity is by providing a stimulating starting point—whether that’s an image, video, or intriguing question. Stimuli help to unlock imagination, make abstract concepts tangible and
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Teachers are constantly seeking innovative ways to enhance student engagement and streamline their workflow. One such ground breaking tool is NotebookLM, Google’s AI-powered research and note-taking assistant. Designed to summarise information from various sources, NotebookLM is a game-changer for teachers and educators, particularly with its new podcast creation feature. This functionality allows teachers to convert
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Quizizz has long been a favourite among educators for its engaging, gamified approach to learning. Recently, the platform has introduced several new features that can significantly enhance assessment strategies in primary classrooms. Here’s a look at these innovations and how they can be utilised to promote effective assessment. 1. AI-Generated Interactive Videos One of the
