TeachNet is delighted to announce enrolment for our Summer 2026 EPV‑day approved courses, designed by teachers, for teachers.
This summer we are offering 13 fully online courses, all approved for EPV days and designed to support practical, classroom‑ready teaching across STEM, digital technologies, inclusion, and AI‑supported practice.
All courses are delivered online, allowing teachers to work at their own pace while engaging in structured discussion and reflective learning.
Summer 2026 Launch Offer
To mark the launch of our Summer 2026 online course programme, TeachNet is offering a time‑limited enrolment discount on all our €69 online courses..
Until the end of April, these courses can be booked for €50, using the discount code APRIL50 at checkout.
2026 Programme
STEM, Science & Education Partnerships
- STEAMing through Dark Skies and Biodiversity with ESERO (ESERO & Curious Minds)
- Discover Climate & Space with ESERO (ESERO & Curious Minds)
- Connecting with your Local Scientific Heritage with Birr Castle Demesne and ESERO (Birr Castle & ESERO)
- Teaching Space in Junior Classes with ESERO (ESERO & Blackrock Castle Observatory)
- Development Education in the Primary Classroom (Plan Ireland)
- Farming at Sea: Links to the Primary Classroom (Bord Iascaigh Mhara)
- Future STEM-Ready Classrooms with Dream Space (Microsoft Ireland)
Digital Technologies & Inclusion
- Digital Technologies and SEN
- Introduction to AI for Primary Teachers
- Enhancing Classroom Practice with Microsoft 365 Copilot AI
- Microsoft 365 for Education
- Enhancing Classroom Practice with Google Workspace and Gemini AI
- Google Workspace in the Primary Classroom
New For 2026
Enhancing Classroom Practice with Microsoft 365 Copilot AI
Developed in collaboration with Microsoft Ireland, this course supports teachers in designing future‑focused STEM learning experiences. It explores problem‑based learning, real‑world contexts, and digital tools that develop creativity, collaboration, and computational thinking aligned with the Primary Curriculum.
Enhancing Classroom Practice with Google Workspace and Gemini AI
Designed for teachers working within Google Workspace, this course introduces Gemini AI as a support for planning, content creation, formative assessment, and inclusive practice. It provides practical classroom examples while keeping teacher oversight and curriculum alignment central.
Future STEM-Ready Classrooms with Dream Space
Developed in collaboration with Microsoft Ireland’s Dream Space, this course supports teachers in designing future‑focused STEM learning experiences. It explores problem‑based learning, real‑world contexts, and digital tools that develop creativity, collaboration, and computational thinking aligned with the Primary Curriculum.
How are the online courses structured?
All TeachNet online summer courses are delivered across five interactive modules. Each module includes structured content, reflective activities, and a dedicated discussion forum.
Participants complete a Reflective Learning Assignment and log 20 hours of learning (10 online and 10 offline), in line with Department of Education requirements for EPV‑approved summer courses.
EPV Day Entitlement
- Completion of one online course entitles participants to 3 EPV days
- Completion of two online courses entitles participants to 4 EPV days
- Completion of three online courses entitles participants to 5 EPV days
Enrolment and Further Information
For full course details and enrolment, see our Courses page.
For queries, contact: Email: cpd@teachnet.ie or Phone: 01 5252506