Oide Technology in Education
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Official Bluesky account of Oide’s Technology in Education team, a Department of Education support service for schools. https://www.oidetechnologyineducation.ie/
Tomi Reichental – The Testimony of a Holocaust Survivor In 2020 as part of a wider collaboration with the Holocaust Education Trust, Tomi spoke with Scoilnet about his wartime experience. In tribute to Tomi, who has sadly passed away at the age of 90. https://ow.ly/m2Bs50Z6Ek3
Reminder! Enrolment opens tomorrow from 10am, 7th May for our #EPV day-approved free online summer courses for primary teachers and school leaders. Details: https://bit.ly/DTsum26 #DTonlinecourses #Edchatie #EPVdays
Primary teachers and school leaders: Do you already have a Scoilnet account? If not, make sure you are ready to self-enrol in our online summer courses (on 7th May) by getting a Scoilnet account. Register: https://bit.ly/SNaccount #DTonlinecourses #Edchatie #EPVdays
LOL, BRB, or FOMO? How the Internet Changed Language This resource helps students explore how the internet and social media have transformed everyday language through slang, emojis, acronyms and online expressions. http://tiny.cc/0zz1101
The Power of a Passport: What Are My Rights as a Global Citizen? This resource explores how passports influence identity, mobility and global citizenship, helping students understand the rights and opportunities linked to nationality. http://tiny.cc/yyz1101
World Heritage day ; 18th April, 2026. This resource introduces students to World Heritage Day and explores why important cultural and natural sites around the world are protected. Students learn about famous UNESCO World Heritage Sites and then complete a short classroom activity.
Grá, Greed and Goblins: What Tóraíocht Dhiarmada agus Ghráinne Tells Us About Storytelling This resource explores the classic Irish myth Tóraíocht Dhiarmada agus Ghráinne, helping students examine its themes of loyalty, betrayal, love and adventure.
All primary teachers will be interested in our popular EPV-day approved online summer course on Digital Technology for Inclusive Learning. Enrol from 10am, 7th May. Free! Runs from July 1-16 only. Details: bit.ly/Inc_July1-16 #DTonlinecourses #Edchatie #EPVdays
Primary School Leaders: See our EPV-day approved online summer course developed in partnership with IPPN on Leading and Managing Digital Learning in your School. Enrol from 10am, 7th May. Free! Details: bit.ly/LMDL_July1-16 #DTonlinecourses #Edchatie #EPVdays
Information about our #EPV day-approved online summer courses for primary teachers and school leaders is now available, including the date and time enrolment opens (7th May from 10am). Save the date! Details: https://bit.ly/DTsum26 #DTonlinecourses #Edchatie #EPVdays
Have you considered exploring possibilities for using digital portfolios in your classroom? Our recently updated online course ‘Introducing Digital Portfolios (Primary)’ is available throughout the school year. Self-enrol: https://bit.ly/DPfolios-Pr #DTonlinecourses
New Switched On Programme Empowers Primary Pupils to Become Safe, Smart and Responsible Digital Citizens. Join a free webinar on March 24th to explore the new programme. Register at www.webwise.ie/switchedon/ @webwiseireland.bsky.social
We introduce the ever-popular topic of digital portfolios in a short online course for post-primary teachers. It looks at the benefits and purpose of digital portfolio systems and shows examples of their use. Self-enrol: https://bit.ly/DPfolios-PP #DTonlinecourses
This mixed-ability Senior Cycle French lesson explores social media and mental health through integrated vocabulary, reading, listening, oral and written tasks. http://tiny.cc/kocz001
Our March newsletter is now available featuring 20 years of FÍS, Webinars, Free Online Courses, AI Explainers, Content Filtering, Scoilnet, Webwise, FÍS Storyboarding Competition and new Social Media Channels. https://oidetechnologyineducationnewsletter.cmail20.com/t/y-e-atjqtk-l-jt/
You'll find AI frameworks and guidance for education on our AI in Schools Hub. Explore the latest AI competency models and ethical guidance for schools here: https://www.oidetechnologyineducation.ie/ai-hub/projects-research-and-insights/ai-frameworks-and-guidance-for-education/
Whether it’s batteries in your phone, the solar panel on a school roof, or the power cables running beneath your feet, this topic helps students see science in action. With practical, real-life challenges, learners are encouraged to observe & rethink how they use electricity. http://tiny.cc/uncz001
Like listening to podcasts? How about making some! Our short online course introduces primary teachers to podcasting in the classroom, in particular to support the Primary Language Curriculum. Self-enrol: https://bit.ly/Podcast-PLC #DTonlinecourses #Edchatie
Words that Win - From rallying a nation to sparking global change, words have always had the power to influence. This article invites students to explore how political leaders use speeches to persuade, inspire, and connect. https://www.scoilnet.ie/index.php?id=2820
Digital Storytelling can be used right across the post-primary curriculum. Consider taking an hour to learn about the benefits, techniques and approaches you can use. Self-enrol: https://bit.ly/DigStory_PP #DTonlinecourses #Edchatie
Oide Technology in Education have created the Five Considerations for AI Use leaflet to summarise key considerations for teachers. You can read it here along with other key supports: https://www.oidetechnologyineducation.ie/ai-hub/key-supports-in-ai/
Check out our resource for music teachers around Leaving Certificate Music Performance: Planning, Recording and Using a Backing Track. http://tiny.cc/ancz001
Bring coding to life in your classroom using Scratch. It can boost creativity and computational thinking for primary pupils. Self-enrol here: https://bit.ly/Code_Scratch #DTonlinecourses
Seachtain na Gaeilge 2026 is upon us! Here is a resource that you can use in your classroom. http://tiny.cc/vmcz001
Oide Technology in Education are involved in a number of European and national projects on AI use in schools. Find out more about them here: https://www.oidetechnologyineducation.ie/ai-hub/ai-in-schools-projects/
Protect your school from online threats! Learn practical steps to keep data safe with our short, impactful course for school leaders. Self-enrol here: https://bit.ly/CybFSX #DTonlinecourses
Post-primary #MFL teachers! There is still time to enrol in and engage with our three-hour online term-time course on Digital Technology for MFL teachers. Developed in partnership with PPLI. Self-enrol: https://bit.ly/DigTech_MFL #DTonlinecourses
Post-primary SPHE teachers: we have a professional learning online course to help you teach online safety to your students, developed with Webwise Enrol: https://bit.ly/TOSC_SPHE #DTonlinecourses
Entries are now open for the 2026 FÍS Film Project Storyboard Competition! Submit your storyboard and be part of Ireland's national celebration of student filmmaking. https://fisfilmproject.ie/
