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News Literacy with Britannica

Find out about the five types of misinformation, how to spot subtle advertising and evaluate news sources.
Think Languages 2024

Join thousands of TY students from across Ireland in a festival of languages and cultures.

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Click here to access Scoilnet resources that compliments this amazing week!
Green cities....cities of the future?

Green cities are urban areas designed with sustainability at their core. In this spotlight, we look at how Green cities incorporate sustainable practices such as renewable energy, green buildings, efficient public transport, and waste reduction.
NEW online safety review tool from Webwise

This new Online Safety Review Tool helps schools assess and improve their Online Safety policy and practices. It outlines key steps for evaluating and enhancing online safety measures, allowing schools to reflect on strengths, address gaps, and access free resources and guidance. Access this tool here
Free Access to a Journalistic Tool for Schools

If you're interested in mobile journalism, the FREE Mobile Stories tool can be integrated into any subject and is perfect for cross-curricular or eTwinning projects. Click on the image to learn more and get your account.
Tom Crean

Find out all about the life and adventures of Tom Crean, on our new page. Created with the help of expert Tim Foley.
New to Scoilnet?

If you need help navigating Scoilnet's wonderful bank of resources, click here for this handy guide.
The Eiffel Tower : 135 years and still standing strong

The 2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics made history by including a piece of the Eiffel Tower in each medal, linking athletes' achievements with the iconic monument.
I Am An Artist

I Am An Artist is an Irish initiative aimed at supporting primary teachers and pupils in delivering the visual arts curriculum.
Fortnightly Planning Template

This planning template for the primary classroom can help you get organised as you prepare to return to school.
From Page to Screen

Storytelling resources in collaboration with children's author and DCU artist-in-residence, Dave Rudden.
Using ChatGPT in the Primary Classroom

ChatGPT can save endless hours on planning, assessment, differentiation and much more.
Teaching the Great Irish Famine

Learn all about the causes and consequences of the famine in different areas of Ireland, on this site by the Oide History team.
River Shannon

Did you know the Shannon is named after the Celtic river goddess, Sionnan? Find out about the story on our themepage here.
Let's Find Out! Science Experiments

Captain Zoom and her crew of scientists are back with exciting experiments, curious kids and a trip to a faraway place. Videos and Lesson Plans available here.
CyberWise

Cyberwise is an Irish initiative run by UCD to help students learn the dangers of the online world and how to remain safe.
LCVP Learning Path

PDST-created learning path of resources to help students with their case-studies.
Testimony of a Holocaust Survivor

Holocaust Remembrance Day was on 27th January. Listen to the testimony of a survivor of the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp.
120 Non Contact Activities

The PDST PE team has a vast array of non contact PE activities available in Irish and English.

Irish Newspaper Archives

Access to primary source documents through national and local newspapers covering hundreds of years of Irish history.

Scoilnet Maps

OSi’s large scale maps, aerial photography, historic maps and Discovery series maps for the Republic of Ireland.

An Tairseach

Acmhainní agus tacaí do mhúinteoirí bunscoile agus iar-bhunscoile. Curtha ar fáil ag COGG.

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RTÉ Learn

Packed full of amazing resources, great for teachers, parents and students at any time of the year. There are hundreds of videos, activity sheets and ideas for lesson plans and more in Irish and in English.

Dates and Festivals

Find out what's coming up in the school calendar

Tools for Teachers

Create more stimulating lessons with interactive and engaging tools.

On This Day

Find out what happened on this day in the past.

Learning Paths - Create, Share and Engage!

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Have you tried the NEW Webwise online safety review tool?

The Online Safety Review Tool is designed to support schools at all stages of the journey in identifying strengths and areas for improvement

18 November 2024

Code Green: The sustainability series for Primary Schools from Dream Space TV

Get ready for Code Green, the latest series from the Dream Space TV crew on RTÉ Learn!

13 November 2024

Free Access to Mobile Stories : Journalistic Tool for Schools

Is your school interested in free access to an innovative tool that helps students (ages 12–19) develop media literacy and democratic skills while...

06 November 2024

Teaching History in an AI World

Teacher Patrick Hickey will lead a webinar looking at how teachers can engage AI to teach History.

05 November 2024

ESD Art Competition

An art competition exploring the theme of sustainable development and what it means to me.

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Good Practice

Short videos illustrating ways in which digital technologies can be integrated into teaching, learning and assessment.

Digital Learning Framework

DLplanning.ie provides a lens for how digital technologies can be used to support teaching, learning and assessment.

Online Courses

Free online courses for teachers with a focus on integrating digital technology in teaching, learning and assessment.

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