IPPN Submission to the Department of Education – Digital Strategy for Schools
- Published: 20 May 2021
IPPN was invited to make a submission to the DE regarding their next Digital Strategy for Schools.
Among the key challenges highlighted in IPPN’s submission are:
- funding to maintain digital infrastructure
- availability of curriculum digital content for all class levels and subjects
- the usability of the Digital Learning Framework
- teacher CPD and
- school capacity to lead and plan digital learning.
Priorities identified for the Strategy are:
- adequate annual funding for equipment, school infrastructure and technical support
- capacity for ICT advisory support
- structured professional development for all teachers.
A number of other points were raised in relation to:
- pre-service digital learning as part of ITE
- PISA results
- the EU Digital Education Action Plan and the funding opportunities available
- reactivating the Digital Schools programme and putting it at the centre of digital learning policy
- relevant research including IPPN's Left to their own device - Trends in ICT at primary school level
IPPN would like to take the opportunity to thank Peter Coakley for his input to the submission.
You can read the full submission here. http://ippn.ie/images/PDFs/Digital_StrategyForSchools_IPPN-SubmissionMay2021.pdf
All IPPN submissions are available on www.ippn.ie by accessing Advocacy, then Submissions.
Submissions - Member input requested
- Published: 12 May 2021
This page holds information about submissions IPPN has been asked to make, to the Department of Education, the Joint Oireachtas Committee and the Inspectorate, as well as education agencies. We would greatly appreciate member input to all our submissions. Sincere thanks in advance to those who provide input.
Please note that all IPPN submissions are available on www.ippn.ie under Advocacy/Submissions, summarised in Leadership+ and a link to the final submission is provided via your E-scéal.
There are currently no open consultations.
All-Island Physical Literacy Consensus Statement Consultation Survey
- Published: 11 March 2021
Public policy co-ordinated by Sport Ireland and Sport Northern Ireland. It aims to promote a knowledge and understanding of physical literacy across the island of Ireland. A public consultation survey has been launched.
The survey is open from Monday 8 – Sunday 21 March 2021
New Strategy for Global Citizenship and Development Education
- Published: 11 March 2021
Irish Aid and the Department of Foreign Affairs are currently undertaking a strategic review in relation to Global Citizenship and Development Education. The strategy will support global citizenship initiatives by schools, other educational institutions, adult, youth and community groups, including life-long learning projects. It will also aim to build awareness and understanding of the work that Irish Aid does on the public’s behalf with some of the world’s poorest communities.
The survey is open until Friday, 19 March
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