Resources

The Websmart programme offers training in basic computer skills, the Internet and email to small groups of the public in libraries. Enquire at Dublin City libraries.

Most libraries provide access to computers and the Internet. Contact your local library about the training that is available.

121digital tutors are usually employees in companies, transition year students in secondary schools, undergrads in university/3rd level colleges or members of the public who volunteer to share their digital skills. 121digital supports companies, schools, universities and libraries across Ireland participating in the program. Contact 121Digital for more information on becoming a tutor or learning centre in your area.

121digital teaches Learners (adults in the local community) – FREE of charge – starting from their current level of knowledge to their desired level. The 121digital course (content prepared by professionals) is tailored to learners needs – you choose the topics. Courses comprise 8 hours of tuition over 4 or 6 lessons, one lesson per week. Certificates of course completion are awarded to Learners.

eCollege delivers online and distance training including courses on basic computer literacy, software development and digital marketing. eCollege online courses are available free of charge to unemployed clients and transitional workers. Courses are also available for a fee, to employed persons who wish to update their skills, and to employers for upskilling their staff.

Further Education and Training or FET, offers a wide variety of life-long education options to anyone over 18. FET includes apprenticeships, traineeships, Post Leaving Cert (PLC) courses, community and adult education as well as basic literacy and numeracy services. FET courses and programmes are provided through the Education and Training Board network throughout the country as well as through other local providers including online through SOLAS’ eCollege. FET courses are provided at levels one to six on the National Qualifications Framework.

FIT develops and promotes technology-based programmes and career development opportunities for job seekers nationally, in particular those who are vulnerable to long term unemployment. FIT courses are accessible and results are achievable even for people who may not have taken part in formal education for many years. Check out the FIT courses at the link provided.

A worksheet for people experienced with the internet and technology, to help others get to grips with technology such as a mobile phone, computer, camera. For personal use, home use, in education and the workplace. (Provided by the National Adult Literacy Agency.)

Free classes are available in lots of subjects as well as some one-to-one tutoring. It’s confidential and lots of people learn this way. Find your nearest centre and give them a call.

You can learn computer skills one-to-one with a tutor over the telephone. The service is free and confidential. Phone NALA’s Freephone number on 1800 20 20 65 and they will organise a tutor for you.

This is NALA’s interactive web site to help people improve their reading, writing and numbers skills online. It includes courses on Computer Literacy, Computer Skills, Digital Media. Users can study at the own pace and in their own time to improve their skills or get a national qualification.You can also go for Level 2 and Level 3 QQI qualifications free-of-charge.

If you would like to improve your reading, writing, maths or basic technology skills, freephone the National Adult Literacy Agency on 1800 20 20 65 or Freetext ‘LEARN’ to 50050. Or see www.takethefirststep.ie . This service is free and confidential.

A six-part series of videos from Age Action’s Getting Started computer training programme showing how you can book your flights online with RyanAir.

Skype is a programme that enables users to make free calls or low cost phone calls over the Internet. Age Action have created a downloadable guide for getting started with Skype.

These guides from Age Action help people who are comfortable using computers and the internet to find information and services that may be of interest to them. These include: Video, TV & Radio online, Computer Security, Digital Photography, Gmail, Shopping Online, Skype, Social Networking, Travel. You can download and print them from the Age Action website.

These guides from Age Action help people who are new to using computers, smartphones and the internet find information and services that may be of interest to them. These include: A guide to using computers, search engines, iPads, iPhone, Android Smartphone, Android tablet, How to use the Births, Deaths, and Marriages website. You can download and print them from the Age Action website.

In order to see which brands and individuals were leading the discussion around digital inclusion and accessibility, a social media analysis company, Onalytica, analysed over 53K tweets about accessibility and digital inclusion, from the 5th July to 2nd October 2016. They then identified the top 100 most influential brands and individuals leading the discussion on Twitter.

AXSChat is an open online community of individuals dedicated to creating an inclusive world. They host weekly video interviews and twitter chats with people who are contributing to making the world a more inclusive place through technology or innovating to enable wider participation in society for people with disabilities. You can take part by tweeting and using the hashtag #axschat.

The Arts in Education Portal is the key national digital resource of arts in education practice in Ireland. The portal is about building a community of practice within arts and education, and providing a space where both artists and teachers can be supported and inspired.

A US based resource, with a mission to inspire teachers and help them succeed by sharing practical classroom ideas, the best freebies and giveaways, and teacher-to-teacher advice and humor.

Most Followed Teacher on Twitter and ranked No. 1 Blog on Education in UK; Top-50 #edtech brands in Education worldwide; Most Influential People in Britain 2015

Official education portal of the Department of Education and Science in Ireland. Curriculum focused resources and support for post primary teachers.

Official education portal of the Department of Education and Science in Ireland. Curriculum focused resources and support for primary teachers.

The NCCA mission is to advise the Minister for Education and Skills on curriculum and assessment from early childhood to the end of second level; engage with learners, teachers, practitioners, parents and others to support innovation in schools and other educational settings; and undertake, use and share research as a basis for advice and debate on education.

The Irish Science Teachers’ Association (ISTA), Eol Oidí na hÉireann, is the Professional Association for the Teachers of Science in the Republic of Ireland. As well as CPD opportunities, it has a handy list of online resources across many subjects and topics on its website.