Teachers know that revision and reflection are important in the run-up to exams, but do students know what revision techniques work best for them? 

Try varying the revision techniques you use with some of these alternative ideas shared by teachers through Scoilnet. These include mnemonics, graphic organisers, learning paths and collections.

Digital tools support teachers by tracking students' progress and providing instantaneous feedback to students. By using these tools, teachers can achieve maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort. Read about our recommended tried and tested digital tools here.

The Junior Cycle and Leaving Certificate examinations begin on the 5th of June.

A new specification for Leaving Certificate Agricultural Science and Economics will be implemented from September 2019. 

PDST is in the process of rolling out CPD for the new specifications. The resources from the first national meeting as well as teacher shared resources are available. Choose from:
Agricultural Science  |   Economics

Most cases of skin cancer are caused by Ultraviolet (UV) radiation which comes from the sun.
Source: Irish Cancer Society.

The Scoilnet in house team has created some lesson activities helping students' learn about UV radiation.

1. The Electromagnetic Radiation and UV

2. The Sun and Our Skin.

- Are you confused about whether you can or cannot take photographs at the end of year school events or award ceremonies? The Data Protection Commissioner (DPC) website has issued some guidelines. These are available here.

- A new e-Hub pilot project was recently launched by Minister Joe McHugh. The aim of the project is to utilise online delivery to extend the subject range available through the medium of Irish to students in post-primary Gaeltacht schools, starting with online Leaving Certificate Physics from September 2019. Scoilnet has a new area to support the developement of these resources.