Key Supports in AI
Guidance on AI in Schools (Department of Education and Youth)
The purpose of this guidance is to support school leaders and teachers to develop an understanding and knowledge of relevant considerations regarding the use of AI in teaching and learning and school leadership.
Explore the Guidance in more detail by:
- reading the Guidance document
- completing our AI for Schools course, which has been newly updated
- watching this Oide Technology in Education webinar.
AI for Schools Online Course
This short online course provides teachers and school leaders with an understanding of AI. It explores the considerations for schools in using AI for educational purposes, including its potential benefits, limitations and ethical considerations.
Enrol in AI for Schools Online Course.
New! Webwise AI Aware Lessons and Parents’ Guide
Check out these new resources from Webwise.
Developed in partnership with DCU, Webwise have created a new lesson for 6th class and a lesson for post-primary students on safe and responsible use of Generative AI tools.
The Parents’ Guide to Generative AI has been developed by Webwise in partnership with the ADAPT Centre and the National Parents Council.
Access the new Webwise AI resources at Webwise AI Aware.
Webwise AUP Generator
Update your school’s Acceptable Use Policy with the newly updated AUP Generator from Webwise. Now including questions on AI use in schools, the AUP is an essential component when planning for safe AI use in any school.
Access the Webwise AUP Generator
5 Considerations for AI Use and RASE Prompting Framework
Download two key resources. Our 5 Considerations for AI Use leaflet summarises key questions and considerations for teachers. The RASE Framework provides guidance on how to effectively approach GenAI prompting, ensuring that the teacher remains at the core of any AI use.
Download the 5 Considerations for AI Use PDF.
Download the RASE Prompting Framework PDF.
AI Courses in Education Centres
Oide TIE AI tutors work with local Education Centres to provide AI professional learning opportunities to teachers. Find out about these and other learning opportunities from your local Education Centre.
Contact your local Education Centre
School Support
Our team of Professional Learning Leaders provide bespoke school support to assist schools in planning for digital learning, including exploring the possibilities of AI for learning, and planning for AI use in line with SSE and DL planning goals.
Online Safety and AI
As AI evolves, it is important for schools to be aware of the challenges and concerns for schools with AI use. Read about these in this Webwise Considerations for AI in Schools article.
Explore other aspects of online safety and AI on Webwise.
Visit the AI and Online Safety section on Webwise.
Scoilnet AI Learning Paths
Explore the new Learning Paths on AI from Scoilnet, featuring lesson ideas and classroom resources which have been created and shared by primary and post-primary teachers.
Explore the Scoilnet AI Learning Paths.
Additional AI Resources, Lessons and Supports for Schools
A collection of additional key resources, lessons and supports on the topic of AI for primary and post-primary schools.
