AI for Primary Teachers
This section of the AI in Schools hub provides guidance, classroom examples, and useful resources to help you confidently and effectively explore AI in the context of teaching and learning in a primary setting.
New to AI?
Watch our three short explainer videos on AI from a teaching and learning perspective.
- What is AI?
- What is Generative AI ?
- What is an Algorithm?
Watch and share the Explainer Videos on AI.
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.
Practical Examples of AI use in Primary Schools
Explore practical examples of AI use in a primary context, taken from the Department of Education and Youth’s AI Guidance for Schools document.
Read the Practical Examples of AI use in Primary Schools.
Read the DEY Guidance on AI in Schools.
5 Considerations for AI Use for Teachers
Before engaging in the use of AI there are important considerations to be taken into account to ensure safe and ethical use of AI tools.
Read about our 5 Considerations for AI use and download a printable leaflet to share with colleagues.
Prompting Framework for Teachers
Prompting means giving clear instructions or questions to an AI tool to guide the response you receive. The more specific your prompt, the more useful, accurate and relevant the AI output will be.
Explore our RASE Prompting Framework and download a printable leaflet to share.
Read about the RASE Prompting Framework.
Webwise Lesson for 6th Class Students
Webwise, in partnership with DCU, has created a new lesson for 6th class pupils on the safe and responsible use of Generative AI tools.
Access the new Webwise AI resources at Webwise AI Aware.
Webwise Parents’ Guide to GenAI
This Guide was developed by Webwise, in partnership with the ADAPT Centre and the National Parents Council. It provides practical advice and guidance to help families to navigate the evolving landscape of GenAI safely and responsibly.
Download the Parents’ Guide to GenAI.
Good Practice Videos featuring AI
We have recently filmed in schools who are experimenting with AI in their classrooms.
Explore examples and teachers’ perspectives in these short videos.
Note that Oide Technology in Education does not endorse specific tools or applications featuring in videos.
Watch Good Practice Videos.
Additional Resources and Supports in AI
A selection of additional resources and reading materials on the topic of AI in schools.
These have been selected based on their educational focus and relevance to Irish schools. All resources are free for schools.
Explore additional resources.
