Welcome

Welcome to Cool Apps for Schools! The aim of this website is to provide you with a comprehensive guide to apps which support the Irish primary curriculum. Many apps that we have included so far can be used across a range of class levels and curricular areas. These apps could also be used at home to extend learning further. 

At the moment we have reviewed over 70 apps and would recommend each and every one of the apps featured for use in Irish primary classrooms! We have tried to include as many free apps as possible, however any paid app that we have featured is worth purchasing in our opinion. Many of these paid apps have a 'Lite' version which allows you to try some aspects of the app before buying. 

Please check back regularly to see new apps and reviews and if there are any apps that you feel would be worth including, please do let us know on our "Contact Us" page. Also take a look at our Facebook page for lots more ideas about how our featured apps could be used in the classroom. We are also on Twitter-come and follow us!



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• Digital Learning Framework support website: https://www.dlplanning.ie/ (scroll to bottom of page for Digital Learning Plan Template).
• PDST Digital Learning Framework Webinars: https://www.pdsttechnologyineducation.ie/en/Planning/Digital-Learning-Framework-Webinar-Series/
• Circular 18/2019: Grant Scheme for ICT Infrastructure 
• Check out Webwise, the internet safety website which has lots of resources for teachers and parents including the Webwise programme and the new My Selfie and the Wider World programme which can be used as part of your S.P.H.E. programme.  
  
• Webwise have a free Acceptable Usage Policy Generator. 
• The PDST have produced a useful advice sheet called Tablets for Learning.​
• The SESS have a recommended list of Apps for SEN.​
• Digital Strategy for Schools 2015-2020 document.​
• TechWeek Resources.
• Free Assistive Technology resources from SEN Teacher. 

Useful Links

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