Digital Learning Planning
The Digital Learning Framework has been developed to assist schools in effectively embedding digital technologies in learning, teaching and assessment.
This website provides a range of resources to support schools in this process, including a dedicated video channel (below) and an interactive version of the Digital Learning Framework.
Additional resources include face to face seminars (accessed via your local Education Centre) and a PDST Technology in Education online course (accessed via TeacherCPD.ie).

DLF Launch
Ciara O'Donnell, Director of the Professional Development Service for Teachers, delivers the opening address at the launch of the Digital Learning Framework in Croke Park, Dublin 26th October 2017.
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DLF Launch
Minister for Education and Skills, Richard Bruton T.D. delivers the closing address at the launch of the Digital Learning Framework in Croke Park, Dublin 26th October 2017.
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Background & Context
Tony Weir, Senior Inspector in the DES, explains the policy context of the DLF and how it can be used by schools, groups of teachers, and individual teachers to improve their practice.
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Constructivism & the DLF
Prof Deirdre Butler, DCU Institute of Education, outlines what digital learning could look like in the classroom.
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Overview
The Digital Learning Framework has been developed to assist schools in effectively embedding digital technologies into teaching and learning.
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Getting Started
In this clip, the staff of St Mary’s Convent NS discuss their reasons for getting involved with the Digital Learning Framework, the areas they will focus on in their digital learning planning, and what they hope to achieve.
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Getting Started
The staff of Ratoath College discuss their reasons for getting involved with the Digital Learning Framework, the areas they will focus on in their digital learning planning, and what they hope to achieve.
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Getting Started
The staff of Bray School Project discuss their reasons for getting involved with the Digital Learning Framework, the areas they will focus on in their digital learning planning, and what they hope to achieve.
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Getting Started
In this clip, the staff of Gort Community School discuss their reasons for getting involved with the Digital Learning Framework...
Play VideoDigital Learning Planning Cycle
The Digital Learning Planning Cycle consists of six steps. These steps provide a process for schools and individual teachers to engage in when reviewing and formulating a plan to enhance their DL practices.
The first three steps are the investigation phase while steps 4 to 6 focus on the creation, implementation and evaluation of the DL Plan.
For more information, click on each of the six steps in the Digital Planning cycle graphic.
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