The Digital Learning Framework
The Digital Learning Framework (DLF) was developed to help teachers and schools to embed digital technologies into teaching learning and assessment. It lays out standards that a school should aim towards in embedding digital technologies.
The layout of this framework mirrors the formation of the School Self Evaluation (SSE) Guidelines, and schools follow the same six step process to create a Digital Learning Plan.
Step 1: The school identifies a focus for their digital learning plan. Schools may align with their SSE focus if they wish.
Step 2: The school gathers evidence from a range of sources in relation to their current practice.
Step 3: The school uses the evidence to make judgements on their current digital learning practices.
Step 4: Based upon where the school feels they are currently positioned relative to the statements of practice in the Framework document, they construct a Digital Learning Plan and identify targets and actions to help them to progress in this regard.
Step 5: The school puts the plan into action. All relevant personnel should be aware of the actions that need to take place at individual teacher, class, subject department and whole-school level.
Step 6: Once the DL Plan has been put into action it is important that it should be monitored and evaluated and adjustments made if necessary. This will help the school in identifying the next focus for their DL planning process, beginning the cycle once more.
Further Supports
dlplanning.ie
dlplanning.ie: Access to an interactive version of the Digital Learning Framework.
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The Digital Learning Planning Guidelines
The Digital Learning Planning Guidelines is a comprehensive document that explores each of the six steps involved in the creation of a Digital Learning Plan in great detail, and includes examples of practice at each stage.
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DLF Webinar Series
DLF Webinar Series: The PDST Digital Technologies team have designed and delivered a series of DLF webinars that are available on demand. These webinars explore the DLF and how schools can engage with this framework at each step of the planning process to effectively embed digital technologies in teaching, learning and assessment practices within their context.
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PDST Digital Technologies
The PDST team provides professional development support for teachers in all aspects of digital technologies for teaching and learning:
Schools can apply for specific support in this area from a PDST Digital Technologies advisor via www.pdst.ie/schoolsupport.
PDST Digital Technologies Youtube Channel: Here, you will find a wide range of short online tutorials exploring a variety of digital tools that can effectively support teaching, learning and assessment in and outside of the classroom.
PDST Blended Learning Supports: An interactive website exploring blended learning from planning to practice.
PDST Digital Technologies Distance Learning Supports: Here you will find information regarding platforms to support distance learning, short tutorials exploring digital tools for teaching, learning and assessment in this regard and links to useful websites and resources.
The PDST Technology in Education website hosts an array of supportive resources, aiding teachers to embed digital technologies into their practice effectively.
Scoilnet.ie: An online repository of 20,000+ resources uploaded by teachers and mapped to the Irish Curriculum.
Webwise.ie: Information, advice and resources addressing a range of internet safety issues and concerns
TeacherCPD.ie: Access to a range of free primary resources exploring how to embed digital technologies into teaching, learning and assessment
