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School Context
St Joseph’s Secondary School is a Co-Educational Post Primary School in North County Dublin. We are designated as a ‘DEIS School’ (Delivering Equality in Schools) and are part of CEIST (Catholic Education an Irish Schools Trust). We have a large school community comprising of 920 students, 73 teaching staff and 11 Special Needs Assistants.
St. Joseph's Secondary School is also an Apple iPad 1:1 school. All of our students use iPads to enhance their learning experience in our classrooms. Our vision for digital learning is to build an effective digital education ecosystem so as to develop competent, critically engaged, active learners while supporting them to reach their potential and participate fully as global citizens in a digital world.
We aim to provide a secure and caring environment which promotes effort, achievement and the enjoyment of learning, where students develop self-esteem, responsibility and self-management skills in an atmosphere of respect and mutual support, inspired by our Catholic tradition.
We believe that every single student should have the opportunity for further education and third level education. We pride ourselves on promoting and modelling learning for life behaviours and we are known for nurturing students who graduate ready for the world, ready for work and ready for life.
The Digital Learning Team
Darren Byrne
Deputy Prinicpal
Digital Learning Team Lead
The Digital Learning Team plays a pivotal role leadership role in implementing the Department of Education's Digital Strategy for Schools to 2027 at a whole-school level. This dedicated team—made up of teachers with a strong interest in digital learning is responsible for developing and reviewing the school’s Digital Learning Plan using the Digital Learning Framework. They collaborate with staff to integrate digital technologies into the curriculum, promote a positive digital culture, and ensure both students and teachers develop the skills needed to thrive in a digital world. The Digital Learning Team supports professional development, helps design engaging digital content, and encourages the use of interactive tools and e-learning platforms to enhance teaching, learning, and assessment. By fostering innovation, monitoring progress, and engaging the wider school community, the team contributes to creating a dynamic digital education ecosystem that empowers learners to reach their full potential and participate confidently as critically engaged global citizens.
Our mission is to provide accessible and transformative digital learning experiences that empower individuals to unlock their full potential. Through innovative technologies and engaging content, we aim to inspire lifelong learning, foster critical thinking, and cultivate practical skills for success in an ever-evolving world. By breaking down barriers to education and promoting inclusivity, our platform seeks to democratize knowledge, bridge gaps in opportunity, and create a global community of passionate learners. Together, we aspire to shape a future where learning knows no boundaries and every individual can thrive and contribute to society.
The Digital Learning Plan 2022 - 2027
The Digital Learning Plan is a key document that guides how our school integrates digital technologies into teaching, learning, and assessment to enhance student outcomes. Developed as part of the national Digital Strategy for Schools 2022–2027, the DLP outlines the school’s vision for digital learning, identifies current strengths and areas for development using the Digital Learning Framework, and sets clear, measurable targets for improvement. It includes specific actions, timelines, and resources needed to achieve these goals, as well as plans for monitoring progress and reviewing impact. The Digital Learning Plan ensures that the use of technology in the school is purposeful, inclusive, and supports students to become confident, creative, and critical users of digital tools.
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