IT

St. Fintan's NS recognises the importance that technology plays in today’s world and places great emphasis on its incorporation into everyday school life.

All classrooms are equipped with modern interactive boards. We have a full set of ipads which all classes are timetabled for throughout the year. Project work, creative writing and a variety of educational games are among the activities that are undertaken using our ipads. While completing project work in particular, pupils develop their presentation and communication skills.

Our extensive range of IT  resources is used to provide each pupil with the best teaching and learning experience possible.

Cyber safety education provides students with the knowledge and skills they need to stay safe in online environments. This is firmly embedded in our teaching of the SPHE curriculum. There are some great tips for keeping safe online at www.webwise.ie. Online content in the school is filtered by PDST(Professional Development Service for Teachers), and ensures online safety for primary school pupils. The school  engages with theInternet Safety Company, Zeeko, who deliver highly interactive and informative programmes, to improve student safety when using technology and working online. They also provide invaluable training to parents, students and teachers.