Published November, 2024, this case study is one of 15 from across Europe, produced by European Schoolnet in collaboration with Oide Technology in Education and 6 other European agencies.
Dominican College, Griffith Avenue, Dublin, is a voluntary secondary school for girls aged 12-18. Located in Dublin’s suburbs, it has 769 students and 54 staff members. The school’s areas of focus for school development planning include digital learning, differentiated instruction, literacy, numeracy, wellbeing, and sustainability.
Dominican College’s Digital Learning Plan
Dominican College’s DLP aligns with its School Improvement Plan (SIP), focusing on digital tools for differentiation and inclusion. The school has a dedicated digital learning team and leadership support, ensuring digital learning is a key component of teaching and assessment.
Key Components of the Digital Learning Plan
- Digital Learning Team: A diverse team representing various skills and subjects, meeting twice per term.
- Leadership Support: Senior leadership, including a deputy principal, actively supports digital learning.
- Infrastructure: Upgraded Wi-Fi, Chromebooks, and digital projectors. Plans to move to a one-to-one device approach for students.
- Professional Development: Continuous training for staff provided inhouse by the digital learning team, and through various programmes and initiatives, including Oide’s Formative Assessment using Digital Portfolios initiative.
Implementation and Impact
The school integrates digital media literacy into the curriculum, ensuring students develop essential digital skills. Tools like Google Workspace and EdPuzzle are used for personalised learning and assessment. Feedback from students and parents is positive, highlighting increased engagement and motivation.
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