Workshop 2: Wellbeing Online: Navigating the Digital World with Wellbeing in Mind

This workshop supports teachers to explore key materials and resources available from Webwise to foster wellbeing online. Teachers will reflect on online wellbeing and examine how it is connected to relevant national strategies and school policies. Bí Cineálta, the Wellbeing Framework and the new Webwise Online Safety Review Tool are all central components of this workshop.

Workshop 3: Rights Online: Educating for a Responsible Digital Future

This workshop enables primary teachers to explore key materials and resources available from Webwise to promote children’s rights and responsibilities online. Teachers will reflect on how fostering an understanding of children’s digital rights – such as the right to safety, privacy, and respectful communication – goes hand in hand with encouraging responsible online behaviour. Practical classroom activities for all class levels are included with access to extensive resources and support materials.

Facilitator Bio 

Karen Wisely 

I am a Primary School Teacher working in a DEIS 1 school in North Dublin for over 10 years. I have worked in both Mainstream and Learning Support, in our AS Class, in Resource and in Nurture. My passions are literacy, wellbeing and inclusion. I enjoy upskilling and completed an M.Ed. in Literacy Professional Practice in 2021. I completed Nurture Training in September 2023 which I have enjoyed implementing in my school. I am also a Droichead mentor since October 2024 and I am currently mentoring an NQT in my school.