ISSUE #11
ISSN : 2811- 6224

Issue #11 - March 2025

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As we release the 11th issue of Exploring EdTech, it's clear that educational technology in Ireland has reached an important inflection point. The innovations featured in this edition showcase how technology is no longer merely a tool for teaching digital skills but actively transforming how we understand learning, skill development, and student wellbeing.

This issue highlights several groundbreaking Irish initiatives: from the development of evidence-based quality standards for EdTech products, to platforms like Skilly that measures and tracks wellbeing skills through self-assessed reflective practices, to TY Future's immersive career simulations, and CalmoKids' innovative approach to children's mental wellbeing. Each represents a different facet of how technology can address critical educational challenges.

What unites these diverse innovations is their focus on holistic student development. Today's educational technology isn't just about academic achievement—it's about nurturing resilience, supporting mental health, building essential life skills, and preparing students for careers that may not yet exist.

For educators and school leaders navigating this rapidly evolving landscape, thoughtful implementation remains crucial. The EdTech Quality Standards framework discussed in our lead article provides valuable guidance for selecting tools with proven impact. 

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