Technology
Technology and the availability of good IT access in schools is recognised as being an important element in the 21st Century learning and teaching.
We aim to use technology to enhance the educational experience and support the learning of each student. Below is a list of technologies we use, designed to aid our school community in collaboration, communication, teaching and learning.
The School App
The school app is our main way of communicating with families in the school. The app also allows parents to communicate with us about lates and absences as well as to download school reports and to give notice of a child leaving early from school.
VSWare
VSWare is our school administration system. You can view your child’s timetable and school reports in VSWare.
Login details will be sent to new parents before publication of the first school reports.
Office 365
Students have an Office 365 account as part of their iPad software package.
Features Included:
Personalised school email account
Cloud storage
Microsoft Word
School Library
The school library offers an increasing range of fiction and non-fiction items to read in school or to borrow to read at home. You can browse our current collection or log in to book a title to borrow by clicking on the button below. You can also contact nhyland@goatstownetss.ie for further details.
A Guide to Goatstown ETSS Digital Technologies
This is a Guide that our Applied Technology teacher, Trevor, has assembled for parents/guardians/carers and students. This aims to explain the different technologies we use at Goatstown ETSS. This guide should assist in providing support and ‘how to’s’ if you have any issues or need help.
Please remember that Wriggle are always on hand to support you in relation to the device as part of your support package.
A Parent Guide to Internet Safety
A Parents' Guide to a Better Internet is attached here. The internet safety guide, produced by Webwise, is presented in a very engaging way and is a recommended read.