Technology is a double-edged sword for Irish students — and for their teachers 

Managed use of remote learning: Educators insist that watching a video can never replace in-class teaching, but it can support it.

A recent survey carried out by the Studyclix.ie website found that 83% of the teenagers surveyed worry that they use their phones too much, while 54% said that watching short videos on platforms such as TikTok and Instagram has seriously impacted their concentration and ability to study.

With the government’s Digital Strategy for Schools well underway, it will have to be a carefully considered balancing act between enabling blended learning/digital literacy and managing boundaries.