26TRA728 Bringing the Curriculum Framework to Life; Integration, Inclusion & Innovation in Practice

 

 

 

 

 

Dates:   Tuesday 3rd, 10th & 17th November 2026
Time:     7.00 - 8.00 pm
Venue:  Online via Zoom

Target audience: Mainstream Primary Teachers (3rd-6th Class) and Special Education Teachers

This three-part webinar series explores practical and inclusive approaches to bringing the Primary Curriculum Framework to life using Canva for Education. Participants will explore authentic classroom examples and practical strategies to create engaging learning experiences, connect learning across Literacy, STEM and SESE, and personalise learning using accessibility tools, adaptable templates and Universal Design for Learning (UDL). Each webinar focuses on flexible, time-efficient ideas that can be implemented immediately in primary and special education settings.

Webinar 1 - From Worksheets to Meaningful Digital Learning: Engaging Pupils Through Effective Use of Technology 

• Identify ways to adapt traditional classroom tasks into more interactive and engaging learning experiences 
• Explore practical approaches to using digital tools to support pupil engagement 
• Adapt and create classroom resources (e.g. task cards, templates, interactive activities) in a flexible time-efficient way

Webinar 2 - Connecting the Curriculum: Simple & Practical Integrated Learning Across Subjects 

• Understand how a class novel or theme can be used to support integrated learning across the curriculum 
• Explore transferable templates and strategies to connect learning across Literacy, STEM and SESE
• Explore examples such as digital storytelling, structured writing tasks (e.g. diary entries, reports) and simple STEM-linked activities connected to class themes 

Webinar 3 - Inclusive Classrooms in Practice: Supporting All Learners Through UDL & Smart Assessment 

• Explore practical ways to personalise learning using Universal Design for Learning (UDL), accessibility tools and adaptable templates. 
• Explore how digital tools can be used to personalise learning through visual supports, choice boards, checklists, rubrics and adapted resources. 

On completion of this webinar series, participants will: 

• Identify practical ways to use Canva for Education to enhance teaching, learning and pupil engagement. 
• Explore transferable approaches to integrated learning across Literacy, STEM and SESE. 
• Explore practical ways to personalise learning using Universal Design for Learning (UDL), accessibility features and adaptable templates. 
• Leave with adaptable Canva templates and practical resources that can be customised and implemented immediately in primary and special education settings.

Bio of Presenter: Sarah O' Donnell

Sarah O’Donnell is a primary teacher with over 16 years’ teaching experience across Ireland and the UAE. She is an Academic Tutor in STEM and Digital Learning with Hibernia College and recently designed and delivered a Department-approved summer course Designing Integrated & Inclusive Digital Learning with Canva. Drawing on her experience in mainstream and special education, alongside a Master’s in Education and Training Management (e-Learning), Sarah is passionate about empowering teachers to confidently use Canva for Education and other digital technologies to create engaging, inclusive and time-efficient learning experiences.