WEBINAR: THE iPAD AND WELLBEING

The Primary Curriculum Framework aims to provide a strong foundation for every child to thrive and flourish, supporting them in realising their full potential as individuals and as members of communities and society. In this webinar, we will look at Martin Seligman’s PERMA wellbeing model framework and its potential for educator and student flourishing.

Learning Outcomes:

Participants will:

• Identify wellbeing as a core component of the Irish Curriculum and reflect on whether they are incorporating it formally/informally in their classrooms/schools
• Understand the PERMA model
• Identify the importance of implementing this framework into their schools and
• Use apps for student wellbeing- Class Dojo and Smiling Minds.
• Use apps for educator wellbeing - Headspace.
• Learn about the habit loop to help educators create and maintain healthy habits.

Facilitator: Elisse O’Donnell

Elisse is a primary school teacher with over 15 years of experience in mainstream education. She has a long-standing passion for health and wellbeing, which has guided much of her professional development. After completing a Fitness Certificate with the NCEF at the University of Limerick, Elisse taught a range of fitness classes including HIIT, spin, and weight training. She later completed a Postgraduate Certificate in Leading Workplace Health and Wellbeing at  the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland. Drawing on this expertise, Elisse has delivered Croke Park wellbeing seminars titled WellEducate, designed to empower teachers with the skills they need to thrive both personally and professionally. Elisse is currently pursuing a Master’s in Applied Positive Psychology at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland. Through this programme, she is gaining valuable wellbeing frameworks and insights, which she actively applies to enrich her own personal wellbeing and enhance her professional practice.