--- title: "Making an Impact in Ireland" url: "https:\/\/britannicaeducation.com\/case-study\/making-an-impact-in-ireland\/" published: "2026-04-21T23:12:26+00:00" modified: "2026-05-20T21:14:09+00:00" author: "Britannica Education" description: "Join us as we explore a landmark partnership: Britannica Education, the Department of Education and Youth Ireland, Scoilnet, and the national support service for teachers, Oide. This Britannica Education case study highlights our successful collaboration and showcases our shared vision and the tangible results of enhancing learning for students nationwide." --- # Making an Impact in Ireland Join us as we explore a landmark partnership: Britannica Education, the Department of Education and Youth Ireland, Scoilnet, and the national support service for teachers, Oide. This Britannica Education case study highlights our successful collaboration and showcases our shared vision and the tangible results of enhancing learning for students nationwide. ![](https://britannicaeducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/29.jpg) ![Thistle background graphic](https://britannicaeducation.com/wp-content/themes/britannica-education/assets/img/backgrounds/thistle.svg) ![](https://britannicaeducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/29.jpg) [Ministry Partnerships](https://britannicaeducation.com/case-study/tag/ministry-partnerships/) [Video Case Study](https://britannicaeducation.com/case-study/tag/video-case-study/) # Making an Impact in Ireland 📍 [Europe](https://britannicaeducation.com/case-study/category/europe/) Featured Solution [![](https://britannicaeducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/be-logo-bschool.png)](https://britannicaeducation.com/solutions/prek-12/britannica-school/) **Centuries of Trust. Moments of Discovery. **Empower every learner and educator with Britannica School, the award-winning online learning platform trusted by millions worldwide. Designed for every grade level, it combines credible content, engaging media, and intuitive tools that make learning accessible, inclusive, and unforgettable. [Learn More](https://britannicaeducation.com/solutions/prek-12/britannica-school/) share [![](/wp-content/themes/britannica-education/assets/img/be-facebook-icon.png)](http://facebook.com) [![](/wp-content/themes/britannica-education/assets/img/be-pinterest-icon.png)](http://pinterest.com) [![](/wp-content/themes/britannica-education/assets/img/be-linkedin-icon.png)](http://linkedin.com) [![](/wp-content/themes/britannica-education/assets/img/be-x-icon.png)](http://x.com) Safeguarding Research and Tackling Misinformation with Britannica School ## **The Challenge: Navigating the ‘Billion Results’ Problem** In an era of rapid information overload and artificial intelligence, educators face a dual crisis: the proliferation of ‘fake news’ and the overwhelming nature of open web searches. For students, platforms like Google can return billions of results, many of which are age-inappropriate, unreliable, or difficult to navigate. Schools need a way to: - **Verify accuracy **to ensure students are learning from facts, not misinformation. - **Ensure safety **by providing a protected point of research where all links and media are vetted and verified by experts. - **Support diverse needs **by assisting students with special educational needs, such as dyslexia or visual impairments, or those who struggle with standard text layouts. ## **The Solution: A Trusted, Interactive Research Hub** To combat these issues, schools are partnering with **Britannica Education** to provide a globally recognised, editorially vetted source of information. Britannica School is now available to all schools across Ireland via the Schoolnet site, offering a safe alternative to traditional search engines. Key features of the solution include: - **Curated Content Pillars –** Information is divided into age-appropriate levels ensuring content is always accessible. - **Accessibility First – **An OpenDyslexic font option, font zooming, and a double-click dictionary that reads definitions aloud to support literacy. - **Safe AI Interrogation –** Britannica’s AI tool allows students to interact with the content safely, interrogating only the trusted Britannica database rather than the unverified open web. - **Creative Organisation – **Features like ‘My Britannica’ and ‘Research Packs’ allow students to collaboratively or independently save articles, images, and videos without losing their work. ## **The Impact: Empowering Independent, Curious Learners** By moving away from unverified search results and toward a structured digital library, schools have seen a transformation in how students approach self-led inquiry: ✅ **Elimination of Misinformation** Students report feeling safer knowing ‘there is no fake news’ on the platform, allowing them to focus on learning rather than fact-checking. ✅ **Increased Engagement** The shift from static books to interactive ‘Research Packs’ has ignited student curiosity, encouraging them to explore topics ranging from human biology to family heritage, and more! ✅ **Pedagogical Growth** Through bespoke staff training and student workshops hosted by the experts at Britannica Education, teachers have learnt to link Britannica’s resources directly to their pedagogy, fostering a classroom environment built on creativity and collaborative research. ![Thistle background graphic](https://britannicaeducation.com/wp-content/themes/britannica-education/assets/img/backgrounds/thistle.svg) ## Join Our *Newsletter* From tips and tricks to engaging activities, find attention-grabbing content for tomorrow’s lesson. 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