Learning Wallet

Why the Wallet, and Why Now?

Post Primary Education in Ireland is undergoing a significant digital transformation.  In a space traditionally dominated by textbook publishers who have maintained their monopoly on the market with physical books and PDF based eBooks, we have begun to witness the gradual adoption of 1:1 tablet and laptop learning. Recent developments and government initiatives, accelerated by the global pandemic are catalysing a rapid shift towards digital, interactive, and high-quality educational content. We are also acutely aware, now more than ever, that there are many different learning preferences, and what may work for one student, may not work for all. In addition, today’s Gen Z students are social natives, consuming the vast amount of their daily general knowledge on platforms like TikTok and Instagram.

“The learning wallet has been a passion project for our designers and developers for a number of years and we believe that our offering can democratise access to digital learning for students across Ireland. With the wallet, students will be able to access the full 1:1 OFE package – device, case, warranty, support PLUS our groundbreaking wallet apps/ tools, for just 24.95 per month. We’ve designed this offering with the Digital Strategy for Schools to 2027 in mind – with the aim of empowering as many students with their own device as possible, by making it affordable for all and with elearning tools to support students and educators alike”

Ian Gaughran - CEO

Ian Gaughran

What is the Learning Wallet?

The Learning Wallet is a collection of innovative, engaging and essential apps developed specifically to meet the needs of the Post Primary Curriculum, while delivering a best in class elearning experience for learners of all levels and all learning preferences. With user friendly single sign on (SSO) using either Microsoft 365 or Google, the Learning Wallet can be securely accessed via the student’s school account.  The Learning Wallet bundle offering includes the full suite of digital curricula and interactive learning tools, pre-installed on a carefully selected student device – all included in the Learning Wallet bundle price. 

Our aim with the Learning Wallet is to revolutionise the way in which Irish students can learn, in line with the Digital Strategy for Schools to 2027, and to democratise access to this groundbreaking digital learning content for families and schools across the country.

Right device for your students

Devices

The majority of schools we work with opt for a 2-in-1 laptop. This is a device that looks like a laptop, but which can also fold into a tablet, or has a detachable keyboardThis type of study device offers a huge amount of flexibility for students to use it in different positions to suit they type of lesson they are taking part in. It can be used like a laptop with a full keyboard for standard lessons and homework, it tent mode for watching video content, and tablet mode is great for practical exercises using the stylus pen.

At Olive for Education, we work closely with our technology partners to make sure that the devices we offer are a perfect fit for 1:1 students and their educatorsThis includes making sure that each device: 

Classroom Management

From blocking sound to controlling devices, we’ve got all the classroom management tools you’ll ever need. 

Go live from your computer or choose another machine from the class. Getting everyone on the same page quickly and effectively, keep on task and work towards the group goal. 

When attention is required and distraction is not, the power to turn the internet on or off is as easy as a quick flick of a switch. Mute devices in your class or change the volume level of their device to limit distractions. Take back control of your class. 

Accelerated learning on demand​

Junior and Senior Cycle lessons in core subjects, accessible anytime, anywhere. With built in continuous assessments for automated student progress tracking.

  • Our on demand library of video tutorials in up to 20 subjects are designed specifically with Leaving Certificate and Junior Certificate success in mind.
  • In depth lessons breaking down each subject topic in detail, with advice on how students can structure their exam responses to gain maximum points advantage.
  • Lessons delivered by experienced teachers with virtual whiteboard workings to help keep students engaged.
  • Built in assessments to test knowledge retention and allow for automated student progress tracking. 

Empowering Students with Skills for Life

Life Skills 365 is a library of on demand course content to help learners develop additional skills outside of their school work, and support them in their extra curricula activities and career progression. 

  • Our on demand library of online courses covering everything from Interview Skills, First Aid, Environmental Awareness, Fire Safety, Customer Service, Health & Safety & much more.
  • Each course is broken down into bite sized modules with mini assessments throughout and an exam at the end of each course.
  • Students gain accreditation and printable certificates for each course they are successful in.
  • Ideal for Transition year learners and post primary students of all age groups.

A social network just for your school

Consolidate all of your school’s publishing and communications, and supercharge it with engaging, interactive content that all of your school’s community can get involved in.

  •  Publish all of your students’ important moments quickly and easily to the audience that matters most. Unlike the standard social media platforms, your school’s Social Ties app can only be accessed by teachers, parents, students and chosen family members – allowing you full control over user access.
  • Communicate updates and gain authorisations from parents and guardians from within the app and enable push notifications for important messages.
  • Create sub communities within the app for teams, clubs and special projects. Encourage users to share images and videos of their teams successes and get everyone involved in celebrating success – without having to sign up to Facebook or Instagram.
  • Become your sport’s teams biggest cheerleader, and expand the audience for your school plays by live streaming matches exclusively within your Social Tues app. Utilise the Results and Fixtures function to alert members to upcoming games and publish scores and MVPs.
  • Empower media savvy student leaders and transition year teams to learn how to create and publish app content, earning them digital skills for life and making Social Ties your everyday digital yearbook!

Transforming learning experiences through AI

Produce engaging, high quality video lessons in an instant. Take any text document and watch as VidaiPro transforms it into visually compelling course content in minutes.

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