Tools for learning, not just learning tools
With technology dominating the worlds of work and leisure, it is only natural that schools have invested heavily in keeping pupils up to date, but what approach should educationalists take to this fast-moving, controversial area? Dr Edward Gash, prin
Despite Ireland positioning itself as Europe’s high-tech hub, the state curriculum has lagged behind other countries when it comes to ICT. Despite this, and in advance of recently announced plans to integrate technology into the classroom educational experience, some Irish schools have already taken a pioneering approach to technology.
“We’re using tech in a number of ways in a number of areas. It’s fundamental to how we do things,” said Dr Edward Gash, ...
