Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 24 April 2013
87. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will consider setting up a pilot project in primary and secondary schools to start coding clubs with the aim of incorporating coding skills into the national curriculum. [19206/13]
View answerCurrently the NCCA is developing a short course that includes coding/ programming which will be available to schools for their Junior Cycle programme from September 2014. Through participation in this course it is expected that they will learn core computational concepts. All the key skills in the Framework for Junior Cycle highlight the use of digital technology. It will permeate the experiences of all Junior Cycle students as the new Framework is implemented. The NCCA is aware of the "Scratch" and other coding type initiatives currently taking place in schools which would inform their deliberations.
