Information and Communications Technology

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 February 2015

Tuesday, 24 February 2015

Questions (525)

Catherine Murphy

Question:

525. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Skills the current status of the digital strategy for schools; the current expected publication date; if the draft strategy has been circulated to stakeholders for consultation; if so, the findings of the consultation and what stakeholders took part; if she will ensure that a working hyper-link to the relevant section is placed on her Department's website, as the current link is malfunctioning; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7837/15]

Written answers

Minister for Education and Skills

Work is currently being finalised on the new digital strategy for schools. A number of research projects have taken place including an online census of teachers and principals, a public consultation process, focus groups with students, parents and teachers and a number of meetings with stakeholders including teacher unions, management bodies, the Teaching Council, publishers and other interested parties. The findings from the detailed consultation process will be reflected in the strategy.

The main themes which emerged from the findings of the research projects are Learning, Teaching and Assessment Using ICTs, Teacher Professional Learning, Research, Policy and Leadership, ICT Infrastructure, Digital Content and Internet Safety. Recommendations will be based on these themes.

The link referred to by the deputy related to the Digital Strategy consultation process which is now closed and this link is now expired.