Digital skills to design and develop, share and protect
A Brief History: From Book Rental to Book-Free For years, many schools relied on book rental schemes or asked parents to bear the full cost of educational materials. Recognising the pressure this placed on families, especially those with multiple children, the Department of Education introduced the Schoolbooks Scheme for Junior Cycle students in 2024. The …
This FAQ is designed to support secondary schools in implementing the Department of Education’s Schoolbooks Scheme for the 2025/26 school year. It includes key information on applying scheme funding to digital learning resources, including ICDL.
TY offers a unique space in the Irish secondary school journey. It allows students to step back from high-stakes exams and explore broader skills and experiences that support personal and academic development. Given the central role that technology plays in our everyday lives—at work, in college, and even socially—this is the ideal time to equip …
In today’s education landscape, technology plays an ever-expanding role in shaping learning experiences, engaging students, and fostering essential 21st-century skills. However, many teachers feel they lack the digital skills necessary to fully leverage technology in the classroom. Often, this perceived skills gap creates hesitation in adopting digital tools and integrating them into instruction. But with …
In today’s tech-driven world, digital literacy goes beyond knowing how to use devices and software. It also involves understanding how to navigate the digital world safely and responsibly. This is where the concept of digital citizenship comes into play. For Junior Cycle students, learning digital citizenship is essential to ensure they develop the skills needed …
In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, digital literacy has become as fundamental as traditional literacy and numeracy. For students navigating the 21st century, the ability to effectively use technology is not just a desirable skill—it’s a necessity. As technology continues to shape the way we live, work, and learn, developing strong digital skills is crucial …
The National Digital Explorer (NDE) 2024 jointly organised by Crescent Girls’ School and ICDL Asia is a nationwide digital literacy initiative aimed to empower Singaporean students aged 9 to 18 with real-world digital skills, fostering critical thinking and enhancing their productivity as learners in the digital realm. NDE 2024 provided an excellent platform for students to gain valuable experience, network with peers, and showcase their digital proficiency at a national level. The competition featured several tracks, including the Business Track and Emerging Technologies Track, to strengthen students’ digital literacy and technological skills.
ICDL China proudly announce its collaboration with AISL Harrow Haikou, designating the school as the first Accredited Test Centre (ATC) for ICDL in Hainan province. As part of this partnership, students in the Upper School and the Sixth Form at Harrow Haikou will embark on their ICDL journey, integrating ICDL certifications into their computing curriculum.
In a commitment to fostering digital literacy among its students, Hon Wah College located at Siu Sai Wan, the east of Hong Kong Island continues to integrate ICDL programs into its second-year Junior Secondary education curriculum. This initiative is designed to cater to the ICT learning needs of 13-14-year-old students. Each academic year sees approximately 120 students enrolling in the ICDL program, spread across three classes.
Wellington College International Tianjin has taken the pioneering step to become the city’s first Accredited Test Centre (ATC) of ICDL. This partnership enables the school to offer ICDL program to its Senior School pupils, benefiting over 40 students who are set to participate in the ICDL Digital Student program in the initial phase of implementation.
