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ICDL strengthens schools nationwide: New Centres for Digital Competence Development in Baden-Württemberg and Rhineland-Palatinate/ ICDL framework agreements are renewed

The initiative places digital inclusion at its core. With the ICDL (International Certification of Digital Literacy), students—regardless of background, school type, or region—can build digital skills in a structured way and document them with an internationally recognised certificate, supporting educational equity and social participation. At the Mainz ceremony, Thomas Michel, CEO of ICDL Germany (DLGI), noted …

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Transforming Classrooms: How the Post-Primary Schoolbooks Scheme Can Power Your School’s Digital Future

Transforming Classrooms: How the Post-Primary Schoolbooks Scheme Can Power Your School’s Digital Future

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 …

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Why Digital Literacy Should Be a Core Part of the Transition Year Curriculum

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 …

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ICDL Asia Digital Challenge 2024: Celebrating the Winners of Digital Innovation

ICDL Asia Digital Challenge 2024 has concluded with resounding success, marking another milestone for this prestigious annual digital competition in the Asia Pacific region.   Since its inception in 2017, the competition has grown exponentially, serving as a platform to recognise and celebrate the digital skills of students across Asia. This year’s edition is particularly …

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Bridging the Digital Skills Gap: Supporting Teachers with ICDL for Schools

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 …

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The Importance of Teaching Digital Citizenship to Junior Cycle Students

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 …

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Empowering the Next Generation of Digital Talent in Singapore: Celebrating the Winners of National Digital Explorer 2024 

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. 

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ICDL Sri Lanka and Gateway Schools Successfully Host Inter-School Robotics Competition in Sri Lanka

ICDL Sri Lanka has recently partnered with Gateway Schools to host the highly anticipated Inter-School Robotics Competition and STEAM Activity Day. This engaging event provided a platform for over 500 children to immerse themselves in various exciting activity, sparking their curiosity, creativity, and innovative thinking. With Sri Lanka Ministry of Education’s plan to integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) into school curricula by 2024, focusing on robotics, machine learning, and related technologies, ICDL Sri Lanka believes this initiative will elevate the country’s educational standards to international benchmarks.

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Harrow Haikou and ICDL China Join Forces to Elevate Students’ Digital Competency in Hainan

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.

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