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Used by 1 in 3 Irish Schools
Our curriculum supports the development of critical digital skills such as coding and digital literacy, preparing students for the future and fostering their growth as engaged, global digital citizens.
Explore patterns hands-on with unplugged coding fun!
Create Fun Stories and Simple Adventures in Scratch Jr!
Code robot movements with fun BeeBot adventures!
Unplugged coding using rhythm, percussion and musical storytelling.
Coding Without Screens, Explore Patterns Hands-On!
Becoming Robot Programmers: BeeBots Take on New Challenges!
Unplugged coding using rhythm, percussion and musical storytelling.
Build a Solid Base with Unplugged Coding Lessons
Bring Your Ideas to Life with Scratch Jr!
Explore Electricity in Action by Building Real-World Circuits!
Unplugged coding using rhythm, percussion and musical storytelling.
Start your coding journey with fun and simple projects!
Coding Made Easy: Drag & Drop Fun with Coding Blocks!
From Simple to Sparks, build exciting circuits in the classroom
Explore STEM through fun, unplugged activities.
Start your coding journey with fun and simple projects!
Create Games and Animations with Block Based Coding
Level Up and Code Your Own Arcade Games!
Introduction to microbits: coding simple interactions
Master online safety essentials for confident digital citizenship.
Design Interactive Stories and Games Through Coding
Exploring creative projects with microbit technology
Master online safety essentials for confident digital citizenship.
Code Like a Creator, Design Amazing Games and Animations with Scratch!
Developing skills through engaging microbit projects
Master Digital Media Literacy with confidence!
Master online safety essentials for confident digital citizenship.
Discover AI and learn how to program it using Scratch.
Code Like a Pro, From Classics to Cutting-Edge Games!
Coding microbit projects and real-world applications
Robotics Champions: Animate & Control Your Microbit Car!
Master Digital Media Literacy with confidence!
Master online safety essentials for confident digital citizenship.
Discover AI and learn how to program it using Scratch.
The NCCA Science, Technology & Engineering (STE) curriculum has been published and will phase out the current Science curriculum within SESE (Social, Environmental & Scientific Education). It sits within a dedicated STEM area alongside Mathematics.
How we align to the NCCA STE Curriculum Read our NCCA STE Curriculum guide
It has 6 strands:
Students can use any of the following devices to access and use the Digital Skills Curriculum:
No you don't need to install any software. Students view the modules and lessons of the curriculum using a web browser.
The Digital Skills Curriculum costs the following per student for a full school year:
Yes, not every school has one device per student and in those cases students can work in groups (ideally in a group of 2 or 3 students) and use one device between them.
Some of our digital skills curriculum modules require additional equipment to enhance the learning experience. These modules are designed to engage students with hands-on activities that complement the digital skills being taught. If your school does not have the necessary equipment, we can provide it for an additional cost. Please contact us for a detailed list of required equipment and associated pricing to ensure your students have everything they need for a comprehensive learning experience.
No prior coding experience is required to use the Digital Skills Curriculum. It's designed to be accessible and engaging for beginners and advanced learners alike.
At the beginning of grade there's an optional introduction module that's for beginner students. This introduces them to coding & digital skills and ramps them up so they can continue with the main modules of that grade.
No you don't need to do all the modules.
Schools can decide how much they want to do. Some schools might just do one module in the school year whilst others have more regular digital skills classes and do all three modules.
Many schools face this challenge, and our curriculum and platform are designed to accommodate mixed-age or split classes.
You have a few options for how to use the curriculum, depending on what works best for your students:
Additionally, if some students progress quickly, they can always move on to the next level of modules as needed.
Yes, the Digital Skills Curriculum is covered by the government school book scheme. This scheme, which has been expanded to include all Primary, Junior Cycle, TY and Senior Cycle students, ensures that schoolbooks and core classroom resources are provided free of charge.
The ISBN (International Standard Book Number) for the Coding Ireland Digital Skills Curriculum is 978-1-0369-1395-3.