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Coding on iPads
Discover why iPads are the ultimate tool for teaching coding to young learners. From intuitive interfaces to engaging apps and hands-on STEM activities, this blog explores how iPads make coding fun, accessible, and creative for both schools and parents. Learn about top apps, practical tips, and how Coding Ireland can help you get started today!
Dylan Smith
13 Dec 24
Digital Skills Curriculum 24/25 - Primary Teachers Webinar
In this webinar we go over using the Primary Schools Digital Skills Curriculum and the Coding Ireland platform.
Coding Ireland
06 Sep 24
Digital Skills Curriculum 24/25 - Secondary Teachers Webinar
In this webinar we go over using the Secondary Schools Digital Skills Curriculum and the Coding Ireland platform.
Coding Ireland
06 Sep 24
Ireland’s Literacy, Numeracy, and Digital Literacy Strategy 2024-2033: A Vision for the Future
The Department of Education has launched a comprehensive strategy to enhance literacy, numeracy, and digital literacy for all learners from 2024 to 2033.
Coding Ireland
16 May 24
Best Device for Coding?
Laptops, PCs, Chromebook, iPads & Tablets, what is the best device for students to use for coding and programming? We review each one, list the positives and negatives and give our recommendation on which is best.
Alan Joyce
02 May 24
Coding Simplified: Introduction to Teaching Students to Code
Discover the essentials of coding in our quick guide designed for teachers. Dive into the basics, benefits, and easy steps to bring coding into your classroom.
Coding Ireland
02 Jan 24
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Quick Clip: Primary School Programming Languages and Technologies
In this short clip, Alan goes through recommended Programming Languages and Technologies for Primary Schools.
Coding Ireland
14 Dec 23
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Quick Clip: Coding is Not Just for Techies!
In this short clip, Alan explains that Coding is not just for "techies" and how teachers from all backgrounds and experiences can teach coding.
Coding Ireland
14 Dec 23
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Quick Clip: Secondary School Programming Languages and Technologies
In this short clip, Alan goes through recommended Programming Languages and Technologies for Secondary Schools.
Coding Ireland
14 Dec 23
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Quick Clip: Creating a Coding Friendly Classroom
In this short clip, Ciaran gives some tips on Creating a Coding Friendly Classroom.
Coding Ireland
14 Dec 23
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Q&A Clip: iPads for Teaching Robotics?
In this short clip from the Q&A section of a teacher webinar, Alan & Ciaran answer the question "Are iPads suitable for teaching robotics?"
Coding Ireland
14 Dec 23
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Q&A Clip: Enough Material for Exceptional Students?
In this short clip from the Q&A section of a teacher webinar, Alan & Ciaran answer the question "If you have an exceptional student in a year group, is there enough material to keep them occupied for the year?"
Coding Ireland
14 Dec 23
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Q&A Clip: Is the Coding Ireland Curriculum just Scratch?
In this short clip from the Q&A section of a teacher webinar, Alan & Ciaran answer the question "Is the Coding Ireland Curriculum just Scratch?"
Coding Ireland
14 Dec 23
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Q&A Clip: Minecraft for Coding in Schools?
In this short clip from the Q&A section of a teacher webinar, Alan & Ciaran answer the question "How can you use Minecraft for coding in schools? What devices/programmes do you need?"
Coding Ireland
14 Dec 23
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Q&A Clip: How do I start teaching Coding if I have no background or experience in it?
In this short clip from the Q&A section of a teacher webinar, Alan & Ciaran answer the question "How do I start teaching Coding if I have no background experience in it?"
Coding Ireland
14 Dec 23
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Q&A Clip: Best Devices for Robotics?
In this short clip from the Q&A section of a teacher webinar, Alan & Ciaran answer the question "What devices would you recommend for robotics?"
Coding Ireland
14 Dec 23
Teacher Guide: Viewing the Courses & Lessons
How can a teacher view all the courses and lessons?
15 Aug 23
Teacher Guide: Student Logging In
Students can login with their username & password or by using a login code.
15 Aug 23
Teacher Guide: Students Working on Lessons
How do students open and work on lessons?
15 Aug 23
Teacher Guide: Pinning a Lesson
Pinning a lesson, highlights that particular lesson to all your students when they log in.
15 Aug 23
Teacher Guide: How to Create Student Accounts
This video tutorial shows teachers how to create student accounts on our digital skills learning platform.
15 Aug 23
Teacher Guide: Registering & Logging in as a Teacher
This video tutorial demonstrates how to register and log in as a teacher on our digital skills learning platform.
15 Aug 23
Teacher Guide: Setup and manage your class
A quick video on how to setup and manage your class, create student accounts and view the Digital Skills courses and lessons.
15 Aug 23
Introduction to Microbits
The Microbit is a tiny programmable computer, designed especially for learning and teaching coding. Watch this video to see how we can create code and program it.
Alan Joyce
30 Mar 23