Students can use any of the following devices to access and use the Digital Skills Curriculum:

• Laptops
• Chromebooks
• PCs
• iPads
• Android Tablets

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:

• Primary School Students €9
• Secondary School Junior Cycle Students €12
• Secondary School Senior Cycle Students €15

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:

1. Same modules for all students: For example, if you teach a mixed group of 9 and 10 year-olds, you could have all students follow the module designed for the younger group.
2. Different modules for each group: If your class includes a wider age range, such as 8 to 12 year-olds, you can assign younger students one set of modules and older students a more advanced set.

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 Junior Cycle and primary school 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.