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Digital Skills Curriculum for Secondary Schools

Our curriculum supports the development of critical digital skills such as coding and robotics, preparing students for the future and fostering their growth as engaged, global digital citizens.

  • From 1st to 6th Year
  • Teacher guides & lesson plans
  • Aligned with the Junior & Senior Cycle Curriculum

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Loreto College Foxrock

Loreto College Foxrock

Dublin

Coláiste Choilm

Coláiste Choilm

Cork

Colegiul National Bănățean

Colegiul National Bănățean

Monaghan

Ellenfield Community College

Ellenfield Community College

Dublin

Marino College

Marino College

Dublin

Marist College

Marist College

Westmeath

Scoil Mhuire gan Smal

Scoil Mhuire gan Smal

Cork

Carrigallen Vocational School

Carrigallen Vocational School

Leitrim

Rathdown School

Rathdown School

Dublin

Presentation College Athenry

Presentation College Athenry

Galway

The High School

The High School

Dublin

Presentation College

Presentation College

Carlow

Davis College

Davis College

Cork

C.B.S. James Street

C.B.S. James Street

Dublin

Douglas Community School

Douglas Community School

Cork

Scoil Mhuire

Scoil Mhuire

Cork

St Raphaela's Secondary School

St Raphaela's Secondary School

Dublin

Coláiste Raithín

Coláiste Raithín

Wicklow

St. Joseph's Secondary School

St. Joseph's Secondary School

Clare

Larkin Community College

Larkin Community College

Dublin

Dunmore Community School

Dunmore Community School

Galway

Blackrock Educate Together Secondary School

Blackrock Educate Together Secondary School

Dublin

Oatlands College

Oatlands College

Dublin

St. Mary's Ballina

St. Mary's Ballina

Mayo

Salesian College

Salesian College

Kildare

Goatstown Educate Together Secondary School

Goatstown Educate Together Secondary School

Dublin

St Clare's College

St Clare's College

Cavan

Presentation Secondary School

Presentation Secondary School

Tipperary

Pobalscoil Ghaoth Dobhair

Pobalscoil Ghaoth Dobhair

Donegal

Coláiste Nano Nagle

Coláiste Nano Nagle

Limerick

Four Key Elements for Science, Technology and Engineering Education

Exploring & understanding

Collaboration, Curiosity, Discovery

Creative & critical thinking

Play, Innovation, Risk-taking

Problem-Solving & applying

Collaboration, Creativity, Resilience

Evaluating & communicating

Analysis, Communication, Feedback

Digital Skills Curriculum

2024/25 Edition

€12 per student, includes student access & teacher resources.

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1st Year

Introduction Module

Module 1

Coding Projects with Scratch

Coding Projects with Scratch

Developing Interactive Projects

Module 2

Game Development

Game Development

Learn about game development and create your own arcade games.

Module 3

Coding Projects with Microbits

Coding Projects with Microbits

Introduction to Microbits

Extra Module

Exploring Electronics and Light

Exploring Electronics and Light

Microbit Makers: Code Light Shows & Interactive Projects!

Extra Module

Designing and Building for the Future

Designing and Building for the Future

Robotics Champions: Animate & Control Your Microbit Car!

Extra Module

Discovering Artificial Intelligence

Discovering Artificial Intelligence

Discover AI and learn how to program it using Scratch.

2nd Year

Introduction Module

Module 1

Applied Microbit Programming

Applied Microbit Programming

Deepening Microbit Programming Skills

Module 2

Module 3

Extra Module

Exploring Electronics and Light

Exploring Electronics and Light

Microbit Makers: Code Light Shows & Interactive Projects!

Extra Module

Discovering Artificial Intelligence

Discovering Artificial Intelligence

Discover AI and learn how to program it using Scratch.

3rd Year

Introduction Module

Module 1

Advanced Microbit Applications

Advanced Microbit Applications

Creating Sophisticated Solutions with Microbits

Module 2

Coding with JavaScript

Coding with JavaScript

Scripting for Web Applications

Module 3

Extra Module

Exploring Electronics and Light

Exploring Electronics and Light

Microbit Makers: Code Light Shows & Interactive Projects!

Extra Module

Designing and Building for the Future

Designing and Building for the Future

Robotics Champions: Animate & Control Your Microbit Car!

Extra Module

Discovering Artificial Intelligence

Discovering Artificial Intelligence

Discover AI and learn how to program it using Scratch.

Extra Module

Introduction to Python

Introduction to Python

Starting with Python Programming

Transition Year

Module 1

Module 2

Module 3

Exploring Microbit Programming

Exploring Microbit Programming

Programming micro-computers

Module 4

Robotic Cars and Automation

Robotic Cars and Automation

Robotics, Automation and Engineering

Extra Module

Extra Module

Web Design Basics

Web Design Basics

Learn HTML and CSS

Extra Module

Dynamic Web Design

Dynamic Web Design

Coding with HTML, CSS and JavaScript

Extra Module

Introduction to Python

Introduction to Python

Starting with Python Programming

5th Year

Module 1

Module 2

Module 3

Managing Data and Information

Data and Information Management

Module 4

Exploring the Impact of Computer Science

Computer Science Impact Exploration

6th Year

Module 1

Advanced Programming and Algorithms

Advanced Programming Techniques

Module 3

Module 4

Ethics in Computer Science

Ethics and Responsible Computing

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

This is common in many schools and our curriculum and platform is designed to  also work for split classes.

There are a couple of options on how you can use it depending on what might work best for your class.

  1. All students do the same modules - for example if you teach a 4th and 5th class, then your students might all do the 4th class modules.
  2. Students do different modules - for example if you teach a 3rd to 6th class, then you might get the 3rd & 4th students to do the 3rd class modules and the 5th & 6th students to do the 5th class modules.

Also if some students are excelling and get through the modules quickly, they can always move onto the next years module if necessary.

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

How Our Digital Skills Curriculum Makes a Difference in the Classroom

"Using the Coding Ireland Digital Skills Curriculum has been a game-changer for my classroom. It makes coding fun and accessible for all students, and the progress tracking tools help me identify and address learning gaps quickly. Thanks to Coding Ireland, my students are not just learning to code - they're becoming confident problem-solvers and critical thinkers."

Dave McPhillips

Teacher, Castle Park School

"Integrating the Coding Ireland Digital Skills Curriculum at Oatlands College has transformed the way my students learn. They genuinely enjoy the engaging content, and it has significantly simplified my life as a teacher. The platform's format and level are perfectly tailored to their needs, and I'm excited about the fantastic topics prepared for the future. With this platform, I no longer have to spend my summers worrying about lesson planning. It's been an incredible experience for both my students and me!""

Fiona Sharkey

Teacher, Oatlands College

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