Grants for schools digital tech

Local schools are being urged to apply for technology grants under the latest tranche of funding from the Department of Education and Skills, writes Brian Byrne.

Nationwide some €45m has been allocated for technology that can include devices like tablets and computers, cloud-based tools and software applications to support learning, projectors, and learning platforms.

Deputy Martin Heydon says the tranche this year is up by €15m on last year's, and is worth in the region of €5,900 for a 100-pupil school and almost €22,000 for a 500-pupil school.

“At post-primary, a 500-student school can receive a grant of almost €27,000 rising to some €52,000 for a 1,000-student school," he adds. “A further €5m pot of funding is also being set aside in this year’s tranche to recognise and support schools’ efforts to engage with digital technologies in teaching and learning."

The deputy said applicants need to demonstrate evidence of effective embedding of digital technologies and Digital Learning Planning. The investment is the third instalment as part of the €210m committed to by the Government under the Digital Strategy in Schools to support investment in ICT infrastructure.

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