Minister must go back to class - Digital strategy

AT first sight, the Government’s new strategic plan for digital technology in schools seems like a good idea. After all, it is five years since there has been any significant investment in new technology in our education system.

It has announced details of how some of the more than €200m earmarked in its Capital Development Plan for schools will be spent. Much of it will go to schools in the form of accessing information and communication technology.

Yesterday, Education Minister Jan O’Sullivan trumpeted the new digital strategy, saying the investment is centred on how information technology can improve learning for students.