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Title: ICT in the Classroom

Ireland’s national recovery will be rooted in further developing our outstanding education system. Schools and colleges are key contributors to economic growth and national competitiveness, providing successive generations with the skills and abilities necessary for a vibrant economy and inclusive society. Our education system must continue to be responsive to and supportive of the economic life of this country.
We are currently facing new and difficult challenges which, coupled with the need to establish Ireland as a smart economy, will require our education system to continue to adapt and adjust to the changed circumstances. The convergence of information and communications technologies (ICT) is having the most profound impact on our society and economy. How it will evolve and continue to impact on our lives and our children is an open question. What is clear is that when such technologies are deployed in schools, they are being embraced enthusiastically by teachers and students globally. The efficacy of ICT in enhancing the learning experience is being proven both in the classroom and at home.


However, to ensure that Ireland keeps pace with global technological developments and to truly support every child’s development potential, an urgent strategic initiative is required.

The "Smart Schools = Smart Economy" report sets out a series of recommendations that establishes a framework for the ICT investment decisions and activities that are needed to have an enduring and sustainable impact in school classrooms. The recommendations, described in detail throughout the report set out an action plan which will allow our education system to develop the 21st century student while at the same time developing skills that are essential to 21st century employers.





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