PQ: €250m fund for schools buying electronic tablets

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Updated: 10th December 2015

Uimhir:11

Ceist Pharlaiminte

Chun an Aire Oideachais agus Eolaíoctha
To the Minister for Education and Science

To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she has examined the
feasibility of electronic tablets being provided to school children to reduce
the excessive weight of their school bags; and if she will make a statement on
the matter.
– Thomas Pringle.

For ORAL answer on Wednesday, 9th December, 2015.
Reference Number: 43865/15

Freagra

Minister Jan O’Sullivan

The decision to use tablet devices is a matter for the Board of Management of
a school. Where the introduction of new technology is planned, consultation
with members of the school community including parents is advised. The cost and
other implications must be fully considered by the Boards of Managements before
a decision is made.

An advice sheet on the adoption of tablets in schools is available on the
PDST-Technology in Education website which covers areas such as what tablets
can offer a school, educational considerations, purchasing considerations and
software.

As part of the new Digital Strategy for Schools my Department will provide
advice on ICT equipment and digital learning tools that are best-suited to
support learning and teaching in schools. €210m will be allocated over the
period of the Strategy commencing in the next school year to fund equipment
investment by schools.

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