Lorcan Tuohy-Donnelly, TY student in Borrisokane Community College and member of the Digital Youth Council of Ireland pictured with colleagues at “Cracking the Code” – A symposium on the development of a Computer Science curriculum for Irish schools in Farmleigh House on Friday 9th December. This event, as part of Computer Science Week provided an opportunity for leaders in STEM, industry and education to share their ideas on how to begin teaching this subject in Irish schools.
Education Minister Richard Bruton TD, in publishing his recent education strategy for has made a commitment to introduce Computer Science as a subject in Irish schools from 2018 onwards and gave the keynote address on the day. These discussions and developments in Computer Science are a very significant step in ensuring that young people have the skills to shape a future in which digital technology will permeate our daily lives. Lorcan is delighted as part of the Digital Youth Council of Ireland to contribute to these discussions.
