Over the last 18 months, teachers and students across the country have embraced technology at unprecedented speed. Despite some initial challenges, this experience has given us a glimpse into the potential of the ‘digital classroom’ and how technology can enhance teaching and learning for years to come.
Prior to the pandemic, the importance of ICT (information and communications technologies) in education had been growing on the radar of government and industry with the last Digital Strategy for Schools a step in the right direction for driving technology use in the classroom.
Weiterlesen: IE: Let’s learn to be ‘digital-first’ in our classrooms and lecture halls
Along with Trondheim in Norway, Limerick is one of two ‘lighthouse cities’ piloting +CityxChange, which aims to revolutionise how cities make and use energy
As the world wakes up to climate change realities, Limerick is becoming a “lighthouse city”, according to Rosie Webb, head of urban innovation at Limerick City and County Council.
In 2018, the city won €6.5 million in funding spread over five years, as part of a new EU smart cities project.
Weiterlesen: IE: Limerick to light the way for sustainable cities in EU
Ireland is “leading” Europe on developing a digital green certificate for travelling between countries, Minister of State for eGovernment and public procurement Ossian Smyth has claimed.
Smyth, who is set to take on additional responsibilities as Minister of State for Communications, told the Sunday Independent that the EU documents will work with domestic vaccination certificates, expected in coming months.
We could soon be able to store our permits on our smartphones, according to the Minister of State for eGovernment
Digital driving licences could be made available as part of efforts to take advantage of the number of citizens using online government services.
Weiterlesen: IE: Minister Ossian Smyth plans to introduce digital driving licences
Pilot scheme to monitor scooter safety will be open to 18,000 students and 2,000 staff
Dublin City University is launching a shared scooter scheme that will allow staff, students and companies located on its campuses to get around more easily.
The electric scooters are being made available as part of a research pilot project intended to monitor how artificial intelligence and computer vision can improve safety for both riders and pedestrians. The initiative will also consider how e-scooters could be used to replace other modes of transport.
Weiterlesen: IE: Dublin City University rolls out e-scooter scheme on its campuses