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Technical / Internet
This SIP category comprises 18 projects, all of which are summarised here:
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Multimedia Authoring Software in the LCVP (SIP006)
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| Duration: |
18 months
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| Lead Organisation: |
Second-Level Support Service (LCVP), Dublin
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| Summary: |
This project involved LCVP students using ICT to record and present their programme activities. The use of word processing, presentation and multimedia software was central to the project.
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| Further Information: |
Detailed project description
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| Title: |
Classroom of the Future (SIP036)
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| Duration: |
18 months
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| Lead Organisation: |
Pobalscoil Neasáin, Dublin 13
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| Summary: |
Examining the impact of broadband Internet access on learning and teaching within primary and post-primary schools, this project involved students and teachers undertaking curriculum-related activities that placed heavy emphasis on the technologies being investigated.
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| Further Information: |
Detailed project description
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Second Level / Primary Education: A Project in Sharing Resources and Curriculum Development (SIP037)
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| Duration: |
18 months
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| Lead Organisation: |
St Peter's Community School, Cork
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| Summary: |
This project involved one school sharing its ICT resources and expertise to assist the development of ICT in five small local primary schools. All were involved in a curriculum development project between primary and post-primary education.
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| Further Information: |
Detailed project description
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| Title: |
Extension of ICT Awareness and Integration of ICT into General Subject Areas (SIP038)
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| Duration: |
18 months
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| Lead Organisation: |
St Oliver's Community College, Co. Louth
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| Summary: |
This project explored the integration of ICT as a teaching and learning tool and aimed to develop an awareness of the potential of ICT in different curricular areas such as music, art, science, languages and history.
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| Further Information: |
Detailed project description
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| Title: |
Preparation of a Primary School Website (SIP039)
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| Duration: |
18 months
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| Lead Organisation: |
St Saviour's National School, Co. Wicklow
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| Summary: |
This project engaged children from two schools in researching, developing, designing and producing a website which listed the amenities in the local hinterland.
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| Further Information: |
Detailed project description
Project Website
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| Title: |
A Transnational Environmental Project (SIP040)
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| Duration: |
18 months
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| Lead Organisation: |
St Michael's Boys National School, Co. Meath
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| Summary: |
This project developed educational applications for an Internet-based system that fits with common educational and curriculum themes, promoted local culture, created interest from outside and with scope for involving other EU members.
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| Further Information: |
Detailed project description
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| Title: |
The Thin-Client Server Solution in Irish Schools (SIP041)
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| Duration: |
18 months
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| Lead Organisation: |
St Helen's Senior National School, Co. Dublin
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| Summary: |
This project explored the sustainability of a school's ICT infrastructure by setting up a network of 30 thin-client network clients in a dedicated computer room with access to normal Windows desktops using Citrix Metaframe.
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| Further Information: |
Detailed project description
finalreport041.pdf
Project Website
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| Title: |
The Development of a School Subject-Based Intranet (SIP042)
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| Duration: |
18 months
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| Lead Organisation: |
St Aidan's CBS, Dublin 9
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| Summary: |
The project aimed to address the difficulties faced by schools in using the Internet as an educational resource by developing an intranet that featured materials appropriate for teaching and learning current school subjects.
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| Further Information: |
Detailed project description
finalreport042.pdf
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| Title: |
Startech -- Learning Together (SIP043)
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| Duration: |
18 months
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| Lead Organisation: |
Copeen National School, Co. Cork
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| Summary: |
A project that examined the application of technology as a tool/resource to enhance curriculum delivery in primary schools in West Cork.
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| Further Information: |
Detailed project description
Project Website
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Dublin Inner City Schools Computerisation Project (DISC) (SIP046)
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| Duration: |
18 months
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| Lead Organisation: |
Dublin Inner City School's Computerisation Project, Dublin 1
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| Summary: |
This project aimed to upgrade each participating school to full multimedia computer capacity, together with coordinated basic ICT training for teachers, and the location and evaluation of relevant educational software across the educational spectrum.
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| Further Information: |
Detailed project description
Project Website
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| Title: |
Wired for Learning (SIP047)
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| Duration: |
Ongoing
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| Lead Organisation: |
IBM and NCTE, Dublin
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| Summary: |
This project aims to empower teachers with the capability to share resources and knowledge within and across primary and post-primary schools. It also aims to facilitate communication and collaboration between schools, parents and the wider community.
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| Further Information: |
Detailed project description
Project Website
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| Title: |
The Use of ICT in Supporting the Leaving Cert Applied Programme (SIP053)
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| Duration: |
18 months
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| Lead Organisation: |
St Joseph's CBS, Co. Tipperary
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| Summary: |
This project investigated the use of various technologies as tools in all aspects of the Leaving Certificate Applied Programme in post-primary schools.
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| Further Information: |
Detailed project description
finalreport053.pdf
Project Website
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| Title: |
The Extensive Use of the Internet in the Post-Primary Curriculum (SIP069)
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| Duration: |
18 months
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| Lead Organisation: |
St Benildus College, Co. Dublin
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| Summary: |
This project investigated the use and development of Internet content in various curricular areas in five post-primary schools.
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| Further Information: |
Detailed project description
Project Website
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| Title: |
Sun Microsystems Pilot Project (SIP070)
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| Duration: |
18 months
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| Lead Organisation: |
Sun Microsystems and NCTE, Dublin
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| Summary: |
This project focused on using email, web design and other technical skills to research and collate information for two different projects. One looked at Dublin's Grand Canal, ie, its history, geography, flora, fauna and engineering, and one looked at integrating ICT into everyday classroom activities and developing individualised learning materials for children with moderate learning disabilities.
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| Further Information: |
Detailed project description
Project Website
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| Title: |
Technology Awareness Programme in Schools (TAPS) (SIP077)
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| Duration: |
24 months
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| Lead Organisation: |
Tallaght Institute of Technology, Dublin 22
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| Summary: |
TAPS has linked education with local industry in the development of a technology awareness training package for young people. Part of the YouthStart initiative, its main aim is to improve youth training and employment opportunities particularly in disadvantaged areas.
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| Further Information: |
Detailed project description
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| Title: |
A Model for Technical Support (SIP079)
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| Duration: |
18 months
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| Lead Organisation: |
Dunmore Community College, Co. Galway
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| Summary: |
This project explored the technical problems that impeded use of ICT in some rural schools and delivered appropriate troubleshooting courses to help overcome these issues.
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| Further Information: |
Detailed project description
finalreport079.pdf
Project Website
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| Title: |
Programming in Java for TY Students (SIP080)
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| Duration: |
18 months
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| Lead Organisation: |
Our Lady's Secondary School, Co. Tipperary
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| Summary: |
By introducing Java programming to TY students, this project intends to test the feasibility of introducing Java as a module in a more comprehensive computer course for Senior Cycle students.
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| Further Information: |
Detailed project description
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Using the Collaborative Software "FirstClass" as a Communication Tool (SIP081)
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| Duration: |
22 months
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| Lead Organisation: |
Rice College, Co. Clare
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| Summary: |
This project aims to use and evaluate the collaborative software "FirstClass" in post-primary schools in Ennis. It is intended that students will use collaborative group email and develop a multimedia project on agreed themes.
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| Further Information: |
Detailed project description
Project Website
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