Using the EU ICT grant to kickstart Coding &/or Making in Primary School...

[Paul de Lacy]

Following on from Tom's email this morning regarding the EU grant as per Circular 60/2021 we had a discussion here at school today.

We feel we have the devices and online resources to support the pupils in the 3Rs (should there be another reason to send devices home in the near future).

We have been granted €8,000 based on our primary school pupil count of approximately 180.

Could I ask primary teachers, and those who actively support primary teachers in the provision of coding and maker lessons, how would you spend the money on a whole school approach (ie age-appropriate coding & maker tools) that would help pupils grow in their computational thinking over their eight years with us?  We are starting from Scratch (hee, hee).

We have iPads and Chromebooks as pupil devices and a green wall and a fabric green screen already in place.

A degree of CPD would also need to be factored in and we do have local expertise who could provide some of that (Hassan?).

Looking forward to a discussion on this thread.

Thanks in advance and best regards,

Paul

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Paul de Lacy

Special Education Teacher

Balla National School

Balla

Castlebar

Co Mayo

Ireland

+353 (0)94 936 5280

[Mike Carter]

Hello Paul

We do support schools in digital technology our mantra is "Putting digital technology in the hands of young people". We are based in the North East of England and have begun to provide software to schools in Ireland for the Micro:bit which can enhance the experience for all at a reasonable price. We are currently working with Maker Red Box from Hungary to promote their package of activities in schools. Our website is www.tyncan.com for more information.

Kind regards

Mike

Mike Carter

Managing Director

Greenesfield Business Centre

Mulgrave Terrace

Gateshead

NE8 1PQ

tel: +44(0)191 6917490

mob:+447949293995

Arrange a meeting: https://www.vyte.in/TyncanLearning

www.tyncan.com

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skype: TyncanLtd

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