Ruairi Quinn (Dublin South East, Labour)

Deputy Smith would have heard Lord Puttnam, who has a great interest in education and who is chancellor of the Open University, speak at several recent events. In the context of digitalising the written word, Lord Puttnam argues that the use of computer technology is transforming the blackboard into the white board. The use of ICT is transforming the way in which education and communication are delivered. People face quite a major challenge in this regard, particularly those in the teaching profession. It is, after all, teachers who we will ask to deliver in this area. I will discuss with the NCCA the ideas Deputy Broughan has articulated.

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