Jonathan O'Brien (Cork North Central, Sinn Fein)
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1345. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will provide an update on the development of the digital schools strategy. [33785/14]

Jan O'Sullivan (Limerick City, Labour)
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Work commenced in July 2013 on the development of a new Digital Strategy for Schools to ensure the continued integration of ICT into teaching, learning and assessment in schools. ICT is seen as central to the achievement of the key reforms outlined in my Department's policy at a number of levels including the Literacy and Numeracy Strategy and the new Framework for Junior Cycle now being implemented. ICT is important in the context of the future skills needs for the smart economy and the uptake of STEM subjects.

A number of research projects have taken place including an online census of teachers and principals, a public consultation process and focus groups with students. Analysis and consultation continue with a view to completing the strategy before the end of the year.