ICS Calls for Volunteers to Judge National Scratch Competition
The Irish Computer Society is looking for members to volunteer as judges for the National Scratch Competition. The Scratch competition run by the Irish Computer Society aims to raise students interest in software development, and related career
BBC Announces the Micro Bit – A Personal Coding Device for Every Child
The BBC has announced a major project, developed in pioneering partnership with over 25 organisations, which aims to give a million "personal coding devices" free to every child in year 7 across the UK (corresponding to first year
Museums and Galleries say No to Selfie Sticks
View image | gettyimages.com "Excuse me - would you mind taking our picture?" It's a question you hear less often nowadays as the fashion for selfies has taken hold, and especially with the increasing use of 'selfie sticks' to
That Awkward Moment in Star Wars when the Music Stops
Take a cheesy romantic adventure story with some corny dialogue and ridiculous costumes, then bring in an Oscar-winning composer and let him transform your film into an epic. What would Star Wars be without John Williams' wonderful score?
Khan Academy Maths Learning Sweeps Ireland
We interviewed Sean O'Sullivan earlier this year as he was launching Mathletes, the Maths competition for Irish schools which uses the Khan Academy online learning games. It went on to become a big success, as this video
Satellite Broadband can Cut the Digital Divide [Audio]
Today's podcast is an interview with Patrick Sullivan, an economic development consultant who has worked on broadband strategy in Wales and Ireland. He's part of a partnership of organisations behind Project SABER (SAtellite Broadband for European Regions),
Steve Cooney’s Sexy Slip Jig [Video]
Steve Cooney is a legend in Irish traditional music. Originally from Australia, he's lived here for over 30 years, playing and composing, collaborating and creating. If you're looking for Irish language material for young children, I
