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 opportunities, by providing a better understanding of how software is built and works. Scratch is a programming language that […]
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Microsoft, Arts Council and Others Drive Irish Participation in ‘Hour of Code’
The global Hour of Code event, run by Code.org is scheduled to take place on December 8th. As a platinum supporter of the global initiative Microsoft is taking a leading role in Ireland to help drive awareness of the campaign and to create as many opportunities as possible for people – young and old – to get […]
Patently Obvious [Podcast #21]
Brought to you by Blacknight, it’s the Technology.ie podcast episode 21, presented by Conn Ó Muíneacháin and Michele Neylon. “It’s not like I’m over here in Costa Rica sitting by the pool drinking nice cocktails all day long and working on my tan”, explains Michele. He’s at ICANN 43 this week and apparently it’s not going smoothly. New TLDs are […]