{"id":816,"date":"2013-02-01T11:59:25","date_gmt":"2013-02-01T11:59:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/davittcollege.ie\/?p=816"},"modified":"2026-08-15T00:05:57","modified_gmt":"2026-08-14T23:05:57","slug":"davitt-college-successfully-links-with-n-u-i-galway","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/davittcollege.ie\/dev\/davitt-college-successfully-links-with-n-u-i-galway\/","title":{"rendered":"Davitt College Collaborates with NUI Galway for Innovative Computer Programming Module"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n
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\n \n 💻 Digital Innovation \u2022 Academic Partnership\n <\/span>\n

\n Davitt College Collaborates with NUI Galway for Innovative Computer Programming Module\n <\/h2>\n

\n 1 February 2013 \u2022 Davitt College Castlebar\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n \n

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\n The world of science, technology, engineering, and maths (STEM) continues to develop at a rapid pace, bringing with it a rising demand for a highly skilled and talented tech workforce.\n <\/p>\n

\n Recognizing that schools are central to fostering these essential 21st-century talents, Davitt College has officially teamed up with NUI Galway<\/strong> and the Digital Enterprise Research Institute (DERI)<\/strong> to launch a pioneering Computer Programming Module, led on campus by NUIG Education Officer Mr. Brendan Smith<\/strong>.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n \n

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\n Core Philosophy<\/span>\n

\n From “Digital Consumers” to “Digital Creators”\n <\/h3>\n

\n The curriculum is designed to equip students with computational thinking and logical problem-solving skills, applying core mathematical principles directly to software design, web science, and interactive media.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n

\n ⚡ Coding & Logic<\/span>\n 🌐 Digital Media<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n
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\n “There is no doubt that the education of our young people from Primary school to Third-Level will play a very important role in Ireland\u2019s future prosperity and advancement. So, we are constantly enriching and enhancing the curriculum we provide here at Davitt College.\n <\/p>\n

\n The upcoming Junior Cycle frameworks will include specific modules such as Programming, Coding, and Digital Media. With today\u2019s launch, we continue to lead the way in implementing forward-thinking curricula that help all of our students excel in science and mathematics.”\n <\/p>\n

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\n Ms. Bernie Rowland<\/strong>\n Principal, Davitt College<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n
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\n 🎓<\/span> Hands-On Student Modules\n <\/h4>\n

\n Led by Brendan Smith (NUIG), students explore practical coding workflows, web fundamentals, and algorithmic problem-solving designed to inspire long-term STEM pathways.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n

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\n 👨‍🏫<\/span> Faculty Professional Development\n <\/h4>\n

\n A concurrent professional development framework equips Davitt College teachers to sustain and expand software design and digital media modules for future year groups.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n

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\n 📸 Programme Launch Showcase:\n <\/p>\n

\n Davitt College students and teaching staff join Mr. Brendan Smith<\/strong> (Education Officer, NUI Galway & DERI) and Ms. Bernie Rowland<\/strong> (Principal) to mark the official launch of the Computer Programming Module.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n