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“Empower schools to harness the opportunities of digital transformation to build digital competence and an effective digital education ecosystem so as to develop competent, critically engaged, active learners while supporting them to reach their potential and participate fully as global citizens in a digital world” (Digital Strategy for Schools to 2027, p. 11)
Oide Technology in Education promotes and supports the integration of ICT in teaching and learning in Primary and Post-Primary schools. It is part of the national support service, Oide, which operates under the aegis of the Department of Education and Skills. The functions of Oide Technology in Education were previously the responsibility of the National Centre for Technology in Education (NCTE). The NCTE was integrated into the PDST in June 2012 and became part of Oide on September 1st, 2023.