Computing for Educators - Letterkenny or Galway

This unique course allows educators to engage with material that will provide them with confidence and technical skills to deliver ICT in schools for the 21st century. The certificates have been carefully crafted to ensure that educators will be given opportunity to gain proficiency and to derive tangible elements for their own classrooms. Each certificate is worth 10 ECT credits and is at Level 8. Educators can take as many or as few of the certificates are they wish but completing 6 certificates will enable the participant to convert their 60 credits into a Higher Diploma in Computing for Educators.



Who should apply?

This programme is designed for individuals who have an interest in both education and computing, and who want to develop skills in these fields to pursue a career as an educator in computing, information technology, or related disciplines. Candidates who might be well-suited include teachers or educators, graduates with a non-computing bachelor’s degree, professionals with industry experience and career changers.

What will I study?

Modules:

Coding Principles

Database Technology

Coding with Syntax

Web Development and HCI

Block Based Mobile Application Development

Robotic for the Classroom

Digital Citizenship

Data Science

Computer Systems

Technology for the Primary Classroom

Software Engineering

Computer Science Unplugged

Project Management

Delivering Applied Learning Tasks

Applicants require a full Level 8 qualification, or equivalent, or a B.Ed. Preference will be given to professionals working in the education sector.

Flexible learning courses are popular, and they fill on a first come, first served basis. There are two major intake periods throughout the academic year, September and January.



For January start courses, applications typically open in October, and for September start courses, applications typically open in February. Closing dates for applications are listed on the individual course webpage.

Flexible duration. Study Mode: Part-time. Delivery Method: Blended.



Study Hours

There are two Saturday live classes. The remaining are reading classes.



On-Campus Attendance

Saturday live classes are on campus in ATU Donegal Letterkenny/ATU Galway City, or through the Online Classroom.