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September 2, 2010

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Installing the SolidWorks Student Design Kit 2009
This document aims to outline the various methods available for installing the SolidWorks Student Design Kit (SDK) and provide step by step instructions on how to install the SDK using the chosen approach.
Click on the link below to view the SDK document.
Installing SolidWorks SDK 2009

Dell has won the tender to supply of CAD standard PC’s and Notebooks
Dell has won the tender competition for the supply of CAD standard PC’s and Notebooks for the Technology subjects. The contract commencement date is Wednesday 1st September 2010 and computers may be ordered by phone on 1850407070
or by email to IE_Dellsolutions@dell.com.
Click on the link below for the specifications and pricing of the winning PC and Notebook
Dell Specification and Pricing .........Faxback Form

Structure of T4 for 2010/2011
T4 will continue as a standalone support service for the forthcoming school year and maintain support and guidance for teachers and schools. The full time team for the 2010/2011 school year will comprise of Pat Curran (DCG), Pat Lynch (DCG) and Martin Cassidy (Technology). Teachers will be offered two rounds of professional development, one in school time beginning on the 27th September and continuing until early November and one round outside school time in early 2011.
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DCG Student Assignments 2011
The State Examinations Commission has indicated that SolidWorks 2009 Education Edition which was rolled out across the system last year and which is currently in use in the majority of schools is the version of the software that will be required for the 2011 DCG Student Assignments. The situation for 2012 will be reviewed at a future date.

The 2011 DCG Student Assignment was issued to schools today 2nd September by the State Examinations Commission. Click on the Link below to view the English and Irish Version of the 2011 DCG Student Assignment.
DCG Student Assignment 20011 (EV).......DCG Student Assignment 20011 (IV)

Guide to the Student Assignment
An updated version of “A Guide to the Student Assignment” (Design and Communication Graphics) will be available from the beginning of September 2010. The purpose of this document is to offer guidance to both teachers and students on possible approaches to successfully completing the DCG Student Assignment by drawing on the knowledge, experience and wisdom gained from the development of the student assignment to date. Printed booklets may now be ordered from Galway Education Centre using the order form below and these will be delivered to schools prior to the 1st of September 2010.
Order Form

Click on the link below to download the updated version of "A Guide to the Student Assignment"
A Guide to the Student Assignment

DCG & Technology Chief Examiner's Reports 2009
The Chief Examiner’s Report for the 2009 Leaving Certificate DCG & Technology examinations at Higher and Ordinary Level are now available on the State Examinations Commission’s website. The reports provide a review of the performance of candidates in the examinations and detailed analysis of the standards of answering. The DCG & Technology reports can be accessed from the following links.

Sample Format for Junior Certificate Ordinary Level Technology Design Folio
Sample format for the Ordinary Level Technology Design Folio in both Microsoft Word & PDF format. May be used as an aid for ordinary level students to produce their design folio. The sample is a guideline only and students are encouraged to add additional pages and information as required.

2009 Examination Papers and Marking Schemes for Technology Design Tasks & Written Papers are also now available.

Dell extended warranty offer on T4 CAD workstations (desktops and laptops)
Dell is offering a very special upgrade option for all it’s customers who bought T4 approved CAD workstations(desktops and laptops). Dell have created a new service to provide 2 years of additional hardware warranty on all Dell workstations bought through the T4 programme for a fixed once off price of €45 per computer including VAT. This is a very highly discounted offer and has been put together by Dell to try and assist schools who cannot replace their workstations but want to protect against potential significant extra costs if workstations require repair. See link below for order form.
Order form

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