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.
DCG Chief Examiner’s Report 2009 The Chief Examiner’s Report for the 2009 DCG examinations at Higher and Ordinary Level are now available on the State Examinations Commission’s website. The report provides a review of the performance of candidates in the examinations and detailed analysis of the standards of answering. You can access the DCG report from the link below. DCG Chief Examiners's Report 2009
DCG Student Assignments 2012 The State Examinations Commission has indicated that SolidWorks 2009 Education Edition which was rolled out across the system and which is currently in use in the majority of schools is the version of the software that will be required for the 2012 DCG Student Assignments. The situation for 2013 will be reviewed at a future date.
Changing face of Irish technology education
A technology teacher poders the changing face of technological education in Ireland.
Sumo Robot Challenge
You Tube link to video of the winner the 2011 Trinity Robotics Mini Sumo Competition.
Design Education in British Schools & Universities
Dicussion video by industry & educaion experts promoting the importance of design education.
Lego League Victory
St. Gerald’s College take 1st Place at the 2010/11 World Final of the FIRST LEGO League in St. Louis, Missouri, USA.
High Octane at F1 Finals
Octane Racing from Dundalk Grammar School, were declared overall winners of the 2011 F1 in Schools Technology Challenge..
T4 -Video Files
