Welcome to our Computer Science Inclusive Learning Environment (CSLINC)

CSLINC provides formal Computer Science (CS) curricula through equitable online modules, giving students long-term exposure to CS. Teachers can deliver modules synchronously, asynchronously, virtually, blended, or face-to-face.

CSLINC aims to promote and increase the capacity and sustainability for access into the Leaving Certificate Computer Science subject at second-level, where currently there is a void for Transition Year (TY) CS curricula as well as a need for curricula and supports for Junior Cycle. In addition, CSLINC aims to support Youthreach (YR) students and their teachers, and all students who do not have access to formal CS education.

CSLINC is an online student learning environment for Computer Science consisting of several modules built upon international best practices with varying collaborators, tailored to Irish second-level students. Assessment is automated: students who successfully complete a module receive certification.

What each module includes

Each module consists of lesson plans, PowerPoint presentations, videos, classwork and homework, and solutions for teachers — a full suite of tools to deliver successful TY Computer Science courses. CSinc sets up the class and enrols your students in the online environment.

Available modules

Astro Pi with ESERO
BBC micro:bit (CSinc)
Computational Thinking (Maynooth University — PACT)
Computer Systems (Dell)
Design and Make a Micro:bit Satellite (ESERO, CSinc, and the Blackrock Observatory)
HTML and CSS (CSinc)
Machine Learning and AI (CSinc, UCD, ML Labs and Huawei)
MakeCode Arcade (Microsoft Ireland Dream Space)
Python (CSinc)
STEM with a Micro:bit Satellite (ESERO and the Blackrock Observatory)
BJC — The Beauty and Joy of Computing (BJC Berkeley, CSinc, University of Limerick and Lero)
Cybersecurity (Fidelity Investments)

Assessment and certification

Assessment is automated: students take a pre-created quiz that is graded automatically. If students are successful, a certificate of completion is issued by TU Dublin for each mini-course passed.

Register for CSLINC

Teachers and students create a CSlinc account here. Moodle accounts and course enrolments are set up automatically. Choose your school from the official Irish schools list.

Teachers

Register with your school. A CSlinc administrator must approve your account before your teacher tools and courses are ready.

Teacher registration Download module guide

Students

Student registration