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the former National Centre for Technology in Education (NCTE) [is] now PDST Technology in Education
- ↑ "PDST Technology in Education - News". pdst.ie. Retrieved 29 October 2020.
With effect from 1st June 2012, the role and functions of the National Centre for Technology in Education (NCTE) came under the remit of the Professional Development Service for Teachers (PDST). Existing programmes and services are being maintained and all contact details remain the same.
- ↑ "Schools and information technology". citizensinformation.ie.
Since 1st June 2012, the role and functions of the National Centre for Technology in Education (NCTE) has come under the remit of the Professional Development Service for Teachers
