Inspiring the
NextGeneration
of Problem-Solvers
BEACONS is a national education project led by the Irish Computer Society in partnership with University of Limerick, supporting teachers and students to explore computational thinking and problem-solving in engaging ways.
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For Teachers
Access training, classroom resources and project information.
For Students
Explore challenges and learn about computational thinking.
For Parents
Understand how these skills support learning and development.
Building problem-solving skills for the future
Computational thinking helps students break down challenges, recognise patterns and develop clear solutions. BEACONS supports teachers in bringing these skills into a wide range of subjects.
A collaborative project for schools across Ireland
BEACONS supports the development of computational thinking in primary and secondary schools through practical resources and teacher support.
Introducing the Bebras challenge
The Bebras competition helps students develop computational thinking skills through fun, accessible problem-solving tasks.
Latest News
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What’s Coming Up
Discover upcoming challenges, events and important dates for students and teachers.
A collaborative
education initiative
Led by the Irish Computer Society in partnership with University of Limerick, BEACONS is jointly funded by Research Ireland and the Department of Education & Youth through the Discover Programme (Grant No. 25/DP/13894)
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