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ICT in schoolsDone by: Jonathan KohSamuel NgChua Jie HanSha Yi Cheng
What is ICTInformation and communication
technologiesAll technical means used to
handle information and aid communication
General term for all kinds of technologies which enable users to create and access information.
A combination of information technology and communications technology.
Moving into ICTSecond industrial revolution(SIR)
1981Move from labour-intensive
industries to knowledge based industries
Develop Singapore into a modern industries economy based on science, techonolgy, skills and knowledge
In order to attract high-tech industries
Why?Rising wages due to labour shortageLabour intensive industries were no
longer competitiveEconomies of other countries at that
time were moving into labour-intensive industries
China, Malaysia, ThailandThey had a lot of manpower resulting in
lower wagesSingapore had limited resources and
was unable to compete with others
ICT development in SingaporePlansNational Computerisation Plan (1980-
1986)National IT Plan (1986-1991)IT2000 (1992-1999)e-Government Action Plan I &
Infocomm 21 (2000-2003)e-Government Action Plan II &
Connected Singapore (2003-2006)iN2015 (2006-2015)
ICT in SchoolsCore objectivesAll pupils have the opportunity to
achieve computer literacy and to equip themselves for participation in the information society
Teachers are supported to develop and renew their professional skills, so as to enable them to utilise ICTs as part of the learning environment.
EnvironmentSchool-wide networkInternet accessTeacher– notebook ratio 1:1At least one techinal assistant
per schoolComputer labsICT integrated into 30% of our
curriculum time
Use of ICT in School3 Masterplans(1997-2002)– Preparing for
innovations(2003-2008)– Seeding
innovations(2009-2014)– Teach less, learn
more
Masterplan 1Basic infrastructure(ICT)Add-on to curriculumMainly CD-ROM based digital
learning resourcesHeadquarters driven
implementation with centralised provisions
Budget: $2 Billion
Masterplan 1Laid a strong foundation for
schools to harness ICT,Especially in the provision of
basic ICT infrastructure and in equipping teachers with a basic level of ICT integration competency.
Masterplan 2Built on this foundation to strive
for an effective and pervasive use of ICT in education
Strengthen the integration of ICT into the curriculum
Establish ICT standards for students
Seeding innovative uses of ICT among schools
Budget: $600 Million
Masterplan 3AimEncourage more self-directed
questioning and learningAn interactive environment using
senses to enhance content transmission and retention
Tailor learning experiences according to the way that each student learns best
Enable students to learn anywhere
Masterplan 3A continuation of the vision of the
first and second Masterplans, Enrich and transform the learning
environments of our students Equip them with the critical
skills(IT) to succeed in a knowledge economy.
Masterplan 3Further improve on Teachers’ ICT
skillsUpgrade schools' ICT
infrastructure to keep up with developments
Bandwidth at schools will be increased to 1Gbps -- empower students anywhere and anytime through mobile learning
Masterplan 3edumall 2.0Providing a platform for teachers to
teach students“wide range of digital resources
including full length videos, video clips, interactive websites, multimedia activities, lesson plans and visual, aural and textual archived resources”
Quote from: http://www.ida.gov.sg/insg/post/Singapore-unveils-third-Masterplan-for-ICT-in-Education.aspx
ProsBetter access to learning
resourcesWith ICT, students are able to
access educational resources anytime, anywhere with internet access
Searching for data will be faster, need not look for books– time consuming
Internet provides a large knowledge “pool” to learn from
ProsCollaborative learningWith better communications due
to the internet, students are able to communicate and discuss over long distance (MSN, Skype)
Google documents– everyone can contribute to a document at the same time
Improve project work-- efficiency
ProsInteractive learning environmentICT allows students to access
information through videos, podcasts and other interactive media
Engages and make students interested in learning
Enjoyable learning experienceRetention of information will be
greater
ProsPrepare students for workThe working world is using IT As processing and compiling
data would be faster– Higher work efficiency
Students with IT skills would have higher value to companies
Better job opportunities
ConsHigh costsEven though computers are becoming
cheaper with time, it is still expensiveOne notebook= AVG $1000ICT needs frequent updating and
maintenance of existing infrastructureNot everyone is able to affordUnable to implement throughout all
schools
ConsTeacher trainingMany teachers are not used to
using ICT in teachingLack IT skillsResistant to the use of ITUse IT in class for the sake of
complying with school curriculumRequire to go for ICT training which
would take time and resources
ConsDISTRACTIONS!Internet has brought many
distractions such as social networking sites, online streaming of videos(youtube) and music
Students would spend more time on entertainment than studies
Without discipline, students’ grade could suffer
Referenceshttp://info.worldbank.org/etools/d
ocs/library/243155/day1Session2_Thiam%20Seng%20Koh.pdf
http://www.ida.gov.sg/insg/post/Singapore-unveils-third-Masterplan-for-ICT-in-Education.aspx
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Information_and_communication_technologies
http://www.ncte.ie/AbouttheNCTE/ICTPolicy/
http://www.newman.ac.uk/Students_websites/~s.r.i.whitton/Advantages%20&%20disadvantages.htm
http://blog.nus.edu.sg/allaboutict/2010/11/14/ict-development-in-singapore/
IP schools
IntroductionStarted in 2005 Aimed at giving the best students
in Singapore more time to explore their interests
IP Schools (A Levels)
HCIRIRGSNYGHDunman HighRiver Valley HighNJC
IP Schools (IB)ACS (I)SOTA
New IP SchoolsVictoria SchoolCedar Girls' SecondaryMethodist Girls' SchoolSt Joseph's InstitutionCatholic High SchoolCHIJ St Nicholas Girls' School Singapore Chinese Girls' School
Pros frees up about 6 months of time that would
have been spent studying for O levels Subjects in JC can be brought forward to upper
sec more flexibility in choice of subjects IP schools are generally given more freedom
and funds which allows them to implement new policies to enhance learning
greater breadth and non-academics curriculum
Cons elitism unnecessary stress for primary school students Certain primary schools are affiliated with IP
secondary schools, making it much easier to enter the sec school after PSLE. Entrance into primary schools goes firstly to children in close proximity to schools. Property close to top-end schools are expensive. Rich people get a better education.
O levels are no longer a good standard to judge students because the supposed "best" are excluded
IP students have nothing to fall back on if they fail the A levels
Is IP another "stream"?
What happens if there are more IP schools?
IP is no longer that exclusiveLess people taking O Levels -
sense of inferiorityO levels would lose its purposeAnother “stream” might emerge
So should we have more IP Schools?
NO
Different types of meritocracyTalent meritocracyExam meriotocracy
Talent meritocracyEmployed in the Western
countriesBased on individual’s different
talentsWorks under the belief each
individual is unique in his/her own way and should be given different opportunities to explore and develop
Classes are not restricted by grades
Exam meritocracyEmployed in Singapore and other asian
countriesBased on test scores derived from
standardized testsWorks under the belief that
Standardized test are sufficient to gauge out the cream of the crop and that developing the best will yield the most desirable results
Classes are restricted by the test scores that the individual recieves
Advantages of talent meritocracyEveryone is allowed to pursue
their passionNo one is discriminated against
regardless of gradesTalented individuals in areas like
the arts can be identified
Advantages of exam meritocracyIndividuals are developed based on
their academic strengthThere is a motivation to work harder
due to the competitive nature of exam meritocracy
Research have shown that countries which employ exam meritocracy score better on standardized tests compared to countries which employs talent meritocracy
Disadvantages of talent meritocracyInterest does not always equal to
talentMany parents all feel their child is
gifted,as such,would get their child to opt for a class which is not suitable for them
Significantly lower scores on standardized tests compared to other countries which employ exam meritocracy
Disadvantages of exam meritocracyInterest is secondary to abilityLacks the ability to test for areas
such as creativityFails to train qualities like
spontaneityWeaker students are
discriminated against and only the better students get better standards of education along with more options and opportunities
Thank you!
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