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/docs/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/