seamless and pervasive integration of info-com technology into education

Support teaching and learning in schools Add-on tool to enhance learning experience Prepare students for the future work environment

Appropriate ICT infrastructure local and wide area network equipment/ servers technical support Standard ICT operating environment (SOE) Begin in 2012 $850 million 1Gbps campus wide wireless broadband Cyber-wellness programmes

Home based learning Group discussions and information are shared online Undesirable contents are filtered from school networks Future school programme

serve as peaks of excellence in an ability-driven education paradigm encourage innovation and enterprise in schools equip students with the essential skills to be effective workers and citizens in the globalised, digital workplace of the future

Supported by Info-com companies Guided by education technology research community partners Experimental test- beds for potential export and commercialisation possibilities

 6 schools as pioneer batch › Beacon Primary school › Canberra Primary school › Cresent Girl’s school › Jurong Secondary school › School of Science & Technology › Hwa Chong Institution  Subsequent schools (March 2011) › Nan Chiau Primary school › Ngee Ann Secondary

Key focus: enabling self-directed learning in a borderless world Aims: Combine technology with new ways of learning to create educational value Transcends boundaries between subjects, classrooms, schools, countries and cultures Hwa Chong NEXUS

Subjects  IDS Transcends boundaries between: Classrooms HBL/ online lessons (e.g. Wikis, Lang gar, Chinese games) iLearning Management System Schools Exchange programs Countries and cultures BSC Xi Dan Winter Campus

Pros  Self-paced learning  Efficient learning  Wider learning space  Authentic environment  Independent learning › Self-control, discipline  IT-savvy and resourceful new generation Cons  Undesirable online content  Distracted from lessons  Additional workload  Misinformation › Foundation building  Handwriting problems  Compromised guidance  High speed information = impatient people  Misplaced/ stolen laptops

 The curriculum (better-planned)  More time to engage in other activities (CCA, CIP, Project, Leadership Program, etc.)  Less academic burden

 6-year. E.g. HCI/RI/ACS (I)  4-year. (Sec 3 and Sec 4 in JC itself) E.g. VJC/TJC  IB Program. HCIS  Specialized IP: NUS High

 4-Year IP leading to ‘A’ Levels  Temasek JC  Victoria KC  6 year IP leading to ‘A’ levels  Dunamn High School  Hwa Chong Institution  National Junior College  Raffles Girls Secondary  Raffles Institution  River Valley High School

 6 Year IP leading to NUS High School Diploma  NUS High School

 Based on assumption: › Students are extremely self-disciplined  Diligent in studies  Engage activities in independent learning  Potential Problems › If IP students failed in their A-level… › Secondary School students are less motivated.

Definition appointments are made and responsibilities assigned to individuals based upon their merits intelligence, credentials, and education determined through evaluations or examinations. study of sociology

Tertiary Secondary Primary St. Hilda’s NYGH RJC

Christian Values Values based on Christian principles. Character Formation Exemplary personality traits Grow in favour with God and man. Academic Excellence Providing curriculum flexibility Proficiency in at least two languages. Aesthetics Sportsmanship, team spirit Appreciation of the arts

NYGH Curriculum Principles To the central tenet of the Social Cognitivist Theory: People are self-examiners of their own functioning Metacognitive capacity to reflect. Reflective, Responsive, Responsible (3R) Learners: Critical and creative thinkers Empathy

Differentiated Modules Programmes Computer Electives Cross-CulturalSciences The Raffles Programme

 Enhance  Give scope and perspective to students' learning  Affording opportunities: › Cross-disciplinary exposure › Cross-cultural exchanges › Real world applications of knowledge

Varied/All- Rounded Curriculum Active, Holistic, Metacognitive Learning It Cannot be Overdone. Stress Levels PROS CONS

 Definition Meritocracy is a system in which responsibilities are given based on one’s talents and merits rather than by wealth or family status.

 Case Studies  NUS School and Math Da Vinci Programme Extensive research module which culminates in a NUS research congress. Develop research talent for RnD industry of Singapore

 School of Science and Technology  School of the Arts  Sports School

 Benefits › Fairness, lead to harmony between races. › Meritocracy brings out the best in everyone. › Ensure that everyone in the community strives hard and contribute to the society.

 Benefits › People would not be judged by their races, instead they will be judged according to their merits and achievement. › This would allow anyone, from any race, to have a chance to contribute to the society in a positive way. Hence, creating a more “well rounded” society. › People have equal opportunities to learn, achieve and excel