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Infocomm Technology
ICT Vision A Connected, Collaborative and Empowered Learning Community ICT Mission To cultivate enterprising, creative, independent, self-directed and responsible citizens through innovative use of ICT in the research and development-based environment. |
ICT Committee Members (Click to enlarge) |
Click here to view the ICT Learning Roadmap for Pupils |
| Use of Open Source Software (OSS) for teaching and learning The school is partnering Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore, MOE ETD and various industrial partners to promote the use of alternative ICT tools such as OSS for teaching and learning. Staff will be taught how to use the tools and then translate their learning to use in class and in turn teach their pupils how to use the tools. Open source software refers to computer software available with its source code and under an open source license to study, change, and improve its design. Programs are more accessible and available to pupils. OSS also adopts open standard and allow more choices and freedom to use. It is assures that the system are less prone to virus attack , adware and malware. According to BECTA (British Educational Communications and Technology Agency) report on OSS in school, main advantage of OSS is low cost and stability and reliability. Examples of OSS: 1. Operating System: Linux (Various Distributions: Red Hat, Debian) 2. Server-based Applications / Tools: MySQL (Database), Moodle (eLearning Systems) and phpBB (Community Portal) 3. Desktop Applications: Mozilla (Firefox, Thunderbird) - formerly Netscape, Open Office, Nvu (Webpage Design) and GIMP (Graphics Design) Suggested URL link for open source software: http://sourceforge.net/softwaremap/ The objectives are to develop pupils will become more self-directed problem-based learners, acquiring problem solving and critical thinking skills as well as providing alternative cost-effective ICT tools to pupils for learning beyond school hours. |
| E-Learning for Pupils Our school embarked on this e-learning journey since year 2003. All pupils are now able to access the e-learning portal from home and in school. Teachers send e-lesson packages to pupils regularly, so that the pupils can learn and do the e-homework independently at their own pace. Free access areas are set up in school to allow pupils who do not have computers at home to access e-learning portal during their free time. In 2009, all pupils will still have Litespeed and Learning Advantage accounts, as well as Connected Learning Community account (see Connected Learning Community for more information). |
| Connected Learning Community The UniServity Connected Learning Community (cLc) Learning Platform is a web-based collaborative learning environment which has been developed in conjunction with schools, education authorities and prominent thought leaders in education. The UniServity cLc offers a secure teaching and learning environment and the ability of learners to create and join innovative learning communities. In addition, learners are able to join a cLc Collaborative Project with teachers, learners and experts across the globe in real-world problem solving projects. Support time for pupils are set up in Term 1 (Mon, 1.00pm to 2.30pm; Wed, 1.00pm to 3.00pm) to guide pupils to further explore the cLc. |
| Robotics Our school was awarded the PSE Robotics award in 2008. Pupils involved in the various levels will use robotics to develop problem solving skills through a fun and hands-on approach in Art. Primary 3 and 4 pupils will also learn basic programming skills in Robotics and apply techniques learnt to design and construct simple robots with applications to topics in Science. Pupils talented in Robotics will be identified and developed in Robotics Club. |
| Communication portal Pupils are also able to give their valuable suggestions through the Electronic Pupil Suggestion System found in the communication portal. The suggestions will be evaluated by the teachers in-charge and tokens of award are given on a monthly basis for pupils who make the most suggestions and the best implemented suggestion. A discussion forum is also in place for pupils and teachers to discuss any topics. This provides another channel for teachers and pupils to communicate. |
| Action Research and Learning by teachers Our teachers are also encouraged to do action research and learning to improve their teaching strategies with the use of ICT tools. Teachers involved in action research and learning share innovative lessons conducted with the use of ICT tools with other teachers in various committees and schools. |
Click here to view the CCA |
| Contact If you have any query on the ICT programmes of the school, please feel free to email the following teachers for more information: Mdm Sophia Tan, Director ICT (tan_seok_yee_sophia@moe.edu.sg) Mr Lim Wee Ming, Acting LH ICT (lim_wee_ming@moe.edu.sg) or Ms Chng Yuan Yuan, Acting LH ICT (chng_yuan_yuan@moe.edu.sg) |
