IntroductionWhat is ICT?
ICT stands for Information and Communication Technologies. ICT is a New Media tool that is used in classrooms today to enable efficient and creative learning. Both students and teachers alike utilize these tools. Some examples of ICT tools are Wallwisher, Todaysmeet, Socrative, and Popplet. According to Margaret Rouse, the Editorial Director for WhatIs.com, ICT is defined as an umbrella term for any communication device or application as well as the applications or services that are related to the device. |
How is ICT used in schools in Singapore?
5 schools - Crescent Girls School, Canberra Primary School, Beacon Primary School, Jurong Secondary School and Hwa Chong Institution - have been selected to run the Future Schools@Singapore programme. These schools have been equipped with up-to-date technology needed for the students’ education.
This initiative by the Ministry of Education (MOE) aims to harness ICT effectively to encourage engaging learning experiences and preparing the students for the future. Companies such as ASKnLearn Pte Ltd, Microsoft Singapore Pte Ltd and Pearson Education South Asia play an important role in developing innovative applications and computer software that students use.
5 schools - Crescent Girls School, Canberra Primary School, Beacon Primary School, Jurong Secondary School and Hwa Chong Institution - have been selected to run the Future Schools@Singapore programme. These schools have been equipped with up-to-date technology needed for the students’ education.
This initiative by the Ministry of Education (MOE) aims to harness ICT effectively to encourage engaging learning experiences and preparing the students for the future. Companies such as ASKnLearn Pte Ltd, Microsoft Singapore Pte Ltd and Pearson Education South Asia play an important role in developing innovative applications and computer software that students use.
Partners
ASKnLearn creates a platform for students to access assignments or online quizzes that have been created by their teachers. Easy navigation of the platform makes it a popular choice for schools to carry out e-learning.
Microsoft Singapore works hand in hand with ASKnLearn to help create the software that is suitable for the operating systems the students use.
Pearson Education South East Asia provides the content relevant to the latest syllabuses of various education levels, so that information given to the students is not out-of-date and is accurate.