Information communication technology in education : Singapore's ICT masterplans, 1997-2008 / editors, Koh Thiam Seng, Lee Sai Choo.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Koh, Thiam Seng.

Lee, Sai Choo.

Singapore. Ministry of Education.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Educational technology--Singapore.

Educational technology.

Computer-assisted instruction--Singapore.

Computer-assisted instruction.

Education--Singapore.

Education.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (236 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Singapore ; Hackensack, N.J : World Scientific, c2008.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This book seeks to present a comprehensive review of Singapore's ICT Masterplans in education, providing a rare behind-the-scenes look at policy planning, as well as the lessons learnt and insights gained from the past decade of the use of ICT in teaching and learning. Since 1997 (when the First Masterplan was launched) to 2008, schools and teachers have made great strides in their use of ICT for education at all levels: primary, secondary and junior college. The seeds of this change were planted in the Pioneer Years (1980-1996) which marked the pre-Masterplan period, and they began to germinate

Contents:

Acknowledgements; Foreword; Contents; Introduction; SINGAPORE EDUCATION SYSTEM; Structure; CHANGES IN THE EDUCATION SYSTEM; Greater Diversity and Choices; Greater Emphasis on Holistic Education; Fostering an Innovation and Enterprise Culture; Governance; Schools, Teachers and Students; SINGAPORE'S ICT JOURNEY; Infocomm Masterplans from 1980's to 1992; Infocomm Masterplans from 2000 to 2006; BUDGET FOR FIRST MASTERPLAN (MP1) AND SECOND MASTERPLAN (MP2); SCOPE OF THE BOOK; ENDNOTES; SECTION I: THE MASTERPLANS; Chapter 1: Pioneer Years (1980 to 1996)

COMPUTERS AND THE INTERNET MAKE A MARK GLOBALLY AND LOCALLYCREATING AWARENESS AND LITERACY IN SCHOOLS; From the Late 1970's-1989; From 1990-1996; HARNESSING ICT IN CLASSROOM TEACHING AND LEARNING; Use of Computer-Assisted Instruction; Use of the Internet; Internet Schools Project; Internet Awareness Seminar; Internet Mirror Sites; Accelerating the Use of ICT in Primary Schools Programme (AITP); Students' and Teachers' Workbench; JCNet; Collaborative Projects; Distance Learning; STAFF DEVELOPMENT; IMPLEMENTATION MILESTONES; LEARNING POINTS; Adoption of Relevant Technologies

Cost of Implementation Security Issues; ENDNOTES; Chapter 2: Foundation Years (1997 to 2002); THE FIRST MASTERPLAN FOR ICT IN EDUCATION; STRATEGIC DRIVERS AND PARTNERS; Educational Technology Division; Partners; Masterplan Project Office; THREE-PHASE APPROACH; OVERARCHING GOALS; IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES; CURRICULUM AND ASSESSMENT; Integration Into Formal Curriculum; Going Beyond the Formal Curriculum; Collaborating with Peers Around the World; Working with Field Experts and Mentors; Participating in Think Quest; Participating in National Competitions; CONTENT AND LEARNING RESOURCES

Educational Software Procurement Scheme Clearinghouse and Recommended Software List; Internet Education Resource Website; Repositories of Lesson Plans; Development of Digital Learning Resources; MOE-Local Industry Upgrading Programme (MOE-LIUP); Digital Media Repository (DMR); FastTrack@School Programme; School Industry Partnership Scheme (SCHIPS); eduPAD; Virtual Reality; PHYSICAL AND TECHNOLOGICAL INFRASTRUCTURE; Hardware; School-Wide Network; Learning Spaces and Server Rooms; Support Services; HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT; In-Service Professional Development; Core Training

Beyond Core TrainingPre-Service Teacher Education; Experimenting with ICT for Teaching and Learning; Recognition for Teachers; International Studies; Implementation Milestones; ACHIEVEMENTS OF THE FIRST MASTERPLAN FOR ICT IN EDUCATION; LEARNING POINTS; Teachers' Readiness; Collaboration with Mentors and Overseas Peers; ICT-Enabled Learning Environment; Experimentation with ICT; ENDNOTES; Chapter 3: Engaging Years (2003 to 2008); THE SECOND MASTERPLAN FOR ICT IN EDUCATION; Educational Technology Division; Implementation Strategies; CURRICULUM & ASSESSMENT; Integration Into Formal Curriculum

Going Beyond the Formal Curriculum

Notes:

"Ministry of Education, Singapore."

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

981-281-849-9

OCLC:

826658054