BLOG 2: MASTERPLANS FOR ICT IN EDUCATION

•           In your opinion, why do you think it is important for MOE to develop the three Masterplans for ICT in education?

There was increased connectivity on the Internet around the world. There was a growing need for the education system in Singapore to keep updated on the latest technological advances and to train the students to better equip themselves for a more connected world and to harness the power of the IT in the lives.

•           Has any of the Masterplans impacted you as a student? Share your experience of how ICT had been used in the classes you attended as a student (if applicable).

As a student, the first IT Masterplan was implemented when I was in Secondary School. I was very fortunate to be the pioneer members of the newly formed Computer Club CCA.

I also got to participate in regional IT projects which demonstrated one of the goals of the IT Masterplan which was to enhance linkages between the school and the world around it.

•           Based on your enhanced school experience, how do you think the current Masterplan 3 may affect your role(s) as a beginning teacher?

I believe with the Masterplan 3, as a beginning teacher, I would be seeing that learning will come to a point where it will never stop just in schools and the relationships between students and a teacher will reach a point of collaborative learning where teacher and students will be helping each other to pursue knowledge to become life-long learners in the ever-evolving environment caused by the connectedness brought about by the help of technology.