Cebu Normal University

Osmea Blvd., Cebu City

College of Teacher Education

Singapore's
Educational Technology
Submitted To:
Mrs. Fernandez
Ed. Tech. II Instructor

Submitted By:
Tejada, Nia Mae B.
Isok, Quennie Rose
Labastida, Martha L.
Yurag, Jasmin R.
Saballa, Claire Ann D.
Nuez, Brandon P.
Larobis, Abegail Y.
Sabanal, Quennie Grace B.

I. Objectives:

Given the different activities, the BSEd- Biological Sciences IIB students are expected
to do the following with at least 80% accuracy:
a.) to identify the educational technology in Singapore
b.) to appreciate the educational technology used in Singapore
c.) to create a picture symbol showing the educational technology in Singapore

II. Lesson Proper:

A. Project Jigsaw
Activity: Jigsaw Puzzle
Facilitator: Sabanal, Quennie Grace
Materials: Jigsaw Puzzle, Adhesive (glue or tape), Bondpaper
Mechanics: 1.) Sit and form a circle with your respective learning teams silently.
2.) Each learning team will be given a set of jigsaw puzzle.
3.) Each team should solve the puzzle, glue it in the bondpaper and think of
the name and location (country) of the picture formed within 2
minutes.
4.) After 2 minutes , this picture will be showed signaling time is up.
5.) One representative from the learning teams will show to the class what
they had discovered upon completing the puzzle.
B. Singapore's Educational Technology
Singapore's education institutions are considered among the most advanced in the world
with regard to information technology. The Singapore's MOE (Ministry of Education) continues
to support its public school system with Information and Communication Technologies (ICT).
Singapore has been faithfully implementing a master plan since 1997 for integrating technology
into education.

Master plan One: (1997-2002) started out by aiming to allow students to have computer
usage for 30 percent of their curriculum time in fully networked schools and at a
computer to pupil ratio of 1:2.
Masterplan Two (2002-2008) moved beyond the provision of Information and
Communication Technologies (ICT) resources to encourage teachers to use ICT
profitably in teaching and learning.
Masterplan Three (2009-2015) currently builds on the platform laid by the first two
Master plans to transform the learning environments of the students through ICT and
equip the students with the critical competencies to succeed in a knowledge economy.

Physical and Technological Infrastructure

Pupil computer ratio 2:1
Access to IT in all learning areas in the school

Wireless connectivity in the school compound and at least a computer with projection
equipment in the classroom
In the future, all Singapore schools will be connected to the New Generation Broadband
Network (NGBN), which will provide ultra-high speed wireless connectivity.

Singapore believes technology comes at a cost. Computers, other ICT gadgets, and
Internet access can be costly. Therefore, those who can afford ICT equipment and services
will definitely have better access to technologically-driven education, compared to those who
are not as financially well-off. Therefore, Singapore's ICT creates an equalizing effect on some
aspects of learning and widens the gap on others. Regarding this issue, what has been done
in Singapore is that the government funds schools so that students will have access to
computers in school. There are also subsidy schemes to help students buy their own
computers. Further, the focus is on using technology as a tool for teaching and learning, rather
than on technology in itself. In this way, the potentially uneven playing field is made more
even.

Curriculum and Assessment

Balance between acquisition of factual knowledge and mastery concept skills
Students in more active and independent learning
Assessment to measure abilities in applying information and communicating
One of the main impacts of technology in Singapore is a shift in the mindset of
educators to discover how the curriculum can become more learner-centered through the
enabling of ICT. Instead of always relying on the traditional curriculum, they now have more
experiments with modular approaches, flipped classrooms and learning content beyond the
shores of Singapore.

Learning Resources
Development of a wide range of educational software for instruction
Use relevant internet resources for teaching-and-learning
Convenient and timely procurement of software materials
One advantage of ICT in Singapore is that it can expand access to education. Through
ICT, students can access online course materials anytime and anywhere. Students who need
more time to learn have the availability of online lecture notes and discussion boards. This
allows them to catch up with those who learn more quickly. E-discussion forums allow many
students to discuss learning content at the same time. Video clips, audio sounds and
graphical presentation bring content to life.

Teacher Development

Training on purposeful use of IT for teaching

Equipping each trainee teacher with core skills in teaching with IT
Tie-ups with institutions for higher learning and industry partners

Singapore uses strategy of exposing their teachers to the technological possibilities

and supporting them in exploring new pedagogies with technology. Their focus is not on
technology, it is on using technology to enhance teaching and learning. There are two
examples of strategy used in Singapore, the EduLab programme by the Minisitry of Education
and Classroom of the Future by the National Institute of Education.
The EduLab programme showcases experiments trialed in schools. Educators who
visit the EduLab can learn more about how certain local schools have infused innovative ICT
practices into lessons and classroom activities. The Classroom of the Future showcases what
classrooms and learning environments (including homes and public places) can look in the
future to trigger the imagination of the teacher. Through such exposure, they hope to spread
mature ICT innovations and successful practices and generate interest among teachers.
Teachers in Singapore have to help students make sense of this large volume of
information and to differentiate good information from potential misinformation. They have to
facilitate student discourse in the E-discussion forums and lead students in creating actual
usable knowledge. The learning activities introduced by the teachers should be focused on
higher order thinking instead of information transmission. Senior teachers play the role of
mentors to beginning teachers in the effective use of ICT in their respective disciplines and to
champion appropriate change.

Video Presentation:
A video will be played in the PowerPoint presentation. The Video presents how
Educational System in Singapore Works and how the use of ICT (Information
Communication Technology) helps the Educational technology for the educational
system of Singapore.

III. Evaluation:
The Facilitators will be evaluating the students on how much have they learned
about the lesson by giving an activity.
Title: Ed'tissuelogy
Activity: Creating a symbol using tissue paper
Facilitator: The content facilitators
Materials: Tissue paper, Adhesive (glue or tape)
Challenge: Using a tissue paper and glue create a symbol to represent, associating the
educational technology in Singapore. Provide a brief explanation. Work
within 5
minutes and 1 minute for the presentation.
Note: Creativity is counted.

IV. References
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/c-m-rubin/singapore-education_b_2194696.html
http://www.moe.gov.sg/about/org-structure/etd/
http://www.slideshare.net/janehbasto/education-technology-in-singapore