Developing of 3 Masterplans for ICT in education

Blog 2 Post: Why do you think it is important for MOE to develop the 3 Masterplans for ICT in education?

I think it is vital for MOE to develop the 3 Masterplans as I believe that this has transformed the learning environment for students. MOE has invested in this area as it wants the students to be well equipped for the future and not only the students but equipping teachers with ICT skills so they can impart these new skills to the students. By harnessing these skills, students can relate to their subject better as they go beyond the classroom environment. MOE believes that each student has the potential to learn and wants to equip students with these skills for the 21^st century challenge.

Why the 3 Masterplans? This is because it is a step by step approach by properly integrating ICT in the curriculum structure in schools. Starting first with the setting up of infrastructure in school, followed by building in on that foundation and lastly strengthening and enriching ICT into the curriculum.

The initiative is to enhance linkage between schools and the outside world so that students have a broad perspective and to encourage creative thinking and apply these skills for the future. By developing these 3 Masterplans a very clear message is sent out to all schools that ICT is not just word-processing and PowerPoint, but ICT is about communicating effectively and using the resources productively. The 3 Masterplans developed by MOE are important as they develop infrastructure for effective learning to take place beyond the classroom thereby widening the horizons of student’s minds so that they have a better understanding of the subject.