ICT Pre-Session 1

1. What are the main goals of each Masterplan for ICT in education and why do you think it is important for MOE to develop them?

Master Plan 1

• Enhance linkage between school and world around it

Through the usage of Internet , information which can be obtained is not only limited to school itself but also globally thus, the more information one can get, the more their capacity of knowledge will expand. It is also a platform whereby schools in Singapore could share information as well as communicate to other schools internationally and vice-versa.

• Generate innovative processes in education

The ICT system aids students to think felxibly and innovatively. With a greater exposure the students receive through the use of ICT, the more it will intrigue them to experimentation.

It will also escalate their interest in learning rather than the traditional way which made them feel prisoned within the four walls of their classroom which therefore leads to a better attention span among the students.

• Enhance Creative thinking, Life long learning & Social responsibility

ICT Learning allows the students to think out of the box to cultivate creative and innovative learners. It provides the ability for sustainable information through audio-visual etc. This also adorns a better analytical as well as computer licteracy skills for the students.


ICT learning also promotes groupwork and group discussions among students whereby they can learn from their classmates as well as establishing a better interaction among themselves.

• Promote administrative & management excellence in education system

Students are able to avoid the hassle of waiting for teacher's handouts or photocopying exam papers of other schools. Instead, through the means of ICT learning, students can just download it from the school's portal.


Master Plan 2

• Enhance educational processes and structures

- To ensure that all schools achieve baseline level of ICT.


It is essential for teachers and students alike to be aware and well informed about the basic ICT tools to aid them in their work with regards to school. And from the basic itself, it enables the teachers as well as students to advance in experimenting the various ICT tools to further enhance the education system.


Through enforcing ICT Learning in the education system, it allows schools in Singapore to gain recognition globally.


 Master Plan 3

• Implementation of self-directed learning & collaborative learning.

The goal of master plan 3 is to cultivate independent set of learners from students to inculcate them with positive impact of using ICT tools in studies and for the teachers to be the provider of various feedbacks to further enhance the use of ICT tools in education system.


Why So Important??


In the modern society, revolution has infused technology into our daily lives, therefore, it is important to emphasize ICT learning; nuturing the younger generation in using technology to further mould them into responsible and independent  learners, thus well equiped them to embark on the life journey.

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

During my poly days, ICT learning has been vastly used during lessons via Heucampus to promote a better undertsanding in the subjects. It allows me to obtain information or conduct extra practice in the subject which i am weak at with just a click on the mouse.


It also enables me to save time from the hectic poly schedules. I was able to receive my assignments faster after submission and work on the areas to improve in through the comments given by my lecturer via Heucampus.


It is also used as a platform for communication between students and lecturers with regards to school work.

3.How do you think the Masterplan 3 for ICT in Education may affect your role(s) as a beginning teacher?

First and foremost, I may have to be well equipt with the knowledge of ICT learning and also the various integrated ICT tools used in the education system.I need to constantly update myself with the various ICT tools and ways to implement it to provide a classroom with sustainable learning.

I will also have to harnest my IT skills to conduct an enjoyable lesson as well as to promote a beter understanding in the subject.

Increasing my sense of awareness is also essential for me as a beginning teacher. I need to be aware of the various reflections, responds and the abilities of each individual in my class when using ICT.