Information and Communication Technology (ICT)

Vision
Mission
To build a firm foundation in students' acquisition of ICT skills to enhance learning
To nurture students to be responsible digital citizens
Overview
The ICT department aims to to inculcate in all our students 3 core competencies at the completion of their 6 school years with us.
1) Curate - The ability to curate digital content and information accurately.
2) Create - The ability to create digital multimodal artefacts and make informed choices to use information ethically.
3) Connect - The ability to connect and communicate digitally and manage their digital footprint.
Curriculum and Key Programmes
ICT is used as an enabler for
enhanced learning which all departments utilize to achieve a holistic education
for the students.
Students learn a spectrum of
skills, from the basics of touch-typing to the use of data collection tools and
communication tools. We believe our students are digital natives and this
complements their pre-existing knowledge on mobile device usage.
ICT is infused into the
curriculum to make learning more effective, engaging and interesting for our
students. Lessons in Cyber Hubs, outdoor learning, learning journeys all
utilizes ICT hardware and software to enhance students’ learning experiences.
Lessons on electronic platforms allows for self-direct learning while
assessment on electronic platforms tests not just subject knowledge but ICT
knowledge as well.
For students who wish to further
enhance their ICT skills, Media Club is a platform which offers game
development, drone programming, Microbits, Movie-making and MS Office skills.
While encouraging our students to
make use of technology, we recognize the importance of educating our students
to be discerning and responsible digital citizens. The inculcation of Cyber
Wellness concepts in students, enable students to recognize potential hazards
that can take place in the Cyber World and teaches them the skills to protect
themselves.
Pedagogical Approaches / Strategies
The teaching of ICT utilizes the infusion approach in which ICT knowledge and skills are adapted and integrated seamlessly into various subject areas. This approach allows for ample opportunities for situated learning embedded within the curriculum.