ICT in Education

UPDATED ON 29 MARCH 2019

Vision	A community of self-directed learners who collaborate through the responsible use of ICT to better self and others.
Mission	Create enriched networked learning opportunities anchored by the responsible use of ICT. Focus Area Goals Curriculum and Instruction Enrich self-directed and collaborative learning activities facilitated by the responsible use of ICT Staff Development Enable staff capacity in harnessing ICT to engage, enhance and enrich instruction and learning. Learning and Infrastructure Create a conducive and enriched learning environment for staff and students to leverage ICT in teaching and learning.
Key Programmes
ICT Baseline Enrichment Programme This programme focuses on the attainment of standards which describe sets of essential skills students should develop. It aims to enable  1. students to develop the necessary ICT skills to support them in learning and to prepare them for future needs 2. teachers to develop the awareness to enhance learning with the use of ICT  The attainment of the baseline ICT skills is achieved progressively over the years.  Level Programmes:  Level  Programme  Primary 1  Microsoft Words  Primary 2  Microsoft Excel , Microsoft PowerPoint  Primary 3  Microsoft Excel , Micro:bit  Primary 4  Code for Fun (Beginners)   Primary 5  Code for Fun (Intermediate) Cyber Wellness Programme This programme is a part of Character & Citizenship Education in MTS where students discuss and reflect on issues related to safe, responsible and respectful use of technology. Elements of Cyber Wellness that cover the critical and issues associated with ethical and legal as well as safe and responsible use of ICT are part of the Baseline ICT Programme.   Coverage Activities School Wide CW Programme Assembly talks Safer Internet Day Baseline ICT enrichment programmes FTGP Primary 1 to 6 CW-FTGP Activities  Subject Integrated Activities All subjects Project Work  Home-Based Learning Programme As part of readiness for school closure ,the students participate in Home-Based Learning and e-Learning Exercise to develop self-directedness in learning online. This is part of the school Curriculum Continuity Plan which prepares our learners to be ready to respond in times when schools may be closed.  Schedule for HBL Time Log-in Readiness Exercise March Holidays Home-Based Learning   June Holidays  e-Learning Exercise PSLE Written Exam Week