A national vision for information and communication technologies in education

Reflections on Singapore's ICT technologies Masterplans

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ID21591356
AuthorsUma Natarajan (Nanyang Technological University), Kenneth Y T Lim (0000-0003-3756-6625, Nanyang Technological University), Kumar Laxman (0000-0003-4021-5930, University of Auckland)
Year2021
Volume35
Issue5
Pages943-954
Publication date2021-06-21
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueInternational Journal of Educational Management (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0951-354X • E-ISSN: 1758-6518
PublisherEmerald (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1108/ijem-11-2020-0532
OpenAlexW3159040778
LanguageEN
Citations received1
References cited8

Purpose The purpose of this study is to examine the reform initiatives that began with a focus towards change in the teaching and learning in Singapore classrooms with technology integration. Design/methodology/approach The methodology used in this study is review and descriptive narrative of educational technology polices, initiatives and projects. Findings The Ministry of Education, Singapore, has ensured that schools had infrastructure, leadership and necessary teacher training to successfully implement the initiatives. Originality/value The descriptions of the implementations are valuable lessons for other national systems in the region and beyond, seeking to integrate information and communications technology (ICT) in their education systems

Christian ministry · Educational technology · Implementation · Information and Communications Technology · Information technology · Knowledge management · Narrative · Originality · Pedagogy · Political science · Public relations · Qualitative research · Social science · Sociology · Technology integration · Computer Science · Education and Technology Integration · Engineering · Mobile Learning in Education · Online and Blended Learning

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