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ICTLT Conference 2010 Jasmine Poh Lim Peng Peng Northlight School ICTLT Conference 2010 Agenda • Background of NorthLight School (NLS) • Teaching & learning of Mathematics & English in NLS • Impact of the programmes on students • Learning points • Questions & Answers (Q&A) ICTLT Conference 2010 NorthLight School (NLS) • Set up by MOE in Jan 2007 - Students who could not manage mainstream curriculum - High attrition rate in the 2 Vocational Training Centres (VTCs) • A new pathway for “students at risk of dropping out” of the education system ICTLT Conference 2010 Profile of NLS students •Entry level -failed PSLE at least once(most failed twice) -96% obtained a “U” grade for Mathematics (30 marks and below) at the Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE) -55% had reading age of 7 and below •Visual & kinesthetic learners •Short attention spans ICTLT Conference 2010 Research findings supporting use of ICT •Positive impact of ICT on attitudes towards school work, quality of work & attainment, behavior & attendance (Passey, Rogers, Machell, McHugh and Allaway, 2003) •ICT enhances engagement for disaffected pupils (Passey, Rogers, Machell, McHugh and Allaway, 2003; Tay and Lim, 2008) ICTLT Conference 2010 Mathematics Structure Adding Values to our students Multiplication of resources Teachers’ Development STAR Stakeholders Harnessing Students’ potential ICTLT Conference 2010 ICTLT Conference 2010 ICT Tools •Smartboard •Virtual Manipulatives •Open Tools - Google Sketchup - Google Earth - MS Excel •Internet Resources •Classroom Performance System ICTLT Conference 2010 Interactive Smartboard ICTLT Conference 2010 Virtual Manipulatives ICTLT Conference 2010 Google SketchUp By: Wei Ling & Fadli By: Hailaifiq ICTLT Conference 2010 Google Earth ICTLT Conference 2010 Microsoft Excel ICTLT Conference 2010 Literacy Activity Builder ICTLT Conference 2010 PM+ Software ICTLT Conference 2010 PM+ Software ICTLT Conference 2010 Online Resources ICTLT Conference 2010 Computer Performance System (CPS) ICTLT Conference 2010 NLS Portal •Student forum Immediate student feedback on quality of lessons and concerns •Home-Based Learning Students can access schoolwork and submit assignments when on leave of absence ICTLT Conference 2010 ICT tool used in inter-disciplinary trails ICTLT Conference 2010 Mathematics Attitude Survey ICTLT Conference 2010 Impact of our programmes on students Percentage of students who obtained at least a “Level 4” in 80.00% WPL Exam 70.00% 60.00% 50.00% Listening Reading 40.00% 30.00% 20.00% 10.00% 0.00% 2008 2009 •Level 4 in WPL -minimum entry requirement for Singapore workforce -approximately equivalent to reading age 12 ICTLT Conference 2010 Learning points 1. ICT should not be used as a tool by itself 2. Specific ICT tools should suit students’ learning styles & needs 3. Use of ICT tools should be reinforced throughout the curriculum ICTLT Conference 2010 Learning points 4. Use of ICT tools must be complemented with timely feedback 5. Importance of support provided by comprehensive infrastructure wireless network laptops allocated to each class thumb-drives for individual students ICTLT Conference 2010 Acknowledgement This presentation would not have been possible without the involvement and support of our • Principal, Mrs Chua Yen Ching, • Vice-Principal (IP), Mr Chia Hai Siang • Senior Teacher, Mdm Angeline Lim • Senior Teacher, Mdm Koh Swee Keow ICTLT Conference 2010 Thank You ICTLT Conference 2010 Questions & Answers ICTLT Conference 2010 www.nls.edu.sg