Beatty Secondary School Yearbook 2021

Information and Communication
Technology Committee
As Andrew Barras aptly puts it, “Technology
in the classroom is not the end goal. Enabling
learning everywhere is the goal.”
In Beatty Secondary, we prescribe to the use of
technology in our classroom not because it is a
buzz word or trend. We use it because it helps
connect our students with the world which will
prepare them for the future.
This year saw an exciting roll out of ICT initiatives
– the expediting of the National Digital Literacy
Learning Programme (NDLP) brought forward
the implementation of the Personalised Digital
Learning Programme (PDLP) which allowed
Secondary One to Three students to receive their
Personal Learning Device (PLD). This has enabled
teachers to transform their mode of teaching for
better student engagement.
In preparation for the use of the PLDs for
learning, Secondary One to Three students went
through a series of workshops on how they can
use their devices and the adopted Microsoft (MS)
platform. Accessing, organising and sharing their
learning materials in virtual cloud drives, and
managing online calendars are just some skills
that students had to pick up.
The professional development of our staff
remains key to bringing about a shift to a
more participatory, connected and reflective
classroom. Staff training this year was focused
on helping teachers leverage the use of
students’ PLDs and the MS platform to better
communicate, connect and engage our students.
Teachers appreciated the ability to hear each
student’s voice unlike in a traditional classroom.
Students are also able to express their thoughts
and opinions via online platforms such as Padlet
and interactive thinking tools in Student Learning
Space (SLS).
I am now able to ‘see’ my friends’ ideas
and learn from them when my teacher
shares all our responses using Pear Deck.
This has helped me to sharpen my own
understanding of concepts.
Jayashree, 1E2
It is our hope that by using technology, teachers
can bring the textbook to life, connect our
students to their peers and be experts in their
respective disciplines, thus enabling them to be
independent; self-directed learners.
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