For our knowledge based economy

Our world is evolving into the knowledge-based economy, where know-hows and expertise are the important aspects of our human capital assets. Work is needed to develop and cultivate our assets (young generation) to be ready for the world we are living in today and tomorrow.

Education is the channel, and MOE has implemented Information and Communication Technology (ICT) masterplans spanning from 1997 to 2014, with the intention to prepare our students for the knowledge economy. Right now, we are in the exciting phase of the third ICT masterplan (2009-2014), in short.. MP3. (yup, same acronym as our music file format :D)

The aim of MP3 is to harness ICT to transform learners towards 21st century skills, for students to develop competencies for self-directed and collaborative learning. Here comes a very important part, what do you think are the teacher's contribution to achieve this?

For the success of MP3, I believe it is very crucial that the necessary ICT knowledge is first gained by the teachers, and they are being practised and used themselves. Now I understand why we are taking the module QED527, it is exactly for this reason. :) Practical and theoretical knowledge in ICT to equip teachers.

To start off, our tutorial group has started a WIKI, where we can have our discussions, share our resources and information. We also have our learning blogs to put forth our reflections too.

I look forward to learning more from each other. :)