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Information for Parents

Personalised Digital Learning Programme (PDLP)

2022

Vision: A Community of Future-Ready Learners and Thoughtful Leaders

Mission: Nurturing Woodgrovers of character with a passion for

lifelong learning and active citizenship

Values: Be Your Best Self • Embrace Challenges • Practise Gratitude • Serve to Lead

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Overview

National Digital Literacy Programme
Learning with a Personal Learning Device (PLD)
Device and Funding Information
Funding Support
Supporting students in the safe and effective use of devices
Additional Resources for Parents
Next Steps

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1. National Digital Literacy Programme

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NATIONAL DIGITAL LITERACY PROGRAMME (NDLP)

The NDLP was launched in March 2020 to make digital learning inclusive by equipping students with the digital literacies to be future-ready.

Under the NDLP, MOE announced in 2020 that every student will own a school-prescribed personal learning device (PLD) by end-2021. Singapore Citizen students can use their Edusave Account to pay for the PLD.

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INTENDED OUTCOMES

Enhance Teaching and Learning

Support the Development of Digital Literacies

Support self-directed and collaborative learning

The use of the personal learning device for teaching and learning aims to:

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2. Learning with a PLD

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STUDENTS’ EXPERIENCES

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HOW WILL YOUR CHILD USE THE PERSONAL LEARNING DEVICE?

At Woodgrove Secondary School, your child will be using the PLDs for a wide range of teaching and learning activities.

These include:

access to digital learning resources in class or at home
communication with teachers and peers
creation of digital products to demonstrate learning

…and many more related activities!

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3. Device and Funding Information

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Intel Celeron N4120 processor, 8GB RAM, 64GB Storage,

11.6” Screen Size

The school will be using the

Lenovo Chromebook 500e 2^nd Gen

Total Cost with GST: $548.90

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This device was selected because its specifications such as the inking feature, weight, mobility and teacher-student device compatibility allow it to support a wide range of teaching and learning activities across subjects.

Intel Celeron N4120 processor, 8GB RAM, 64GB Storage,

11.6” Screen Size

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The PLD Bundle includes:
Lenovo Power Adapter Lenovo USB Wired Mouse Lenovo Carrying Case Lenovo Pen 3.5mm In-Ear Headphones
Warranty and Insurance included: 3-year warranty and 3-year insurance 2 repairs or 1 replacement claim

THE PERSONAL LEARNING DEVICE

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Insurance Coverage	Claimable
Fire Lightning Power Surges Accidental e.g water spillage, drop etc Theft due to forcible entry Robbery	2 repairs or 1 replacement (3-year insurance)

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4. Funding support

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FUNDING SUPPORT FOR SINGAPORE CITIZEN (SC) STUDENTS

The cost of the device bundle can be paid using your child’s Edusave account, after setting aside provision for payment of second-tier miscellaneous fees.

To ensure the affordability of devices, MOE has provided an Edusave top-up of $200 in 2020 and $200 in May 2021 (as part of the Household Support Package announced in Budget 2021). This is on top of the annual $290 credited into the Edusave account for Secondary School students.

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FUNDING SUPPORT FOR SINGAPORE CITIZEN (SC) STUDENTS

For students on MOE-FAS, subsidies are available even if there is insufficient Edusave balance. The cash out-of-pocket will be $0.

Subsidies will be provided for SC students who need support, particularly those whose Gross Household Income (GHI) is below $4,000 or Per Capita Income (PCI)^# is below $1,000.

For more details on financial assistance, please approach the school.

^#PCI is GHI divided by the number of household members.

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FUNDING SUPPORT �FOR PERMANENT RESIDENTS (PR) AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS (IS)

Permanent residents (PR) and international students (IS) who need support could apply for subsidies, particularly those whose Gross Household Income (GHI) is below $4000 or Per Capita Income (PCI)^# is below $1000.

For more details, please approach the school.

^#PCI is GHI divided by the number of household members.

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5. Supporting students

in the safe and effective use of the devices

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SUPPORTING STUDENTS IN THE SAFE AND EFFECTIVE USE OF THE DEVICES

The school has measures in place to enable a safe and conducive learning environment for students in the use of PLDs for teaching and learning.

Educating students on Cyber Wellness
Classroom management and routines
Device Management Application (DMA)

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SUPPORTING STUDENTS IN THE SAFE AND EFFECTIVE USE OF THE DEVICES – CYBER WELLNESS EDUCATION

The refreshed Character and Citizenship Education (CCE) was launched by MOE in 2021. Cyber Wellness lessons will feature significantly in the CCE2021 lessons.

Topics covered in the Cyber Wellness lessons include:

Cyber Use
Cyber Identity
Cyber Relationships
Cyber Citizenship
Cyber Ethics

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SUPPORTING STUDENTS IN THE SAFE AND EFFECTIVE USE OF THE DEVICES – CLASSROOM ROUTINES

Expectations of the students will be communicated and reinforced by teachers.

Some expectations of students on use of PLDs for learning include:

1. Be Prepared

2. Be Safe

3. Be Smart

4. Be Kind

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SUPPORTING STUDENTS IN THE SAFE AND EFFECTIVE USE OF THE DEVICES – CLASSROOM ROUTINES

Be Prepared

Come to school with a fully charged device everyday.

Be Safe
Be responsible for your device. Keep it securely at all times.
Adopt safe practices and respectful behaviour online.

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SUPPORTING STUDENTS IN THE SAFE AND EFFECTIVE USE OF THE DEVICES – CLASSROOM ROUTINES

Be Smart
Learn anytime, anywhere, by accessing educational content online.
Connect with peers and teachers to collaborate or clarify doubts
Organise your virtual spaces so that you can create, store and retrieve learning material easily.

Be Kind

Be gracious and respectful when interacting with others always.

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SUPPORTING STUDENTS IN THE SAFE AND EFFECTIVE USE OF THE DEVICES – DEVICE MANAGEMENT APPLICATION

The Device Management Application (DMA) software will be installed on all students’ devices to provide a safe learning experience for your child, and to prevent misuse of the device.

Installation of the DMA will be performed after the collection of the device. Students will be guided on the installation
This applies to both devices purchased through the school and pre-existing student-owned devices

The DMA will be funded by MOE and will be uninstalled from the device when your child graduates/leaves the school.

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DEVICE MANAGEMENT APPLICATION – MOBILE GUARDIAN

A Device Management Application (DMA), Mobile Guardian, will come pre-installed on all PLDs purchased through the school.

The DMA has 3 main components which will support the use of the PLD in the classroom and safeguard students’ cyber wellness.

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Classroom Management Service. This enables teachers to manage the students’ use of the PLD during lesson time.

Mobile Device Management Service. This facilitates the updating and managing of the PLD, protects the PLD from malicious software, and protects students from objectionable internet content.

Usage Management Service. This enables the school and/or parents/guardians to better supervise and set helpful limits for students’ use of PLD after school.

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The following DMA settings will be in place as a default:

MOE and the school will set the level of web content filtering, including filtering out social media sites, pornography, gambling, extremist and violence-related sites

The school will determine the apps and programmes to be installed to support teaching and learning

School Hours

6.00 am - 6.00 pm

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After school hours, parents may opt for the following settings:

Default Settings: The in-school DMA settings will continue to operate after school hours.

Option A: Parents/Guardians can modify DMA settings after school hours.

Option B: Parents/Guardians can disable the DMA after school hours.

After School Hours

6.00 pm - 11.00 pm

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For parents/guardians who wish to choose Option A or Option B, the school will provide more detailed information on the process for indicating your choice later.

After School Hours

6.00 pm - 11.00 pm

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Note:

For students who intend to use their own device, the DMA must be installed on their device.

Mobile Guardian is compatible with the following types of devices:

Chromebooks
iPADs

Students who own either of these types of devices and wish to use them as their PLDs, may bring them to school for DMA installation*. More details will be provided later.

*requires resetting the device to factory settings. Students will need to backup their devices on their own before DMA installation

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Note:

For students who own a Windows-based laptop, they will NOT be able to use this device as a PLD for in-class learning.

These students may select one of the following two options:

Option 1: Place an order for the school-prescribed Chromebook

Option 2: Loan a school-owned Chromebook on a daily basis from the IT centre for in-class learning. This device will need to be returned at the end of each school day. Students can use their own devices for home-based learning.

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SUPPORTING STUDENTS IN THE SAFE AND EFFECTIVE USE OF THE DEVICES – PARENTS’ ROLE

We would like to partner parents to ensure that students are well supported in their use of technology for learning

As parents, you can help in the following ways:

Model good digital habits for your child.
Know your child well, and have conversations with your child about safe and responsible use of technology.
Set ground rules for internet use.
Navigate the internet together to understand their usage.

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IN CONVERSATION ON STUDENTS’ USE OF PLDS FOR LEARNING

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6. Additional resources for parents

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RESOURCES FOR PARENTS

To support you in keeping your child safe online, you may refer to these additional resources:

Parent Handbook (I) on Learning with a PLD	https://go.gov.sg/wgspdlp-handbook1
Parent Handbook (II) on Learning with a PLD	https://go.gov.sg/wgspdlp-handbook2
Parent Kit on Cyber Wellness for Your Child	https://go.gov.sg/moe-cyber-wellness
MOE Cyber Wellness Programme	https://www.moe.gov.sg/programmes/cyber-wellness/
Media Literacy Council	https://go.gov.sg/better-internet-sg/
National Library’s Learning & Information Literacy Resources	https://sure.nlb.gov.sg/
TOUCH Community Services	https://help123.sg/

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RESOURCES FOR PARENTS

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7. Next steps

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NEXT STEPS

Time Frame	Activity
By 31 Jan 2022	Submit Letter to Parents for Procurement which includes the following annexes: Intent to purchase Use of Edusave Collection of PLD
Apr-May 2022	Collection of Devices by students

For Singapore Citizens

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NEXT STEPS

For Permanent Residents (PR) / International Students (IS)

Time Frame	Activity
By 31 Jan 2022	Submit Letter to Parents for Procurement which includes the following annexes: Intent to purchase Collection of PLD
14 Feb 2022	Parent/Guardian to make payment via Giro / PayNow
Apr - May 2022	Collection of Devices by students

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WHAT’S NEXT?

Parents with SingPass can access the Letter to Parents for Procurement to indicate your consent via the following link:

https://go.gov.sg/pdlpadmin

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USEFUL CONTACTS

To access/find out more about...	Contact/Helpline
Edusave Balance	6260 0777
Finance-related matters	Ms Low Siok Lan Hannah Administration Manager Tel: 6893 2564, Email: Low_Siok_Lan@schools.gov.sg Ms Lin Meijing, Helen Administration Manager Tel: 6893 2564, Email: Lin_Meijing_a@schools.gov.sg
Other NDLP-related matters	Mr Flavian Brian Fernandez Head of Department, ICT Tel: 6893 2564, Email: Flavian_Brian_Fernandez@schools.gov.sg Mr Go Jun Hong Subject Head, ICT Tel: 6893 2564, Email: Go_Jun_Hong@schools.gov.sg

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