At MOE’s Committee of Supply Debate in March 2020, the National Digital Literacy Programme (NDLP) was launched for all schools and Institutes of Higher Learning to help students strengthen digital literacy. One of the components of the NDLP is the introduction of the Personalised Digital Learning Programme (PDLP) for all secondary schools. This website provides important information on how you can purchase the PLD for your child/ward and other relevant information about the device rollout.
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Students' Experiences in the Use of PLDs
in 1-to-1 Learning (Pilot Schools)
PDLP ENGAGEMENT FOR PARENTS/GUARDIANS
PDLP ENGAGEMENT FOR PARENTS/GUARDIANS
GESS will conduct a briefing for all parents and guardians of Secondary 1 students, during the Secondary 1 Meet-the-Parents (MTP) session on 10 January 2025.
During this session, we will share details of the purchase of the device, funding support, and other relevant information.
iPAD LEARNING EXPERIENCE (ILE) AT GAN ENG SENG SCHOOL
From 4 May 2021 to 27 May 2021, all Sec 3NA and selected Sec 3NT students participated in the ILE.
Objectives of this pilot:
to allow a group of teachers to experience how using the iPad changes the way they teach in the classrooms;
to get students to experience how using the iPad will change the way they learn in the classroom; and
to discover possible implementation challenges which the school may face in the PDLP mass rollout.
This video below sums up our students' experiences of using the PLDs in class:
And in this next video, three teachers involved in the pilot share their experiences!
PERSONAL LEARNING DEVICE (PLD) FOR GESSIANS
PERSONAL LEARNING DEVICE (PLD) FOR GESSIANS
The school has arranged to purchase the PLDs from AsiaPac Technology for your child’s/ward’s use. The vendor has been identified based on a panel of awarded suppliers established by MOE. The PLD bundle for purchase by your child/ward will comprise:
The school has arranged to purchase the PLDs from AsiaPac Technology for your child’s/ward’s use. The vendor has been identified based on a panel of awarded suppliers established by MOE. The PLD bundle for purchase by your child/ward will comprise:
Model: Apple iPad 10.9 10th Gen
Processor: A14 Bionic Processor
Memory (GB): 4GB
Storage (GB): 64GB
Enhanced Bundle Warranty: 3-Year carry-in warranty
Enhanced Bundle Insurance: 3-Year insurance
Add-on/Accessories Item(s):
- Apple Pencil (1st Generation) with USB-C to Apple Pencil Adapter
- Logitech Ruggedized Combo 4
Cost : $869.80
Use of Edusave
Students who are Singapore citizens are to use their Edusave to pay for the PLD. To ensure the affordability of devices, To ensure the affordability of devices, MOE has provided Edusave top-ups of $200 in 2020 to 2022, and $300 in 2023, to all eligible Singaporean students in primary and secondary schools.
This is on top of the annual $290 credited into the Edusave account for Secondary School students and $230 for Primary School students.
Financial Assistance
Subsidies are available for students who require funding support to purchase a PLD. Please note that as indicated on the MOE Financial Assistance Scheme (FAS) application form, it is compulsory for all students on the MOE FAS to use their Edusave to pay for the PLD, after subsidies have been granted. Students on the School-based FAS who are eligible for PLD subsidies are strongly encouraged to use their Edusave to pay for the PLD to enjoy further subsidies, where required, to reduce cash outlay.
Financial assistance is also available for Permanent Residents (PR) and International Students (IS) who need support. For more information on finance matters, you may contact Ms Jacqueline Tham at jacqueline_tham_lai_kuen@schools.gov.sg
Infographic on the PLP Initiative
Overview of PLD Initiative
Digital Citizenship and Cyber Wellness Education
Digital Citizenship and Cyber Wellness Education
The school has in place sound measures to enable a safe and seamless learning environment for students. To support you in keeping your child safe online, you may refer to these resources:
FURTHER QUERIES
FURTHER QUERIES
Should you have any further queries or require further clarification, you may contact the school's Head of Department (HOD) ICT, Mdm Siti Zuraidah at siti_zuraidah_kamis@schools.gov.sg
For more information on finance matters, you may contact Ms Jacqueline Tham at jacqueline_tham_lai_kuen@schools.gov.sg
For technical matters, please contact gess_it_helpdesk@moe.edu.sg
Resources for Parents and Students
Briefing Slides for Parents (to be updated after briefing on 10th January 2025)
Please response to the notification on Parents Gateway to indicate whether you would like to purchase the PLD Bundle.
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