E-Learning, ICT Vital To Quality Education
By Zalia Zaini

Bandar Seri Begawan - E-learning and the implementation of ICT in schools have become vital issues for teachers and educators.

ICT can be seen as a continuum in schools, beginning with access to computers, progressing through access to the Internet and networking, equipping teachers and students with ICT skills, and ending with the full integration of ICT into teaching and learning.

This was highlighted by course coordinator at the recent e-learning workshop, Chong Jon Fong, during the certificate presentation ceremony yesterday morning at Sekolah Menengah Pehin Dam Seri Maharaja, Mentiri (SMPDSM).

More than 20 teachers from various schools received certificates of participation following the completion of an e-learning course, organised by SMPDSM.

Present as the guest of honour was the Acting Director of Schools. Ministry of Education, Dyg Hjh Norjum bte Hj Yusop.

SMPDSM has been holding ICT workshops and training courses for teachers, in line with the concept of life-long learning and the Ministry of Education's aspiration.

The programmes have led to an improvement in ICT skills and capability to develop the concepts of e-lessons among educators.

Principal Tan Lian Lian, in her speech, said the school would continue to support the development of ICT to ensure SMPDSM offers quality education.

Coordinator Chong said an educational system that ignores technology will not be able to prepare students for the world they are living in. There is, thus, a need for the system to help students learn to use the tools available effectively.

He added, however, the implementation of ICT in schools will only be successful if teachers are willing to integrate the technology into the learning process.

He hoped the teachers, after attending the workshop, understood the aspiration of the Ministry of Education and ensure changes be made to improve learning among students.

He also urged them play a part in the development of e-lessons, by passing on their knowledge to fellow teachers. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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