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News Articles
MOE to implement more AI tools for detailed education
The Ministry of Education (MOE) is set to introduce more AI features into the Singapore Student Learning Space (SLS) to enhance students' learning experiences and complement teacher guidance.
Singapore Business Review, Published: 21st September 2023
More Support for Schools and Students to Shape the Future of Learning
Amongst measures announced at the MOE Schools Work Plan Seminar 2023, MOE will provide schools with more support and resources, including self-paced lessons hosted on the Singapore Student Learning Space (SLS), to enhance the development of digital literacy and AI literacy in all students.
MOE Press Release, Published: 20th September 2023
MOE prepares students for fast-changing world through tech, updating learning spaces
At its annual Schools Work Plan Seminar, MOE announced measures to enhance 21st Century Competencies, harness technology to enhance learning experiences, and enrich learning environments through partnerships. Minister for Education Chan Chun Sing also launched the "Transforming Education through Technology" Masterplan 2030, with aims to enhance digital literacy and technological skills with resources on Singapore Student Learning Space as well as more AI features to better customise students’ learning experiences.
Straits Times, Published: 20th September 2023
MOE to deploy more AI in schools after success of Pri 5 maths tool
More AI tools to be introduced in schools for more targeted support of individualised learning for pupils
Today Online, Published: 20th September 2023
This discipline master makes connections before corrections
Discipline Master Mr Poh Wei Beng reflects on how upstream measures can promote a safe learning environment at school, including the use of the Student Learning Space as a viable platform for the school to educate and address both emerging and perennial issues, including problems such as scams, vaping, and bullying.
Schoolbag, Published: 31st August 2023
Opening Address by Minister for Education, Mr Chan Chun Sing, at the Mother Tongue Languages Symposium 2023
“…Within the Student Learning Space (SLS), you have also seen how we have incorporated Speech Evaluation and Text-to-Speech functions for Mother Tongue languages. These functions will aid students in reading, word recognition, provide them with automated feedback for oral practices, and encourage self-directed learning...” Minister for Education Chan Chun Sing
Speech, Published: 26th August 2023
Incorporating Artificial Intelligence (AI) into the curriculum
MOE is developing AI-enabled tools in the Student Learning Space (SLS) to provide greater customisation of learning and enhanced feedback for each child. These tools are being piloted for certain subjects and levels.
Parliamentary Replies, Published: 3rd July 2023
Teachers urged to embrace technology, keep learning as centre for character and citizenship studies opens
At the Teachers’ Conference and ExCEL Fest 2023, educators were encouraged to make use of technology and its benefits for teaching and learning, and demonstrated several features on SLS such as auto-grading and a Learning Feedback Assistant, a tool that provides students with feedback on the incorrect use of grammar.
Straits Times, Published: 31st May 2023
Normal (Technical) students can use laptops for one section in basic mother tongue language exams
From 2024, national exams for Normal (Technical) students will be conducted using laptops for one section of the basic mother tongue language exams. In curriculum, students can also ... access learning resources like audio and electronic texts, teaching animation and videos, as well as interactive resources on the Student Learning Space (SLS). Students can use SLS features such as text-to-speech and the e-dictionary to learn independently at their own time and pace.
Straits Times, Published: 4th April 2023
Speech by Minister Chan Chun Sing at the National Technology-Enhanced Learning Conference (NTEL 2022) at Singapore University of Technology and Design
“…MOE is developing such adaptive tools within the SLS that students can use for self-directed learning. This includes an adaptive learning system for Mathematics, which will recommend a step-by-step pathway customised for each learner. We are also developing a Learning Feedback Assistant for English Language that provides students with personalised feedback on their writing. These systems encourage students to take ownership of their learning and complement teachers who provide more detailed guidance and instruction...” Minister for Education Chan Chun Sing
Speech, Published: 27th October 2022
Singapore has among the world's best education systems, so what can Australia learn from it?
Educator and scholar Dr. Pak Tee Ng lauds Singapore’s school system, including its approach to online learning through the Student Learning Space to support self-directed learning.
ABC News, Published: 21st October 2022
Ready to level up? Build your own game at school
At Naval Base Primary School, upper primary students learn many aspects of creating digital education games as part of their school’s Applied Learning Program. These games are then uploaded on the Singapore Student Learning Space (SLS) platform for their juniors to play!
Schoolbag, Published: 18th October 2022
Enjoying HBL days with my teenagers
Mum shares what makes home-based learning on SLS enjoyable for her and her teenagers.
Straits Times, Published: 3rd September 2022
Speech by Minister of State for Education Ms Gan Siow Huang at the National Digital Explorer 2022 Awards Ceremony
"...today, students can take greater ownership over their own learning through technology such as the Student Learning Space (SLS)" Minister of State for Education Gan Siow Huang
Speech, Published: 5th August 2022
Speech by Minister for Education Chan Chun Sing at Teaching Scholarship Presentation Ceremony 2022
"Our teaching fraternity must be able to pool and share their teaching resources across the system. Today, we have already started doing this with the Student Learning Space (SLS)." Minister for Education Chan Chun Sing
Speech, Published: 4th August 2022
Learning Science: Not about memorising keywords
“…with a wide range of learning resources that can be found in the Singapore Student Learning Space (SLS), students are not only empowered to direct their own learning, but also encouraged to learn Science beyond the boundaries of the classroom.” Mdm Anne Wong, Master Teacher for Primary Science, Eunos Primary School.
Schoolbag, Published: 28th July 2022
Students can now personalise their profiles on SLS!
Pick different expressions, eyewear, or switch your costume, and just ‘be yourself’!
Schoolbag, Published: 10th June 2022
Govt to spend $3.8b on infocomm, tech in 2022; more projects to use AI, data science
"One example of how hosting applications on the cloud has helped was demonstrated when Covid-19 forced schools to move to home-based learning. The student learning space was hosted on a commercial cloud platform and enabled some 300,000 students to use the platform concurrently." GovTech chief executive Kok Ping Soon
Straits Times, Published: 10th June 2022