ST JOSEPH'S INSTITUTION JUNIOR A Lasallian School of the~~ Brothers

Ref: SJIJ/2017 /10/471

28 September 2017

Dear Parents I Guardians,

Integration of Technology in Teaching and learning in P4 from 2018

As a part of our effort to improve the learning experience for our boys, we will be introducing a Bring-Your-Own-Device approach from 2018 tom! our Primary 4 classes. The improvement effort in the teaching and learning process began 3 years ago with the introduction of the E3 (Engage, Empower, Enable) programme where our teachers built up the resources and experience to deliver lessons in a more engaging manner with technology. The review of the learning outcomes of the graduating students of the first batch of E3 students gives us the confidence that putting technology in the hands of the learners does engender better learning behaviours. Boys were observed to be more interested and independent in their learning, and they were asking higher order questions which led to better learning outcomes. Having personal devices will also greatly support our effort to capitalize on the benefits of the Student Learning Space developed by MOE. We also believe that introducing technology in a structured environment to our boys at this formative age is critical in shaping productive habits with regards to how they regulate their use technology. Over the 3 years, our teachers have also developed management strategies to help boys regulate their technology use. These habits would be critical to them when they enter the world of work which would require them to have the tools for 2Pt Century skills such as critical thinking, communication and collaboration.

Encouraged by the transformation observed in our E3 students, all Primary 4 students in 2018 will be part of the E3 learning experience - using technology as an integral part of their daily school learning. From 2018, all Primary 4 students will need to have an iOS1 based device for daily school lessons, and we would like to invite you to attend a briefing session to find out more about how technology is used in learning. The details of the briefing session are:

Date: 13 Oct 2017, Friday, Time: 6.30 pm to 7.30 pm Venue: School Hall

The school will also be assisting parents by opening invitations to vendors to provide the best package possible, and parents who would like to purchase a device through the school, are requested to indicate through the attached form as well. As parents, we understand that you may have concerns about how to monitor your child's technology use. To support you throughout this journey, we have also scheduled Parent-support workshops to address your different concerns, and we look forward to sharing more with you on 13 Oct 2017.

Timothy Goh Principal

1 Device should be minimum 128GB with Wifi only that are installed with latest iOS, 9.7" Display size, Resolution : 2048x1536, 8-megapixel photos and the device is expected to last 3 years from P4 to P6.

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ST JOSEPH'S INSTITUTION JUNIOR

A Lasallian School of the 0b-~ Brothers

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORM (PRIMARY 4, 2018) PLEASE COMPLETE & SUBMIT THIS OPTION FORM TO YOUR CHILD'S FORM TEACHER {BY 4th OCTOBER 2017}

I, ______________________ ____, Parent/Guardian of Name of Parent/Guardian

______________ of . acknowledge that I have Name of Child/Ward Class in 2017

read and understood the contents of this letter.

Indication of Attendance to attend the Briefing*:

D I will be attending the briefing session on 13th October 2017

D I will not be attending the briefing session on 13th October 2017

*Please tick accordingly.

Will you want the school to assist you in finding a vendor to provide a package?* {An order form will be provided at a later time)

D D

Yes, please help me find a vendor

No, I prefer to purchase my own equipment

Follow the link and forward us your questions

https:/ I goo.gl/forms/MXCAI31 EVtPDYvCn 2

Signature of Parent I Date

*Please tick accordingly.