Call For Collaboration - Industry Collaboration on FutureSchools@Singapore

Call-For-Collaboration Award (Updated on 15 May 2008)

Four consortia selected to design and deploy next generation infocomm-enabled solutions for five FutureSchools were announced on 13 May 2008.

1. Consortium led by Civica and comprising the following members: G Element, Heulab, Learning EDvantage, Microsoft Singapore and Playware Studios.
   
   Civica consortium’s solutions for Jurong Secondary School are centered on an interactive 3D learning environment that supports the school’s unique brand of problem-based learning, called Problem-Based Learning-Authentic Learning. The proposed virtual environment is unique and innovative in its use of problem-based learning scenarios to challenge students to work collaboratively with peers to solve problems.
   
   
2. Consortium led by Hewlett Packard and comprising the following members: Amdon Consulting, ASKnLearn, Heulab, Inchone, Microsoft Singapore, Pearson Education South Asia and Zepth.
   
   Hewlett Packard consortium’s proposal for Crescent Girls’ School (CGS) is based on an integrated physical and virtual learning environment. Students can take interactive field trips, and access learning resources and tools such as games, virtual reality learning content and interactive digital textbooks. Such learning tools are designed to support the school’s integrated curriculum and project-based learning approaches. The tools also enable the school’s students, teachers, administrators and parents to interact and contribute to the students’ progress both in and outside the classroom.
   
   
3. Consortium led by SingTel and comprising the following members: ACP Computer Training and Consultancy, Heulab, Learning EDvantage, Microsoft Singapore, NCS and Playware Studios.
   
   SingTel consortium’s proposal for Canberra Primary School leverages 3D educational games with simulations, interactive digital media and mobile learning applications. The games are designed to support experiential and inquiry-based learning. As students participate in the games, they can role play, collaborate in decision-making situations and learn problem-solving skills. In addition, students can immerse in real-world scenarios in a 4D laboratory equipped with multi-sensory tools. Thus, students will enjoy rich learning experiences which are anchored in both the real and virtual worlds.
   
   
4. Consortium led by ST Electronics (Training and Simulation Systems) and comprising the following members: Addest Technovation, FIF Technologies, Microsoft Singapore, Sky Media, Temasek Polytechnic and Vantage Portal Systems.
   
   ST Electronics (Training and Simulation Systems) consortium’s proposals will be implemented for Beacon Primary School and Hwa Chong Institution (HCI).
   
   The proposal for Beacon Primary School is centered on an interactive 3D Virtual Learning Environment called Beacon World.  Learners can immerse in 3D learning environments that challenge their understanding and deepen their learning. This environment is designed to support the school’s customised curriculum and key programmes to develop pupils holistically. Beacon World positions Beacon Primary as a forerunner in the use of 3D immersive learning environments as it features the integration of the 3D environment with the school's learning management system, creating a unique and innovative learning experience for Beacon’s students.
   
   The proposal for HCI includes the Hwa Chong Nexus (HCnX), a virtual campus designed to facilitate independent learning and collaborative explorations. Leveraging the school’s established partnerships both locally and internationally, the HCnX enables different groups of independent learners to conduct advanced research with local and overseas peers as well as expert-mentors in a safe and secure learning environment. Advanced communication tools and collaborative platforms bring HCI students together with mentors and peers overseas to form global communities of learners.
   

Following this award of the CFC, the four consortia will embark on the four-year project to implement the proposed solutions in the respective FutureSchools. Please click here  for the press release.

Enquiries

All enquiries should be sent to IDA_FutureSchools@ida.gov.sg.