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First 'school of future' will open in 2008
THE Education Ministry (MOE) is establishing a new primary school to serve as a model for how students can be prepared for a future dominated by technology and information. (read more...)
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Inner city kids get the low down on Hi-Tech
Washington, D.C. April 7, 2005 - What’s the difference between an object and a sprite? When you’re shooting digital animated movies, how many frames per second should you use to smooth the motion? Chances are, if you’re 30, you won’t have a clue how to answer these questions. (read more...) |
AOL and CTW Team-up
AOL Canada Inc., Children's Technology Workshop and Safe Kids Canada have teamed up to support Online Safety Week, an initiative aimed at teaching parents and kids about the importance of online safety. (read more...) |
Why Teach Thinking in Singapore?The word ‘creativity’ has so many diverse meanings and interpretations. I remember telling an audience of teachers that creating a mess is also creative as long as new things and views are being conjured up. This led to much laughter and discussion about the meaning of ‘creativity’ (This notion of ‘creative mess’ was taken from master-thinker, Dr Edward de Bono). (read more...) |
Singapore's search for creativity
SINGAPORE is trapped in a quagmire after 30 years of economic expansion at breakneck speed. Its political leaders have more than once reminded the people that they need to be more "creative" and "innovative", or risk being caught up by rival countries. (read more...) |
