National Digital Literacy Programme

The National Digital Literacy Programme (NDLP) was launched in March 2020 to make digital learning inclusive by equipping students with digital literacies to be future-ready.

As part of NDLP, MOE announced in 2020 that every secondary school student will own a school-prescribed personal learning device (PLD) by end-2021.

The aims of NDLP are to:

• Support the Development of Digital Literacies

• Support self-directed and collaborative learning

• Enhance Teaching and Learning

Watch the video to have a better understanding of how NDLP strengthens Digital Literacy.

Student And Teacher Experiences

Watch the videos to hear the students' and teachers' voices about NDLP.

How Will Your Child Be Using Their PLDs?

They will use their PLDs to access platforms such as the Student Learning Space (SLS), Google Workspace, Slido, Mentimeter, Kahoot, Nearpod, Padlet, to:

[In school]

• To support their learning experiences

• To review their learning and close learning gaps

• To collaborate with their peers and teachers

[Beyond school]

• To continue to learn during home-based learning (HBL)

• To explore topics of their personal interests and preferences

• To learn and make use of digital tools such as calendaring and note-taking applications to enhance personal productivity and develop life skills

Digital Applications for Students

As part of the NDLP, schools will progressively roll out ICT applications that are vital to students’ educational journey. These applications will form an integral part of the applications installed in the PLDs:

Device Information (2025 Model)

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Supporting Students in the Safe and Effective Use of PLDs

The school has put measures in place to enable a safe and conducive learning environment for students to use PLDs for teaching and learning as follows:

1. School and classroom routines

2. Cyber Wellness Education

3. Device Management Application (DMA)

Classroom Management and Routines

Cyber Wellness Education

MOE has enhanced Character and Citizenship Education (CCE 2021) to significantly incorporate cyber wellness to educate students on the demands of NDLP.

Topics covered in the Cyber Wellness lessons include:

• Cyber Use

• Cyber Identity

• Cyber Relationships

• Cyber Citizenship

• Cyber Ethics

As parents, you can also play a part by

• modelling good digital habits for your child,

• knowing your child well, and have conversations with your child about safe and responsible use of technology,

• setting ground rules for internet use,

• navigating the internet together with your child to understand their usage.

To support you in keeping your child safe online, you may refer to these resources:

• Cyber Well for your child

• Practising Cyber Wellness

• http://sure.nlb.gov.sg/

• http://help123.sg/

• Parent Handbook (I) 2025

• Parent Handbook (II) 2025

Device Management Application (DMA) - Lightspeed Systems

Device management application (DMA) software will be installed on your child’s device to provide a safe learning experience for your child, and prevent misuse of the device.

The DMA will be funded by MOE and will be uninstalled from the device when your child/ward graduates or leaves the school. The purpose of DMA are three fold as follows:

DMA Parent Guide

• Lightspeed Systems Parent Guide - Option Default

• Lightspeed Systems Parent Guide - Option A

• Lightspeed Systems Parent Guide - Option B