Smart School
Smart School
Smart School
The main objective of Smart School management - manage resources and processes efficiently and effectively to support the teaching and learning function. Other objectives - based on the National Education Philosophy which produce technology literate workforce, the democratization of education, increasing participation of stakeholders, foster the development of comprehensive individual and provide an opportunity to increase the strength and capabilities of individuals. 4 smart learning management approaches: 1. individual learning 2. Thoughtful learning 3. student-centered learning 4. learning technology.
Advantages
Disadvantages
Cost for smart school program is high Lack of technological infrastructure and teaching materials in school in rural area Lack of good teacher in IT Lack of manpower in handling in technical problem Disrupt teaching and learning process student need to take turn with other class to learn in computer lab
Challenges to principal
Build infrastructure
lack of computer and student need to wait their turn for learn using computer play the role of the responsible person to find a classroom that can accommodate IT equipments
Challenges to teachers
IT skills among teachers prefer chalk and talk approach did not know deeply the way to handle the computer must take their own initiative to learn deeply about IT. need more training on ICT programs
Produce an IT-literate students. play a role in educating the students to become more IT literate. create a feeling of interest and fun in the students
Challenge to student
Prepared to accept change
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Always complaining and negative thinking of the changes of teaching and learning
Must open minded
Use IT preferably
Challenge to Government
Had to spend a lot of money for this program
Its cost of millions to the success of this program. responsible person must know how to find cheap and quality suppliers of technological equipment contribution from teachers, parents and the community are very welcome either in the form of money or equipment technology.
Conclusion
Governments efforts to make all schools are a smart school should be responded Parents also play an important role in for this program Communities need to open eyes to move a step forward together with the developed countries