Book Review: Silver Shades of Grey – Memos for Successful Ageing in the 21st Century
As a practising medical specialist, Singapore’s first female Nominated Member of Parliament, and a founder of many civil society organisations including WINGS (Women’s Initiative for Ageing Successfully), Dr Kanwaljit Soin’s first book is filled with…
Understanding Computational Thinking
Computational thinking is based on the essential concepts of computer science and can be distilled down to four key elements: decomposition; pattern recognition; abstraction; and algorithms. Decomposition is the process of breaking down a…
Higher Education Affordability in the US and Asia
Universities in the United States (US) are the envy of the world because they attract students from all over the world, due to the high quality of education that they offer. Many, however, are confronting…
A Policy Forum on ICT in ASIAN Education – Taking Stock and Looking Ahead
The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs) from the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development emphasise the continued need for quality education and the development of skills for lifelong learning within developing nations. There is also…
Unplugging Classrooms not an Option in Digital Age
The recent report by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) on technology and learning in classrooms made headlines all over the world. The Wall Street Journal and BBC globally as well as The…
