Online Education: Synchronous vs Asynchronous Learning
Thanks to technological improvements and better Internet, more and more people are working from home. A lot of companies even obligate their employees to work at least one day a week from home. It’s better for the environment, saves time
The Benefit of Video Conferencing Software in the Classroom
Doing business today means communicating internationally or remotely. From organizing meetings with your colleagues in a city 50 kilometers away to closing an overseas deal, seamless communication is key. Or what about talking to that one friend you met in
The 5 Biggest Online Risks for Children
The Internet can be a dangerous place for young children and teenagers. Kids don’t know the consequences of sharing things online. Everything they share can be used against them later in life. They can also expose their family to online
Caution! The blurred image around your smartphone is called LIFE!
According to Statista, there are 3.3 billion smartphone users in the world today – This data means that in the world of wireless, 42.63% of the world's population has a smartphone. Along with GSMA real-time intelligence data, there are now
Learning from Japanese Schools: A Strong Sense of Community Makes For Engaged Students
While it’s no secret the Singaporean curriculum is consistently ranks in the top 4 PISA rankings, every school system has its advantages and disadvantages. Today we look at some of the aspects of Japanese schools that contribute to the high
Learning From Korean Schools: Building Strong Children Ready to Face The Future
While many Koreans believe their national education institutions need reform, and Korea does not fare as consistently high on the PISA rankings as Singapore1, every school system has elements worth examining. Today we will look at elements of Korean schools
SIS Chairman Jaspal Sidhu Interview by Forbes Indonesia
Jaspal Sidhu, founder and chairman of Singapore Intercultural School (SIS), is a Singaporean who has lived in Indonesia for 30 years, previously working as an engineer in the mining sector from Aceh to Kalimantan. He quit his career in mining
Independence Day 2019
"We have an expanded team of great Bahasa, Religion and PPKn teachers this year and they collaborated together well, along with support from all the other teachers and many of our Junior College students to produce a great atmosphere to
The Importance of Building Character in Future Leaders: Making Sure They Are Ready To Lead
Children are the future and the future needs leaders. Good leadership relies heavily on a balance of elevated awareness and decisiveness. Without a grounded understanding of themselves and a solid moral compass to guide them, many leaders succeed at being
Coding in Education: Why It’s Important & How It’s Being Implemented
The Government of Singapore is taking steps to make sure that Singaporeans, both young and old, will have the fundamental skills and attributes to thrive in the digital age. For the young they are beginning to introduce computer science (coding)