Infocomm Clubs Programme
Objective
The Infocomm Clubs Programme is a Co-Curricular Activity (CCA) for primary, secondary and junior college students. It aims to excite students about infocomm in a fun and meaningful way by helping them to learn new infocomm skills and to cultivate leadership and entrepreneurship capabilities at an early age.
The objectives of the Infocomm Clubs Programme are to:
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Excite students about the possibilities of Infocomm in a fun way.
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Equip students with relevant infocomm skills.
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Provide students with opportunities to express creativity, entrepreneurship and community spirit.
Programme Description
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Infocomm club in each school will have programmes that cover one or more
focus areas
such as digital media, mobile technologies, software development, security & networking and games development.
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Run the Infocomm club in
partnership with industry
and other institutions, the Infocomm Club activities include training, project work, mentorship, competitions and collaboration with other schools, locally and internationally. Schools under the Infocomm Clubs Programme may also collaborate to share facilities, extend training, provide ambassadors and undertake joint activities.
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The Infocomm Club in each school will also organise school-wide
enrichment programmes
such as seminars or workshops to raise infocomm awareness and appreciation for all students.
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The Infocomm Club in each school will act as an
infocomm resource centre
for the school. Platforms will also be provided for schools and various other parties to come together to collaborate, and create a central pool of resources for teachers and students to tap on.
Benefits
Through the clubs activities, students can appreciate technologies better, and creatively apply their skills to communicate ideas and use them in their school project work. The clubs can also be a supplementary resource for teachers to enhance the teaching and learning experience.
Students enjoy:
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CCA points
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Opportunities for project work and community service projects, where the best will be showcased at various competitions and events
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Potential credit exemptions/direct admission opportunities into infocomm courses of IHLs
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IDA funding support to talented students for participating in international competitions, conferences, industry attachments & certifications
Clubs can participate in Infocomm Club Flagship programmes like:
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iSPACE Tour
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Club & Technological Briefings for Educators
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Infocomm Club Field Trips to Companies & NGN Experience Centre
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Singapore Science Centre Certification
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National Infocomm Clubs Awards (NICA)
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Infocomm Club Ambassadors Programme
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Infocomm Seminars, Conferences & Workshops by Technological Partners and IHLs
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Youth Infocomm Week cum NICA Awards Ceremony
Application
The Infocomm Club programme offers 3 flexible options to suit the school's needs.
Option 1 - Infocomm Club
Club is eligible for co-funding by IDA up to S$5,000 per year for 2 years.
Option 2 - Value-Added Infocomm Club
Club is eligible for co-funding* by IDA up to S$10,000 per year for 2 years.
Option 3 - Associate Infocomm Club
School will be listed on IDA's website and publicity materials as an Associate Infocomm Club member school.
*Expenses include training, purchase of hardware and software (Click
here
for the list of qualifiable hardware and software purchases)
Schools interested in the Infocomm Clubs programme are advised to follow these steps:
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Select
focus area
and
technology partner/trainer
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Arrange for a meeting with the technology partner/trainer
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Ensure that the club's infrastructure is ready
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Call for an ITQ to appoint technology partner/trainer
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Submit
application form
to
Infocomm Club administrator
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Conduct member recruitment
Enquiries
For enquiries, please email
[email protected]
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For more information and resources on Infocomm Club events, please visit
www.infocommtalent.sg/clubs
.
Industry Partners
Click
here
for details of Industry partners under the Programme and their focus areas.
Click
here
for contact details of their appointed training providers.