Personal Learning Device (PLD)

Introduction

MOE launched the National Digital Literacy Programme (NDLP) in March 2020 for all schools to help students strengthen their digital literacy.

One of the components of the NDLP is the introduction of the Personalised Digital Learning Programme (PDLP) for all secondary school students, whereby every secondary school student will own a school-prescribed Personal Learning Device (PLD).

PLDs in Teaching and Learning

Personal Learning Devices (PLDs) have tremendous potential to transform the learning environment as it enables teachers and students to harness technology for greater effectiveness in teaching and learning. The use of the PLDs for teaching and learning will also support the development of digital literacies in our students as well as develop them as future ready self-directed and collaborative learners.

Choice of PLD in Peicai Secondary School

The school is using the Apple iPad 10.2” 9th Gen (64 GB) as its choice for the PLD for all students. The device bundle includes a 3-year warranty, 3-year insurance, a 1st Gen Apple Pencil, and a Logitech keyboard with cover.

Please note that parents/guardians do not have the option to select a different PLD or accessory for school purchase. All students are required to purchase the same device bundle at PCSS, as per MOE guidelines.

Important Actions for Parents of Students in Secondary One in 2024

A virtual Zoom briefing for parents about Secondary One PLD Rollout will be held on 27 January 2024 (Sat), 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. To attend, please register at this link (https://go.gov.sg/pcss24s1pldr). Upon registration, you will receive the Zoom meeting link details.

By 31 January 2024 (Wed), parents would receive a letter about the purchase of PLDs from the school via Parents’ Gateway (PG) or hardcopy through the Form Teachers (for parents not yet onboard PG).

Upon receiving the letter, which will include all the relevant details please indicate your intent to purchase the PLD bundle or otherwise by completing an online form (link details will be given in the letter) by 07 February 2024 (Wed).

Should you have further queries on the purchase of PLD, you could contact Ms. Lee Li Juan (Head of Department, Information and Communications Technology at lee_li_juan@schools.gov.sg.