Information Technology
Description
Infocomm Technology is becoming an integral part of our life in the new global economy. IT education in Raffles Institution aims to empower students with the ability to understand, integrate and utilise technologies to construct their learning in a creative and socially responsible manner.
We aim to provide a platform to groom the young talents into future technologists and business strategists with the expertise to contribute to the iN2015 vision.
We aim to provide a platform to groom the young talents into future technologists and business strategists with the expertise to contribute to the iN2015 vision.
Staff
| Name | Designation | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs. Aileen Chor | Subject Head IT | aileen@ri.sch.edu.sg | 63549137 |
| Mr. Li Jian Sheng | CEP / CS Teacher | jiansheng@ri.sch.edu.sg | 96791932 |
| Ms. Lorraine Wang | CEP / CS Teacher | lorraine@ri.sch.edu.sg | 63549137 |
Achievements
Recent Achievements
| Year | Achievement | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | National Infocomm Competition | Grand Champion, Secondary Circuit |
| 2008 | National Olympiad in Informatics | Champion School |
| 2007 | National Infocomm Competition | Grand Champion, Secondary Circuit |
Curriculum
Lower Secondary Computer Studies
The Computer Studies course is a required subject for all lower secondary students. The course aims to develop students in a broad range of essential computing skills that will serve to enable their learning across academic disciplines.
| Sec 1 |
|---|
| Online information sourcing and literacy |
| Office software |
| Graphics Editing with Photoshop |
| Web Design with Dreamweaver |
| Sec 2 |
|---|
| Introductory Windows programming with Visual Basic |
| Introductory databases with Access |
| Multimedia development with Flash |
Computer Elective Programme
The RI Computer Elective Programme (CEP) is a two-year course geared towards pupils who have demonstrated strong talent or interest in digital media and computing. The programme aims to drive students towards understanding, integrating and utilising new technologies through hands-on experience in a variety of computing disciplines.
The programme focuses on a variety of introductory computing topics, namely programming, application development as well as 3D modelling and animation.
The programme focuses on a variety of introductory computing topics, namely programming, application development as well as 3D modelling and animation.
| Sec 3 and 4 |
|---|
| Programming structures and abstractions |
| 3D graphics modelling and animation |
| Web application and database development |
| Advanced topics in networking or graphics |
Enrichment Programmes
| Informatics.RI | November 2008 | Two-day enrichment classes in Computer Science, teaching introductory programming, computer networking, artificial intelligence and security. |
| Inter-Primary Infocomm Challenge | June annually | Workshops and competitions in robotics and multimedia for Primary schoolchildren, conducted during the June holidays. |