Smart schools aim to transform Malaysian education to fulfill Vision 2020 goals by using technology to promote critical thinking, different learning styles, and equitable access. The key components of a smart school include teaching-learning processes using technology as the main platform for distance learning and making expertise available remotely. Smart schools emphasize intellectual, emotional, spiritual, and physical growth through a broad, multidisciplinary curriculum to produce well-rounded, technology-literate graduates.

1. WHAT IS SMART SCHOOL? SMART SCHOOLS

2. GROUP MEMBERS: NATASHA KAUR A/P MINDAR SINGH D20091034839 AMARPREET KAUR A/P GURNAM SINGH D20091034873 KRISNAVIMALA A/P KRISHUAN D20091034821 YAASHINI A/P SELVARAJAH D20091034837

4. Transform Malaysian education to fulfill vision 2020

7. Malaysian Smart School Main components : according to the Smart School Conceptual Blueprint are as follows: Teaching-learning processes :“heart” Management and Administration: “brain” Human Resources, Skills and Responsibilities Processes = system Technology Policies : Implementation

8. 1. Sustained, productivity-driven growth Apply technology in education Critical thinking Full participation in global economy Produce : Intellectual Spiritually Emotionally, and Physically - balanced and harmonious individuals 2. Technology in education Transformation of memory-based learning Smart schools: Creative thinking Different learning style- uses technology More equitable access Exercises great responsibility WHY??

9. Prepare children for the Information Age: promote goals of National Philosophy of Education Emphasizes Intellectual, Emotional, Spiritual, and Physical growth Provide all-round development Broad curriculum – electives n vertically integrated Multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary SMART SCHOOL CONCEPT:

10. Provide opportunities to enhance individual strengths and abilities Creative thinking Values application Language Produce a thinking and technology-literate work force Critical thinking Creativity in curriculum Apply technology effectively in teaching and learning

11. Democratized education Equal opportunities and accommodating learning Abilities Styles Processes Increase the participation of stakeholders Awareness of roles and responsibilities Skills development

12. Teaching And Learning Environment Comprises four areas: Curriculum to help students achieve overall and balanced development Pedagogy appropriate mix of learning strategies ensure mastery of basic competencies promotion of holistic development

14. Teaching-Learning materials Curricular and instructional needs Cosmetic adequacy Graphic, video, animation etc. Instruction adequacy Technical Curriculum Cost effectiveness

15. 2. Conventional media Printed (paper based) Books, encyclopedia, maps, magazine, etc. 3D objects Models, globes, etc. Audio/ visual Microfilms, slides, radio, audio tapes, etc.