CHALLENGES OF

SMART SCHOOL IN
MALAYSIA
BY :
NURUL HUSNA ABDUL FATAH
NUR FATIN AMIRAH RAMLI

Introduction

The definition of Smart School is one of that

uses a technology platform as a medium on
which distance learning and specific teaching
expertise are made available to remote
locations including the home, without
compromise to the quality of information
transfer and certified teaching methods
developed locally, regionally or internationally.

5 Main Goals

Produce a thinking and technology

literate workforce
Democratize education
Increase participation of stakeholders
Provide all-round development of
individual
Provide opportunities to enhance
individual strengths and abilities

Challenges

Lack of technological infrastructure

and teaching materials in school in
rural area
Limited internet connection
Limitation of infrastructure, such as
computer labs lead to ineffectiveness of
technology supported teaching and
learning
Shortage of computers

Teacher training
Intensive training and counseling to assist
teacher adapt with new environment.
The training must have focus considerable
attention to change mindset of teachers.
Involves such as renovate training programs,
significant additional infrastructure and
mobilization of expertise, local and foreign.
Now, teachers will be instrumental in creating
conditions that will promote self-directed
learning.

Learners attitude

Too passive fully hoping to teachers

Must play an active role determine

the direction of their learning by
participate of the activities

Transition to global environment

nurture skills of creative problem
solving
- learn to make a right decision

Conclusion

This Smart School initiative can

revolutionize learning beyond our grasp
today.
Ensuring the successful implementation
of the Smart Schools will required a longterm implementation plan which set the
performance target that will be to met by
the major players.