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Applied Learning Module (ApLMs)?

Applied Learning Module (ApLMs) were introduced by the Ministry of Education (MOE) to enrich the secondary school curriculum with more applied learning options. Taught by polytechnic staff over a span of three days, ApLMs are modules or subjects in applied areas, such as digital media, entrepreneurship, and computer animation.

Students will be given the opportunity to apply the knowledge they learn during the programme to practical real-life scenarios, and discover their individual strengths and interests.


Why should I sign up my students for ApLMs?

Your students will get to:

  • Experience polytechnic life in advance – our ApLMs are conducted in the same way as all our other regular diploma courses

  • Acquire new skills and knowledge not taught in secondary schools

  • Discover and explore their passions and interests beforehand, enabling them to make informed decisions about education and career plans after graduation

  • Enhance their Holistic Development Profile which will give them an edge over their peers when applying for diploma courses under the Polytechnic Early Admission Exercise (EAE) and Direct Admission Exercise (DAE)


What are the ApLMs offered at SOI? 

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Outsmart the Hacker!

This ApLM teaches students how to defend and secure their laptops/computers, and browse the Internet in a safe, fun and engaging way. Students will be exposed to various IT security concepts and by the end of this ApLM, they will gain an understanding and appreciation of the importance of IT security, as well as develop good web surfing practices. 

GDP

Games Design and Programming

This ApLM introduces students to the fundamentals of games design and programming. Students will also interact with a virtual robot during the course, and encounter the various challenges game developers face when creating their own full-fledged game from scratch.

CCMA

Creating Cool Mobile Apps

This ApLM is an introduction to the exciting world of programming and mobile application development on the popular Android platform. Students will learn how to develop their own mobile applications (“apps” for short), and use various software development tools and libraries. 

DFRAI

Discover Facial Recognition using Artificial Intelligence

In this ApLM, you will be introduced to an application of AI in the form of facial recognition. Students will undertake various hands-on programming and image processing exercises, which leverage upon popular libraries, for the purpose of facial recognition.

TDI

Turn Data into Insights

In this ApLM, students will learn to apply data cleansing using Microsoft Excel and Power Query. You will also learn how to summarise, analyze and visualise data, and build interactive dashboards using Tableau software. You will be carrying out hands-on practice with your own laptop, and follow practical demonstrations as well as a structured lab guide.

How can I register?

Visit the Ministry of Education’s portal to register. Feel free to email us for enquiries or assistance at https://for.edu.sg/rpcontactus.