Sharael Taha on building an inclusive and safe digital society
Singapore’s young seniors are now digitally literate and can continue to contribute to the economy in a different way from their predecessors. A structured, whole-of-nation approach is needed to rethink the definition of work and encourage flexible work arrangements to truly unlock their potential. MP Sharael Taha said this in Parliament on Wednesday (Jan 10). He also said every school-going child must be equipped with digital access and the digital skillsets that will be required in the future economy. He asked the Government to identify essential digital skills such as basic coding, robotics, applied AI, cyber security and digital wellness to be included as core curriculum in primary and secondary schools. This will ensure that children from lower-income families do not end up being unduly disadvantaged. So as not to increase the academic load on students, Mr Sharael proposed that these topics replace less critical ones and be made non-examinable.
Singapore’s young seniors are now digitally literate and can continue to contribute to the economy in a different way from their predecessors. A structured, whole-of-nation approach is needed to rethink the definition of work and encourage flexible work arrangements to truly unlock their potential. MP Sharael Taha said this in Parliament on Wednesday (Jan 10). He also said every school-going child must be equipped with digital access and the digital skillsets that will be required in the future economy. He asked the Government to identify essential digital skills such as basic coding, robotics, applied AI, cyber security and digital wellness to be included as core curriculum in primary and secondary schools. This will ensure that children from lower-income families do not end up being unduly disadvantaged. So as not to increase the academic load on students, Mr Sharael proposed that these topics replace less critical ones and be made non-examinable.
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