Personalised Digital Learning Programme (PDLP): Device & Workflow Playbook

TL;DR
Treat PDLP like an ecosystem: pick the right pen-enabled device, standardise SLS/OneNote filing, enforce cybersecurity hygiene, and keep ergonomic guardrails so digital workflows accelerate—not derail—learning.

1 PDLP Policy Snapshot (2025–2026)

• Coverage: All MOE secondary schools provide 1:1 personal learning devices (PLDs) for Sec 1–2 cohorts.
• Device financing: Families can tap Edusave or subsidies; schools specify approved models. (MOE PDLP)
• Usage: SLS (Student Learning Space) remains the core platform; Release 2 updates introduced collaborative whiteboards and analytics dashboards for monitoring engagement. (SLS Release 2)
• Safeguards: MOE enforces Device Management Application (DMA) policies controlling app installs, screen time, and content filters.

2 Device Decision Matrix

Baseline checklist:

• Wi-Fi 6 support for smoother school network connections.
• Minimum 8 GB RAM to run concurrent SLS, OneNote, and simulation apps.
• Active stylus with palm rejection for math/science sketching.
• Durable casing + tempered glass; PDLP devices travel between home and school daily.

3 Workflow Setup: SLS + OneNote + Cloud Storage

3.1 SLS home base

• Create a unified folder taxonomy: Subject → Term → Week, mirroring school lesson sequencing.
• Use SLS Release 2 analytic widgets to monitor quiz mastery; export insights to parents during weekly check-ins.
• Activate SLS offline packs for revision periods with limited Wi-Fi.

3.2 Note-taking cadence

• Handwritten maths/science: OneNote Class Notebook with custom section templates (Lesson goals, Worked Examples, Reflections).
• Research projects: Google Drive or Notion for collaborative drafting; enforce version control via naming conventions (YYYYMMDD_topic_version).
• Media capture: Use built-in cameras to record lab setups or oral practice, then embed within OneNote.

3.3 Automation tips

• Sync PDF worksheets into OneNote for stylus annotation.
• Use Microsoft Power Automate or IFTTT to push SLS assignment deadlines into Google Calendar.
• Set Focus Assist or macOS Do Not Disturb windows during WA prep blocks.

4 Cybersecurity & Digital Wellbeing

4.1 Cyber hygiene baseline

• Configure DMA policies with strong passcodes, automatic updates, and app whitelists.
• Educate students using CSA’s SG Cyber Safe parent resources on phishing, password managers, and reporting protocols. (CSA SG Cyber Safe for Parents)
• Implement 2FA for all school-linked cloud accounts.

4.2 Ergonomics & health

• Adopt neutral posture setups: screen at eye level, elbows at 90°, feet flat. Research links prolonged mobile device use with neck strain; schedule micro-breaks every 20 minutes. (Posture study)
• Follow HealthHub’s mental wellbeing tips to balance online/offline study rhythms. (HealthHub wellbeing)
• Use blue-light filters or night-light modes after 7pm to reduce sleep disruption.

4.3 Screen-time governance

• Agree on family device contracts: academic vs leisure windows, maximum daily non-school screen time.
• Enable DMA reports for parents; review weekly to flag anomalies.

5 Parent Support & CTA

5.1 Parent involvement checklist

• Attend school PDLP briefings to understand model-specific features.
• Co-create a weekly digital review: check assignment dashboards, cybersecurity alerts, and device condition.
• Encourage students to present digital artefacts (annotated notes, lab videos) to reinforce accountability.

5.2 CTA

1. Download our PDLP readiness checklist (Google Sheet) to track specs, insurance, and app setups.
2. Book a 45-minute "Digital Workflow Audit"—we review SLS organisation, OneNote structure, and DMA settings.
3. Join our PDLP configuration clinic for hands-on stylus coaching, parental monitoring setup, and wellbeing planning.