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Students, teachers in Sibu urged to utilise technology

- By ANDY CHUA andychua@thestar.com.my

“Whether you become lawyers or doctors, you need a basic understand­ing of technology.” Tan Sri Clement Hii

students and teachers of SMK sacred Heart in sibu, sarawak are urged to embrace technology in the digitalisa­tion era.

the school’s board of management vice-chairman tan sri Clement Hii said the skills demanded of them now were very different from the skills required in the old days.

“Whether you become lawyers or doctors, you need a basic understand­ing of technology like digitalisa­tion, big data and artificial intelligen­ce,” said Hii at the sibu school’s speech day, which he has sponsored since 2004.

As for teachers, it was vital for them to use creative ways to bring their message across in the classroom, said Hii, who is also executive chairman of the HCK Group.

He reminded both teachers and students not to forget the importance of communicat­ion.

“even with technology, we must never forget to communicat­e with honesty and a sincere purpose to enrich and educate.

“this is a power that no technology can replace, although technology can amplify our delivery process,” he said.

SMK sacred Heart principal david teo said the school would continue its vision of preparing its students for a rapidly changing world.

He said the good results of their 2022 sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) and sijil tinggi Persekolah­an Malaysia (stpm) showcased the dedication of both teachers and students.

teo also highlighte­d the school’s commitment to a wellrounde­d education, evident in their students’ co-curricular achievemen­ts.

 ?? ?? a student receiving an award from hii (second from left) while Teo (left) looks on.
a student receiving an award from hii (second from left) while Teo (left) looks on.

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