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teachers teach and students learn . The introduction of cloud based apps , virtual / mixed reality and affordable 1:1 devices , expands the possibilities far beyond the traditional approach of linear , text based learning . Through technology , St Chris is able to provide deeper learning and fully immersive experiences for its students .
Teaching and Learning
Teaching at St Chris , has long shifted from writing on whiteboards , to creating a more captivating learning experience for the students . With the introduction of cloud-based software , staff and students are able to work together more seamlessly . Teachers can easily share and interact across all student devices . The use of video in teaching and learning at St Chris , allows students to repeat , rewind and revisit content at their own pace , whilst the use of subject specific apps provide engaging content and flexible learning . Recently , the school has embarked on a project using virtual reality to transport students to almost anywhere in the world . From the comfort of their classrooms , the students visit museums , go under the ocean , walk on the surface of Mars , see inside the human body and even go back in time . The 360 immersive experience is a powerful medium to engage and deepen the students ’ learning .
Developing 21st Century Skills
By working in the cloud , St Christopher ’ s school benefits from a
21st Century approach , towards the creation and distribution of content . Technology is used to help the students to develop the 4C ’ s ( Communication , Collaboration , Critical Thinking and Creativity ), the essential skills required to be future-ready in the workforce . The teachers are able to comment on and edit students ’ work in realtime , which has helped to transform the students , from passive consumers of content , to being active content creators . Students and teachers are able to publish their work on the Internet , reach authentic audiences and gain valuable feedback .
Assessment & Feedback
Technology plays a key role in improving the effectiveness of assessment and student feedback at St Christopher ’ s school . The digital tools used are extremely powerful in supporting teachers in checking for students ’ understanding and providing real-time assessment . Prior to the use of these tools , the burden of paper-based marking and handwritten comments were barriers to providing timely feedback . The teachers and students now benefit from using online forms to capture students ’ responses , as well as the use of gamification apps as part of the learning experience . Due to the automation capability of such technologies , students receive instant feedback and teachers receive powerful analytics regarding the understanding of the learners . As a result , teachers are able to use their time in the classroom , more
A student concentrates on his experiment in Chemistry at A-level
The Wonder of Science in Key Stage 3
intelligently , to provide a more personalised learning approach for the students .
One article does not do this school justice in highlighting the good practice taking place among its staff and students . The mission of the school in developing autonomous Learners , competent Individuals and global Citizens continues in earnest and we wish them all the success in this mission .
Newspaper Report referencing a UK Guardian report St Chris students in Nepal
An Indoor Swimming Pool - Part of the excellent facilities on the primary campus
Vacuum Forming as part of Design Technology in the Junior School
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