Learning innovation is about sparking creativity and providing students with personalised, authentic and challenging experiences. Shekou International School (SIS) has become internationally recognised for its contemporary practice and has been awarded Apple Distinguished School status, the "School of the Year" award and numerous other commendations.
SIS documents practical examples of innovation in action through its online portal and also boosts classroom transparency via the Twitter hashtag #SISrocks. All campuses have high speed wireless internet access and a variety of physical and virtual learning spaces. Students up to grade 3 have access to shared devices in their classrooms while students from grade 4 onwards participate in 1:1 learning programs.
When combined with effective teaching and learning, technology has the ability to transform how students connect, collaborate and create. Check out the 'How' tab to see how students are leveraging technology to support learning. It's an exciting time to be part of the SIS community.
At SIS we reference the following on the integral use of technology for learning:
AALF's 1:1 program literature review
Visible Learning by John Hattie
Creating Innovators by Tony Wagner
Make Space by Scott Doorley & Scott Witthoft