At Akeley Wood School we realise the importance of arming our students with the capability to embrace and harness technology within their learning, both at school and for the rest of their lives, in a fast-changing world and for whatever path they may choose.
From Year 3, every Akeley Wood child is given their own laptop device that they will keep and use to develop their learning throughout their school career.
From Nursery to Year 2, iPads and computers will be used in class from time to time to facilitate the curriculum, and Computing is taught as a specialist subject at the Junior School from Reception onwards.
Student-Centred Learning
With technology at the heart of their studies, students take greater ownership of their learning.
Each child has access to online learning tools that engage and inspire, leading to greater independence and a more efficient workflow. Tasks can be shared, managed, assessed, and completed more efficiently and with greater accountability.
Working Together
Students can work together in the same digital workspace, facilitating greater collaboration whether they are physically together or working remotely.
Teachers can monitor, assess and encourage students to choose their own way of communicating their work to others, including in presentations.
Learning Tailored to Each Student
Learning programmes available on our devices mean that each student can be set different tasks depending on their own ability.
Children can be stretched when needed or given extra support to amplify or repeat learning where needed and catch up on missed work. Teachers can monitor each student’s learning very effectively in this way, and can easily share resources and tasks with each student, or as a group.
Improved Assessment
The devices and systems in place make it more efficient and streamlined to provide feedback to each student.
For some projects, teachers can digitally annotate work and link to additional online support where necessary. Students can respond in a similar way. ensuring continued engagement and enhanced learning.