Blog

This is OIS‘s tech integration blog. Here you will find information on what’s happening in the classroom with regards to technology integration at OIS. The purpose of this blog is to share the ICT tools and resources used for integration at OIS.

Kindly note, that the Primary Tech Hub is not an official partner or subsidiary of OIS. All content displayed here, is to support technology integration in an educational setting. All comments are that of the authors of this blog, not the school's.

Coding for Kids

Technology plays a key role in our inquiry-based programme that aims to support the development of international-mindedness and attributes of the learner profile. At OIS we offer opportunities for students to develop explicit knowledge and skills relating to technology...

Meditation Apps and Teaching Mindfulness while learning from home

An important factor school leaders and educators are faced with when teaching online is student safety and well-being. Learn how mindfulness and meditation is helping students cognitive well-being and development during this time...

End of the Week Technology Reminder

At the end of a long week, even our devices need to do power down and take a break. Ensure your child's device is ready for the following week of learning by following these 6 steps...

Top Collaborative Tools for Teachers

Collaboration is essential to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others. Educators and Students can utilise digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively, including learning from home. Check out some of the top collaborative resources collected by Wicked EdTech...

10 Ways to work from home comfortably

Since March, parents, teachers and students have been working and learning from home. Often sat down huddled behind a laptop at a makeshift desk for hours. Having a good posture is not just good etiquette it will save you a lot of pain in the long run. Check our guide for 10 ways to work comfortably from home...

Online resources for parents and educators

Spring break is here! As we wrap up the first half of our second semester we will be sharing a list of apps, website and resources on the PrimaryTechHub for teachers and families to explore over the spring break...

Primary Tech Hub @BETT2020

Wow! What a week it has been! Last week the IT integrators from OGC and JVLR attended BETT2020 at London's ExCeL. It was the first and one of the biggest educational technology shows of the year! Google, Microsoft, Apple and many more...

Happy New Year!

Welcome back to the second semester of the academic year, where will be kicking off our EdTech Professional Learning Sessions available for all members of staff...