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, apply technology to facilitate and extend learning, and adapt it in new ways to create solutions to challenges and opportunities. Technology learning and teaching is best supported, strengthened and extended within the transdisciplinary programme of inquiry where students can apply technology in purposeful and authentic contexts. Seamless integration of technology enhances student agency, enabling students to learn in any context—formally and informally, through individual and social learning, and in any time and place.

In the primary years programme we start coding from SKG-Grade 5, introducing students to the fundamentals of Computational Thinking and Computer Science. Students learn a range of tools from block coding to coding in text-based languages. We also support our learners in understanding how to be safe on the internet and using technology with our comprehensive Digital Citizenship program. Helping them spot fake news, protect their personal information, passwords, how to avoid phishing and spam and how to prevent cyberbullying. In addition, we also introduce our students to a wide range of future technologies such as virtual reality, augmented reality, robotics, micro-controllers, design-thinking, the internet of things, machine learning and basic artificial intelligence concepts.

In a technologically led world that is constantly shifting and evolving, we strive to develop resilient learners who are flexible and adaptable to whatever challenges that may come their way.

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