EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY

READY TO BE DIGITAL PIONEERS

Colchester Prep & High School are committed to ensuring that our pupils receive an education that embraces the use of technology to support and enhance their learning. Inspiring creativity and collaboration and developing autonomous learners, digital literacy also ensures that our pupils have the essential skills to thrive in an ever evolving, and increasingly digital world.

From coding Beebots in Reception to managing their own course material on OneNote in Prep and programming drones in Seniors, our Digital Literacy Programme inspires our pupils to be the next generation of tech entrepreneurs, digital content creators and software engineers.

Every pupil from Year 3 to 11 is provided with their own 1-2-1 device, whilst our pupils in Nursery to Year 2 use iPads within their classrooms.

HOW WE USE TECHNOLOGY IN TEACHING

While online learning will not be replacing traditional methods of learning in the classroom and may not be used in every lesson, technology adds great value to the ways in which lessons can be taught and delivered. Key benefits include:

GREATER OWNERSHIP OF LEARNING

In a 1-to-1 environment, the learning shifts from the traditional instructor-led model to become more pupil-centred. Access to online learning tools gives the pupil options that naturally engage them and enable them to take ownership of how their learning goals are achieved.

PRESENTING WORK IN DIGITAL FORMATS

All pupils are experienced in the use of office programmes (Word, Excel, Powerpoint) and course management tools, such as OneNote, allowing them to organise subject materials, set and submit assignments, and receive real time online and verbal feedback.

GREATER COLLABORATION

Pupils can benefit using 1-to-1 devices in the development of their collaboration skills. In this way technology supports the communication and joint reasoning skills essential to team collaboration.

PERSONALISED LEARNING AND DIFFERENTIATED INSTRUCTION

1-to-1 technology makes it possible for pupils to receive differentiated content and assignments, using a variety of methods and tools. For example, pupils can pause videos and review media content multiple times.

IMPROVED ASSESSMENT THROUGH DIGITAL FEEDBACK

Pupils can receive feedback in a myriad of new ways. Teachers can digitally annotate a piece of work, leave voice recordings, a video, or a link to additional support online.

EMBRACING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

At Colchester Prep & High School we are also proud to be early adopters of advanced technologies in education, notably AS Tracking, Century Tech, Nearpod and Learning by Questions.

SHOWCASE

PROUD TO BE A MICROSOFT SHOWCASE SCHOOL

Colchester Prep & High School is proud to be a Microsoft Showcase School, joining an elite group of global schools that exemplify the best of teaching and learning in the world today.

Microsoft Showcase Schools are pioneers in education, recognised and celebrated for educational transformation that includes vision and innovation in teaching, learning, and preparing pupils for the future.

To ensure that Colchester Prep & High School remains a leader in the Edtech revolution, all staff undergo regular training through the Microsoft Education Centre to gain industry standard accreditations and qualifications, becoming Microsoft Innovative Experts.

“The distribution of laptops to all pupils was a great proactive approach to an ever-changing learning situation which has enabled the school to react quickly and make decisions at short notice therefore ensuring a continuous learning environment.”

– Parent, Colchester Prep & High School

Accreditations

READY TO ASPIRE HIGHER

Pupils also have the opportunity to take part in nationally recognized competitions and attain professional accreditations including:

  • Microsoft Office Specialist

  • Microsoft Innovative Expert

  • Bebras Computational Thinking Challenge

  • Amazon Web Services (AWS) GetIT programme

ONLINE TEACHING

PREPARED FOR ANY EVENTUALITY

In an uncertain world, one thing every parent needs to be sure of is an excellent and uninterrupted education for their child.

At Colchester Prep & High School, we are prepared to seamlessly switch to online teaching and learning should remote learning be necessary, ensuring that our pupils are able to access their learning “Anytime, Anywhere, Anyplace”.

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