Second term in full swing for Woodland learners in ‘homeroom’ environment
The innovation and adaptation to the problems posed by the lockdown is not limited to the senior college
In an uncertain time for teachers and students all around the globe, Woodlands International College is prepared to embrace the world of e-learning and continue providing high quality education to learners.
The college’s second term officially commenced on the April 14 despite the enforced national lockdown, which has been extended until April 30.
May Alli, the acting principal of the senior college, is proud to confirm that the staff have been hard at work over the break to prepare work for the learners to engage with during second term.
Alli said that there is a necessity for unique understanding in these uncertain times.
“We know the situation is fraught with feelings of frustration and uncertainty, and it is our role as educators to ensure that our students continue to receive the highest quality of education possible.
“It was important to the college executive that the exploration of our best option to take our learning online was undertaken with all the staff as part of the consultation,” Alli said.
After the staff embarked on a full investigation of the available options, Woodlands elected to go with the G-suite for education options of Google Classroom and Google Hangout meets.
Alli said both platforms are powerful tools which in their own unique ways allow for a replication of the types of real time communication which students will experience in the classroom.
“While academics is undoubtedly the main concern of any educational institution, Woodlands has not stopped there.
“The physical education department, headed by Darrel Laybourn, has been hard at work encouraging students to stay healthy through online coaching sessions and fitness videos.”
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Laybourn said Woodlands holds the firm belief that a fit student is a happy student.
“It’s important to stay fit, now more than ever, as it will help the body to fight off infection.”
The innovation and adaptation to the problems posed by the lockdown is not limited to the senior college.
The Woodlands junior college has also adapted to the circumstances by taking their Grades Four to Sixes online using the ITSI MiEbooks platform.
Rhona Knell, the deputy head of the intermediate phase, said she is in awe of the time her staff have taken to prepare and upload personal videos and planned ‘homeroom’ times to enrich learning experiences.
“In this time of uncertainty, it is crucial that our students have something familiar and working on their lessons as if they were in class will provide that.”
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