Technology
Learning Technology
We aim to empower students to move beyond mere technology consumption into problem-solving, creation, and innovation. We know that technology can have a very positive impact on learning and achievement when it:
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engages students in learning
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supports higher cognitive activity
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personalises their learning experience
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extends learning beyond the classroom
Below is a snapshot of how technology enhances learning in the Early Years IB Programme at Mulgrave.
Technology and Early Years Programme
Technology-enhanced learning starts in our Early Years Programme. It is our philosophy that working with technology at a young age should only require a minimum of screen time. Teachers closely monitor this while, for example, using YouTube videos to observe animals in natural habitats, and Google Maps and Google Earth to explore geographical features like volcanoes. These experiences support discovery that bridges school and the outside world and enables young learners to see the big picture of global interdependencies. Video recordings of students sent to parents create opportunities for youngsters to reflect and understand their thinking, and to share it with authentic audiences. Students also learn to think critically and constructively while learning to create and build their own robots using Lego-like bricks.