The Digital Approach at Samui Bilingual School

 

In today's world, digital tools are ubiquitous, raising both concerns and questions about their use by children. At Samui Bilingual School, we recognize the importance of screens in the daily lives of students. However, we firmly believe that education in the wise use of these tools is crucial, rather than avoiding or demonizing them.

Balance between Digital and Essential Activities

We ensure that screen time does not come at the expense of fundamental activities for child development such as physical activity, nature discovery, social interactions, or manual exploration of their environment. When thoughtfully integrated into an educational context, digital technology can become an enriching learning tool.

Reasoned Use of Digital Technology

At Samui Bilingual School, digital technology is considered a complementary tool, used in a reasoned and conscious manner. We teach children to use these technologies intelligently, adapting their use to their age and educational needs.

For the youngest, in kindergarten, we limit the use of new technologies, favoring traditional and interactive learning methods that better stimulate their development.

The Four Dimensions of Digital in Learning

In primary school, the integration of digital tools is based on three main axes:

Guided Learning: Supervised use of technologies to develop students' digital competence, such as searching for information for group projects or presentations.
Self-assessment: Use of digital platforms for self-correction tests, encouraging revision and consolidation of knowledge.
Programming and Robotics: Introduction to the concept of algorithms and programming through robotics workshops, allowing students to apply their knowledge in an interactive and concrete way.

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At Samui Bilingual School, while recognizing the importance of technology, we are committed to maintaining a balance between digital and other fundamental aspects of education, thus ensuring the harmonious development of each child.