INNOVATION AND ENTERPRISE
What is innovation?
At Horizon International School, we are on our way to embedding innovation into our daily classroom and learning experiences. Students can immerse themselves in innovative learning through our quality-first, 21st-century teaching methods.
With our Bring Your Own Device Policy across our school, teachers and students can modify and redefine their learning with a range of technology to facilitate. This includes iPads, HTC Vive headsets, Lego Mindstorm Robotics, Sphero, virtual/augmented reality experiences and many other online resources.
Our Student Digital Leadership Team embodies the passion and drive of innovative practice here at Horizon International School through their support, ideas and forward-thinking.
1:1 DEVICE STRATEGY
Transforming classrooms into dynamic hubs of learning with digital devices.
Across our Primary School, we enhance our learning and teaching through 1:1 iPad access for all Year 2 - Year 6 students. Our staff have access to their Apple Teacher Portfolio and are championed by a dedicated Primary Innovation team.
Through our Secondary and Post-16 phases, we enhance our learning and teaching through 1:1 laptop devices for all Year 7 - Year 13 students. Our students can access the entire Microsoft Office 365 suite, including individual logins for Microsoft Teams, our collaborative platform for all students. Teachers also have access to their Microsoft Innovative Educator Portfolio, backed by a dedicated Digital Learning, Technology & Innovation lead.
FUTURE READINESS
Our curriculum builds the skills and mindset for an ever-changing world.
21st-century innovations constantly evolve; hence, we adopt a future readiness approach in our curriculum.
Horizon International School has a dedicated Innovation & Enterprise curriculum across our KS2 and KS3, incorporating Design Thinking, Computer Programming, Artificial Intelligence, Sustainability and Digital Communities.
Please look at our termly digital magazines, which showcase some of our fantastic digital learning experiences across previous academic years at Horizon International School.
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