DIGITAL SKILLS
TECHNOLOGICAL/DIGITAL FIELD: ADVANCED LEVEL IN TECHNOLOGICAL READINESS
Innovation and technology are the main drivers of our society and, as part of this society, El Regato School cannot ignore this. Therefore, we have always been pioneers in the use of technological tools in the classroom and in the school as a business.
STUDENTS
100% of our students from the 1st year of Primary Education to the 2nd year of Bachillerato work with digital educational platforms. We use two specific platforms:
Google for Education: From the 1st year of Primary Education to the 2nd year of Bachillerato, all students have a Google account with access to the applications approved by the school, such as Gmail, Classroom, Drive, Documents, Presentations, Sites and Forms. These applications are mainly used for learning management and content creation. We distinguish between consumer applications, which provide closed activities, and production applications, which allow students to create their own content. We place particular emphasis on the latter because they promote autonomy and an active role in learning.
GOOGLE CLASSROOM
From Primary Education onwards, we use Google Classroom as an educational platform for managing students’ learning and work. Teachers can share assignments, documents, presentations, forms, videos and images with their groups, while students can submit their own work easily. This also helps create a digital portfolio in each student’s Drive that can be maintained throughout their time at the school.
MOODLE
From Secondary Education to the final year of Bachillerato, Moodle is another platform used by teachers and students. It allows students to access subject content at any time and from any location. Teachers can provide theoretical and practical material through files, links, images and videos, as well as create forums, assignments, questionnaires and assessment activities. Students can follow their progress and receive feedback through the platform.
This means that students interact with technology and electronic devices on a daily basis, creating online documents using different editing and presentation tools and developing their digital competence across the curriculum.
For this reason, the use of digital educational platforms has led the school to promote the use of digital devices. We have developed a school-wide strategy so that each student has access to the most appropriate digital tool for their stage of development.
DEVICES
DIGITAL PLATFORMS FOR THE WHOLE SCHOOL
Digital innovation is not only used in the classroom; it is also integrated into the work of the whole school community. Educamos with Office 365 and Google for Education are used as management and communication platforms across the school.
We also use Additio Collaborate with Secondary Education and Bachillerato teachers. This platform supports student self-assessment through different assessment tools such as rubrics and self-assessment targets.
HUMAN RESOURCES: CETIC GROUP
CETIC GROUP
The CETIC group (Information and Communication Technology Strategy Committee) aligns technology with the School Educational Project, turning digital tools into instruments for achieving the school’s educational and institutional objectives.
Its work ensures that technological and educational innovation is not isolated, but instead reinforces the identity, values and learning methodologies of the school.
The group works in the following areas:
Leadership and governance
Teaching and learning
Infrastructure
Professional development
Communication and networking
INFRASTRUCTURE AND COMMUNICATIONS
Finally, we must highlight the other digital resources available at the school, including televisions, Apple TV, Chromecast, projectors, digital whiteboards, speakers and many other technological devices that support and enhance learning activities.
All classrooms and educational spaces are equipped with projection systems, digital displays and audiovisual resources, making the school a highly technological educational environment.
We have a synchronous fibre-optic Internet connection offering 1200 Mbps, supported by our Wi-Fi infrastructure and network controller, ensuring a reliable and secure Internet connection.
WHY IS TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATION IMPORTANT IN THE SCHOOL?
Technology has become an essential complement to traditional teaching. Nothing can replace teachers and classmates; social learning remains one of the strongest drivers of personal development. The aim is therefore not to replace traditional education, but to combine its strengths with the possibilities offered by the digital world.
When we introduce technology into the school, we do so to redefine the learning process so that students become:
Protagonists: Digital devices promote student autonomy and allow learners to progress at different speeds.
Able to learn in multiple ways: Technology makes it possible to work with different types of intelligence and learning styles, using an almost unlimited range of digital resources.
Creators of their own content: Technological tools are not only used to find information, but also to create and share original content.
Researchers: The digital world offers numerous opportunities for research, digital culture and independent learning.
Protected users: Digital identity, online safety and the risks associated with technology are also part of our students’ education. From ages 2 to 18, we aim to help students use technology responsibly and confidently in any environment.
