As a member of the SABIS® Network, SIS-Aljada has a
long-standing commitment to research and development of new technologies
designed with the student in mind. As a result, our students have meaningful
experiences with modern, up-to-date methods and technologies used to improve
and enrich their day-to-day learning experience, enhance their academic performance,
and challenge the boundaries of traditional learning environments.
The Right Infrastructure at Our School
In order to move successfully from traditional classroom teaching to E-learning,
the right infrastructure has to be in place. That infrastructure includes a
systematic approach to teaching, instructional methodologies that empower students
to take an active role in the learning cycle and, of course, access to the technology
tools that can facilitate the entire process. These are all elements that SABIS® has
spent decades developing and can be found in our school.
The SABIS® Approach to Teaching
The SABIS® teaching methodology is a well-structured, systematic,
and efficient approach using the SABIS Point System®. In every
subject, in every level, SABIS® has precisely identified measurable
learning objectives, called “learning points.” During every class, teachers present
one “point” at a time, and then ask the class to demonstrate their understanding of
the concept, actively engaging students in a community of learners.
State-of-the-Art Education Technology
State-of-the-art technology already integrated into our classrooms complements the
teaching methodology, allowing students to have the very best learning experience.
Technology tools currently used by our students and teachers include E-books, interactive
boards and accompanying lessons, an integrated learning system, as well as an integrated
testing and learning system.
Beyond the classroom, our students continue to benefit from technologies
developed by SABIS® that allow them access to a wealth of
online learning tools from the safety of their homes, which complement and
reinforce what they have learned in class.
The SABIS® Digital Platform
The SABIS® Digital Platform is also an essential element of the infrastructure
that facilitates a smooth transition to E-learning. The SABIS® Digital Platform
is a new generation, web-based teaching and learning platform. Students and parents are very
familiar with the platform, accessing it for multiple purposes such as to practice questions
on unmastered learning points, take sample quizzes to test their knowledge, watch On-Demand
Tutoring videos, download exam material and homework assignments, and receive important
communications from school, to name a few.
Together, these elements, already present as part of the learning experience at ISC-Muscat,
make the move from a traditional classroom to a virtual one easy, efficient, and effective,
ensuring that student learning is uninterrupted at all times.
Watch this video about the SABIS® E-learning solutions used
to counter the COVID-19 Pandemic:
Benefits of E-Learning
A Standard SABIS® School Day Online
E-learning in SIS-Aljada is available for all students from the youngest
preschoolers to the graduating seniors. Every morning, they log in to the
SABIS® Digital Platform from their tablets or computers at
home to check their daily and weekly plans, view their detailed schedules,
and download any assigned material.
In their daily routine, they attend a mix of classes, some that have
either been pre-recorded by their teachers and uploaded onto the
SABIS® Digital Platform, and some that are given in a
“virtual classroom” environment in real time. Virtual
classes are also recorded and uploaded onto the SABIS®
Digital Platform, which students can access to watch again should they need to.
To ensure that the learning is in fact taking place, students have assigned
homework and continue to take regular assessments to test their understanding.
While students are working, teachers receive data on their progress and
performance, and are able to follow up with their students accordingly.
Watch this video to experience the SABIS® Virtual Classroom:
Tips for a Successful E-Learning Experience
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Set up a workplace that includes a comfortable chair and desk
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Create a school day routine, and stick to it
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Check your child’s daily schedule together with them
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Make sure there are little to no distractions
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Give students the space to learn, but do not leave them alone
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Offer incentives when work is completed to keep them motivated
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Do not use the designated work place for any other activities
E-Learning Success
The COVID-19 Experience
Despite the current pandemic and subsequent disruption, and regardless
of their physical location, our students are continuing their education
without missing a beat. Thanks to highly developed E-learning solutions,
a structured and systematic approach, and incomparable learning habits,
SABIS® students have adapted rapidly to a changing world,
and the learning has never stopped.
SABIS® Global E-Learning Success
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