1.0: Technology for Learning:
- Technology is transforming education, redefining how, when, and where students learn, and empowering them at every step of their academic journey.
- Our school offers a comprehensive digital learning platform, featuring toolkits tailored to meet both current and future educational needs. This approach ensures that learners develop essential technology skills and competencies, preparing them to thrive in the 21st-century workforce.
- We are proud of our strong academic programs, which integrate 21st-century skills, cutting-edge e-learning platforms, and international Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications to enrich the learning experience.
- ☛ Click here for Student Tutorials – AI-Apps and Online e-Resources
2.0: Education and Online Learning Apps.
- Enhancing Academic Performance with AI-Driven Programs: AI-driven programs provide learners with additional support, significantly enhancing their academic performance and boosting confidence. Research confirms that these technologies are vital in improving personal achievement.
- Fostering Independent Learning Aligned with UAE National Agenda: These apps empower students to develop independent, self-directed, and self-monitoring skills, in alignment with the UAE National Agenda’s goals for future education and lifelong learning.
- Personalizing Learning Experiences for Diverse Student Needs: AI technologies personalize learning experiences to match individual student levels, enabling them to acquire necessary skills and progress at their own pace. They also support talented and gifted students by offering opportunities to further explore their interests.
- Building Confidence and Essential Skills through Tailored Learning: By tailoring learning to meet each student’s specific needs, these programs foster self-management, build confidence, and cultivate essential 21st-century skills.
- Advancing Education with SMART Tools and Blended Learning Environments: These tools have advanced computer-supported education into the SMART era, aligning seamlessly with the UAE’s educational objectives. They assist educators in creating blended learning environments that resonate with students’ lives and provide real-time feedback through digital formative and summative assessments.
- Preparing Students for Future Careers with STEAM and Technology-Based Learning: STEAM-focused, technology-based learning experiences inspire creativity and equip students with the skills needed for future careers, ensuring they are well-prepared for the opportunities ahead.
3.0: AI driven application program Apps.
AI program Apps.
- AI-driven applications are crucial assets for enhancing students’ academic performance, career readiness, and future life skills. These innovative tools facilitate adaptive teaching and learning, helping students develop essential 21st-century e-skills.
- At our school, we carefully select AI-driven apps that are valuable resources for supporting and maximizing student learning. Below is a list of the AI-driven application programs we utilize to enrich our educational environment:
- English-subjects:
- ☛ Century_Tech – English, Maths, Science for Year 2-11 / Grade 1-10.
- ☛ Pearson Active Learn (Primary) for Year 1-6 / KG2 to Grade-5.
- ☛ Pearson Active Learn (e-learning) for Year 7-9 / Grade 6-8.
- ☛ RazKids Reading for Year 1-6 / KG2 to Grade-5.
- ☛ Matific – Mathematics for Year 2-5 / Grade 1-4.
- ☛ Marshall Cavendish – Maths, Science for Year 1-9 / KG2-Gr8
- Arabic Subjects:
- ☛ Kutubee Arabic Reading for Year Y2-10 (Gr1-9)
- ☛ Abjadiyat Arabic Learning for FS2-Year1 (KG1, KG2)
- ☛ Abjadiyat Arabic Learning for Year 2-5 (Gr1-4) Arabs Students
- ☛ Alef Education AI-Platform Y6-13 (Gr5-12) Arabs Students
- ☛ Arabics Platform Year 2-10 (Gr1-9) Non-Arabs Students
- ☛ iJana
- ☛ Mqroa
- ☛ Click here for Student Tutorials – AI-Apps and Online e-Resources
4.0: Role of AI Technologies in Education:
- Embracing Technology for the Future: In the 21st century, information technology extends beyond basic computer use; it involves effectively managing and utilizing technology to prepare for the future.
- Carefully Selected Tools for Enhanced Learning: The apps we employ are meticulously chosen and endorsed by SPEA and the Ministry of Education. They are valuable tools designed to support and enhance student learning while monitoring their achievement and progress.
- Equipping Students with Essential Skills: These tools provide students with crucial 21st-century technology skills necessary for their current studies, future education, careers, and overall life.
- Adapting to Technological Advancements – Staying Ahead with Cutting-Edge Apps: Our school is dedicated to staying updated with technological advancements. We select the most effective apps to benefit your child and offer the best career opportunities.
- Maximizing Academic and Career Potential: We are committed to ensuring that our students have access to the best apps available, helping them maximize their academic and career potential.
- Optimizing Learning with Interactive Learning Apps and Progress Tracking: Teachers and students utilize selected interactive online learning apps to streamline and enhance learning, aligning with UK curriculum standards and tracking progress efficiently.
- Invaluable Assets for Skill Development: These apps are invaluable assets in fostering students’ academic, career, and life skills, preparing them for a successful future.
- Digital Tools for Tracking Student Progress, Performance and Providing Instant Feedback.
- ☛ Google Classroom: Facilitates assignment tracking, feedback, and communication between teachers and students.
- ☛ Blooket: A gamified learning platform that boosts classroom engagement with fun, interactive educational games.
- ☛ Edmodo: Offers assignment management, tracking, and instant feedback features for student progress.
- ☛ Classkick: Tracks individual student classwork, engagement, participation, effort, and learning.
- ☛ ClassDojo: Tracks student behavior and progress while providing instant feedback to students and parents.
- ☛ Nearpod: Engages students with interactive lessons and provides real-time feedback and progress tracking.
- ☛ Quizizz: Offers instant feedback and detailed reports on quizzes and assessments.
- ☛ Formative: Allows teachers to create assessments and provide instant feedback on student responses.
- ☛ Woot Math: Offers progress tracking and instant feedback on math exercises and assessments.
- ☛ Zearn: Provides personalized math instruction with real-time feedback and progress tracking.
- ☛ Classcraft: Tracks student behavior, engagement, and progress through gamified learning experiences, providing instant feedback and motivation.
- ☛ PowerSchool: Tracks student engagement and provides insights for teachers.
- These tools help educators monitor student prorgress, performance and provide timely feedback, and support
5.0: Google Classrooms
- Comprehensive Learning Platform: Google Classrooms is an extensive platform designed to enhance communication, sharing, monitoring, and academic progress beyond the traditional classroom setting.
- A Hub for Enhanced Learning: Google Classroom serves as a central hub, offering a comprehensive suite of tools and materials to support students’ learning experiences and keep parents informed about their child’s academic journey.
- Dedicated Class Resources: Each of our classes has a dedicated Google Classroom where students and parents can access a range of resources, including
- ✅ Weekly Lesson Plan: Provides students and parents with a detailed overview of the topics and objectives for each week, ensuring everyone is prepared for upcoming lessons.
- ✅ Annual Course Outline (per term): Offers a high-level view of the entire curriculum, broken down by term, to help students and parents track progress and plan ahead.
- ✅ Video Recordings of Every Lesson: Allows students to revisit lessons at any time, reinforcing understanding and aiding in revision, while also helping absent students catch up.
- ✅ PowerPoint Presentations for Each Lesson: Complements the video recordings by providing visual aids and key points discussed during the lesson, serving as a quick reference.
- ✅ Term Assessment Schedule: Details the dates and topics of assessments, enabling students to manage their time effectively and prepare adequately.
- ✅ Marks Breakdown: Provides transparency by showing how grades are allocated, helping students understand where they need to improve.
- ✅ Curriculum Resources: Includes official materials aligned with the curriculum, ensuring students have access to all necessary content for their studies.
- ✅ Student Resources: Contains additional materials such as practice exercises, reading lists, and reference materials to support student learning.
- ✅ Parent Support Resources: Offers guidance and materials for parents to assist their children’s learning at home, fostering a collaborative educational environment.
- ✅ Class Activities: Lists interactive and collaborative activities that engage students and enhance their understanding of the subject matter.
- ✅ Homework Assignments: Provides a record of all homework given, ensuring students know their responsibilities and parents can monitor their progress.
- ✅ Additional Resources: May include supplementary materials such as extra reading, project guidelines, or enrichment activities that go beyond the standard curriculum.
- ✅ General Note: This structure ensures that both students and parents have comprehensive access to all necessary educational materials, promoting transparency, organization, and enhanced support for student learning.
6.0: SMART App - Student/Parent Portal - Bringing you closer to the School...!
- 📚The Parent Portal App is your one-stop solution for staying connected and involved in your child’s educational journey.
- 📚Download the app today and take the first step toward a more connected and informed school experience!
- ☛ Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.reportz.alansarschool&hl=en&gl=US
- ☛ Apple Store: https://apps.apple.com/ae/app/al-ansar-international-school/id1543541877
- ☛ School Portal Web: https://orison.school/al_ansar_login/
- 📚☛ For video tutorials, click here.
- 📚Key Features: School Portal / App.: We are excited to introduce our new Parent Portal App, designed to keep you connected with your child’s academic journey. With the Parent Portal App, you can easily access and manage:
- ✅ School Calendar: Stay updated with important school dates, events, and holidays.
- ✅ Class Timetables: View your child’s daily and weekly class schedules.
- ✅ Weekly Lesson Plans: Access detailed lesson plans to see what your child will be learning each week.
- ✅ Term Assessment Schedule: Keep track of upcoming assessments and exams throughout the term.
- ✅ Term Academic Progress Report Cards: Review your child’s academic progress at the end of each term.
- ✅ Attendance & Behaviour Tracking: Monitor your child’s attendance and behavior records in real-time.
- ✅ Digital e-Learning Resources: Access a variety of digital learning materials to support your child’s education.
- ✅ Online Suggestions & Requests: Submit suggestions and requests directly through the app.
- ✅ Gallery of School Photos & Videos: Explore a gallery of school events, photos, and student-produced videos.
- ✅ Communication: Compose, send, and receive email notifications directly within the app.
- ✅ Google Classroom Integration: Seamlessly connect with Google Classroom and participate in online live classes integrated with the app.
- 📚☛ For video tutorials, click here.
7.0: e-SAFE Technology Policy:
- In accordance with best practices and the UAE Ministry of Education (MoE) and SPEA requirements, our school has implemented an e-SAFE Technology Policy and a School Devices Policy. These policies are designed to prioritize the protection of our students and ensure the safe and responsible use of the Internet.
- We encourage you to review these policies to understand our commitment to safeguarding students and promoting secure online practices.
- For more information on our other policies and procedures, click here.
