At HKIS, we believe that digital devices are an essential component of a student's learning journey. We are committed to developing digital literacy skills within our learning environment through collaboration with classroom and division specialists, as well as the UP TechnologyCoach. To this end, we provide each Upper Primary student with a digital learning device and tools to support and enhance their learning. We require all students to sign a Responsible Use Agreement before granting access to our digital devices and accounts.
We embed digital literacy throughout our curriculum and learning experiences, leveraging technology to explore powerful ideas, foster creativity and collaboration, and develop resilience in meeting learning outcomes and personal interest projects. Students learn how to be safe, kind and respectful online through our Digital Citizenship lessons from the Common Sense Media curriculum. Our goals for technology include enhancing student engagement, collaboration within and outside of school, and access to resources, while increasing educator flexibility in curriculum delivery, monitoring of student learning, and fostering collaborative practices. Ultimately, our aim is to ensure that students are ready to use technology effectively to demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving skills in our rapidly changing world.
1:1 iPads
Our students are provided with 1:1 iPads in the Upper Primary to support their learning. Additionally, each student receives an Apple Pencil and Keyboard to provide a rich technology experience allowing great flexibility in how the devices are used for learning. Each iPad is managed by the school and comes pre- loaded with applications used for learning in the Upper Primary. The iPads are not to be used for personal use and remain at school. Students are not allowed to sign into their personal Apple ID accounts or load additional apps. The IT Team provides support in device repairs on campus and remotely through our Help Desk (help@hkis.edu.hk) and the Technology Coach partners with students, parents and teachers to help build capacity in using the devices in the most effective and developmentally appropriate ways. Please refer to our Technology Responsible Use Agreement located in the School Policies, Guidelines and Procedures section.