Learning and technology

Technology plays an important part in the modern world. There is a need for citizens to be digitally literate. However, people also need to know when technology provides the most efficient solution and when traditional methods are more appropriate. At Royal High School Bath, we believe that the most effective way for students to learn how to make these decisions is if they have a device with them in lessons. As a result, all students are required to bring an appropriate device to school. More information can be found on the BYOD Firefly pages Teachers use a range of traditional teaching methods and digital strategies in lessons that help students to develop their knowledge and understanding of that particular subject, whilst at the same time developing their IT skills. The digital techniques fall into several categories: — Tools that enhance learning of factual content (Useful for learning foreign language vocabulary) — Tools that help to organise students’ work and deadlines — Software that enhances collaboration and communication — Programmes that allow analysis and synthesis of data

One of the advantages of using technology is that when students are away from lessons due to illness, sports fixtures or other co-curricular activities, it is much easier for students to catch up with resources available digitally. It also means that learning can be more seamless between classroom and additional study at home or in the boarding house. Students can continue to work on a document without the need to break up the learning by handing in an exercise book for marking. Similarly, staff can mark and monitor work, as the students are doing it. We believe that the use of technology, where appropriate, can greatly enhance a student’s ability, to feed their curiosity and extend their learning. Under the guidance of our teachers, many of whom are at the forefront of the use of digital learning strategies, your daughter will develop great competencies as a 21st Century learner.