RGS Digital
Frequently Asked Questions 1. What is RGS Digital all about?
What is RGS Digital? RGS Digital is a gradual evolution in the way that we use the technology in school. It is the selective and appropriate use of technology at home and in school to support students. In September 2022 we launched Phase One with our current Lower Sixth and Third Form students. Over the next two years we will complete our rollout to other year groups, introducing a one-to-one computer for all so that each child has their own computer in school as part of their normal school equipment. What benefits will RGS Digital bring? RGS Digital will help improve the way that we deliver the school curriculum to each student. For example: • to provide better differentiated lessons; and • to help with organisation to give feedback to students in more accessible and personalised ways • to provide new ways for students and teachers to work together If you would like to see of the things we have been getting up to, watch the video: Digital Work. However, more than this, RGS Digital will teach children about when technology is the right solution, how to use that technology safely and when using simple pen and paper is better. How might it better differentiate in lessons? Our experience has been that one-to-one allows opportunity for students to access resources and tasks independently and more fluidly in lessons, progressing through their learning at a pace that ensures understanding. Devices provide the opportunity for thinking beyond the immediate lesson concept and allow personalised materials to cater for individual needs. What do you mean about feedback in different ways? The more traditional phrase ‘marking’ is now considered a one-way action done by teachers to students’ work. Whilst more formal summative assessments such as tests are marked the most powerful way teachers can help students progress is to have a dialogue to engage an action from the student. One-to-one devices allow this to happen more effectively with options for verbal, collaborative and ongoing dialogue. This can take place in response to work and so students have more time to reflect on what they need to do next to improve their learning. Will exercise books disappear? No, not at all. RGS Digital is all about the selective and appropriate use of technology alongside what we already do well. The child’s computer will be just another tool that we can use to support learning. Which year groups are happening when? We already have the current Lower Sixth and Third form working within the scheme. Phase: commencement date Phase 2: September 2023 Phase 3: September 2024
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Current Year Group (20222023) Second Form Fifth Form Fourth Form First Form Junior Yr5 (joining RGS September 2024)
Year Group (at the commencement date) Third Form Lower Sixth Form Lower Sixth Form Third Form First Form
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