Dear WIS Community,
Thank you to all the parents who participated in the recent survey on Teaching and Learning in Primary School at WIS. Your feedback and insights are valuable in our ongoing efforts to enhance the educational experience for our students. If you have not already completed the survey, we encourage you to do so. Please find it linked here.
In an International Baccalaureate PYP school, improvements in the curriculum and approaches to teaching and learning involve the collective efforts of teachers, students, parents, and the wider community. On Wednesday, our staff in the Primary came together to share goals, envision what improvements should look like in our classrooms, and determine the necessary support and responsibilities for our teachers to achieve what we have mapped out. As part of our review process, we will analyse the survey responses and use teacher and student input to guide our decision-making and implementation of improvements.
Introducing Toddle: A Comprehensive Learning Platform
As part of our commitment to providing the best possible learning environment for our students, we are excited to announce the introduction of Toddle, a comprehensive learning platform, starting from August 2024. Toddle is a cutting-edge tool designed to support and enhance the learning experience for both students and teachers, while also fostering greater parent engagement and collaboration. Toddle seamlessly integrates with the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP), offering a range of features that align with the PYP curriculum and philosophy.
Toddle is similar to Seesaw, in the way that students can showcase their learning through digital portfolios. However, Toddle offers us a broader range of features that extend beyond student portfolios, including curriculum planning, reporting, attendance and assessment tracking, and comprehensive student records. We see the adoption of Toddle as a major step in the sustainability and continuity of our programme, ensuring that all aspects of teaching, learning, and administration are streamlined and interconnected.
Key Features of Toddle for the IB PYP
Toddle offers a wide range of features that enhance the teaching and learning experience in the IB PYP. With digital portfolios, students’ learning journey will come to life through photos, videos, audio notes, and more, empowering student voice and choice in demonstrating and sharing their learning. Teachers can create authentic assessments using rubrics, checklists, and single-point rubrics, while students can engage in self and peer evaluation. The platform provides deep insights into individual student progress and class progress across PYP elements and curriculum goals, allowing for targeted support and intervention. Visual reports can be embedded with multimedia, facilitating meaningful conversations about student learning. Toddle also equips students with tools for personalised goal-setting, enabling them to define their personal projects and exhibition ideas, while teachers monitor progress and provide feedback. The platform welcomes families into the classroom by sharing learning moments and keeps you informed about school happenings, policies, and events. Enhanced curriculum planning and alignment features enable collaboration across grades and provide analytics on horizontal and vertical alignment, ensuring a well-structured and connected learning experience. Lastly, Toddle captures teaching and learning through various media, creating a rich repository of evidence that can be tagged with PYP elements and standards for easy access and reflection.
Preparing for the Transition
To ensure a smooth transition and maintain the continuity of your child's learning journey, we will be transferring the existing Seesaw portfolios to the Toddle platform. This means that you will still have access to your child's previous work and achievements, while also benefiting from the enhanced features and capabilities of Toddle.
Additionally, our teachers will receive comprehensive training on the platform, which has already started. We will also organise parent information sessions and workshops to familiarise you with the features and benefits of Toddle, and to address any questions or concerns you may have.
We are confident that the introduction of Toddle will significantly enhance the teaching and learning experience at our school, aligning with the IB PYP framework.
Warm regards,
Marcelle van Leenen | Primary School Principal
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