Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
Our Misson
The International School of Luxembourg supports student learning through the appropriate use of information and communication technology (ICT).
Our Vision
Rapidly changing Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) impact all spheres of economic and social life, frequently requiring users to adapt and master new ICT competencies. Effective and efficient use of ICT relies upon a comfortable appreciation and understanding of ICT fundamentals, independent of platform or software environments.
At ISL we understand the need for students to investigate, participate, create and communicate using ICT. We endeavour to facilitate learning through the appropriate and meaningful use of ICT and to encourage all students to become discriminating, ethical, legal, responsible and safe users of ICT.
With this in mind, it is the school's vision that technology will be:
- Integrated – Technology will be integrated within every subject area, enhancing the breadth and depth of students’ learning experiences.
- Student Centred - Students will use technology to investigate, participate, create and communicate as they construct their own responses to learning, both individually and collaboratively. Virtual Learning Environments will enable student mobility and communication regardless of location or space. Teachers will facilitate student learning activities.
- Individualized - Students will benefit from the vast opportunities for differentiated instruction and learning using technology.
- Interdisciplinary - Learning will become more interdisciplinary as technology affords opportunities for authentic cross curricular learning experiences that encourage real life skills using critical and multiple literacies.
- Collaborative - Teachers and students will use technology to collaborate, supporting the development of learning communities throughout the school and the wider educational community.
- Forward Thinking – Students will be better prepared for life’s technology related demands upon leaving ISL.
- Ethical and Responsible – The ISL Community will use technology to contribute in positive ways to local and global issues, as well as to reduce the school’s carbon footprint.
Our technology infrastructure supports our vision.
Human resources include:
- Four ICT Learning Facilitators - resource specialists for students and teachers focusing on the integration of technology into the curriculum
- Two on-site ICT Specialists - dedicated to maintaining the hardware and software infrastructure
Technology resources include:
- Robust network, servers, intranet and Internet access
- Over 600 computer workstations
- More than 60 interactive whiteboards
- LCD projectors in every classroom
- Six computer laboratory teaching spaces
- Digital video and still cameras for student use in all grades
- Up-to-date software emphasizing information literacy concepts and skills
- Three fully networked libraries with student work stations
- Online learning resource subscriptions available to students and staff both at school and at home
- ISTE-NETS: International Society for Technology in Education National Education Technology Standards for Students
- ISL Acceptable Use Policy
- Grades K-2 Acceptable Use Agreement
- Grades 3-5 Acceptable Use Agreement
