True North International School

Providing a multitude of software offerings such as Learning Management Systems, collaboration tools, content and curriculum platforms to increase learning outcomes. Integrating new and emerging technologies 3d printers, drones and AI to equip students with skills for the future. Hardware offerings ranging from personal computing devices technologies such as iPads, laptops and mobile devices to promote accessibility and computer literacy. Primary School: We have a variety of tools that are used in the classroom for building and design. Students in primary use school issued iPads to access content, program, and write stories. Digital tools and platform exposure: Curriculum and software tools: Amplify Science is used by students to access material and assignments by students. Some of it is used during class time, but mostly outside of class. Singapore Destinations Math is used through the English math program. Access to materials online is available to students while at home. Learning Management Systems: SeeSaw is a supplement in the lower primary to engage students in learning, assess their reading and writing, and to communicate their language skills with parents. Recently we have begun using SeeSaw in STEAM, Math and Science classrooms as well. Hardware and personal computing devices: iPads are utilized in the STEAM classroom, ELA Classroom, and the Vietnamese Math classroom at the time. These are checked out by teachers and distributed to students. Secondary and High School: Secondary and High School students all bring their own devices to classrooms, where they access a variety of software solutions. TNS also provides hardware such as 3d printers, drones and more in various subjects. Curriculum and software tools: Desmos Math is used in our grade 6-9 classes as part of our daily learning. Teachers deliver lessons in person and students use the online environment to complete work, engage with other students, etc. Personal Websites - Students have been assigned to create their own personal websites that they maintain. Learning Management Systems: Secondary and High School students use Google Classroom as the learning Management System. Google Classroom integrates well with Google Workspace, which is the productivity software layer at TNS. Hardware and personal computing devices: 3d printers are used for the Creation For Cause club. Drones are provided for the Drone FPV club. The STEAM rooms in TNS are equipped with tools and materials for making art and science and other STEAM activities.