Thursday 7th

 

Another week done and our last week before Ramdan hours start. Thank you for your support with all the extra events we have had on this week. Another restful weekend coming up. 

D.E.A.R celebration 

Thank you to all teachers, learning assistants, AIM department, secretaries, Asiya, support staff and maintenance staff for all the support for today's D.E.A.R event. The parade was absolutely amazing the cheering from the students was powerful. Results for the winning team will be published. Thank you once again. 

RAMADAN CHANGE OF HOURS

Please note there has been a change in Ramadan hours based on an update from the MoE. Alan's email states

In accordance with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education prescription, the school timings will change from Sunday, 10th March.  School hours will be from 8:30 am until 1:00 pm.  Gates will open from 8:20 am.  Gate 2 will open at 8:10 am.

Working hours for staff will commence at 8:15am.  Fasting staff may leave at the conclusion of their duty at 1:15pm.  Non-fasting staff may leave at the conclusion of their duty at 1:30pm.

Report timeline for Term 2

Techy Thursdays

AI Tutors for Personalized Learning with Mindjoy

This week, explore AI-powered tutoring tools to personalize learning and provide extra support to your students!

We recently bought a subscription for Mindjoy, a web app that allows you to create your own AI tutors and assign them to students.

Students can use mindjoy to learn about a new topic, to revise for an upcoming exam (it supports IGCSE), or to get feedback about any assignment.

Teachers can benefit from mindjoy as well, not only because the chatbots assigned complement traditional teaching methods, cater to individual student needs, and foster a more interactive learning environment, but also because they can use them to create their own AI chatbots that assist them in their lesson planning, goal setting, newsletter, PBL ...

Here's how you can use this in the classroom:

• Targeted Support: Identify students who might benefit from extra help in specific areas. AI tutors can provide targeted practice and explanations at the student's individual learning pace.

• Differentiation: Differentiate your instruction by allowing students to use AI tutors for specific topics or skills while you work with smaller groups or individuals needing your direct guidance.

• 24/7 Learning: These tools can be accessed outside of class hours, allowing students to seek additional support and practice whenever they need it.

If you are interested in giving it a try, contact me at hiba.ajram@emsdoha.net

Important dates 

March 10th- Ramadan hours start 8.45am-1.45pm for fasting staff 2pm for non fasting staff

March 10th- Ramadan presentation in gym (time TBC)

March 11th & 12th- Grades and ISAMS

March 13th- Reports published to parents