AIS E-Learning Plan Updates

Academic Year 2020/2021

Dear Respected Parent and Student,

 

In reference to the MoE announcement on Saturday, 15th August 2020 to reopen schools for online/remote learning during the first seven weeks of the academic year 2020-2021, this circular will update you with important information to answer your questions, concerns and queries.

 

E-learning Instructional Delivery

 

All E-learning class instructions will include the following:

  • Live classes (i.e. Synchronous) for every lesson and for all the teachers – including PE and Art – using a professional version of Zoom Video Conferencing Tool which is integrated in the Schoology Learning management system.
  • Discussion forum (via Schoology) will be specially dedicated to providing instructions/guidelines as well as responses to student questions/concerns during the live classes.
  • High-quality recorded teaching videos (i.e. Asynchronous) will be uploaded to Schoology every week to facilitate and supplement the live classes. This is to ensure that every one of our students stays connected to his/her teacher and classmates while learning from home in a flexible model.
  • Assignment instructions will be published through Schoology and the teachers can also provide additional assignments in the discussion forums, live sessions, the asynchronous recorded videos and elsewhere on Schoology.
  • If students encounter any difficulties with the above instructions, they can contact their teachers – send a message to them via MyAIS or Schoology platform (i.e., Discussion Forum) – preferably during the school timings via the Office Hours or at any time.

 

Online Assessment Methods

Students will be assessed by the following methods:

  • Short Quizzes
  • Mini Projects
  • Formative (ongoing) assessment via – class work and homework assignments.
  • Weekly CheckPoint Questions – Teachers will use Concept Checking Questions (CCQs) to check for understanding.
  • Online assignments will be monitored and recorded weekly. Teachers will provide timely feedback on any assignment completed.
  • Students will be provided ample time to complete assignments.

Student Login Details

  • Students must use the following login details to log into Schoology:
    • Go to http://lms.ais.sch.sa/
    • Username: Student Number (e.g. S17246)
    • Password: Student Number@2020 (e.g. S17246@2020)
    • Note: “S” is Capitalized

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Parent Login Details

  1. Go to www.schoology.com
  2. Click Sign Up at the top of the page and choose Parent.
  3. Enter your Parent Access Code.  This is a 12-digit code in xxxx-xxxx-xxxx (i.e., N768-XZNN-KH57) format that you will receive from your child(ren’s) homeroom teachers through MyAIS messaging.
  4. Fill out the form with your information.
  5. Click Register to complete.

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Online School Timings

General Information
KG Students ●        Sunday to Thursday

o   First Lesson starts at 3:00 p.m.

o   Last lesson finishes at 6:40 p.m.

●        Each lesson is 40 minutes with 2 breaks in between (i.e., Asr prayer and short break)

●        Teachers’ Online Office Hour: 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Grades 1-6 Students ●        Sunday to Thursday

o   First Lesson starts at 3:00 p.m.

o   Last lesson finishes at 8:00 p.m.

●        Each lesson is 40 minutes with 3 breaks in between (i.e., Asr and Maghrib prayers and a short break)

●        Teachers’ Online Office Hour: 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Grades 7-12 Students ●        Sunday to Thursday

o   First Lesson starts at 7:00 a.m.

o   Last lesson finishes at 12:30 p.m.

●        Each lesson is 50 minutes with 2 breaks in between (i.e., Duhur prayer and lunch break)

●        Teachers’ Online Office Hour: 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

 

Communication and Support Team

  • Academic issues – Any academic issues should be firstly raised to the homeroom teacher or subject teacher through your MyAIS account.
  • If you have any questions or concerns related to instructional delivery or learning content, and you would like to have further consultation, please contact the Subject Head of Department through the school reception (0112813003, Ext: 200/384) or the Academic Directors:
  • School Academic Director
  • Girls’ Section Academic Director
  • With regards to other school related matters such as obtaining textbooks, timetable management, students’ absences etc., please communicate with the Section Superintendent via the following.
  • Boys’ Section Superintendent
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Office Number (0112813003, Ext: 232)
  • Girls’ Section Superintendent
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Office Number (0112813003, Ext: 237)
  • IT/Technical issues – If you have any issues related to logins, software or other technical elements during the E-learning period, please contact the IT Manager via the following:


 

Al-Rowad International Schools