Apple Distinguished School
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The pillars of eLearning
During the implementation of the iPads for the entire EHTL school community, it was important to us that the “one2one” project should not remain a simple technological project, but that it should become the vector of a real didactic innovation. In order to do this, we have defined the pillars of eLearning worthy of the name, on which all future approaches linked to the use of new technologies at the EHTL, and in particular the ‘blended learning’ classes, will rest. These pillars are:
- Good Content: Quality learning materials
- It’s about learning: Teaching and ICT for the learner
- Guide on the side: The teacher as guide
- Flipped Classroom: The classroom is flipped, the learner semi-autonomous
- Whenever, wherever: Flexibility for efficiency
- Keep it simply smart: ICT in the background
The pillars of eLearning
During the implementation of the iPads for the entire EHTL school community, it was important to us that the “one2one” project should not remain a simple technological project, but that it should become the vector of a real didactic innovation. In order to do this, we have defined the pillars of eLearning worthy of the name, on which all future approaches linked to the use of new technologies at the EHTL, and in particular the ‘blended learning’ classes, will rest. These pillars are:
- Good Content: Quality learning materials
- It’s about learning: Teaching and ICT for the learner
- Guide on the side: The teacher as guide
- Flipped Classroom: The classroom is flipped, the learner semi-autonomous
- Whenever, wherever: Flexibility for efficiency
- Keep it simply smart: ICT in the background
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Le Projet Voltaire
This adaptive learning platform enables learners to improve their level of grammar, spelling and expression. Its quality and certification (Voltaire Certificate) are widely recognised, as shown in the France Info story.
Babbel
Unlike Projet Voltaire , the Babbel platform does not focus on grammar, spelling and expression, but offers a very pragmatic approach to learning foreign languages. Babbel not only allows you to learn a variety of languages based on your own level using a placement test, but also offers thematic units. For example, some EHTL learners take the “French Cuisine” module to discover regional gastronomic traditions while being able to name them using the appropriate vocabulary. Finally, as can be seen from the examples below, the platform allows learners to take specific tests to determine their language level on the CEFR scale… which is a plus for their CV.
Lobster Ink
This learning platform is definitely aimed at our “Hospitality Management” classes and partly also at the practical courses of pastry and traditional cooking. Thanks to its numerous videos, it is particularly useful for a blended learning approach where learners prepare the material independently and then go on to study it in class.
