Category Archives: technology

Creative learning in French

Year 1 students at VRG recently put their French skills to the test.  It was not a written test, it was a creative test. After visiting the Old Town in Stockholm and reviewing travel vocabulary, students were challenged to create … Continue reading

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Groups playing games – Quizlet Live makes math revision engaging!

For many years, students have used Quizlet to review basic concepts and definitions. And, teachers have used Kahoot for in-class interactive quizzes.  This year, our math teachers have started using Quizlet Live to get the best of both worlds. Quizlet … Continue reading

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At VRG, school development is a way of life …

School start 16-17 is focused on blended learning, communication and program teams Continue reading

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Digital tests make sense for our students …

This i was originally published here>>   Markus Andersson Lead Teacher, Viktor Rydberg High School Why did you search for a digital examination tool? We experienced a need to digitize mainly because we have been a 1:1 school for a long time. … Continue reading

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During a non-traditional exam, students solve challenges of global warming

In a recent seminar, students were challenged to use their skills from their Natural Science and their Social Science class to manage the challenges of global warming.  By using a computer simulation program, students were able to test the long-term climate … Continue reading

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One student inspires and challenges others

VRG is so proud of our senior science student, Julia Reinius.  She recently represented our school in the national competition for best young researcher.  Julia won the Gösta Lindners scholarship for Technical Chemistry applications. This is how she described her … Continue reading

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VRG creates Blended Learning Envrionments

Originally published here>> Kristy Lundström, rektor (head of school): We are always trying to find ways to create the “perfect” learning environment for our students. The challenge is that the “perfect” environment can look different from student to student, from … Continue reading

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Digitalized feedback system gives more time for teacher-student dialogue

On a recent walk-through visit, I was impressed to see how one teacher had solved the challenge of answering every student’s question at the same time. In our Programming course, Gustav Bonds has found a way for students to get … Continue reading

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Thinking about what “would be if …” inspires Spanish students …

Understanding the conditional form ‘would + verb’  in Spanish can be challenging. Our Spanish 4 students approached this task in a creative way . . . interviewing native Spanish speakers to answer an all-important question: Si tú fueras un pájaro, … Continue reading

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Process and Product – learning outside the classroom teaches the value of both

Hands on experiences in Media and Communication help students gain valuable skills and develop creative abilities … Students in the Aesthetics program at VRG in year 2 study Graphic Communication and Media, Society and Communication. In a joint course assignment, students … Continue reading

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