福州西湖国际学校云课堂一周风采速报！

　　自本周起，福州西湖国际学校云课堂开启大幕。假期过于漫长，一朝进入学习状态，FLIS学子也迸发了别样的热情，纷纷自觉加入云课堂，积极与同学、教师互动。

　　The first week of our online program is almost finished and what a week it has been! The students have been so happy to get back to learning and to have interactions with their classmates and teachers.

　　幼儿部：互动为主，足不出户享受高品质国际化课堂

　　幼儿部的云课堂提供了创意十足的多领域适龄性活动，为家长们分忧解难，让孩子足不出户也能享受到原汁原味的国际化课堂。FLIS教师别出心裁地将居家的元素融入活动环节，以云课堂为平台，将探索与学习延伸到幼儿的生活之中，提升幼儿发现问题、解决问题的自主学习能力。希望在这个特殊时期，我们仍能为每一位幼儿，打开探索世界、共同学习，精彩成长的窗口。

　　The ECE online program provided multiple creative areas of age-appropriate activities, which let students enjoy the authentic international class without leaving home. FLIS teachers integrated elements of “staying-at-home” into the activities. In using the online program as a platform; we also extended the exploration and learning into students’ lives, so as to improve their independent learning skills in finding and solving problems. FLIS hopes we can still open a window for every child to explore the world, learn together and grow up healthily during this special period.

　　小学部：录播为主，定点答疑为辅，多样化选修丰富学子生活

　　小学部云课堂以录播+定点在线答疑形式呈现，我们设置了四门必修主科（数学/社会科学/英语/科学），英文水平待强化的学生会继续参加线上直播的pullout课程，以此增加孩子们开口念英语的机会。选修的副科课程则可以丰富学生们的假期生活、锻炼身体及拓展知识面。

　　The primary online program was composed of selected recorded courses and live interactive Q&A courses. We have set up four compulsory subjects (Math, Social Studies/Science and English). Students who need to improve their English proficiency will continue to participate in the live pullout courses to meet their educational needs. We also offer elective courses to enrich students' lives, provide the opportunity to exercise and expand their knowledge.

　　科技赋予教育新的意义。即便没有拍摄和剪辑的经验，教师的创意与用心，也能克服空间、地域与资源的限制，为大家带来优质、趣味的新式教育体验。由学生、家长的各种反馈来看，FLIS学子对云课堂这一新兴教学方式适应良好，重新见到久未谋面的同学、教师，虽仅仅只是线上，也让不少学生大受鼓舞，渐渐找回了学习的感觉。我们也欣慰地从不少家长处得知，孩子们快速适应了云课堂的节奏，主动完成布置的任务……如今的成果离不开教师的辛勤耕耘与家长、学子的积极反馈。值此特殊时期，感谢大家的理解与耐心！

　　Technology gives new meaning to education. Although many teachers didn't have experience of video-editing, their creativity and efforts can overcome the limitations of space, region, and resources, bring the new educational experience of high quality and interest to students. It is clear to us that the students are enjoying themselves and adapting well to this new learning environment. We are also pleased to learn from many parents that students took the initiative to complete the assigned tasks...The success to date is down to the fantastic work being done by teachers and your valuable feedback. We appreciate your understanding and patience during this unusual period.

　　中学部：直播为主，深入探讨各科知识，为学子学业保驾护航

　　中学云课堂则以直播为主，学生们可以尽情像以往一样享受课堂的乐趣，与在线教师深入探讨各科议题，直播效果与现实课堂无异。下午第二节课基本都是教师在线答疑时间，课后辅导帮助学生巩固消化当天的知识。学生有问题也可随时给教师留言，教师会在第一时间为学生解答，为大家疫情期间的学习保驾护航。

    Most of the Secondary online program was composed of live interactive courses. Students can enjoy the fun of the class as before and have in-depth discussions with online teachers on various subjects. The effect of the live broadcast was the same as that of real class. The second class in the afternoon was online Q&A time where FLIS teachers will help students consolidate and digest the knowledge they learned that day. We make sure there is constant open communication with parents and students. We will strive to resolve any issues that may arise during this time. 

　　同样非常重要的一点是，考虑到国外同学的时差和沟通，FLIS提供了允许学生独立访问的资源。这确保了所有的学生无论在什么情况下都能接触到课堂材料。

　　Also very important are the teacher made resources that allow students to access the content independently. Considering different time zones and communication problems this ensures that all students can access the material no matter the situation.

　　教师们也不失时机将当下重要议题嵌入云课堂直播中。本周美术课主题为“浅谈艺术，及艺术与其他学科的关系”。老师抛砖引玉，从科学和艺术的关联讲到如今的疫情病毒，鼓励学生们发挥自己的想象力来画出他们眼中的病毒；在中文云课堂里，学生们已经开始积极准备中文演讲比赛的讲稿，就有学生以“新型冠状病毒”为题进行创作……

    Teachers embed the present issue in our online program. The theme of this week's art class is "on art, and the relationship between art and other subjects". FLIS teacher introduced the link between science and art to the current epidemic and encouraged the students to use their imagination to draw the virus. In Mandarin online class, students have been actively preparing for the Mandarin speech contest, some of them written the draft on the topic of COVID-19...

　　目前开学时间尚未确定，FLIS将继续根据现实情况调整教学，在云课堂上为学子带来一如既往的高质量教育。本周是一个好的开始，在此基础之上，我们也将再接再厉，达成每个学生的教育需求。感谢各位家长始终如一的支持与对特殊时期的理解。正是家校双方无与伦比的尊敬与信任让FLIS大家庭显得如此特别。我们热切期盼学生重回校园、一切恢复如常的那一天。在此之前，我们一起加油！

    As there is still no official date for resumption of normal in-school classes we, at F.L.I.S., will continue to make adjustments and improvements on a department and grade by grade to our approach to online education. We will build on this great start and make it a resounding success that meets the educational needs of each student. Thank you so much for your loyal support and understanding in this time of transition. It is the incredible respect and trust between parents and school that makes our F.L.I.S. family so special. We are eagerly awaiting welcoming our students back to campus and being able to resume normal classes with a return to normal instruction. Until then, dajia jiayou!