What is Knotion®?
It is an ecosystem made up of trans-disciplinary content strategically created in a digital universe to support and channel meaningful learning experiences for students while encouraging the development of competencies that every global citizen should possess.
Does the school belong to Knotion®?
No. The school uses Knotion® as a platform to strengthen its own institutional project. Knotion® is integrated to reinforce, facilitate, and improve student learning experiences, as well as to better the communication flows of every member of the school community (students, coaches, administration, and parents).
Does the school have to change its work philosophy?
No. The school does NOT have to change its philosophy, values, or essence.
What are the school's benefits of integrating this learning ecosystem?
Learning environments for new generations need a methodological and pedagogical update adequate for the competencies required by a 21st century citizen.
Knotion® proposes a conflict-resolution based methodology along with an efficient technological integration within the learning ecosystem.
Convinced that technology is already a part of our everyday life, school administrators stay at the vanguard by offering their students an integral education. They show concern and stand out by offering their students guidance toward its proper use and efficient application, thus creating a culture of good practice as competent digital citizens.
Will my child be on the tablet all morning?
No, the tablet is only used as a tool to trigger hands-on activities, as well as an instrument for adaptable support for any activity (camera, simulator, musical instrument, etc.). Students experience their classes with the support of the device and without losing the essence of the classes, like movement in sports, the use of materials in art, or rationale and mental agility in Maths.
What happens if my child doesn't take the tablet to class? Will the child's work be affected during school hours?
Forgetting their tablet would be like forgetting a book nowadays. If the child forgets the tablet, he/she will still be able to participate in all the activities, but some exercises will not be recorded in their evidence portfolio, which means they'll have to do it later at home.
If I have 2 children, can they share the same tablet?
No, just like every child has his/her own books, every student must have his/her own tablet.
Will the tablet be used in the Daycare section?
No, the Daycare section will not use the tablet or the Knotion® ecosystem; they will continue to work as they have until now.
What happens if they drop the tablet? Is it insured?
Every tablet must have its protective case. Apple has different insurance plans for the devices, but it is up to the parents whether or not they decide to buy it.
Will they no longer take notebooks to class? Will everything be done on the tablet?
There are activities related to psychomotor activity and writing processes that are better developed when done on paper, meaning that students will make use of printed materials, in form of a booklet for every challenge, in addition to using the books provided by SEP if the school requires it.
Which tablet should I use?
It must be the latest generation iPad that includes the most current specifications indicated by Apple, except for the 12" iPad Pro.
Will homework cease to exist in the platform?
Knotion®'s ecosystem contains a complete evaluation proposal, which includes different instruments that individually measure the student's progress. As a complement of said evaluation process, the school will be able to design any exam or extra work and weigh it in the student's grades.
Can students with special learning needs use Knotion®'s resources?
Yes, because there is an extensive range of resources that respect the child's learning rhythm, supporting them individually and based on their specific needs. For group activities, the Coach will follow the usual strategies for all the students.
Will the current tuition fee will go up because of Knotion®?
The tuition fees are independent and will remain under the same policy, they will only have the increment percentage that is applied to every school cycle.
Can I buy the Knotion® app (software) separately?
No, you can only acquire the Knotion®'s app once your School establishes a partnership with Knotion®, registers the students, and pays the tuition in full.
Does the school have the required infrastructure to implement Knotion®'s learning ecosystem?
The school will have the required infrastructure on time. The necessary investment to provide the adequate facilities has already started with Knotion®.
Has the school staff been trained to use the Knotion® program?
Yes. The school staff has already been trained to use Knotion®'s Ecosystem, and they are enrolled in a continuous professional development program. Nevertheless, each school keeps their best educational practices, since Coaches already have substantial expertise in teaching, which will be enhanced by new strategies adopted through the use of Knotion®'s Ecosystem.
When will Knotion® begin operating in the school?
Knotion® is ready to begin operations in the upcoming 2017-2018 term.
Why Knotion®?
Because Knotion® merges knowledge, skills, and values within a transcendent context, in which learners will directly apply what they learn.
What is Knotion®'s differentiating factor that sets it apart from other learning systems?
Knotion® is a unique ecosystem. There is no precedent of a similar learning system nor it can be compared to any other existent one. Knotion®'s IMPACT® Learning Model fosters a trans-disciplinary Learning path that focuses on proposing solutions to Global issues while developing essential skills and attitudes to succeed in the future, as well as daily life competences. It integrates technology as a way to redefine learning. It offers many opportunities for meaningful interactive learning and personalized assessments among other factors.
Is Knotion® a learning ecosystem in experimental phase?
No. The school has a prestigious trajectory over the years, and in no conceivable way would we risk its reputation with an experimental system. Knotion® is a pedagogic project with a successful 20-year old research background.