Blogs
Our blogs feature a mix of news and updates from COBIS staff, member schools, and Supporting Associates.
If you have something to share and would like to write a blog for us, get in touch with us at engagement@cobis.org.uk.
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Colegio Colombo Británico shares how the TINI initiative has helped connect the whole school community with nature.
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Transylvania College's wellbeing journey began with one hard truth: no one was well. A decade later, they've learned that real change starts with letting go of five common myths — and choosing simple, human, everyday actions instead.
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This blog explores eight reasons why schools should pay attention to adaptive learning technology.
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High costs and recruitment challenges often make sixth form provision unfeasible, particularly for smaller or more remote international schools. Thankfully, there is another solution, and it’s growing in popularity: setting up a hybrid sixth form with an online education partner.
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Hear from one of our student participants from Abuja, Nigeria, as he shares his experience at the 43rd COBIS Annual Conference. In his reflection, he revisits the highlights of attending the event and discusses his powerful talk on the role of technology and social media in shaping a more ethical society.
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With all eyes on the future of education, hybrid solutions are being hailed by many as offering an excellent response to perennial challenges. Get insights from Minerva Virtual Academy as they talk about online teaching & learning to broaden offer and retain students
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International Schools should now be laser focused on Digital Literacy, Cyber Security and Edtech Rationalisation. The EduTec Alliance, COBIS Digital Advisory Parter and Supporting Associate, provides guidance on where schools should be concentrating their digital efforts in the new academic year and why
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Hear from our student participant about his experience at the 43rd COBIS Annual Conference. He revisits being at the panel discussion and his inspiring speech about community outreach and charity drives.
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Comics, graphic novels and picture books have long had the power to hook children and teens into reading and remain an inviting way to lure students to the school library, giving them an accessible edge in literacy and literary skills. Here are 10 reasons to add compelling digital libraries of visual story-telling to your collections.