Aspero Gymnasieskola is a Swedish high school with a focus on sports programs and currently comprises three campuses across Sweden: Gothenburg, Halmstad, and Karlskrona. What distinguishes Aspero is its pioneering approach to digitalization in education, a commitment that has been upheld since its establishment 21 years ago. Notably, Aspero has embraced learning platforms, such as itslearning, and implemented unified documentation systems. This strategic utilization has not only streamlined administrative processes but has also fostered a cohesive and user-friendly environment for students, educators, and guardians alike. The smart use of one platform over three schools has created Aspero's winning game plan for nurturing the academic and athletic development of its students.
To create consistency and maintain high standards of teaching across three schools and beyond the classroom.
With three schools (Halmstad, Gothenburg, and Karlskrona) and 815 students, Aspero faces the challenge of keeping information accessible and consistent, especially with students who are often away on training or competition. With highly practical subjects that don't always follow the same schedule or geographical location, it has been important for Aspero that both teachers and schools maintain the same working methods and documentation.
The focus for Aspero is then not only to provide a uniform education but also to ensure that students have an equal and accessible education even when they are engaged in sporting activities.
Sharing of pedagogical methods and uniform assessment.
By implementing theme days, IT sessions, and conferences, the school has established a uniform utilization of itslearning across all three campuses. During these sessions, teachers exchange insights on their methods of work, formulation, and assessment. Anders, a seasoned educator at the school, asserts that Aspero's teaching staff stands out for their adept use of consistent documentation and the systematic implementation of formative assessments. Aspero has identified numerous positive aspects of their experience with the itslearning platform, encompassing benefits, solutions, and features
The same approach applies to practical sports lessons, where student documentation allows students to monitor their goals and progress easily. The distinct advantage of itslearning lies in students receiving direct feedback on practical exercises and elements within the platform. Teachers at Aspero share pictures, videos, and other materials from training sessions, serving as a foundation for detailed performance reviews.
Notably, the planner tool proves invaluable for students who miss lessons due to various reasons, such as sports competitions or training sessions. Offering a structured overview of each lesson, including utilized resources and materials, enables these students to efficiently catch up on missed content.
"The student documentation is what reaches the most roles: students, teachers, guardians, mentors, head teachers, special needs teachers and the principal. The student health service can also access the information. This is a huge strength. I have not seen this with other suppliers in the same way. "
Malin Nermark
CEO, Aspero Friskolor
Student documentation and planning tool:
The key to effective teaching at Aspero Gymnasieskolor.
Utilizing student documentation has significantly lightened the teachers' workload across Aspero's three schools, particularly in terms of assessment and feedback. This practice proves invaluable in a sports-focused secondary school, where student attendance fluctuates due to training sessions and competitions.
Aspero's adoption of the itslearning learning platform, coupled with integrated student documentation, not only streamlines the teaching process but also serves as a crucial resource for students participating in events. By ensuring uniform education across the three schools, the institution has surmounted challenges and enabled high-quality teaching, regardless of students' sports commitments.
The planning tool has not only gained popularity among teachers but also stands as a pivotal element in the school's successful strategy for delivering coordinated and effective teaching. The structured and flexible environment benefits both teachers and students, allowing each student to follow lessons optimally, even during sports activities.
Campus:
3 (Gothenburg, Halmstad, Karlskrona)
Focus:
Sport
itslearning user:
Since 2018
Students:
815