What is STEAM? An educational approach to learning that uses Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) to enhance students' critical and creative thinking skills and become innovators in an ever-evolving world. The AIS S ...
The power of curiosity and asking questions
A few days ago I was asked to write an entry to our schools blog, something I personally consider as a huge honor! However, if I’m being honest, I had no clue what I should be saying here. I thought about a bunch of cool and crazy scientific facts, talkin ...
Giancarlo Figueroa’s interview
Do you consider that the learning provided by AIS has contributed to who you are today? Of course, in fact, a large part of my training I owe to the AIS because It was very broad, with an excellent education, that prepared me to be a competent pe ...
A PERSONERO THAT MAKES A DIFFERENCE
Two years ago, when I was in 10th grade, I had my first social class with Mr. Milton Gutierrez. I will never forget that class. Since in it I learned a concept that has marked me since that day and despite being such a simple activity, it definitely contr ...
“We are valuable learners and protagonists called to be part of the change we want to see in society”
Lorena Bolivar Graduated class 2009 Lorena Bolivar, a student who always stood out for her leadership in different institutional settings, tells us how her active participation, academic training and passion for studying contributed to ful ...
Virtual education in Altamira: a positive experience for the family
In this time when humanity faces a situation of uncertainty and isolation in our homes is the best alternative to protect ourselves from the contagion of COVID19, the academic option of remote or virtual classes for our children and teenagers, constitutes ...
CHALLENGES AND ADVANTAGES FOR DISTANCE LEARNING
Technology is revolutionizing the way that we learn. Regarding education, despite the fact that the curricular material is always updated with the latest trends and knowledge, the content delivery model is also reinvented in an innovative way, making lear ...
“No one said that being a father is an easy task, just as there is no manual to educate today’s children.”
My name is María Teresa Vergara Ruiz, better known as "Ms. Tere. " I am a psychologist graduated from the University of La Sabana in Bogotá. Since 2016 I have had the opportunity to be a teacher of English and Mathematics at the Altamira Interna ...
Sexual Education Starts at Home.
Educating our children, on sexually related topics may generate fear or shame on many parents, but it is something we have to take care of. Communication is key. The more informed our children are on sexual education, making a clear differentiation on ass ...
Teaching Leadership.
Teaching leadership is one of the strongest strengths that stand out in the Altamira International School. The way of thinking of an Altamira teacher is focused on the promotion of positive changes and significant knowledge construction in children and yo ...
