Digital media and technologies have become an indispensable part of our daily lives – and they are also playing an increasingly important role in everyday school life. At our secondary school, we do not see digital learning as a replacement, but as a meaningful addition to traditional forms of teaching. Our goal is to prepare our students as effectively as possible for a digitally shaped world of life and work.

Learning with Digital Tools

We use modern digital tools purposefully to make lessons varied, individualized, and practical. These include, among others:

• the use of tablets in the classroom,
• the use of learning platforms and digital learning materials,
• interactive learning opportunities to encourage independent learning,
• and project-based work using digital media.

IServ as the Digital Hub

A central element of our digital infrastructure is IServ. Through IServ, we organize school communication, the exchange of learning materials, and the management of digital assignments. Students, teachers, and parents benefit from secure and structured access to:

• email and messaging functions,
• a digital timetable and substitution schedule,
• cloud storage for school documents,
• assignment modules with submission and feedback functions,
• as well as video conferencing tools for digital lessons or parent-teacher meetings.

IServ promotes students’ self-organization, simplifies work processes, and strengthens digital networking within our school community.

iPads for Grades 8–10: Starting in the 2025/26 School Year

Beginning with the 2025/26 school year, all students in grades 8 to 10 will receive an iPad as a loan device provided by the city. The devices will remain the property of the school authority but will be available to all students for daily school use and – according to the educational concept – also for use at home.

In this way, we are creating a consistent digital foundation for teaching, encouraging self-directed learning, and enabling modern teaching methods that specifically strengthen media literacy and creativity. The introduction will be accompanied by technical support, usage guidelines, and training for students, teachers, and parents.

Strong in a VUCA World

Our world is changing rapidly – it is becoming increasingly complex, dynamic, and unpredictable. These developments are often described by the term VUCA:

• Volatility (rapid change),
• Uncertainty,
• Complexity, and
• Ambiguity.

In this VUCA world, not only subject knowledge is important, but above all interdisciplinary skills such as creativity, critical thinking, teamwork, digital confidence, and the ability to adapt flexibly to new situations. Through digital learning, open learning formats, and project-oriented work, we promote exactly these skills and prepare our students for the future.