Technology at SFX
The integrated technology program at St. Francis Xavier is well-established; having started our 1:1 program 7 years ago. Technology skills are taught purposefully through content areas and use of the devices complements student learning standards and objectives in a safe, monitored environment.
Additionally, students in grades K-8 follow a curriculum which fosters growth of strong digital citizenship skills. Through a Blended Learning model our students are taught to view technology as a tool to enhance their learning while also learning the importance of balancing digital and non-digital skills.
Our Educational Goals for student devices:
- Greater individualized learning through online textbooks and resources
- Further integration of learning of foundational tech tools and skills with academic learning
- Increased opportunities for students to learn how to collaborate and communicate
- Use of a device during a lesson is a thoughtful decision made by the teacher
Our Model:
- Each preschool & kindergarten class has an interactive touch panel for use during whole-group instruction. Kindergarten students are assigned a school-owned iPad which is used by the teachers to enhance their lessons and further differentiate for student needs. These students are introduced to the iPad as a tool and begin using Seesaw to show their depth of knowledge. Kindergarten students take their iPads home each night.
- Students in grades 1-3 are assigned a school-owned iPad. The "device as a tool" philosophy continues; students will use the application Seesaw to create a digital portfolio to show their depth of knowledge. Students in these grades take their iPads home each night.
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Students in grades 4-8 are assigned a school-owned Chromebook. Students in these grades take their Chromebook home each night. The "device as a tool" philosophy is further built on as students switch devices from iPad to Chromebook. As a Google Workspace for Education school, our students become proficient in the use of Google Drive: Docs, Sheets and Slides as well as Google Classroom and those skills learned are transferrable to using other work suites and learning management systems.
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Our two full-time Technology Coaches work with students and teachers regularly to meet educational goals & objectives and ensure that technology is integrated into our academic curriculum.
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We regularly revise our programs and tools to ensure that our students and teachers have up-to-date devices for their use.
More information is available to parents in their child's device Responsible Use Policy.
Preschool-Grade 3 Website-Miss Sowa
Contact Mrs. Ryan-Technology Coordinator