Technology

Saint Agnes is one of the most technologically progressive schools in the Diocese of Arlington. All communication among parents, students, and teachers is done online, including newsletters from the principal and PTO and communications with teachers using the private Edline site. A dedicated computer lab, computers in every classroom, and   mobile carts of netbooks emphasize 21st century skills which require creativity and understanding of current technological advances.

Computer Lab. A state-of-the-art computer lab, used by grades K-8, is furnished with 25 Dell Thin Clients with flat screen monitors. Computers are Internet accessible and have a variety of software loaded at each workstation for productivity and using cognitive thinking skills. Filters are in place to ensure student safety and privacy.

In computer class, students in grades K-8 learn basic computer skills (keyboarding, text documents, spreadsheets and graphic presentations), computer theory, and the basic ethical, moral, legal and safety issues surrounding computer technology. The use of Web 2.0 tools engages the students while integrating subjects across the curriculum. They also learn the use of personal video cameras and how to edit on the computer to make movies.

Classroom technology. Each classroom has dedicated teacher and student computers, printers and LCD projectors. The student computers are used within the classroom for centers in the Primary School and research in theUpperSchool. They also are secured for student safety. InterWrite Boards are available as well as student response devices that make any classroom computer interactive with teacher created assessments.

Teachers incorporate technology in their classrooms by utilizing educational websites and projecting them with LCD projectors, by integrating the curriculum in various subjects, and in collaboration with the computer teacher. Teachers include Pod Casts, Wikis and current trends in communication within various subjects.