Technology
Jesuit has about 600 working computers for student use located throughout the school, including computer labs, language classrooms, and the information commons.
Every classroom on campus is equipped with SmartBoards – large projection, touch-responsive computer interfaces.
All buildings on campus are Wi-Fi enabled for students, staff, or guests who choose to carry laptops or handheld devices.
Students use a number of technology-based learning environments through four years at Jesuit. The school uses Moodle, software which extends the classroom to the Internet for home access. Students and parents use NetClassroom to view grades or announcements online. The college search process is aided by Naviance, a web-based college information program. Jesuit faculty and staff are constantly looking for ways to incorporate technology into the Jesuit education.
Before the 2011-2012 school year, Jesuit faculty were given an opportunity to request iPads for classroom use. Jesuit continues to evaluate the value of a one-to-one educational program through the use of this kind of technology.
As of the 2012-2013 school year, all students and faculty were given iPads to use for the year, to cut down on textbook costs and having to carry around textbooks themselves.
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