The Office of Catholic Schools Promotes Hi Tech Learning, Educators Receive iPads

Hartford, Conn. – (December 19, 2011) On Monday, December 19, 2011, Superintendent of Catholic Schools Dale R. Hoyt presented each of his educational leaders with an Apple iPad 2, as a way to promote high tech learning in Catholic Schools across the Archdiocese of Hartford. The Professional Development Day took place at the Archdiocesan Center at Saint Thomas Seminary in Bloomfield.

Apple instructors trained the educators on how to use the iPad 2 and how they could best model the use of technology to become more efficient.

Hoyt says Catholic educators will not be able to embrace teaching and learning with technology unless they themselves are the digital leaders, incorporating these skills in their day-to-day instruction. He believes that it is vital for Catholic schools to excel in technology in order to nurture the digital learner.

“The goal of the Office of Catholic Schools is to foster educational excellence through critical thinking skills, faith-filled principles, and an innovative and rigorous curriculum, which includes cutting-edge technology,” he said.

The iPad 2’s were provided through funds donated specifically for the implementation of the strategic directions for Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Hartford.

Photos by Maria Zone.