Reflections of Havergal: 1994-2019

spreadsheets, using social media safely and productively) are woven into the curriculum in a structured fashion at various levels across different subject areas. Working with a robust infrastructure, full-time technical support staff and dedicated technology integrators, faculty are also consistently developing new ways to engage learners in collaborative and student-centred approaches facilitated by technology.  Cloud-based collaborative resources like Google Docs are widely used in conjunction with online learning programs (e.g., “Tell Me More” language system, Blackboard “Learn”), wikis and secure content- management systems through which students can read course expectations and rubrics, receive and submit assignments, contribute to discussions and take self- assessment quizzes.   Many teachers are “flipping” their lessons with original instructional videos to extend their reach to students and enable more differentiated learning during class time. The latest interactive white-board technologies are being piloted in both the Junior and Upper Schools, along with the targeted use of touch-based tablets (e.g., iPads), document cameras and professional quality graphics tablets and digital cameras. Custom designed, technology-focused professional development is offered throughout the year and on a project-by-project basis, as needed.  Havergal currently welcomes students’ use of their own laptops and mobile devices and encourages the use of the ‘best tool for the task’ in creative ways. A hybrid BYOD [Bring Your Own Device] plus laboratory approach is set to expand in the coming years as cloud-based computing and online learning systems become increasingly prevalent and sophisticated. In particular, web-based assessment tools and self-paced, online adaptive learning environments promise to supplement classroom learning in important ways. Havergal’s commitment to technology education continues to deepen. In recent years, the school

Top Ten Reasons Why the Library Is Cool BTI , March 2005, By Mr. Nardi

10. You can use the computers from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm 9. You can find information about everything in the library, including the 10 different schedules we have at Havergal. 8. It is an oasis of peace and tranquility amidst the daily grind. Well—sometimes! 7. If your mom or dad asks where you were when you get home late from school, you can ay, “at the library,” and you’ll be telling the truth! And they will be impressed. 6. The library has all of the books from ‘Havergal Reads.’ 5. Mr. Nardi orders the books that you recommend. 4. The Tree House! Where else in the school can you curl up as if you were in your own living room? 3. The books in the library are FREE (except when you bring them back late and have to pay fines!). 2. Ms. Shamess and Mrs. Latcham ALWAYS have great ideas for the best books to read. 1. Mr. Nardi loves it when you ask him for information on something that interests you. It makes his day.

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